Owner, Handicapper Siegel Dies at 74
Jeff Siegel, one of racing's most well-respected public handicappers, a racehorse owner, and an Eclipse Award winner, died Oct. 4 after battling kidney cancer. He was 74.
Group 1-Placed Rabbit's Foot Tops Arqana Arc Sale
By close of play, 23 of the 39 offered had been sold at a clearance rate of 59% and an aggregate of €6,240,000. The average €271,304 and median €255,000 were both down on last year's renewal.
Daryz Pounces Late to Take Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Daryz overhauled favorite Minnie Hauk just strides from the finish to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) Oct. 5 in the colors of the late owner-breeder, the Aga Khan.
Puerto Rico Eyes Breeders' Cup After Lagardere Win
Aidan O'Brien and Christophe Soumillon completed the juvenile group 1-double on Arc day Oct. 5 as Puerto Rico dominated the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) from the front, holding Nighttime and Rayif at bay for a 2 1/2 length success.
Unbeaten Autumn Glow Dazzles in Epsom Handicap
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy was full of admiration for Autumn Glow after her dazzling victory in the Epsom Handicap (G1) at Randwick Oct. 4.
Village Voice Charges Late to Win Waya
Making her first start in the United States, Resolute Racing's Village Voice displayed an impressive turn of foot down the lane and swept by her rivals to win the $175,000 Waya Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Gin Gin Outlasts Nitrogen for Spinster Upset
After setting a quick pace, Calumet Farm homebred Gin Gin was able to outlast a late charge by Nitrogen and pull the upset in the $650,000 Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Oct. 5.
Douglass Joins OBS as International Representative
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company announced Oct. 5 that bloodstock agent Will Douglass will join OBS as their International representative. A native of England, Douglass began his career as a bloodstock agent in January 2010 under Charlie Gordon-Watson.
Barnavara Holds on to Win Prix de l’Opera
According to her rider, Barnavara is a filly who wears her heart on her sleeve. In contrast, the man on top may well have had his heart in his mouth in the dying strides as Barnavara conquered the Prix de…
Natural Rise Attempts Japan's Dirt Triple Crown
Natural Rise tries to become the first horse to complete the Dirt Triple Crown for 3-year-olds, which was introduced in 2024, in the Japan Dirt Classic at Oi Racecourse Oct. 8.