As Shisospicy disappeared into a morning fog Oct. 17 at Keeneland, it was perhaps a symbol of the way her 2026 season has gone. Although, her strong emergence from the fog just a little bit later symbolized what it still could be.
Fasig-Tipton's October Digital Sale closed Oct. 14 with gross sales of $6,729,000 for 287 horses sold. The average price was $23,449 and the median was $10,000.
Thoroughbred industry stakeholders in Texas have less reason for optimism after receiving additional feedback from the Texas Racing Commission chairman during an Oct. 14 commission meeting.
Shadwell continued its sales-ring resurgence with the 460,000 guineas signing of a striking son of Showcasing during the early exchanges of the final session of Tattersall's October Yearling Sale Book 2 Oct. 14.
A total of 22 black-type fillies and mares, including the already announced dam of group 1 winner Saffron Beach, Falling Petals, will feature in the inaugural Chicquita Session at the Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale.
Nyquist, a son of Uncle Mo, has sired 13 career grade 1 winners and 16 sales yearlings who brought $1 million or more. Sovereignty and Knightsbridge will join the Darley America roster next year, with their stud fees set after the Breeders' Cup.