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Late November is a time of change in horse racing as several tracks open for their winter meets, and two popular venues are kicking off extended runs this week. Tampa Bay Downs holds their first day of racing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, while Fair Grounds in New Orleans starts Thursday, Nov.

Tickets are on sale now for the 55th Annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at The Breakers Palm Beach.

Resolute Racing had never run a horse in a claiming race prior to the sixth race at Churchill Downs Nov. 12. Yet, their first entry at the level may have meant even more to the team than a stakes runner would have, as it served as a crucial milestone for Awesome Hawaiian.

The fact that he was even in the starting gate may have been considered a miracle last year, not to mention that he won with authority.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wed, Nov. 12): Tickets for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on will go on sale to the public Thursday, Nov. 13, at noon ET, Churchill Downs announced. The 152nd running of the Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2.

The horse racing calendar moves into mid-November with highlights including the Claiming Crown series Saturday, Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs and ongoing racing at Aqueduct, Del Mar, and Woodbine.

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