Jockey Jevian Toledo secured his 1,000th within the mainland United States and Canada Oct. 8 when he piloted James C. Wolf’s Instigated to a 2 1/4-length score in the second race at Laurel Park.
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Landing on Longshots in Keeneland's Saturday Stakes
Dave Litfin handicaps some of Saturday’s top stakes races.
Undefeated Jackie's Warrior Headlines Champagne Stakes
The son of Maclean’s Music is already a grade 1 winner with three wins.
Galileo Filly Becomes Year's Most Expensive Yearling
Day 3 of the Tattersalls Sale saw M.V. Magnier get the better of a dramatic three-way tussle to secure the Galileo sister to Japan and Mogul at 3.4 million guineas (US$4,612,106), the highest price paid for a yearling the world over this year.
Micheline in Her Comfort Zone When Residing Outdoors
When Micheline travels, she takes her home with her—specifically, a portable stall. The Fair Hill-based 3-year-old filly, entered in the Oct. 12 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana (G1T) at Keeneland, prefers to stay outside.
Arc Winner Sottsass Joins Top 10 in World Rankings
Following his victory in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), Sottsass (123) has joined the top 10 in the third edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2020.
Venetian Harbor Eyes Raven Run, BC Filly & Mare Sprint
Graded stakes winner Venetian Harbor could race in the Oct. 17 Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland as a potential steppingstone to the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) there Nov. 7, trainer Richard Baltas said.
NYTHA Announces Candidates for 2020 Election
The NYTHA board is comprised of five owner directors, five trainer/trainer-owner directors, and the president.
Grade 1 Winner Gift Box Retired to Lane's End
The 7-year-old millionaire son of Twirling Candy won the 2019 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) and consecutive editions of the San Antonio Stakes (G2).
British Champions Day Under Consideration for Enable
Enable was back in action on the Newmarket gallops Oct. 8, just four days after her Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) disappointment, and could yet have one last hurrah before retirement on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Oct. 17
Magic Attitude Pursues Second Grade 1 in QEII
Magic Attitude is likely to start as the favorite in the Oct. 10 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T), a $500,000 1 1/8-mile turf test that is considered the most prestigious race in the U.S. for 3-year-old grass fillies.
Oleksandra Works Toward Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Bid
Oleksandra, away since winning the June 20 Jaipur Stakes (G1T) at Belmont, recorded her second breeze of the fall when she worked a half-mile in :50.17 at Belmont toward a possible return in the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland.
Dual Group 1 Winner Limato Retired
Limato, one of flat racing’s most popular and durable performers, will begin a new chapter of his life next week after owner Paul Jacobs decided the time had come to bring down the curtain on the veteran’s tremendous racing career.
McKinzie Retired to Gainesway Farm
McKinzie, a four-time grade 1-winning son of Street Sense, has been retired to stand at Gainesway Farm near Lexington, it was announced Oct. 7.
Hill 'n' Dale Stallions Arrive at Xalapa
The relocation of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms’ 13 stallions Oct. 7 was the final piece in the farm’s relocation to the historic Xalapa Farm near Paris, Ky.
Horologist to be Supplemented to Breeders' Cup Distaff
Part owner Cameron Beatty announced via Twitter Oct. 7 that Beldame Stakes (G2) winner Horologist will be supplemented to the Nov. 7 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland.
Mystic Guide, Happy Saver Vie in Jockey Club Gold Cup
In a year filled with unique and unusual events, two trainers recently faced decisions no one had ever pondered before.
Dubawi Colt Tops Tattersalls October Second Session
It was not all plain sailing for vendors during Day 2 of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 7, but Sheikh Mohammed’s appetite for the most choice offerings continued to supply some soaring highs.
Hill 'n' Dale Stallions Ease Into New Home at Xalapa
The relocation of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms’ 13 stallions Oct. 7 was the final piece in the farm’s relocation to the historic Xalapa Farm near Paris, Ky.
Aurelius Maximus Returns to Stakes Company in Fayette
While his two wins in as many starts this season have been spread out, Aurelius Maximus appears ready to return to stakes company for the first time in more than two years Oct. 10 in the $200,000 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.