The Horse Racing Women’s Association, Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, and Keeneland hosted a backstretch women’s appreciation event Oct. 7 in the sales pavilion at Keeneland, honoring the women who work tirelessly to care for the equine athletes.

The bloodstock agent signed for three yearlings during the opening session, including two for Dave Portnoy’s Go Go Greys Racing team.

Godolphin, with Sheikh Mohammed at the center of the huddle, squared up against Amo Racing as a well-related son of Sea The Stars fetched 3.7 million guineas midway through the opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. 

Due to an injury sustained in training, WinStar Farm and CHC Inc.’s multiple grade 1 winner Patch Adams will not be competing in the Breeders’ Cup as planned and has been retired to WinStar Farm for the 2026 breeding season.

Matt Dorman is working to build up his racing operation, but also create a pipeline of fillies to supply his broodmare band. In a matter of eight lots, Dorman committed nearly $1.9 million on three fillies at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale.

Woodbine presented Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a $20,000 donation at the fifth annual Woodbine Aftercare Day Oct. 4.

Blue Star Racing syndicate is partnering with Whispering Oaks Farm to stand its leading Louisiana freshman sire Rushie. Blue Star will focus its operation on mares and foals.

A rundown of this week’s television, streaming, and radio horse racing coverage as compiled by America’s Best Racing.

A 25% ownership interest in Bentornato, a leading candidate for the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) and earner of more than $1.2 million, will be offered at the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale Oct. 29 at Del Mar.

With the $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) on her radar at Keeneland Oct. 11, George Messina and Michael Lee’s Fionn has the opportunity to be anointed as royalty in the 3-year-old turf filly division.