Horse Racing News by Bloodhorse

Better Lucky, who paid a record $72.20 when capturing the $250,000 Matriarch Stakes a year ago, will try to become only the second repeat winner in race history Dec. 1 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Jockey John Velazquez, who is recuperating from injuries suffered Nov. 2 when when his mount Secret Compass broke down during the running of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, reports he expects a full recovery.

Dogwood Stable's classic winner Palace Malice is in Aiken, S.C., to be prepared for a 2014 campaign that will likely start in the March 29 New Orleans Handicap at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

The Jockey Club will fund baseline concussion testing for all jockeys who use the Jockey Health Information System, it was announced Nov. 6.

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, injured in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, was resting a day later after undergoing surgery on his spleen, according to a Jockeys' Guild official.

The Bob Baffert-trained Game on Dude installed the 8-5 morning line favorite for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic

Donn Handicap winner Graydar will be forced to miss the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park after a quarter crack in his left front hoof was discovered the morning of Oct. 28.

Fred High rallies wide to spring mild upset in the $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic.

Lucy's Bob Boy looks to defend his crown on the night of Oct. 19 as he takes his spot in a full gate of 10 horses for the $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic.

Working toward a possible start in the Cigar Mile Handicap, Kentucky Derby winner Orb breezed a half-mile in :49.77 on the main track at Belmont Park Oct. 13.