Trainer Troy Corstens was moved to tears after injury-prone gelding Baraqiel overcame a career of setbacks to capture the Moir Stakes (G1) at The Valley Sept. 6, delivering one of the most emotional victories of his career.

Report from Japan

With victories in the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3), Diktaean and Self Improvement have clinched berths to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) and Sprint (G1), respectively, through the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.

Resolute Bloodstock and Philip Baron Von Ullmann’s Goliath returned to winning ways at the group 1 level when landing the Grosser Preis von Baden (G1) in Germany Sept. 7.

The Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association teamed with Kentucky Downs to present $100,000 checks apiece to three industry non-profit organizations during the Sept. 6 showcase card.

Toronado, one of Victoria’s leading stallions, will miss the 2025 breeding season as he battles a significant infection and lameness, Swettenham Stud confirmed Sept. 7.

Quadruple group 1 winner Porta Fortuna is set to be one of the stars of the glittering fourth edition of the Sceptre Session at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale held Dec. 1-4.

Ka Ying Rising won the Opening Day feature in Hong Kong easily over Lucky Sweynesse and both champion sprinters now head for overseas assignments.

Report from Japan.

The seven-day all-turf meet at Kentucky Downs wraps up Sept. 10 with a pot of gold—err, prize money—awaiting the winner of the Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes (G3T).