The focus on its Kentucky historical horse racing and racing operations delivered third-quarter results for Churchill Downs Inc.

The 44-year-old was riding 50-1 shot Ballet Blanc, trained by Amanda Perrett, in the 2-meter handicap, but mistakenly sent his mount for home with a circuit still to go.

The sires, who are both Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winners, are represented by seven runners pre-entered in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland.

In honor of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)’s 10-year anniversary, the Official Aftercare Partner of the Breeders’ Cup will premiere its short film, ‘Celebrating Ten Years’ at The Kentucky Theatre’s Horse: An Equine Film Festival.

In the $200,000 Myrtlewood Stakes Oct. 28 at Keeneland, a six-furlong race in which many of the 11 2-year-old fillies have shown precocity and speed, one entrant, Key of Life, holds an advantage of favorable local experience.

The morning workout show will run from Friday, Oct. 28th through Thursday, Nov. 3rd and air from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET daily.

In an effort to keep their runners at their preferred distances, a number of trainers with top fillies and mares pointing to this season’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships have opted to take on males.

Santa Anita Park has announced a joint venture between its Thoroughbred Aftercare Program and SRD Straightening Reins Foundation, an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy organization.

ARCI president Ed Martin has challenged the Thoroughbred racing industry to ask Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to include a $50 million federal appropriation during the upcoming “lame duck” congressional session to fund HISA operations.

Canter for a Cause allows the public the chance to walk, trot, canter or gallop their favorite horse or pony over the same track that has hosted such legends as Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral, American Pharoah, and Justify.