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What goes without question is that the field of 11 pre-entered in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) is so deep and star-studded that gamblers will have a field day betting on the race and getting odds way above the horses' prices in recent races

Backcheck (Hip 223) is a Not This Time a half sister to this year's Frizette Stakes (G1) winner.

Bernie Sams will be bringing his decades of experience to Lane's End as the director of stallion operations.

The Kikuka Sho (G1) completes Japan's Triple Crown series and, at 3,000 meters (about 1 7/8 miles), poses a unique challenge for the nation's 3-year-olds by including a backstretch climb over 200 meters.

The reigning Horse of the Year will appear in the Keeneland saddling paddock around 4 p.m. ET.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has accredited 49 organizations, including 40 organizations that are continuing their accreditation and 9 that earned accreditation for the first time this year.

Workouts from anticipated Breeders' Cup starters pick up across much of the country, one week before the start of the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships.u

The 9-year-old son of Paynter has sired 16 winners to date, including graded stakes winner Ewing.

Multiple grade 1 winner Locked will miss his intended engagement in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) because of an untimely illness and has been retired from racing. He will stand at Gainesway Farm for the 2026 breeding season. 

The Challenge, presented by Gainesway