Multiple Group 1 Winner Kalpana Retired
Andrew Balding described Kalpana as a "horse of a lifetime" after the four-time group 1 winner ended her career on the track in the British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes (G1) Oct. 17 at Ascot Racecourse.
Western Fold Edges Fil Dor in American Grand National
Trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Jack Kennedy score another victory in the American Grand National Hurdle Stakes (NSA-1), this time with Western Fold.
Petty, Gass Honored With TAKE2 Junior Rider Awards
Sydney Petty and Aidan Gass are the winners of the 2026 TAKE2 Junior Rider Award, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.
Net Par, D'Amato Quartet Work in CA for Breeders' Cup
Working Oct. 17 at Santa Anita Park toward expected starts in the Breeders' Cup were American Pharoah Stakes (G1) runner-up Net Par and a quartet of runners for trainer Phil D'Amato: Gold Phoenix, Thought Process, Sorrento Sky, and Majestic Oops.
Alexander Buys Sir Prancealot, Moves CA Sire to Eclipse
Sir Prancealot, currently California's sixth-leading sire in 2026, will move from Rancho San Miguel to Eclipse Thoroughbred Farm for the 2027 breeding season after prominent owner/breeder Nick Alexander purchased the 16-year-old Tamayuz stallion.
Prat, Movie Night Steal the Show in Raven Run
Flavien Prat, returning from a spill at Belmont Park a day earlier, rides WinStar Farm's Movie Night to victory in the Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.
Regulator Suspends Skyfall 7, Turf Paradise's Permit
The Arizona Department of Gaming's Division of Racing has taken action to suspend Skyfall 7, Turf Paradise's teletrack permit because of lack of property access and of necessary personnel to support authorized pari-mutuel wagering operations.
Dr. Kapur Runs Down Chief Wallabee for Perryville Upset
It took until the final jumps, but a powerful late rally by Dr. Kapur was enough to carry him to victory over Triple Crown alumnus Chief Wallabee and pull off an upset in the $350,000 Perryville Stakes (G3) Oct. 17…
Packed Grandstand Ushers in New Era of Racing in Kansas
Horse racing returned to Kansas Oct. 17 as Eureka Downs welcomed more than 2,000 spectators on a picture-perfect day. By the end of the 10-race card, stakeholders were optimistic for the state's future.
Grab Your Popcorn: Movie Night Runs Down Mythical to Win Raven Run
There was no speed duel to worry about in the GII Lexus Raven Run Stakes, and Movie Night (Speightstown) made the most of it in the lane to collect her first graded victory. Movie Night was last seen Sept. 19…