Stakes Preview: Empire Classic & Empire Distaff
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead at the Empire Classic & the Empire Distaff at Belmont at the Big A.
Breeders' Cup-Winning Jockey Martinez to Retire
Veteran jockey Willie Martinez will retire from riding this month and will begin work as a regional manager for the Jockeys' Guild effective Nov. 1.
FTBOA Elects Dailey as President
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announces Oct. 24 that Valerie Dailey, a Thoroughbred breeder in Florida since 1985, was elected president of the FTBOA at a board meeting.
Admit Puts It All Together in Valley View Win
In a race where the favorites failed to show up, Claiborne's Admit was left to pick up the pieces, powering to her first graded stakes victory in the $396,013 Valley View Stakes (G2T) Oct. 24 at Keeneland.
Bidding Opens for Inglis Digital USA Late October Sale
Bidding has opened for the 2025 Inglis Digital USA October (Late) Sale, featuring a slate of 73 offerings for a broad spectrum of buyers, led by a 11-horse consignment from Paramount Sales, and racing prospects with notable updates.
Fasig-Tipton KY October Yearlings Sale Smashes Records
The Fasig-Tipton October Yearlings Sale concluded Oct. 23, breaking records across all metrics. A total of 1,097 yearlings changed hands for a gross of $71,843,500, including private sales, smashing the previous record of $58,940,500 set in 2024.
Into Mischief Well-Positioned for Further BC Success
The Challenge, presented by Gainesway
Graded Winner Post Time Retired to Stud at Northview
Multiple grade 1-placed, grade 2 winner Post Time will stand his first season at Northview Stallion Station near Chesapeake City, Md.
D'Angelo: Shisospicy Ready for BC Turf Sprint Task
Following an easy three-furlong breeze in :37 with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard at Keeneland Oct. 23, trainer Jose D'Angelo says 3-year-old filly Shisospicy is ready for the challenge of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar…