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Porter on Pedigrees

Liam's Map Colt Napoleon Solo Turns Heads in Champagne

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Ocala Breeders' Sales October Yearling Sale concluded Oct. 8 with gains seen across the board. A total of 309 horses sold during the two-day sale for a total of $7,267,700 including private sales, a 27% increase on last year's gross of $5,724,600.

OBS October Sale Concludes With Gains Across Board

Ocala Breeders' Sales October Yearling Sale concluded Oct. 8 with gains seen across the board. A total of 309 horses sold during the two-day sale for a total of $7,267,700 including private sales, a 27% increase on last year's gross of $5,724,600.

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While sire Not This Time is turning heads at a dizzying rate with his racetrack progeny, Sibelius, a son from his first crop, is poised to bring his father additional notoriety at the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover.

Sibelius Back in the Spotlight at RRP Makeover

While sire Not This Time is turning heads at a dizzying rate with his racetrack progeny, Sibelius, a son from his first crop, is poised to bring his father additional notoriety at the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover.

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Multiple graded stakes winner Utah Beach will look to return to form Oct. 10 in the $400,000 Sycamore Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland. The 5-year-old gelding will be one of the last graded stakes starters trainer Ignacio Correas IV will saddle.

Utah Beach Eyes Rebound in Keeneland's Sycamore Stakes

Multiple graded stakes winner Utah Beach will look to return to form Oct. 10 in the $400,000 Sycamore Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland. The 5-year-old gelding will be one of the last graded stakes starters trainer Ignacio Correas IV will saddle.

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The Munnings mare Stifled Heiress, the dam of Gallant Bob Stakes (G2) winner Mad House, topped the Fasig-Tipton October Digital Sale after selling for $470,000 to Pursuit of Success.

Dam of Mad House Tops Fasig-Tipton October Digital Sale

The Munnings mare Stifled Heiress, the dam of Gallant Bob Stakes (G2) winner Mad House, topped the Fasig-Tipton October Digital Sale after selling for $470,000 to Pursuit of Success.

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Godolphin picked up where they left off on Day 1 by securing a son of Frankel for 2.2 million guineas during the opening hour of selling on Day 2 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 8. Amo Racing later went to the same price for two colts.

Trio of Colts Top Day 2 of Tattersalls October

Godolphin picked up where they left off on Day 1 by securing a son of Frankel for 2.2 million guineas during the opening hour of selling on Day 2 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 8. Amo Racing later went to the same price for two colts.

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Trainer Aidan O'Brien has entered four fillies in the Oct. 10 Fillies' Mile (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse, with the Prestige Fillies (G3) and Moyglare Stud (G1) winner Precise set to be joined by Moments of Joy, Sugar Island, and Composing.

O'Brien Quartet Formidable in Fillies' Mile

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has entered four fillies in the Oct. 10 Fillies' Mile (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse, with the Prestige Fillies (G3) and Moyglare Stud (G1) winner Precise set to be joined by Moments of Joy, Sugar Island, and Composing.

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Gal in a Rush and Ms. Tart have different connections and train at separate racetracks hundreds of miles apart. But when it's time to race, the two female sprinters regularly land in the same spot.

Gal in a Rush, Ms. Tart Meet Again in Ontario Fashion

Gal in a Rush and Ms. Tart have different connections and train at separate racetracks hundreds of miles apart. But when it's time to race, the two female sprinters regularly land in the same spot.

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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to award $5,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to be used for its Second Chances program.

TERF Awards $5K to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to award $5,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to be used for its Second Chances program.

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The New York Racing Association introduced the Champion Suites, a collection of luxurious, year-round private suites pairing the excitement of world-class racing with premium amenities, elevated service, and enhanced access to the new Belmont Park.

Belmont Unveils Champion Suites

The New York Racing Association introduced the Champion Suites, a collection of luxurious, year-round private suites pairing the excitement of world-class racing with premium amenities, elevated service, and enhanced access to the new Belmont Park.

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The second of three days comprising Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale had a similar theme to the first day. Day 2 opened with a flurry of activity from American buyers.

American Buyers Not Slowing Down at Tattersalls Day 2

The second of three days comprising Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale had a similar theme to the first day. Day 2 opened with a flurry of activity from American buyers.

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The red-hot Miguel Clement barn sends out the improving Into Mischief filly Love Cervere for her graded debut in the $175,000 Glen Cove Stakes (G3T) for 3-year-old fillies Oct. 11 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Love Cervere Heads Glen Cove for Red-Hot Clement Barn

The red-hot Miguel Clement barn sends out the improving Into Mischief filly Love Cervere for her graded debut in the $175,000 Glen Cove Stakes (G3T) for 3-year-old fillies Oct. 11 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

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Stewards in Kentucky have issued jockey Luan Machado a suspension of three race days for careless riding during the $650,000 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) Oct. 3 at Keeneland, which led to the disqualification of Percy's Bar.

Machado Suspended Three Race Days for Alcibiades Ride

Stewards in Kentucky have issued jockey Luan Machado a suspension of three race days for careless riding during the $650,000 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) Oct. 3 at Keeneland, which led to the disqualification of Percy's Bar.

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The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has suspended owner/trainer Juan Munoz Cano for a dozen years and fined him $150,000 for six clenbuterol positives in Kentucky from November 2024-January 2025.

HIWU Suspends Cano 12 Years Over Clenbuterol Positives

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has suspended owner/trainer Juan Munoz Cano for a dozen years and fined him $150,000 for six clenbuterol positives in Kentucky from November 2024-January 2025.

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The son of Gun Runner and 2024's champion 3-year-old male will make his last start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). A stud fee will be announced at a later date.

Sierra Leone to Enter Stud at Ashford in 2026

The son of Gun Runner and 2024's champion 3-year-old male will make his last start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). A stud fee will be announced at a later date.

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Airdrie Stud released the 2026 stud fees for it's 12-stallion roster Oct. 8, highlighted by the introductory fees of newcomers Mystik Dan and Jonathan's Way, who will stand for initial fees of $15,000 and $8,500, respectively.

Mystik Dan to Debut on Airdrie's Roster at $15,000 Fee

Airdrie Stud released the 2026 stud fees for it's 12-stallion roster Oct. 8, highlighted by the introductory fees of newcomers Mystik Dan and Jonathan's Way, who will stand for initial fees of $15,000 and $8,500, respectively.

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The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative is gearing up for Florida's 2026 legislative session, whether that involves a renewed fight to again defeat decoupling, a reimagined circuit in the Sunshine State, or pushing for industry-backed legislation.

TRI Readies for 2026 Legislative Session in Florida

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative is gearing up for Florida's 2026 legislative session, whether that involves a renewed fight to again defeat decoupling, a reimagined circuit in the Sunshine State, or pushing for industry-backed legislation.

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Narukami led from the start and scored an easy victory in the Oct. 8 Japan Dirt Classic at Oi Racecourse, a race that has achieved international importance.

Narukami Scores Easy Win in Japan Dirt Classic

Narukami led from the start and scored an easy victory in the Oct. 8 Japan Dirt Classic at Oi Racecourse, a race that has achieved international importance.

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Breeders' Cup issues a reminder that Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET is the deadline to nominate foals born in 2025 to the Breeders' Cup program at the one-time nomination fee of $400.

Breeders' Cup Foal Nominations to Close Oct. 15

Breeders' Cup issues a reminder that Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET is the deadline to nominate foals born in 2025 to the Breeders' Cup program at the one-time nomination fee of $400.

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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising had his first official Australian trial less than two weeks out from the Oct. 18 The Everest, and trainer David Hayes is confident the world's top-rated sprinter will be ready for his AU$20 million target.

Hayes Confident Ka Ying Rising Will Improve for Everest

Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising had his first official Australian trial less than two weeks out from the Oct. 18 The Everest, and trainer David Hayes is confident the world's top-rated sprinter will be ready for his AU$20 million target.

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New Vocations has launched its annual Breeders' Cup Pledge, allowing connections of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support the charity's mission of rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses.

New Vocations Launches Annual Breeders' Cup Pledge

New Vocations has launched its annual Breeders' Cup Pledge, allowing connections of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support the charity's mission of rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses.

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Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was unanimously voted Jockey of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 after winning eight races, including four stakes.

Keeneland Success Earns Velazquez Jockey of the Week

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was unanimously voted Jockey of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 after winning eight races, including four stakes.

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Spendthrift Farm has announced the stud fees for its roster of 29 stallions set to stand for the 2026 breeding season, once again led by North America's reigning six-time champion general sire, Into Mischief, who will stand for $250,000 S&N.

Into Mischief, Vekoma Lead 2026 Spendthrift Stud Roster

Spendthrift Farm has announced the stud fees for its roster of 29 stallions set to stand for the 2026 breeding season, once again led by North America's reigning six-time champion general sire, Into Mischief, who will stand for $250,000 S&N.

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In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

On the Rise: Erin McLaughlin

In this BH monthly interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

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Future Is Now is a remarkably consistent turf sprinter who won the 2024 Franklin Stakes (G3T) by three-quarters of a length and since then has won three of four stakes.

Future Is Now Seeks Repeat Victory in Franklin Stakes

Future Is Now is a remarkably consistent turf sprinter who won the 2024 Franklin Stakes (G3T) by three-quarters of a length and since then has won three of four stakes.

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