Knight’s Choice etched his name into Australian folklore when running out a shock winner of the Melbourne Cup (G1) Nov. 5 at Flemington and in the process provided his sire, Newgate Farm resident Extreme Choice (AUS), with his fourth group 1 winner. Source

After winning the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), Thorpedo Anna comfortably topped the closing National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll of 2024. Source

Justify, a son of Scat Daddy, sired black-type stakes winners on four continents this year. Source

At the suggestion of its Horsemen’s Advisory Group, HISA’s board of directors has called on its enforcement arm to further limit the instances in which horsemen face immediate suspension, referred to as a provisional suspension. Source

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Championships concluded Oct. 27, with participation from 206 Thoroughbreds and 210 riders. The show was held at Stable View in Aiken, S.C., Oct. 24-27. Source

One day after Moira won the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), the partnership of X-Men Racing, Madaket Stables, and SF Racing were back in Woodbine’s winner’s circle with Somethinabouther in the CA$138,740 Mazarine Stakes (G3) Nov. 3. Source

Following a meeting between Turf Paradise management and the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the organizations announced in a joint statement Nov. 3. that live racing could begin Nov. 11. Source

California-trained horses, shut out during the 2023 event at Santa Anita Park, rebounded by capturing three of the 14 Breeders’ Cup races Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar, and a number of others performed well with runner-up finishes. Source

Undefeated in three one-turn starts for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Soul of an Angel will target the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) against the boys. Source

According to the Breeders’ Cup, the 2024 handle is an increase of 1.7% from last year ($176,281,989). Only the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland ($189,060,373) and 2021 event at Del Mar ($182,908,409) surpassed this year. Source