Meet Explora in Born in the Purple, a BloodHorse series featuring Breeders’ Cup contenders by past winning sires. Presented by Claiborne Farm.

Leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher went on a late-night spending spree to ensure a lively conclusion to the third day of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale Oct. 28. Wednesday’s top lot was the lightly raced Tyrrhenian Thunder.

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) field was reduced to seven Oct. 28 when Champagne Stakes (G1) runner-up Gaudreau was scratched from the $2 million race.

British racing’s finances will incur “significant damage” after the decision to raise machine games duty in the Oct. 28 budget, the British Horseracing Authority has warned.

Seven of the eight stallions represent the Classic aptitudinal group.

Churchill Downs Inc. reports record third quarter revenue and earnings Oct. 28.

The year following a scratch as the favorite from the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) has been a roller coaster for Sovereignty, but it would all be worth it should he take this year’s edition Oct. 31.

This is the deepest Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) of recent years says Total Performance Data ahead of handicapping this year’s Classic. Let’s start by agreeing with that statement.

Three Chimneys Farm announced Oct. 28 its stallion roster and fees for the upcoming breeding season, led again by 2017 Horse of the Year, Hall of Famer, and breed-shaping sire Gun Runner, whose fee will be private in 2027.

Seven of the eight stallions represent the Classic aptitudinal group.