BH Monday: Journalism Back at 4, Claiming Crown Nov. 15

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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 discusses 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 Veteran's Day promotions at the track Nov. 11 and how the track has grown in recent years.

The podcast is available on BloodHorse's YouTube channel and BloodHorse.com, as well as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, ESPN Louisville+, and espnlouisville.com.

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 Nov. 11. A pair of 2-year-old stakes Nov. 13 as part of a packed 13-race card. Check out Horseshoe Indianapolis this week!

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