Bletchley, a $1.55 million purchase at the 2025 Keeneland September Yearling Sale who had impressed in his breezes this year as a juvenile, delivers on lofty expectations romping by 7 3/4 lengths on debut in the opener Nov. 6 at Belmont Park.
A breeding right to Shadwell's six-time group 1 winner Baaeed sold privately to NA Bloodstock, following its offering in the Tattersalls Online October Sale.
Zedan Racing Stables' Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) third-place finisher Salahudin could make his next start in the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs, according to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
Darby Dan Farm announced its 2027 stud fees Nov. 6 for its stallion roster, which includes the classic-placed, grade 1 winner Blazing Sevens and farm stalwart Dialed In, who will both stand for $10,000.
As of the morning of Nov. 6, seven new Thoroughbred mares are headed to Ontario in part due to the Thoroughbred Improvement Program's Mare Purchase Program.
"The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century," a 440-page history of Thoroughbred racing venues nationwide, won the 20th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Nov. 4 during an evening ceremony in Lexington.