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Record Number Of Entries For 2026 Breeders’ Cup Cavalcade At Keeneland

An unprecedented 255 pre-entries have set a record for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, as contenders from around the globe prepare to converge on Keeneland Race Course for Thoroughbred racing’s premier two-day festival of racing. Representing a record 222 individual horses, including 79 international contenders–the second-highest number in history behind 80 in 2024–the lineup underscores

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FOX Sports Expands Coverage with Gulfstream Park Championship Meet

FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) have announced a multi-year agreement between NYRA and 1/ST establishing FOX Sports as the television home of the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet presented by 1/ST BET. Beginning in 2027, America’s Day at the Races will present live coverage of the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet across

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Bond, Antonucci Head Candidates for NYTHA’s 2026 Election

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) has announced the slate of candidates for its 2026 election for President and Board of Directors. Jena Antonucci and Tina Marie Bond are the two candidates running for the organization’s President. The NYTHA Board is also comprised of five Owner Directors and five Trainer/Trainer-Owner Directors. All seats on

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2026 TJC Statistics Highlight 16,100 Live Foals in 2026

A total of 16,100 live foals were reported for 2026 through Oct.14, according to a Jockey Club release on Wednesday. That figure represents approximately 85% – 90% of the total number of foals expected to be reported for the year. The 2026 breeding statistics are available alphabetically by stallion name through the online Fact Book

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A Klaravich Exacta: Ways and Means, Dynamic Pricing, To Sell at Fasig November

Mike Ryan looks at a lot of horses every year. Probably thousands. But he still remembers where he was the first time he saw both Ways and Means and Dynamic Pricing. “The first time I saw Ways and Means was at Chad Brown’s barn in Saratoga before she ran,” said Ryan of the then-two-year-old. “She

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David Carroll, Sheri Miller Among 2026 Winners at TIEA Awards

David Carroll, assistant to this year’s Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux, was among seven winners of this year’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, hosted in Lexington Oct. 20. The award recognizes the unsung heroes that work in the Thoroughbred industry. Winners were announced in a total of seven categories with a total of $122,000 awarded. Gabby

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At $200K, Justify Leads Coolmore Roster for 2027

Standing at a fee of $200,000, Justify will lead the 2027 roster of Coolmore America stallions, according to a press release from the farm Wednesday morning. The roster is enriched by the addition of high-profile Grade I winners Nysos, Journalism, and Magnitude. The fee for Magnitude, the winner of the G1 Dubai World Cup and

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With Pair Of $800k Yearlings Leading The Way, Activity Ticks Up At Fasig-Tipton October Sale

LEXINGTON, KY – Activity ticked up during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale in Lexington Tuesday and when the four-day auction reached its halfway point, figures remained within striking distance of the auction’s record-setting 2025 renewal. After two sessions, 537 yearlings have sold for $33,012,500. The average of $61,476 held basically

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Preakness-Winning Trainer Neil Howard Returns To Training For CamHaven Farms

Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame trainer Neil Howard will return to the training ranks this winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots after a five-year absence, where he will oversee a 16-horse string as private trainer for CamHaven Farms, the racing and breeding operation of Tony and Shirley Camilleri. Howard, 77, retired from

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Global Gaming Solutions Acquires Wyoming Horse Racing Portfolio

Global Gaming WY, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Gaming Solutions, has completed a transaction to acquire the membership interests of Wyoming Funding LLC dba Wyoming Horse Racing and its 13 Horse Palace Gaming & OTB locations, expanding its horse racing, gaming and entertainment footprint into the state of Wyoming, the company announced Tuesday. Owned by

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Into Mischief Colt to Tagermeen Racing for $800k at Fasig October

Bloodstock agent Mahmud Mouni went to $800,000 to acquire a colt by Into Mischief (hip 676) on behalf of Tagermeen Racing during Tuesday’s second session of the Fasig-Tipton October sale. The colt is out of graded-placed Brielle’s Appeal (English Channel), a half-sister to multiple graded winner Authenticity (Quiet American), dam of Charlatan (Speightstown). He was

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British and Irish Foal Crop Falls Again, Starman Busiest Stallion with 324 Mares Covered

The combined British and Irish foal crop has dropped again in 2026, according to Weatherbys’ official Return of Mares for 2026, with 11,312 foals registered as of September 30, a decline of 2.4% from 2025 and 17.2% from 2023. The decline was particularly pronounced in Britain, where 3,670 foals were registered, down 6.3% from 3,915

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Confederation Tops Inglis Digital October Late Sale

The Chris Waller-trained Confederation tops Inglis Digital Australia October (Late) Online Sale Oct. 21 when selling to Sandhurst.

Record 255 Pre-Entries Taken for 2026 Breeders' Cup

The 2026 edition of the Breeders' Cup is already a record-breaking affair after an unprecedented 255 pre-entries have been accepted for the World Championships Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland.

Complete Pre-Entries for 2026 Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup announces pre-entries for the 2026 World Championships at Keeneland.

FOX Sports to Broadcast Gulfstream Championship Meet

FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association announced a multiyear agreement between NYRA and 1/ST, establishing FOX Sports as the television home of the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet.

Born in the Purple: Golden Tempo

Introducing Born in the Purple, a new BloodHorse video series spotlighting Breeders’ Cup contenders sired by past Breeders’ Cup winners. First up, Golden Tempo.

Voyager to Run in BC Juvenile Fillies on Dirt

Natalma Stakes (G1T) winner Voyager will switch back to dirt for the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), according to dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse.

Connections Will Not Ship Ombudsman for Breeders' Cup

Recent British Champion Stakes (G1) winner Ombudsman will not race in the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) Oct. 31 at Keeneland, according to a post on X from racing reporter Nick Luck.

Breeders' Cup Announces Race Order, Wagering Menu

Breeders' Cup Limited unveils the official race order, post times, and wagering menu for the 43rd Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland.

Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Willow O Wisp Dies at 24

Willow O Wisp, who set a course record when winning the 2005 edition of the Del Mar Derby (G2T), died Oct. 20 in Louisiana, where he spent his retirement. He was 24.

Miss Yechance Added to Keeneland Championship Sale

Keeneland announced Oct. 21 that Miss Yechance, a recent group 1 winner targeting the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T), has been supplemented to the third Keeneland Championship Sale Oct. 28 at historic Castleton Farm.

The Jockey Club Reports Near 6% Decline in Foals

The Jockey Club announced Oct. 21 16,100 foals have been reported for 2026 through Oct. 14. The figure, which represents about 85%-90% of the total number of foals expected to be reported for 2026, is down 5.8% from this point in time a year ago.

Q&A With Dr. John Madigan, Author of Awakening at Birth

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the University of California-Davis Dr. John E. Madigan has released a new book, Awakening at Birth: What the Newborn Foal Revealed About Birth, Consciousness, and Neurodevelopment.

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