Delta Downs Racetrack will kick off its 2026-27 Thoroughbred season Oct. 9. The track will begin live racing at 4:40 p.m. CT throughout the meeting, which runs through Feb. 20.

Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa announced Oct. 7 its stud fees for the 2027 breeding season, with two-time Horse of the Year and breed-shaping sire Curlin leading the roster.

Coolmore made its first seven-figure signing at the latest renewal of Book 1 when M.V. Magnier secured a Frankel brother to Ylang Ylang at 4 million guineas. 

Godolphin's Jump Seat, a half sister to dual champion Essential Quality and by 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline, is the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospect after a 2 1/4-length victory Oct. 7 at Keeneland.

Just a Touch, a son of Justify, has won two stakes this year at the Sycamore Stakes (G2T) distance of 1 1/2 miles.

FanDuel TV will host the live announcement of the preentered fields for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at noon ET Oct. 21.

Caroline St. Beat is not your typical 3-year-old colt. He's actually the kind of horse who can warm the heart and resurrect memories in the minds of old-time horsemen and fans of the days when horses raced with far more frequency.

The Jockey Club announces the appointment of Najja Thompson to a newly created position as director of state breeder and provincial programs.

In a Q&A with BloodHorse, Najja Thompson discusses his new role as director of state breeder and provincial programs for The Jockey Club.

Potential owners, breeders, and fans of horse racing are invited to gather at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburgh Oct. 16 for the 2026 ITOBA & QHRAI Yearling & Mixed Sale Preview Night.