Joe Perez

The state of Kansas approved 1,000 HHR machines, which is a precursor to the return of Thoroughbred racing in the state. While Kansas has not had live Thoroughbred racing since 2008, the goal is for the sport to return in the fall of 2026.

Weeks after Jamaica sustained significant loss of life and damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, Caymanas Park outside of Kingston is set to resume racing Nov. 15. The weekend's cards will feature 19 races, each with fields of 10 or more horses.

One glaring absence from Amr Zedan's resume is a Kentucky Derby (G1) win. The motivation to change that led him to buy Hip 146, a Gun Runner weanling, at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.

Puca, the dam of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage, Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) victor Dornoch, and Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Baeza, sold for $5 million Nov. 3 at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale. 

Donato Lanni, agent for Zedan Racing, bought the Gun Runner colt out of grade 1 winner and stakes producer Nickname. The colt was consigned by Denali Stud.

Flavien Prat knows not to get too excited about that day's rides. But the racing gods shone down on him Nov. 2 as he set an Aqueduct record with seven wins, including a photo in the Red Smith (G2T).

If things go according to plan, Maryland-based Matt Dorman will get his first Breeders' Cup runner at Del Mar when Seismic Beauty gets the start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).

Trailing early on the all-weather track, Piper's Gift hung close to the lead through the opening half-mile of the 7-furlong contest. Moving off the rail, Piper's Gift challenged two wide at the turn before taking control early in the stretch.

The second of three days comprising Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale had a similar theme to the first day. Day 2 opened with a flurry of activity from American buyers.

Coming off an eight-month layoff between races, it would have been fair to wonder how Imagination would perform in his return to competition. The Into Mischief colt exceeded even the wildest of expectations to win the Santa Anita Sprint (G2).