The two morning-line favorites for the Oct. 18 Dowager Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland—Fionn and Speed Shopper—can pad their bankrolls and deliver catalog updates ahead of upcoming auctions with quality performances in the $350,000 race.
The Shuka Sho (G1) caps Japan's filly Triple Crown, but neither of the two earlier winners is in the field. So the race opens the door for one or more newcomers to make a mark at the top level.
After passing her initial graded stakes test with flying colors, the connections of Mashallah will bump her up in class Oct. 17 in the $400,000 Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.
While he will arrive under different circumstances in terms of recent racing success when compared with a year ago, Zanahiyr will try to defend his title in the $300,000 American Grand National Hurdle Stakes (NSA-1) Oct. 17 at Far Hills.
Due to rain throughout the region all morning and with more rain expected tonight, the all-turf Monmouth-at-Meadowlands live Thoroughbred card has been canceled for Oct. 16, the final night of the meet.
Sean Clancy has worn his share of hats over the years: rider, bloodstock agent, journalist, and now owner of a Breeders' Cup contender in Adonius, a Soldier's Call gelding trained by Rebecca Menzies.