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Two more weeks until the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. The BCBC total cash prize pool is expected to be $1.25 million and 15 NHC2027 seats are guaranteed.
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, October 15, 2025: Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna retired after compiling a lifetime record of 12 wins in 16 starts and earnings of more than $5.4 million. The Fast Anna filly earned Horse of the Year honors in 2024 after winning six of seven starts, with her only loss being a head defeat when second to Fierceness in the Travers Stakes (G1).
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The Race to the NHC is calling! The top two finishers in Saturday's feeder contest will advance to the Race Lens Final 50. The Race Lens Final 50 top two finishers will receive a qualifying berth to NHC2027. Register: horseplayers.com/share/jvdeu…
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No. 2 Forever Young Breezes at Belmont Park; Sovereignty Still on Top ntra.com/no-2-forever-young-…
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, October 12, 2003: Bill Shoemaker, Hall of Fame jockey who won 8,833 races including four Kentucky Derbys, died at age 72.
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Tam Tam becomes a millionaire with her win in the G1 QEII Challenge Cup! The 3yo Medaglia d’Oro filly has won 5 of 7 starts this year and back-to-back Grade 1s. #EclipseAwardsWatch
Keeneland Racing
@keenelandracingOct 10
TAM TAM impressive in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) presented by Dixiana, giving owner Rigney Racing their first Grade 1 win at Keeneland! Ridden by @JuniorandKellyA and trained by Phil Bauer. Watch the full replay →
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October brings another round of Race to the NHC contests. Race Lens subscribers can put their skills to the test in tomorrow’s free feeder contest for a shot at the Race Lens Final 50. Register here: horseplayers.com/share/taj2u…
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The BCBC-NHC Fall Handicapping Challenge returns Saturday, Oct. 10. Prizes include as many as 10 NHC spots, six BCBC berths and two Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge spots! More info here: keeneland.com/events/bcbc-nh…
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Keeneland’s $400 Fall Challenge, with one BCBC and as many as four NHC spots up for grabs, will be held this year on Friday, October 9, on-track only at Keeneland. Register here: keeneland.com/events/400-fal…
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The @OBSSales October Yearling Sale is underway in Ocala. Two days and more than 400 yearlings scheduled to be offered. Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Bentornato is a graduate.
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Sovereignty Maintains Top Spot as Breeders’ Cup Nears ntra.com/sovereignty-maintai…
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Fully Subscribed and pilot Flavien Prat take charge to win the G1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes! The daughter of @coolmoreamerica stallion Tiz the Law has won back to back G1s, having won the Personal Ensign last out, and has a 2026 record of 5-3-2-0. #EclipseAwardsWatch
Keeneland Racing
@keenelandracingOct 4
Watch the full replay as FULLY SUBSCRIBED stamps her ticket to the @BreedersCup in the @JuddmonteFarms Spinster (G1)! Trained by Chad Brown, ridden by Flavien Prat and owned by Kavarich Stables Inc. (Seth Klarman).
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, October 4, 1762: Nineteen members of England’s Jockey Club announced an agreement at Newmarket to register their racing colors for purposes of distinguishing runners among a field of horses. The Duke of Devonshire chose “straw,” and the color, still registered for the family, is the oldest continuously used color in racing.
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Hughes dominates the G1 American Pharoah Stakes field! The Into Mischief colt is perfect in 4 career starts, including 2 G1s. #EclipseAwardsWatch
FanDuel Racing
@FanDuel_RacingOct 3
Look at him go! #2 HUGHES romped in the $300,000 American Pharaoh Stakes (G1) at @santaanitapark. The son of @spendthriftfarm Into Mischief won under @JJHernandezS19 for trainer Bob Baffert. Is he your @BreedersCup Juvenile selection?
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Dotsy upsets the G1 Frizette field and is 2 for 2 in her young career! #EclipseAwardsWatch
NYRA (🌳)
@TheNYRAOct 3
DOTSY wins the G1 Frizette at 11-1 under @KendrickToto for John Grabowski, earning 10 Kentucky Oaks points and credit toward entry fees for the @BreedersCup Juvenile Fillies!
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Rhetorical wins the G1 Coolmore Turf Mile for the 2nd year in a row! The Not This Time gelding has 2 G1 wins this year in 5 starts. #EclipseAwardsWatch
Keeneland Racing
@keenelandracingOct 3
RHETORICAL does it again in the @coolmoreamerica Turf Mile (G1)! Trained by @wwaldenracing, ridden by @iradortiz and owned by Gary Barber, Cheyenne Stable LLC @EverettDobson1, and Wachtel Stable (Adam Wachtel). Watch the full replay →
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Classic Q nips Lush Lips at the wire to win the G1 First Lady, her second G1 of the year! The daughter of Classic Empire has won half of her six 2026 starts. @EclipseTBP #EclipseAwardsWatch
Keeneland Racing
@keenelandracingOct 3
Watch the full replay as CLASSIC Q thrills in the First Lady (G1)! Trained by @markecasse, ridden by @ljlmvel and owned by Gary Barber, Blue Crevalle Racing (Hugh Dailey) and @eclipsetbp (Aron Wellman).
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American History throws down a furious stretch run to win the G1 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity! The son of Constitution is perfect in 2 career starts. @WinStarFarm #EclipseAwardsWatch
Keeneland Racing
@keenelandracingOct 3
AMERICAN HISTORY is headed to the Breeders' Cup! Watch the full replay as American History rallies to win the @claibornefarm Breeders' Futurity (G1) for jockey @ljlmvel, trainer @PletcherRacing and owners @WinStarFarm, First Go Racing and CHC Inc.
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U.S.S. Valor wins the G1 Champagne for @TeamValor! The son of War of Will pulls away for a 6 1/2-length victory as the odd-on favorite. #EclipseAwardsWatch
NYRA (🌳)
@TheNYRAOct 3
U.S.S. VALOR makes another statement! He wins the G1 Champagne under @jockeyfranco for Shug McGaughey, earning a spot in the @BreedersCup Juvenile and 10 @KentuckyDerby points!
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