Horse of the Year Ghostzapper will join the roster at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa for 2021 along with Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Mucho Macho Man and five-time grade 1 winner Point of Entry, it was announced Oct. 24.

Whether on the football field or the racetrack, Belichick so often finds a way to win. This time it was the colt Belichick that was victorious, not the famous New England Patriots coach, taking the CA$401,200 Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine.

Though the fall meet was closed to the public due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fans wagered more than $148 million on the 17 days of racing from Oct. 2-24. 

Cox Plate (G1) winner Sir Dragonet had been on the radar of Mathew Becker for more than 12 months before he was able to convince Coolmore to part with the Camelot runner, who provided the ultimate return to his new owners Oct. 24 at Moonee Valley.

Breeders’ Cup horses breezed Oct. 24 in California, though not crack miler Mo Forza. The previous FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF (G1T) hopeful was withdrawn from consideration due to what trainer Peter Miller described as a minor issue.

Graham Motion’s Breeders’ Cup contenders got a chance to stretch their legs over the refurbished turf course Oct. 24 at Fair Hill Training Center, as the trainer sent his trio through their penultimate moves for the World Championships.

Jim Bolger returned to the group 1 table for the first time in three years with a victory written in the stars Oct. 24, when Mac Swiney won the Futurity Trophy (G1). Bolger also bred Gear Up, winner of Saturday’s Criterium de Saint-Cloud (G1).

Breeders’ Cup has announced a detailed set of health and safety protocols put in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 for the limited staff, participants and essential personnel who will be on site at the 2020 event at Keeneland.

Two of the leading female dirt horses in North America, Monomoy Girl and Swiss Skydiver, recorded workouts at Churchill Downs Oct. 24 before a potential meeting in the Nov. 7 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland.

American Pharoah was provided with a first European group 1 winner Oct. 24 when the Aidan O’Brien-trained Van Gogh routed his rivals on heavy ground in the Criterium International (G1) at Saint-Cloud. 

Jim Bolger returned to the group 1 table for the first time in three years with a victory written in the stars Oct. 24, when Mac Swiney won the Futurity Trophy (G1). Bolger also bred Gear Up, winner of Saturday’s Criterium de Saint-Cloud (G1).

Princess Zoe may have history to overcome but she has already broken several norms, emerging as a genuine group 1 stayer since joining Tony Mullins from Germany. 

James C. Brady, a long-term steward of The Jockey Club, died peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family Oct. 22. He was 85.

Criterium International (G1) and Criterium de Saint-Cloud (G1) to be run Oct. 24.

Fred Brei and Milan Kosanovich of Ocala will return to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association board of directors while Bobby Jones, Francis Vanlangendonck, and Dr. Fred Yutani all remain on the board for second terms.

Lane’s End announced Oct. 23 its stud fees for 2021, topped by Quality Road, who stands for $150,000, down from $200,000 this year.

Trainer Todd Pletcher breezed a quintet of Breeders’ Cup contenders over the past two mornings at Belmont Park, though Happy Saver, winner of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) won’t be joining them in a Breeders’ Cup race.

Daredevil, who moved to Turkey at the end of 2019, returns to the U.S. after getting two grade 1 winners in his first crop. The son of More Than Ready will stand at Lane’s End for $25,000 as property of the Jockey Club of Turkey.

The Breeders’ Cup today unveils #MyBreedersCup, a multi-pronged digital and social program designed to bring the best of the upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships to fans around the world.

Vexatious, who upset the now-sidelined Midnight Bisou in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) this summer at Saratoga, will miss a start in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 7, trainer Jack Sisterson posted on social media.