It’s a highlight that equestrians and sporting art enthusiasts look forward to every year: Keeneland Association and Cross Gate Gallery continue their collaboration by offering the 13th annual Sporting Art Auction Nov. 13 at Keeneland Sales Pavilion.

Lope De Vega has surged to the highest fee during his career at Ballylinch Stud and will stand for €200,000 (approx. US$231,278) in 2026. 

On the Nov. 10 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Aron Wellman on racing Journalism in 2026, National HBPA’s Eric Hamelback on the Nov. 15 Claiming Crown, and Horseshoe Indianapolis’ Eric Halstrom on Veterans Day.

Keeneland’s Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held Nov. 12 at noon ET, now includes 216 horses in the catalog with the addition of the latest supplement, grade 3-placed and four-time winner Crevalle d’Oro.

The exploits of Kalpana have earned sire Study of Man a substantial raise as he heads the Lanwades Stud roster at a new perch of £35,000 for 2026.

HISA announced that retired jockey Trevor McCarthy has joined the organization as HISA’s Jockey Wellness Consultant, a new role dedicated to advancing the health, safety, and overall well-being of riders nationwide.

Roddy O’Byrne, a well-known figure in both Irish and American bloodstock circles and who played a key part in the careers of two Grand National winners, died at his home in County Waterford Nov. 9. He was 78.

Bloodstock agent Tina Rau has joined the Aga Khan Studs as international nominations representative; a newly created role aimed at strengthening the team’s presence at major European sales.

Applications for The Jockey Club’s paid internship program for college students and recent college graduates and its five academic scholarships opened Nov. 10.

During the first day of Book Four, 267 horses sold for $10,937,500, an increase of 10% from the sixth session last year when 281 horses brought $9,905,900, including post-ring sales.