Trailblazing Australian sprinter and high-class stallion Choisir, the first Southern Hemisphere horse to complete the prestigious King’s Stand Stakes (G2)-Golden Jubilee Stakes (G1) double at Royal Ascot, has died at 22. Source
Leading French Trainers Subjects of Police Doping Probe
Leading trainers Frederic, Cedric, and Charley Rossi were the subjects of a police investigation into the alleged doping of horses on Dec. 7, according to various reports by French media. Source
Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Catalog Now Online
The four sessions of the January sale all begin at 10 a.m. ET. The sale schedule is as follows: Book 1 on Monday, Jan. 10, and Tuesday, Jan. 11. Book 2 on Wednesday, Jan. 12, and Thursday, Jan. 13. Source
New NTRA Leader Plans Strong Voice in Washington
In his first formal address to the industry, new NTRA president and CEO Tom Rooney emphasized the importance of having a strong industry voice in Washington as he outlined immediate priorities for the organization. Source
Code of Honor Arrives at Lane’s End for Stud Duty
The 5-year-old homebred son of Noble Mission is the first Travers Stakes (G1) winner for the Farish family. He won six stakes during his career and placed in seven others on his way to earning $2,981,320. Source
Keeneland Jan. Horses of All Ages Catalog Now Online
The four sessions of the January sale all begin at 10 a.m. ET. The sale schedule is as follows: Book 1 on Monday, Jan. 10, and Tuesday, Jan. 11. Book 2 on Wednesday, Jan. 12, and Thursday, Jan. 13. Source
Judge Schedules Bail Revocation Hearing for Vet Fishman
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
Jockey Robbie Dunne says he used ‘figure of speech’ and did not threaten Bryony Frost
Robbie Dunne said he was using a “figure of speech” when he told fellow rider Bryony Frost that he would put her through the side of a fence. Source
Super Stock Returns to Oaklawn for Poinsettia
Super Stock will return to action at Oaklawn Park, this site of his April 10 Arkansas Derby (G1) victory, for the $150,000 Poinsettia Stakes run at 1 1/16 miles Dec. 11. Source
HISA Submits Draft Track Safety Rules to FTC
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority submitted Dec. 6 draft track safety regulations to the Federal Trade Commission for review, public comment, and final approval as it aims to meet its planned July 1, 2022 launch date. Source
