Safalow’s Mission gets to stay in a New York state of mind after being hammered down to Linda Rice, agent for Thelma & Louise Stable, at $130,000 from the Fasig-Tipton December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale Dec. 7. Source
Track Executives Look to Future of Racing
A panel of racetrack executives took the stage Dec. 7 at the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program’s Global Symposium on Racing and were tasked with discussing their plans and hopes for the future in the horse racing industry. Source
Spotlight on HISA as Global Symposium on Racing Opens
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act dominated Day One of the Global Symposium on Racing, with four panels devoted to the federal legislation set to be implemented in stages starting July 1. Source
Identifier, Horsemen Sanctioned in NM Misidentification
A horse identifier, trainer, and owner in New Mexico were sanctioned by New Mexico stewards Dec. 6 for their roles in which two horses were misidentified and one horse raced for two starts under a different name. Source
Slumber, Combatant Head Rockridge Stud’s 2022 Roster
Second-crop sire Slumber and incoming stallion and grade 1 winner Combatant headline a six-horse roster for 2022 at Rockridge Stud near Hudson, N.Y. Both will stand for a $7,500 fee, live foal stands and nurses. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 8
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Hexham, Wolverhampton, Lingfield and Kempton.Source
Martin Joins Zenner, LaMarra on TPA Board
The Turf Publicists of America has elected two vice presidents and re-elected its secretary-treasurer to serve the organization for 2022 and 2023, it was announced Dec. 7 during the University of Arizona’s Symposium on Racing. Source
Appleby Named International Trainer of the Year
Charlie Appleby was crowned international trainer of the year for 2021 for the fourth consecutive season Dec. 6 at a special presentation during the Horserace Writers and Photographers Association’s 55th annual Derby Awards in London. Source
Arqana Sale Closes With Record Aggregate and Average
After a cacophony of seven-figure bids brought the curtain up on the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale Dec. 4, trade mellowed throughout the following three sessions until ending on a rather more low-key note Dec. 7. Source
Racing at Laurel Remains on Hold, Could Resume Dec. 16
Dec. 16 is targeted for a resumption of racing at Laurel Park while track experts and crews continue to address issues with its main track, Laurel officials told the Maryland Racing Commission during a Dec. 7 meeting. Source
