Moira, the queen of Woodbine and the reigning Canadian Horse of the Year, will face one of her toughest challenges of the year in the Oct. 8 CA$750,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1T) at Woodbine.

The Association of Racing Commissioners International released a report and accompanying press release Oct. 6, claiming that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s first year of operations had a questionable effect on equine breakdowns.

Appleby will turn to Star of Mystery in Sunday’s six-furlong contest. The Godolphin homebred will be making her North American debut following a sixth-place finish in the Lowther Stakes at York.

Juddmonte announced Oct. 6 that defending Eclipse champion Elite Power, winner of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1), will take up stud duty upon retirement after competing in this year’s 40th edition of the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.

An unexpected explanation at the beginning of Oct. 3 meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission further muddied the waters on a pair of wagering incidents over each of the last two summer meets at Saratoga.

Nations Pride carries the Godolphin banner back to Woodbine to contest the Canadian International Stakes (G1T), facing a diverse field from both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border.

The $250,000 Beldame Stakes (G2) did not attract many entrants, but it did land a filly who has the looks of an up-and-coming star in Randomized.

Chandelier entries include the second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers from the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1).

Nations Pride carries the Godolphin banner back to Woodbine to contest the Canadian International Stakes (G1T), facing a diverse field from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.

Day three of Book 1 burst into life late in the session when a daughter of Frankel and Cheveley Park Stakes winner Millisle brought a bid of 1,600,000gns.