Night of Thunder Colt Tops Tattersalls Book 1 Finale
A Night of Thunder colt out of the well-related Capture The Heart went the way of Ace Stud at 2.2 million guineas. The seven-figure youngster was consigned by Luca and Sara Cumani's Fittocks Stud.
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Hall of Fame Jockey Pierce Dies at 89
Don Pierce was a prominent member of Southern California's strong jockey colony in the 1960s and 1970s. He won many of California's premier races multiple times, including five consecutive wins in the Los Angeles Handicap.
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Hutch to Succeed Webster as Inglis Managing Director
Sebastian Hutch will become managing director of Inglis from Jan. 4, 2027, succeeding Mark Webster as the historic auction house prepares for a significant leadership transition after almost two decades under Webster's stewardship.
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Jockey Spencer Shifts Base From Europe to California
Jamie Spencer, a champion rider in Ireland and Britain, has shifted his base from Europe to California. In upcoming action, he has four mounts scheduled over three days from Oct. 10-12 at Santa Anita Park.
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Sheza Alibi Stretches Out in Might And Power
Sheza Alibi's co-trainer Katherine Coleman is confident the public will see the best of the 4-year-old mare when she lines up in the Oct. 10 Might And Power (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
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Walden, Biancone Part of 'The Good Life Podcast'
Elliott Walden, Tom Leach, Jeff Sheppard, and Andie Biancone co-host "The Good Life Podcast" that intersects the worlds of horse racing, mainstream sports, faith, and business.
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Flay Excited to Land Frankel Filly at Tattersalls
It is rare for a buyer not named Coolmore or Godolphin to go to a sale and come away with everything that they want. But that is where Bobby Flay found himself, as the three-day Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale concluded Oct. 8.
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Rogue Passion, Musical Times Vie in Fillies' Mile
Rogue Passion tackles the Fillies' Mile Stakes (G1) Oct. 9 and heads to Newmarket Racecourse with the hottest form in the book.
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Rileytole Heads Entries for F-T October Digital Sale
Fasig-Tipton released its catalog for the October Digital Sale, which includes recent Remington Park Oaks winner Rileytole and half siblings to graded stakes-winning juveniles American History and Dotsy.
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Eight Supplements Added to Keeneland November Sale
Keeneland announced Oct. 8 that eight horses have been supplemented to Book 1 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 3. The session, which has cataloged 266 horses, begins at 1 p.m. ET.
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Kentucky Derby Tickets on Sale Noon ET Oct. 8
Tickets for the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs will be available for purchase at noon ET Oct. 8.
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Daryz Rises to Third at World's Best Racehorse Rankings
After a second consecutive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) victory, Aga Khan Studs' Daryz is now third in the latest Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.
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Teachintherelease Aims for WV Breeders' Classic Repeat
Defending winner Teachintherelease headlines an expected full field of 10 (with two alternates) in this year's renewal of the $300,000 Sam Huff West Virginia Breeders' Classic Stakes Oct. 10 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
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Mayberry's Keen Eye Vindicated With Englishman
In Beyond the Bidding, BloodHorse sales editor Olivia Newman takes a look at notable trends, accomplishments, and personalities around the North American sales scene.
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Delta Downs' Thoroughbred Season Begins Oct. 9
Delta Downs Racetrack will kick off its 2026-27 Thoroughbred season Oct. 9. The track will begin live racing at 4:40 p.m. CT throughout the meeting, which runs through Feb. 20.
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Defensemen Leads Inglis Digital Australia October Sale
A 1% share in Ninja, who just defeated Ka Ying Rising in a barrier trial, sells for AU$55,000 at the Inglis Digital Australia October (Early) Online Sale Oct. 7.
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Pappacap Yearlings Make Splash at OBS
A total of 267 horses sold for gross receipts of $6,775,500, including private sales, down from last year's total of $7,581,700 from 313 horses to change hands. The average and median both saw increases to $25,376 and $17,000, respectively.
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Curlin to Return to Service on Hill 'n' Dale '27 Roster
Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa announced Oct. 7 its stud fees for the 2027 breeding season, with two-time Horse of the Year and breed-shaping sire Curlin leading the roster.
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Frankel Colt Tops Day 2 of Tattersalls October Sale
Coolmore made its first seven-figure signing at the latest renewal of Book 1 when M.V. Magnier secured a Frankel brother to Ylang Ylang at 4 million guineas.
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Jump Seat Soars in Second Start as Hot Prospect
Godolphin's Jump Seat, a half sister to dual champion Essential Quality and by 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline, is the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospect after a 2 1/4-length victory Oct. 7 at Keeneland.
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Resilient Caroline St. Beat Returns in Hill Prince
Caroline St. Beat is not your typical 3-year-old colt. He's actually the kind of horse who can warm the heart and resurrect memories in the minds of old-time horsemen and fans of the days when horses raced with far more frequency.
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FanDuel to Host Breeders' Cup Preentry Announcements
FanDuel TV will host the live announcement of the preentered fields for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at noon ET Oct. 21.
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Just a Touch Brings Strong Route Record to Sycamore
Just a Touch, a son of Justify, has won two stakes this year at the Sycamore Stakes (G2T) distance of 1 1/2 miles.
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Justify Colt Nets $2.2 Million at Tattersalls October
If there was any doubt that Justify, one of the leading North American sires, is on the rise as a stallion of consequence in Europe, that was put to rest Oct. 7 on the second day of Book 1 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale.
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Indiana Stakeholders to Present Sales Preview Night
Potential owners, breeders, and fans of horse racing are invited to gather at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburgh Oct. 16 for the 2026 ITOBA & QHRAI Yearling & Mixed Sale Preview Night.
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MD Trainer Corrales Suspended Two Years, Fined $10K
Trainer Jose Corrales has been suspended for two years and fined $10,000 by HIWU after an arbitrator found him responsible for a nikethamide positive in Curlene's Spirit following her victory in a claiming race Feb. 20 at Laurel Park.
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Q&A: Thompson Aims to Expand Regional Breeding Markets
In a Q&A with BloodHorse, Najja Thompson discusses his new role as director of state breeder and provincial programs for The Jockey Club.
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Changes Coming for Derby Preps on Belmont Park's Tapeta
The New York Racing Association announces the stakes schedule for the 2026-27 winter meet at Belmont Park, which will include 28 stakes races worth nearly $5.7 million in total purses.
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Ag Bullet Aims to Rebound in Franklin
The clock is counting down on the remarkable career of Ag Bullet, but trainer Richard Baltas is hoping there are still two shots in the chamber left to fire. The first of those comes Oct. 11 in the $400,000 Franklin Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland.
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G1 Winner, Social Media Star Sandman Retired
2025 Arkansas Derby (G1) winner and social media star Sandman has been retired from racing, according to a social media post by Griffin Johnson, and will stand the 2027 breeding season at Rockridge Stud near Hudson, N.Y.
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Silver Ratio Beats Wonder Dean in Japan Dirt Classic
Silver Ratio rallied to win the Oct. 7 Japan Dirt Classic, defeating world travelers Wonder Dean, Finger, and Pyromancer.
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Spendthrift's Yaupon to Stand for $100,000 Next Year
Multiple leading sire Into Mischief holds his place atop the roster at $250,000, and will be joined with six-figure fees by Vekoma and Yaupon at $100,000. Vekoma's fee remains unchanged, while Yaupon's fee rises from $60,000.
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The Jockey Club Names Thompson to Head New Role
The Jockey Club announces the appointment of Najja Thompson to a newly created position as director of state breeder and provincial programs.
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Primetime Emmy Interest Offered at Championship Sale
Two days before the expected start by Primetime Emmy in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) at Keeneland, a 25% interest in the French group 3 winner will be offered Oct. 28 at the third Championship Sale at historic Castleton.
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Frost to Step Down as Chief Executive of UK Tote Group
Alex Frost is set to step down as chief executive of the UK Tote Group at the end of 2026 after almost nine years leading the business, with James Coxon appointed as his successor.
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Velazquez Named Jockey of the Week
Hall of Famer John Velazquez made the most of his trip for Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland that included 11 stakes races carded over three days. Five of the stakes races were grade 1. The ageless Velazquez won two as well as a grade 3 stakes race.
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Four-Time Grade 1 Winner Nations Pride to Stud in India
Four-time grade/group 1 winner Nations Pride will stand at Sohna Stud in India, which has been taken on by the sons of the late Sultan Singh.
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War Front's Influence Felt in Weekend Juvenile Stakes
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, Claiborne Farm's War Front may now be pensioned, but he still played a major part in the destination of three important juvenile races over the weekend.
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Podcast Playback: Quotes of Interest From Oct. 1-7
This week's Podcast Playback looks at quotes of interest from racing podcasts Oct. 1-7, including Barry Irwin, owner of Team Valor International, discussing the decision to skip the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) with U. S. S. Valor.
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Girvin Filly Tops Day 1 of OBS October Sale at $190,000
At the end of the day of trade, 129 horses had changed hands for gross receipts of $3,525,000, including private sales. The gross was almost on par with last year's corresponding session of $3,632,600 from 163 horses to sell.
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Irish Betting Tax Remains Unchanged in 2027
The Irish horse racing and betting sectors were among the winners in the Oct. 6 budget, with Horse Racing Ireland's funding due to increase while the rate of betting tax has been left unchanged.
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Night of Thunder Colt Breaks Record at Tattersalls Sale
History was made at Tattersalls Oct. 6 as a striking son of Night of Thunder rewrote the European sales record books, selling for 4,600,000 guineas to Godolphin.
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Luster Set to Sparkle in QEII After King’s Plate Romp
Gainesway Stable and Andrew Rosen celebrated a grade 1 victory at Keeneland when Emphatic captured the Oct. 2 Alcibiades (G1). Now, they'll seek another top win when Luster represents them in the Oct. 10 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T).
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Gonzalez to Ride a Pair for Joseph at Breeders' Cup
Jockey Edwin Gonzalez is scheduled to have grade 1 opportunities Oct. 31 at Keeneland, courtesy of trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
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Flay Dishes Out $1.1 Million for Blue Point Filly
As a celebrity chef, Bobby Flay knows a thing or two about putting quality ingredients together. He applies that same high standard when it comes to horses.
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Sovereignty Still Leads in Largely Unchanged NTRA Poll
With many top horses having already completed their final preps ahead of the Breeders' Cup, the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll shows little movement despite a flurry of graded stakes action last week.
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Three Well-Bred Juveniles Are Latest Hot Prospects
Well-bred juveniles Damavand, Winchester Road, and Mystik Bayou are the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after promising victories last week.
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Keeneland Library to Host Lectures From Three Authors
Keeneland Library's popular lecture series will continue over the winter with public events that celebrate recently published works about Thoroughbred racing.
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Baeza Retired to Stud at Spendthrift Farm
The son of McKinzie and a half brother to American classic winners Mage and Dornoch will stand for $25,000 with a stands and nurses guarantee.
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Early Voting to Stand for $50,000 in 2027
Early Voting, a son of Gun Runner standing at Taylor Made Stallions, is one of two freshman sires represented so far by a grade 1 winner. A lifetime breeding right to Early Voting will be offered during Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale.
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