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

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

A bail revocation hearing has been scheduled Dec. 20 before Judge Mary Kay Vyskokil to address a government claim that suspended veterinarian Dr. Seth Fishman has continued to violate federal misbranding laws and terms of his pretrial release. Source

New research findings on contest player habits, case studies on the impact of contests at several racetracks, and a perspective from a longtime contest player highlight the upcoming National Horseplayers Championship Contest Workshop Dec. 6. Source

Dr. Kendall Hansen, best known as the co-owner of his namesake champion 2-year-old male of Hansen, pled not guilty Dec. 1 to federal charges that he used illegal means to acquire opioids for his own personal consumption. Source

The trainer wants 14 racehorses owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsey to be sold at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale and have the proceeds applied to an outstanding debt he says is nearly $1 million. Source

Hartigan helped run Cashel Stud, near Ocala, Fla., with her husband Kevin. Source

At the age of 79, Frank Russo is enjoying his time in the sun. That doesn’t mean he’s content to just watch the time go by. He will send out two strong contenders in the Dec. 4 Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park. Source

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will open the doors of the historic house at TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall this December with a Holiday Designer Show House to benefit the organization’s herd of nearly 500 retired racehorses.  Source

Genetics research done by the University of Pennsylvania and University of Florida have revealed important insights toward development of a blood test for earlier diagnosis of laminitis and toward more effective medications for treatment. Source