David Aykroyd, an early investor in Coolmore syndicates and latterly the joint-breeder of top-class performers Pride of Arras and Amiloc, has died aged 89.
Like mother, like son? Entrust has an awfully long way to go to achieve the improbable and match his outstanding dam Enable, but he emulated her start with a winning debut at Doncaster Racecourse.
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announces that Richard Heysek who, with his wife Cathy, breeds and races under the name Caperlane Farm, has been elected president of the FTBOA.
A glittering lineup of 896 individuals including Johanna Walsh, one of four group or grade 1 winners, has been cataloged for the forthcoming Tattersalls December Mares Sale, which features the Sceptre Sessions and runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
Two of the stars in trainer Cherie DeVaux's stable put in solid maintenance works at Keeneland. Englishman produced a 4-furlong bullet work in :47 1/5.