There are few major prizes that elude William Buick, but the International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley is one of them. He comes into his sixth IJC in excellent form.
Fast-finishing Breeders' Cup Sprint winner (G1) T O Elvis is one of the big movers in the latest edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2026, along with another Japan-based runner in Danon Decile.
Owners wishing to nominate horses to next year's Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes (both G1) will do so by nominating to CDI and NYRA's Thoroughbred Championship Series to launch in 2027, as opposed to nominating to the Triple Crown.
Highfield Investment Group announced Nov. 12 the launch of Chinook Downs Racetrack in Calgary and Northern Mile Racetrack in Edmonton, alongside the introduction of Spire Casino at both destinations. They replace the former Century tracks.
The Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale concluded Nov. 11 with a brisk market. A total of 2,025 horses changed hands for $253,091,700, including post-ring sales, a 2.9% jump from last year's $246,042,400 total for 1,986 head.
Pappacap, who will stand for $12,500, is followed by the farm's newest addition in grade 1 winner Stronghold, who will stand his initial season at stud for $10,000.