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F-T Kentucky October Sale Soars at Start

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October sale is the last major yearling auction of the year. But 2012's generally upbeat market didn't show any sign of fatigue during the sale's opening session in Lexington Oct. 22.

TCA to Honor Stronach, Belmont Child Care

Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Frank Stronach with the TCA Leadership Award and Belmont Child Care Association with the TCA Industry Service Award.

Claiming Crown 2012

Listen to Tom LaMarra discuss the 2012 Claiming Crown with TOBA president Dan Metzger, Gulfstream Park COO Tim Ritvo, and Owner/Breeder Ken Ramsey.

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Royal Delta Cross-Entered in Classic

Although owner Benjamin Leon is still leaning heavily toward the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) for Royal Delta, he has decided to pre-enter last year's 3-year-old filly champion in the Classic (gr. I) as well.

Buying Kauai Katie and My Miss Aurelia's Dam

Stonestreet Stables didn't get Darwin at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training this year. But they did get Kauai Katie who is undefeated and a candidate for an Eclipse Award

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Leon on Sales Sidelines, But Plans to Return

Benjamin Leon Jr. doesn't plan to shop at the 2011 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, where he was the biggest spender in 2011.

Bullet Works for Royal Delta, Point of Entry

Royal Delta and Point of Entry, two of the top horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup World Championships on Nov. 2-3 at Santa Anita Park, turned in bullet workouts on Oct. 22 at Belmont Park.

Court Favors Lauffer in Rachel Alexandra Case

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld a Circuit Court's decision that Jerry Brown should receive $25,000 for his advisory role in the sale of eventual Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.

Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries Released Oct. 24

The deadline to pre-enter horses for the Nov. 2-3 Breeders' Cup World Championships is Monday, Oct. 22, with the official announcement of all pre-entered horses and their respective races to be made Oct. 24.

Delaware Park Cancels Oct. 24 Live Racing

Delaware Park has cancelled live racing Oct. 24, the second time within a month the track has taken such action due to insufficient entries.

Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.