For the longest time trainer George Weaver has believed Majestic Dunhill was perfectly suited by seven-furlong races. Source

Prime minister Boris Johnson Oct. 31 announced a second national lockdown for England until Dec. 2, including the closure of all betting shops, but racing will be allowed to continue. Source

Odds-on favorite Dreaming of Drew delivered on her pari-mutuel promise in the 75th edition of the CA$250,000 Princess Elizabeth Stakes for Canadian-foaled 2-year-old fillies Oct. 31 at Woodbine. Source

James Given has been appointed the new British Horseracing Association director of equine health and welfare and is set to wind down his training operation before taking up the role in 2021. Source

When the 37th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is staged Nov. 6-7 at Keeneland in Lexington, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will be more than 2,000 miles away, riding at Del Mar. Source

Todd Pletcher looked on Oct. 31 as Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) contender Halladay and Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) runner Valiance breezed on the Belmont Park training track in preparation for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. Source

Bob Baffert has won the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) three times with the likes of Bayern, American Pharoah, and Arrogate. Source

Eight hopefuls, including Barb Minshall trainees British Royalty and Threefiftyseven and Gail Cox charge Tio Magico, square off Nov. 1 in the CA$250,000 Coronation Futurity Stakes at Woodbine.   Source