Churchill Downs Incorporated and New York Racing Association announced Oct. 28 the expansion of the Thoroughbred Championship Series in 2027 to include two distinct divisions—the Derby Division and the Oaks Division.
Horse racing lost one of its most respected breeders Oct. 25 when Greg Goodman, owner of Mt. Brilliant Farm near Lexington, died in Houston, Texas. He was 72.
Gstaad, winner of this year's Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and Cartier champion juvenile colt of 2025, has been retired from racing and will take up stud duties at Coolmore's Irish base in 2027.
The Maryland Stadium Authority board of directors approves a facilities operations agreement with The Maryland Jockey Club that establishes the framework for the operation, management, maintenance, and security of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park.
A large number of horsemen this year are willing to chase the Breeders' Cup dream even if it means the extra step of waiting out the possible scratches of other potential runners.
After being claimed, Making Havoc produced a filly by Awesome Slew, named R Disaster, a contender in the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1).
Two days before the world's best Thoroughbred racehorses take center stage at Keeneland in Lexington, officials outline key measures for racing, operations, safety, and integrity for the 2026 Breeders' Cup.
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association and Gilligan Racing, its exclusive racetrack development partner, announced Oct. 28 that they have secured control of more than 300 acres in Marion County for a new Thoroughbred racetrack.