Commonwealth Sire Stakes

This week's Podcast Playback looks at quotes of interest from racing podcasts Oct. 7-13 that include Mike Weiss on Eureka Downs, Alex Henry on Japan's Breeders' Cup hopefuls, and Elliott Walden on his new podcast.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Laurel Park for the 41st annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Oct. 24. This day is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Maryland-bred racehorses that compete in notable races.

After years of conflict over the implementation of rules under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, key Texas horse racing stakeholders are optimistic that a path exists to restore interstate simulcasting in the state.

The 16-year-old son of Awesome Again won the 2013 Preakness Stakes (G1) and ran second in the Belmont Stakes (G1). As a stallion, he has sired 17 stakes winners, including grade 1 winners Hot Rod Charlie and Tuz.

There was a change at the head of the Book 2 market Oct. 13 when a Lope de Vega colt with a big pedigree update fetched 650,000 guineas.

Juveniles Tannhauser and Jump Seat are the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospects after promising victories at Keeneland.

Cecil Seaman was among the first to compile physical measurements on Thoroughbreds for biomechanical evaluation.

The Last Dance, runner-up in this year's Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (French One Thousand Guineas, G1), has been added to the catalog for the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale and will be offered on the opening evening of the sale Dec. 5.

Goffs unveils the catalog for its November Foal Sale Oct. 13, and it can now be viewed online. It features 1,028 foals to be offered from Nov. 16-19 at Kildare Paddocks.