Barely more than two weeks out from the 2025 Breeders’ Cup, the fields are coming into focus for the 14 championship races.

Chris Waller will launch a three-pronged attack in the AU$20 million The Everest Oct. 18 at Randwick Racecourse, with the champion trainer’s focus not only on his own runners but also on how they measure up against the Hong Kong superstar.

Unlike other races this fall at Del Mar, current plans do not call for computer-assisted wagering groups to be excluded from win wagering inside two minutes to post during the two-day Breeders’ Cup.

Hong Kong star sprinter looks to spoil the locals when reaching for international glory in the Oct. 18 The Everest (G1) at Randwick Racecourse.

Half Yours has drawn barrier 2 for the Oct. 18 Caulfield Cup (G1), a result the Tony and Calvin McEvoy team say will allow the stayer to settle and obtain an economical run.

FanDuel TV will present live coverage of the announcement of the pre-entered fields for the Breeders’ Cup at noon ET Oct. 25. Pre-entered fields also will be available on the Breeders’ Cup website, official mobile app, and social media.

Canadian classic winners Mansetti and Runaway Again meet for round three when they square off in the CA$150,000 Ontario Derby (G3) Oct. 18 at Woodbine.

Nyquist, a son of Uncle Mo with 10 career grade 1 winners, has four potential starters in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Darley also announced the retirement of elite sire Medaglia d’Oro from stud duty.

A strong buying depth and broad international participation underpinned a buoyant day’s trade at the Inglis Ready2Race Sale at Riverside Stables Oct. 16, making it a record-breaking edition of the 2-year-old auction in Sydney.

Canadian classic winners Mansetti and Runaway Prince meet for round three when they square off in the CA$150,000 Ontario Derby (G3) Oct. 18 at Woodbine.