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Fanticola Seeks Second Breeders' Cup Win With Motorious

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Having won the 2016 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) with 8-year-old Obviously, Anthony Fanticola seeks another signature win with an older gelding as 7-year-old Motorious runs in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint for a third time Nov. 1.

Leading SA Rider Hernandez Earns Jockey of the Week

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Juan Hernandez's three-stakes sweep included the Twilight Derby (G2T), Autumn Miss (G3T) and the Tokyo City Cup to cap closing weekend of the Autumn Meet at Santa Anita Park. He was voted Jockey of the Week Oct. 20-26.

D'Amato, Hernandez, Spendthrift Lead Santa Anita Meet

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
The Santa Anita Park's autumn meet ended Oct. 26 with Juan Hernandez as top jockey, Phil D'Amato claiming the trainer's crown, and Spendthrift Farm winning the owner's title. 

Star-Studded Catalog Assembled for Tatts December Sale

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Ten full or half siblings to group 1 winners feature in the Tattersalls December Yearling Sale, held Nov. 24 at Park Paddocks. Headline acts include the brothers to multiple group 1 winners Emily Upjohn and Sea of Class.

Tapit, McKinzie Lead Gainesway's 2026 Stallion Roster

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
The advertised fee for multiple leading sire Tapit will continue at $185,000, while McKinzie's fee has been set at $75,000 pending the results of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Queen Maxima Faces Japanese Shipper in Sen. Ken Maddy

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
The stakes action on Breeders' Cup Friday gets underway in race 2 with the $200,000 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes. Later on the undercard, Queen Maxima will face Japanese shipper Puro Magic in the Senator Ken Maddy Stakes Oct. 31 at Del Mar.

Sovereignty Scratched From Breeders' Cup Classic

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott said Oct. 29 that Sovereignty, the leading contender for Horse of the Year, will not run in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).

Searings Feel Baeza Coming to BC Classic in Fine Form

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Lee Searing often names his horses for sports figures, and he pays tribute the exploits of jockey Braulio Baeza with his Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) contender Baeza.

Incredibolt Dealt a Strong Hand From Lassie Dear Family

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Porter on Pedigrees

Bellezza the Latest Chapter in Clement-Moyglare Story

Wed, 2025-10-29 23:55
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) contender Bellezza is the latest chapter in a longstanding relationship between the breeder Moyglare Stud and the Clement family.

Aqaareb Tops Inglis Digital USA October (Late) Sale

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Inglis Digital USA once again proved itself to be a vibrant marketplace for fall trade Oct. 28, closing its second auction of the month, the October (Late) sale, led by the $260,000 broodmare Aqaareb.

2026 Racing Dates Approved for Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Horseshoe Indianapolis is set to offer 123 days of live racing April 7 through Nov.13, 2026.

HRRN's Live Breeders' Cup Coverage From Del Mar

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
HRRN will broadcast live Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ET (8:00-10:00 a.m. PT) on Sirius 160 and XM 206

Ted Noffey, Brant Head Maiden Watch BC Starters

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Maiden Watch: Breeders' Cup 2025

Tamara Gets Chance to Grow Incredible Family Legacy

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
At this year's Breeders' Cup, Hall of Famer Beholder's daughter Tamara has a chance to embellish her own CV and add to her dam's illustrious legacy when she runs in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

Fever Opens 'Possibility' Sovereignty Misses BC Classic

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Trainer Bill Mott said there is a "possibility" Sovereignty will miss the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) after the colt registered a "mild fever" Oct. 27.

Maryland's Northview Cutting Most '26 Stud Fees in Half

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Northview Stallion Station is cutting in half the fees for six established stallions on its roster for the 2026 breeding season.

Johannes to Stud at Claiborne After Breeders' Cup

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
The grade 1-winning son of Nyquist will make his last start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T), in which he finished second last year.

Dollars & Sense: Portnoy Fuels Debate Over CAW

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Elite Turf Club President on Computer-Assisted Wagering

Tue, 2025-10-28 23:52
Elite Turf Club president Scott Daruty discusses computer-assisted wagering.

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