Epsom Derby (G1) hero City of Troy has been given an opening fee of €75,000 when he begins stallion life at Coolmore Stud in Ireland in 2025, as stud farms across Europe announced fees for many key stallions this week. Source
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Storm Boy to Join Ballydoyle for 2025 Campaign
Coolmore announced Nov. 5 that Storm Boy, a son of Justify, will be transferred from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Tulloch Lodge in Australia to Ireland, where he is set to continue his career under the care of trainer Aidan O’Brien. Source
Breeders’ Cup-Winning Owner Calabrese Dies at 96
Longtime Illinois horseman and Breeders’ Cup-winning owner and breeder Frank Carl Calabrese died at his home in Park Ridge, Ill., Nov. 4, his 96th birthday. Source
Three Chimneys Sets Gun Pilot, Newgate 2025 Fees
Gun Pilot will stand for $17,500, while Newgate will stand for $20,000 at Three Chimneys Farm. Source
Pettigrew Named Texas Hall of Fame Executive Director
The Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce Melinda Pettigrew as its new Executive Director. Source
Two BC Victories Carry Prat to Jockey of the Week
Following two Breeders’ Cup victories, including the $7 million Classic (G1) with Sierra Leone, Flavien Prat was named Jockey of the Week. Source
Cash Equity May Generate Returns in River City Stakes
Cash Equity, Reckoning Force, and Emmanuel—separated by only 1 1/4 lengths when respectively second, fourth, and fifth, in the one-mile Millions Stakes (G3T) Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs—race Nov. 9 in the River City Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs. Source
Speakers Announced for Global Symposium on Racing
Speakers have been announced for the 50th annual Global Symposium on Racing, taking place from Dec. 9-11 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Source
New Vocations BC Pledge Raises More Than $120K
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced Nov. 5 that the early estimate of funds raised during its 15th Annual Breeders’ Cup Pledge will be more than $120,000. Source
WinStar Farm Sets Cogburn’s 2025 Stud Fee at $30,000
North American course record-setter Cogburn will stand the 2025 breeding season at WinStar Farm for $30,000, the farm announced Nov. 5. Source