Old, Young, and All Between to Vie in Woodford Stakes
Variety is the key word for the Woodford Stakes (G2T) Oct. 4 at Keeneland, with runners aged 3 to 9 arriving from all directions.
Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica Surpasses 3,000-Win Milestone
Arnaldo Bocachica notched the 3,000th win of his riding career Oct. 1 in guiding Thunderturtle to victory in the third race at Charles Town.
The Jockey Club T.I.P. Championships Return Oct. 2
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) Championships return Thursday, Oct. 2, welcoming riders from 18 different states.
Bidding Opens for Robust Fasig-Tipton Oct. Digital Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 407 entries for its October Digital Sale. Bidding opened Oct. 2 and will close over two days Oct. 7-8, starting at 2 p.m. ET each day.
Espinoza to Ride Keeneland Fall Meet
Racing Hall of Famer Victor Espinoza, best known for piloting American Pharoah to victory in the 2015 Triple Crown, will be a member of the Keeneland jockey colony throughout the fall meet, which opens its 17-day run Oct. 3.
Nations Pride Leads Euros in Canadian International
Godolphin's globetrotting Nations Pride returns to Woodbine to defend his title in the CA$750,000 Canadian International (G1T) Oct. 4.
Final Accord Runs Down Rivals in Matron Score
Final Accord parlayed a dominating Woodbine debut victory into her first black-type score in the $175,000 Matron Stakes (G3T) Oct. 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
La Mehana Ready to Rebound in Waya Stakes
An eye-popping winner of the Glens Falls Stakes (G2T) two starts back, La Mehana looms a worthy favorite in the Oct. 5 $175,000 Waya Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Minnie Hauk Clear Arc Favorite After Draw
Star filly Minnie Hauk was made the clear 7-2 favorite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) after being drawn in stall 1 for Europe's most valuable flat prize at Longchamp Oct. 5.
Pair of Fillies Top Final Day of Goffs Orby Sale Book 2
In keeping with trade elsewhere in recent weeks, Book 2 of the Goffs Orby Sale ended with trade having reached unprecedented heights. There was just the single six-figure transaction during last year's Book 2. This time around there were five.