Reporting that his three runners entered in Breeders’ Cup races are in good form, trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is looking forward to another edition of the World Championships one year after landing his first prize in the event.

The Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) lost a big chunk of its early speed Oct. 29 with the announcement that Beholder Mile (G1) winner Splendora will be scratched from the race.

​​​​​​​Sheza Alibi has firmed at the head of betting for the Oct. 31, AU$10 million Golden Eagle (G1) after drawing barrier 6 in the 18-runner field at Randwick Racecourse.

Jockey Florent Geroux, injured Sept. 10 in a fourth-race spill at Churchill Downs, is scheduled to resume riding Nov. 5.

Ontario Racing is pleased to announce John Hayes will return as the organization’s Independent Chair beginning Nov. 2.

Sajir, winner of last year’s Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) in a record time, will stand at Shadwell’s Beech House Stud in 2027 on behalf of his owner/breeder Prince Faisal’s Nawara Stud.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College celebrated two decades of equine education, workforce development, and student success Oct. 21 with a special 20th anniversary recognition at Keeneland.

Sajir, winner of last year’s Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) in a record time, will stand at Shadwell’s Beech House Stud in 2027 on behalf of his owner-breeder Prince Faisal’s Nawara Stud.

Breeder and co-owner John Ropes is hoping for his first Breeders’ Cup victory in the Juvenile Fillies (G1) Oct. 30 at Keeneland. 

Adam Mills of Total Performance Data handicaps the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).