When the sun sets on the 40th edition of the Breeders’ Cup, win or lose, jockey Junior Alvarado will be able to say he came loaded for bear.

Equinox, the world’s top-rated horse, won the Tenno Sho (Autumn) (G1) Oct. 29 at Tokyo Racecourse in record time, notching his fifth straight win, all at the grade or group 1 level.

Report from Japan

Delgado Sr. announced the morning of Oct. 29 that Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage will not be making the trip to California to contest the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 4 after presenting with a feverish state in the morning.

With the Breeders’ Cup celebrating the 40th edition of its World Championships this year, BloodHorse thought it would be a good time to consider the event’s 40 greatest horses to date.

Trainer Ethan West wins his first Keeneland stakes race with Runaway Storm in the Bryan Station Stakes (G3T).

Keeneland on Oct. 28 closed a successful Fall Meet, which featured spectacular Thoroughbred racing from the sport’s best horses and riders, enthusiastic crowds, idyllic fall weather, and a slate of popular special events.

In his early races, Everso Mischievous had a frustrating habit of living up to name. Today, he showed poise and determination in facing older rivals and registering a half-length victory in $300,000 Forty Niner Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Xigera’s best self was revealed when switched back to dirt last month and she confirmed that move was the right one Oct. 28 with a dominant win in the Mother Goose Stakes (G2) on the final Saturday of the Belmont at the Big A meet. 

After thinking he may have missed an opportunity earlier this month, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was thrilled to see O’Connor make the most of another chance Oct. 28 in the $350,000 Fayette Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.