Trainer Keith Desormeaux discusses Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) entrant Oviatt Class.

A couple of trainer Steve Asmussen’s Breeders’ Cup hopefuls had easy “get-acquainted with the racetrack” works at Del Mar Nov. 1 to fine-tune preparations for the second edition of the World Championships at the Southern California racetrack.

The multiple graded stakes winner was euthanized due to complications from surgery.

Get to know more about multiple grade 1 winner Knicks Go from his groom Yeison Castellanos as the son of Paynter gears up to compete in the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.

The three-time graded stakes winner and multiple grade 1-placed son of Tapit has earned more than $3.7 million. He will stand for $10,000.

The 5-year-old son of Speightstown died Oct. 30 from a ruptured stomach.

As horse care can get expensive, horsemen keep an eye out for areas where they can save some money, but when it comes to the right hay, cutting corners is ill-advised.

Cathy and Paul Schroeder may be Breeders’ Cup rookies. But at least they have cloaked themselves in the embrace of people who have been there and done that, along with a filly who has earned a right to strut on racing’s biggest stage.

There are a number of horses entered in Breeders’ Cup races who have withstood the test of time. Some have a unique story attached to them. Mind Control blends both elements, making him one of the most intriguing starters at the World Championships.

Howling Time was loud and clear Oct. 31 at Churchill Downs. The juvenile Not This Time colt out of the Arch mare Werewolf drew off in the stretch to capture the Street Sense Stakes on Halloween, rolling past Red Danger to remain undefeated.