Journalism Returns for 2026, Claiming Crown Features Full Fields Nov. 15 | E041

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 41st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap recent news about the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and Gezora remaining in the United States for 2026.

- Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' president and CEO Aron Wellman discuss the decision to keep Journalism in training as a 4-year-old.

- National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association CEO Eric Hamelback discusses the importance of the Claiming Crown, which will be held at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.

- Horseshoe Indianapolis vice president and general manager of racing, Eric Halstrom discusses Veterans Day promotions at the track Nov. 11 and how the track has grown in recent years.

This episode was presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis - where it’s 2025’s closing week! Your last chance to bet on full fields, player friendly takeouts, and support their Veterans Day card tomorrow, Nov. 11. A pair of 2YO stakes on Thursday, Nov. 13 - as part of a packed 13 race card. Check out Horseshoe Indianapolis this week!

Chapters:

0:00:00 Recent Racing News

0:12:02 Aron Wellman on Journalism

0:31:59 Eric Hamelback on the Claiming Crown

0:47:19 Eric Halstrom on Horseshoe Indianapolis

0:58:50 ClosingBloodHorse

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