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Denali Stud consigned a pair of $400,000 colts during the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale—Hip 48, a son of Gun Runner out of multiple graded stakes winner Lady Apple, and Hip 198, a colt by Horse of the Year Flightline.

Denali Sells Pair of Colts for $400,000 at F-T October

Denali Stud consigned a pair of $400,000 colts during the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale—Hip 48, a son of Gun Runner out of multiple graded stakes winner Lady Apple, and Hip 198, a colt by Horse of the Year Flightline.

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On the Oct. 20 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Kate Hunter previews the Japanese Breeders' Cup runners, trainer Will Walden talks Rhetorical, and Jes Sikura highlights Hill 'n' Dale's Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale consignment.

BH Monday: Hunter Highlights the Japanese BC Runners

On the Oct. 20 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Kate Hunter previews the Japanese Breeders' Cup runners, trainer Will Walden talks Rhetorical, and Jes Sikura highlights Hill 'n' Dale's Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale consignment.

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Veterinary issues, pedigree, conformation, and what "flaws" can be forgiven when hunting for a future racehorse were addressed during a one-day clinic on opening day of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale.

TOBA Clinic is Deep Dive Into Buying, Selling at Sales

Veterinary issues, pedigree, conformation, and what "flaws" can be forgiven when hunting for a future racehorse were addressed during a one-day clinic on opening day of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale.

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BloodHorse @bloodhorse.com · 3h

A European yearling sales season which has shown gains across the board returns on its circular route back to where it began Oct. 21 with five more sessions in Deauville for the Arqana October Yearling Sale.

Arqana's October Yearling Sale Kicks Off Oct. 21

A European yearling sales season which has shown gains across the board returns on its circular route back to where it began Oct. 21 with five more sessions in Deauville for the Arqana October Yearling Sale.

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Coolmore America and Mike Repole announced Oct. 20 that Fierceness will take up stud duties in 2026 at Ashford Stud following his final start in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

Fierceness to Stand at Ashford Stud After Breeders' Cup

Coolmore America and Mike Repole announced Oct. 20 that Fierceness will take up stud duties in 2026 at Ashford Stud following his final start in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

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Mullikin, a grade 1-winning son of Violence and a leading contender for this year's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, will stand the 2026 breeding season at WinStar Farm, near Versailles, Ky.

Grade 1 Winner Mullikin to Stand at WinStar Farm

Mullikin, a grade 1-winning son of Violence and a leading contender for this year's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, will stand the 2026 breeding season at WinStar Farm, near Versailles, Ky.

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BloodHorse @bloodhorse.com · 4h

Arthur's Ride, impressive winner of the 2024 Whitney Stakes (G1) and a son of perennial leading sire Tapit, will stand the 2026 breeding season at Taylor Made Stallions, the farm announced Oct. 20. His stud fee will be $12,500, stands and nurses.

Arthur's Ride to Stand at Taylor Made in 2026

Arthur's Ride, impressive winner of the 2024 Whitney Stakes (G1) and a son of perennial leading sire Tapit, will stand the 2026 breeding season at Taylor Made Stallions, the farm announced Oct. 20. His stud fee will be $12,500, stands and nurses.

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The son of Dubawi is a multiple group 1 winner who earned nearly $2.4 million. He is out of Tepin, a multiple a two-time champion grass mare in North America. A stud fee will be announced later.

Delacroix Retired, Standing at Coolmore Stud in 2026

The son of Dubawi is a multiple group 1 winner who earned nearly $2.4 million. He is out of Tepin, a multiple a two-time champion grass mare in North America. A stud fee will be announced later.

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Trainer Dale Romans discusses Bobrovsky's training plans, which will not include any breezes, ahead of the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T).

Romans Plans Gallop-Only Schedule for Bobrovsky

Trainer Dale Romans discusses Bobrovsky's training plans, which will not include any breezes, ahead of the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T). The son of Daredevil, who is co-owned by Romans and Steve Berg, departs for Del Mar from Churchill Downs Oct. 21.

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Fasig-Tipton announced Oct. 20 the addition of two more graded stakes winners to their November Sale—Cotillion Stakes (G1) victor Clicquot and Coronation Stakes (G3T) winner Italian Soiree. The select mixed sale will be held Nov. 3 in Lexington.

Grade 1 Winner Clicquot Added to Fasig-Tipton Nov. Sale

Fasig-Tipton announced Oct. 20 the addition of two more graded stakes winners to their November Sale—Cotillion Stakes (G1) victor Clicquot and Coronation Stakes (G3T) winner Italian Soiree. The select mixed sale will be held Nov. 3 in Lexington.

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Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm announced Oct. 20 it has added multiple graded stakes winner Il Miracolo to its 2026 roster. The son of leading sire Gun Runner retires with earnings of $1.1 million.

Il Miracolo to Stand at Crestwood Farm in 2026

Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm announced Oct. 20 it has added multiple graded stakes winner Il Miracolo to its 2026 roster. The son of leading sire Gun Runner retires with earnings of $1.1 million.

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BloodHorse @bloodhorse.com · 8h

So You Think (NZ), a ten-time group 1 winner turned successful Coolmore sire, has died after succumbing to a short illness while receiving treatment at Scone Equine Hospital in New South Wales. He was 19.

Ten-Time Group 1 Winner, Sire So You Think Dies at 19

So You Think (NZ), a ten-time group 1 winner turned successful Coolmore sire, has died after succumbing to a short illness while receiving treatment at Scone Equine Hospital in New South Wales. He was 19.

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Sara Elbadwi & Megan Burgess look back at the Raven Run & Sands Point.

Stakes Recap: Raven Run & Sands Point

Sara Elbadwi & Megan Burgess look back at the Raven Run & Sands Point.

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BloodHorse @bloodhorse.com · 23h

Rockridge Stud, located near Hudson, N.Y. announced Oct. 19 that the "early bird" 2026 stud fee for War of Will is set at $5,000. His fee is subject to change after the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar.

War of Will's Early Bird Stud Fee Set at $5,000

Rockridge Stud, located near Hudson, N.Y. announced Oct. 19 that the "early bird" 2026 stud fee for War of Will is set at $5,000. His fee is subject to change after the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar.

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BloodHorse @bloodhorse.com · 23h

Also working six furlongs on the main track Sunday, all for trainer Bob Baffert, were Nysos (1:11 3/5), Nevada Beach (1:11 4/5), and Citizen Bull (1:12 3/5).

Sweet Azteca Finding Her Groove Ahead of Breeders' Cup

Also working six furlongs on the main track Sunday, all for trainer Bob Baffert, were Nysos (1:11 3/5), Nevada Beach (1:11 4/5), and Citizen Bull (1:12 3/5).

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Holding a Nov. 6 date with the Keeneland Sales Pavilion, Venencia gave herself a top advertisement with an impressive victory in the $262,000 Dowager Stakes (G3T) on the yielding Keeneland turf course Oct. 19.

Venencia's Value Rises With Eye-Catching Dowager Win

Holding a Nov. 6 date with the Keeneland Sales Pavilion, Venencia gave herself a top advertisement with an impressive victory in the $262,000 Dowager Stakes (G3T) on the yielding Keeneland turf course Oct. 19.

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A total of 1,601 yearlings have been cataloged for the four-day sale which runs Oct. 20-23. Due to inclement weather, the first session of the sale will start at 11:00 a.m. ET, a one-hour delay from it's originally scheduled time.

Final Chance for Yearlings at F-T October Sale

A total of 1,601 yearlings have been cataloged for the four-day sale which runs Oct. 20-23. Due to inclement weather, the first session of the sale will start at 11:00 a.m. ET, a one-hour delay from it's originally scheduled time.

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Multiple group winner and group 1-placed Beauvatier, who was last seen winning the Challenge Stakes (G2) at Newmarket, will stand at Haras d'Etreham in 2026.

Beauvatier to stand at Haras d’Etreham in 2026

Multiple group winner and group 1-placed Beauvatier, who was last seen winning the Challenge Stakes (G2) at Newmarket, will stand at Haras d'Etreham in 2026.

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The Robert Medina trainee earned her spot in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) with a win in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) at Keeneland Oct. 4.

3 Things You Might Not Know About: Praying

The Robert Medina trainee earned her spot in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) with a win in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) at Keeneland Oct. 4.

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As soon as the hammer fell down on the concluding day of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 17, attention swiftly turned to Arqana and the treasure trove of prospects lined up for their October Yearling Sale Oct. 21-25.

Bozo Looking Ahead to Arqana October Yearling Sale

As soon as the hammer fell down on the concluding day of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 17, attention swiftly turned to Arqana and the treasure trove of prospects lined up for their October Yearling Sale Oct. 21-25.

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Making his final breeze at Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Training Track Oct. 19 before shipping to California Oct. 22, Sovereignty went five furlongs in 1:01.39.

Sovereignty To Leave for Del Mar Oct. 22

Making his final breeze at Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Training Track Oct. 19 before shipping to California Oct. 22, Sovereignty went five furlongs in 1:01.39.

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Half Yours proved himself one of the shrewdest second-hand buys of the century as he added to a regal day for unsung sires by lifting the Caulfield Cup (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse Oct. 18.

Half Yours Fully Best in Caulfield Cup

Half Yours proved himself one of the shrewdest second-hand buys of the century as he added to a regal day for unsung sires by lifting the Caulfield Cup (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse Oct. 18.

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Embroidery answers the distance question to win the Shuka Sho (G1) Oct. 19 at Kyoto Racecourse, scoring two-thirds of Japan's Filly Triple Crown.

Embroidery Stitches Together Two-Thirds of Triple Crown

Embroidery answers the distance question to win the Shuka Sho (G1) Oct. 19 at Kyoto Racecourse, scoring two-thirds of Japan's Filly Triple Crown.

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Trainer Gordon Elliott wins all five jump races at Far Hills Oct. 18, all with Jack Kennedy aboard, including the American Grand National Hurdle Stakes (NSA-1) with late-running Zanahiyr.

Irish Shipper Zanahiyr Takes American Grand National

Trainer Gordon Elliott wins all five jump races at Far Hills Oct. 18, all with Jack Kennedy aboard, including the American Grand National Hurdle Stakes (NSA-1) with late-running Zanahiyr.

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Ready for Candy may be a bit "tricky" to train, but she has been oh so sweet for trainer Phil Antonacci.

Ready for Candy Posts Third Straight Win in Sands Point

Ready for Candy may be a bit "tricky" to train, but she has been oh so sweet for trainer Phil Antonacci.

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