Santa Anita Park’s 16-day Autumn Meet begins Sept. 26 with a new wager, the $1 Sunset Pick Six. The Sunset Pick Six will comprise the final three races from both Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park on days that both tracks are running.

First-time consignor Lanark Bloodstock enjoyed a memorable sales ring debut when the Blue Point filly out of Amethystos was knocked down to James Tate for 130,000gns during the first day of Tattersalls Somerville Sale Sept. 2.

Maiden Watch: Week of Aug. 25-31

The Sept. 2 Melbourne Cup (G1) nomination stage saw 120 runners confirmed for the two-mile feature on Nov. 4, with a total of 101 local and 19 international horses nominated for the 165th running of the AUS$10 million contest.

Three horses with an affinity for the undulating, sweeping grass course at Kentucky Downs—local stakes winners Goliad, Brilliant Berti, and Lagynos—square off in a competitive, 13-horse renewal of the Sept. 6 Mint Millions Invitational (G3T).

Following a breakthrough win on dirt in the Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, BBN Racing’s Kilwin switches back to turf Sept. 6 in the $2 million Music City Stakes (G2T) at Kentucky Downs.

After running 1-2 in the Mahony Stakes (G3) last month, Spiced Up and Governor Sam stretch out to 6 1/2 furlongs in America’s lone grade 1 turf sprint restricted to 3-year-olds: the $2 million Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G1T) at Kentucky Downs Sept. 6.

Jockey Tim Thornton, trainer Allen Landry, and owner Elite Thoroughbred Racing take home titles at Evangeline Downs.

After winning last year’s edition, Whisper Hill Farm homebred Grand Sonata is back to defend his title in the $2.5 million Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T) Sept. 6 at Kentucky Downs.

Biederman Real Estate and Auctioneers will offer a special auction of personal items and professional equipment belonging to the late D. Wayne Lukas at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 14.