The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced Oct. 5 a substantial increase in awards paid to Florida breeders and stallion owners for 2024 through their Annual Awards Plan approved Thursday.
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, a four-time winner of the Frizette Stakes (G1), pursues a fifth when he runs Repole Stable's Life Talk in the $400,000 race at Aqueduct Racetrack Oct. 7.
Thunderstorms and heat waves contributed to a nearly 6.7% drop in U.S. wagering and a 6.8% decline in race days.
Westover has been retired after suffering a career-ending injury when second in the Oct. 1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1).
Among those cataloged are 11 offerings from the Partial Stock Reduction of Machmer Hall, which will sell without reserve.
McKulick provides trainer Chad Brown's best chance at extending his success in the Waya Stakes. Brown has won four in a row and six of the last eight editions. The two that he didn't win—2018 and 2019—he didn't have a…
Trainer Jena Antonucci oversaw Belmont Stakes (G1) and Travers Stakes (G1) winner Arcangelo as he posted his first breeze at Santa Anita Park Oct. 5, covering five furlongs in 1:02 1/5 on a fast main track.
The Challenge, presented by Gainesway
George Hall's homebred millionaire and grade 1 winner will stand for $5,000. He is a 6-year-old son of Honor Code out of the Not For Love stakes winner Fools in Love.
Godolphin's Dubai and Newmarket-based trainer Charlie Appleby will go for a third straight win in the Jockey Club Derby Invitational (G1T) Oct. 7 with Measured Time, an undefeated Frankel colt making his stakes debut.