Father-and-son training partners Tony and Calvin McEvoy acknowledge the task their star stayer Half Yours faces when he bids to defend his Caulfield Cup (G1) crown Oct. 17, but are facing the challenge head on.

Breeders' Cup candidates Super Corredora, Sweet Azteca, Formidable Man, and Maxify were among the notables on the Oct. 16 work tab at Santa Anita Park.

Nevada, a $1 million yearling by Uncle Mo, ran to lofty expectations Oct. 16 at Belmont Park, scoring a professional 2-length, come-from-behind maiden victory under Flavien Prat. He is the latest BloodHorse Maiden Watch Hot Prospect.

Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo turned in another breeze on the Belmont Park main track Friday, Oct. 16 ahead of the Breeders' Cup Oct. 31 at Keeneland, covering a solo half-mile in 48.63 seconds shortly after 5:30 a.m. ET.

Calandagan is back to defend his Champion Stakes (G1) victory from a year ago on British Champions day Oct. 17 at Ascot Racecourse. Ombudsman and Bay City Roller are the main challengers.

It is showtime for the best sprinter in the world. Ka Ying Rising puts his credentials on the line when he defends his title in the Oct. 17 AU$20 million The Everest (G1) at Randwick Racecourse.

The multiple group-placed colt Confederation and a share in star young stallion Ole Kirk are among the highlights of the catalog for the Inglis Digital Australia October (Late) Online Sale.

It is showtime for the best sprinter in the world. Ka Ying Rising puts his credentials on the line when he defends his title in the Oct. 17 AU$20 million The Everest (G1) at Randwick Racecourse.

On Oct. 16, a number of horses aimed for the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland breezed over the fast main track in Lexington. They included dual classic winner Golden Tempo and multiple grade 1 winner Englishman and grade 1 winner The Puma. 

The son of El Prado sired 31 grade 1 winners and 100 graded stakes winners. His top runners include Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and champions Songbird and Nitrogen.