Keeneland Success Earns Velazquez Jockey of the Week
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was unanimously voted Jockey of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 after winning eight races, including four stakes.
New Vocations Launches Annual Breeders' Cup Pledge
New Vocations has launched its annual Breeders' Cup Pledge, allowing connections of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support the charity's mission of rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses.
Hayes Confident Ka Ying Rising Will Improve for Everest
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising had his first official Australian trial less than two weeks out from the Oct. 18 The Everest (G1), and trainer David Hayes is confident the world's top-rated sprinter will be ready for his AU$20 million…
Breeders' Cup Foal Nominations to Close Oct. 15
Breeders' Cup issues a reminder that Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET is the deadline to nominate foals born in 2025 to the Breeders' Cup program at the one-time nomination fee of $400.
TRI Readies for 2026 Legislative Session in Florida
The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative is gearing up for Florida's 2026 legislative session, whether that involves a renewed fight to again defeat decoupling, a reimagined circuit in the Sunshine State, or pushing for industry-backed legislation.
Narukami Scores Easy Win in Japan Dirt Classic
Narukami led from the start and scored an easy victory in the Oct. 8 Japan Dirt Classic at Oi Racecourse, a race that has achieved international importance.
Mystik Dan to Debut on Airdrie's Roster at $15,000 Fee
Airdrie Stud released the 2026 stud fees for it's 12-stallion roster Oct. 8, highlighted by the introductory fees of newcomers Mystik Dan and Jonathan's Way, who will stand for initial fees of $15,000 and $8,500, respectively.
Sierra Leone to Enter Stud at Ashford in 2026
The son of Gun Runner and 2024's champion 3-year-old male will make his last start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). A stud fee will be announced at a later date.
HIWU Suspends Cano 12 Years Over Clenbuterol Positives
The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has suspended owner/trainer Juan Munoz Cano for a dozen years and fined him $150,000 for six clenbuterol positives in Kentucky from November 2024-January 2025.
Love Cervere Heads Glen Cove for Red-Hot Clement Barn
The red-hot Miguel Clement barn sends out the improving Into Mischief filly Love Cervere for her graded debut in the $175,000 Glen Cove Stakes (G3T) for 3-year-old fillies Oct. 11 at Aqueduct Racetrack.