Maiden Watch: Week of Nov. 24-30

For the fifth straight year, Horseshoe Indianapolis set a new record for all-time highest handle wagered on live racing. The 123-day meet concluded with total handle surging past $287 million in 2025.

After notching his first United States victory Nov. 28, top Brazilian jockey Dylan Machado is embracing the challenge of riding in North America. He will join his brother Luan at Turfway Park for the upcoming meet.

Let’s get this out of the way: when you’re talking about the horse’s name, it’s Boo-CARE-oh. Not Boo-CHAIR-oh. Not BOO-cher-oh. Not BOO-sher-oh.

The superb miler Hawk Wing has died at age 26 due to colic, according to reports in Japan. The son of Woodman won the National Stakes (G1) as a juvenile, and went on to score group 1 wins at ages 3 and 4.

The NTWAB, with matching financial support from The Jockey Club, announces a substantial expansion of its internship funding program for equine media outlets in 2026. Both organizations have authorized contributions of up to $12,000 each.

On the Dec. 1 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Louie Rabaut and Frank Angst react to a strong weekend of racing and how it impacts 2026; Abu Dhabi Turf Club racecourse director Dayle Brown discusses The President Cup on Dec. 6.

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

The New York Racing Association and the Jockeys’ Guild have reached an agreement that will allow racing to resume as scheduled Dec. 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack, following a dispute that led to jockeys refusing to ride in the final eight races Nov. 30

Ace Stud went to 850,000gns for Overbury Stud’s Caliyza, who hails from an Aga Khan Stud family that has garnered global headlines in recent days, as she is a half sister to none other than Japan Cup (G1) hero Calandagan.