With many top horses having already completed their final preps ahead of the Breeders' Cup, the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll shows little movement despite a flurry of graded stakes action last week.

The Irish horse racing and betting sectors were among the winners in the Oct. 6 budget, with Horse Racing Ireland's funding due to increase while the rate of betting tax has been left unchanged. 

Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse reflects on his career highlights, including standouts Tepin and Nitrogen, and looks ahead to Breeders’ Cup.

History was made at Tattersalls Oct. 6 as a striking son of Night of Thunder rewrote the European sales record books, selling for 4,600,000 guineas to Godolphin.

Jockey Edwin Gonzalez is scheduled to have grade 1 opportunities Oct. 31 at Keeneland, courtesy of trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Gainesway Stable and Andrew Rosen celebrated a grade 1 victory at Keeneland when Emphatic captured the Oct. 2 Alcibiades (G1). Now, they'll seek another top win when Luster represents them in the Oct. 10 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T).

As a celebrity chef, Bobby Flay knows a thing or two about putting quality ingredients together. He applies that same high standard when it comes to horses. 

With many top horses having already completed their final preps ahead of the Breeders' Cup, the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll shows little movement despite a flurry of graded stakes action last week.

As temperatures drop and riding schedules slow down, many horse owners start thinking about winter hoof care. One of the biggest questions is whether to leave a horse shod or pull the shoes and let the horse go barefoot for the season.

For some horses, removing shoes during the winter can be a great option. It may give the hoof a break from nails, allow nail holes to grow out, and work well for horses that have a lighter winter workload. For others, keeping shoes on—or using specialized winter shoeing—is the better choice.

Well-bred juveniles Damavand, Winchester Road, and Mystik Bayou are the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after promising victories last week.