Palace Pier, whose sole defeat in 10 starts came in this race last year, is reported in top shape for his battle with Moulin (G1) victor Baaeed, a titanic showdown which has got an entire sport talking.

How much will a hard race less than a fortnight ago on heavy ground at Longchamp impact on Derby winner Adayar’s potential level of performance? That’s the burning question ahead of his absorbing Oct. 16 Champion Stakes (G1) rematch with Mishriff.

Flotus, winner of the Aug. 30 E.B.F. Ripon Champion Two-Year-Old Trophy and a narrow second to Tenebrism in the Sept. 25 Cheveley Park Stakes (G1) in her most recent start, will be offered for sale at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale next month.

Trainer Kenny McPeek said Oct. 15 he is “probably leaning” toward running Lucky Seven Stable’s Rattle N Roll in the TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by TAA (G1) Nov. 5 at Del Mar.

Trainer Kenny McPeek said Oct. 15 he is “probably leaning” toward running Lucky Seven Stable’s Rattle N Roll in the TVG Breeder’s Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G1) Nov. 5 at Del Mar.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program’s (T.I.P.) inaugural Barrel Racing Championships ended Oct 14 after two days of competition from more than 40 horses that traveled from 16 states.

Xavier McGrapth faces second-degree animal cruelty charges after two dead horses and nearly a dozen malnourished horses were found March 19 on a farm he leased near Paris, Ky. A jury trial has been scheduled for Feb. 24.

Pure-white filly Sodashi seeks revenge for her only career loss in rematch with Uberleben in the Oct. 17 Shuka Sho (G1) at Hanshin Racecourse.

Andy Serling previews the Grade 2 Sands Point from Belmont Park and Grade 1 QEII Challenge Cup from Keeneland.

Trainer Marcos Zulueta changed his plea to guilty in an expansive horse-doping scheme and faces up to three years in prison and up to $100,000 fine.