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Sire Red Giant Represented by First Winner

Grade I winner and world record holder Red Giant was represented by his first winner the evening of Oct. 25 when Snow Leopard won a maiden special weight at Penn National Race Course.

Cox Plate: Trainer Mike Moroney

Trainer Mike Moroney talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including Glass Harmonium in the Cox Plate.

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Cox Plate: Trainer Mark Kavanagh

Trainer Mark Kavanagh talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including We're Gonna Rock in the Manikato Stakes.

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CARMA to Benefit From BC Poker Tournament

The California Retirement Management Account has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2012 Deepstacks Poker Tour Breeders' Cup Celebrity Invitational to be held Oct. 30 at Commerce Casino, the Breeders' Cup announced.

Breeders' Cup Works Heat Up at Santa Anita

Fans at Santa Anita's Clockers' Corner had plenty of action on the morning of Oct. 25 as 10 horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup breezed. At Calder, defending Filly & Mare Sprint winner Musical Romance worked five furlongs.

Cox Plate: Rob Heathcote - Buffering

Rob Heathcote, who trains Buffering, favorite in the Manikato Stakes.

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10 Juvenile Fillies to Try Princess Elizabeth

Ten 2-year-old Canadian-foaled fillies will try to burnish their credentials in the $250,000 Princess Elizabeth Stakes Oct. 28 at Woodbine, an important steppingstone to next year's north-of-the-border classics.

Repole's Overanalyze to Start in Iroquois

With owner Mike Repole choosing not to start horses in this year's Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2 and 3 at Santa Anita Park, the New York-based owner will ship talented juvenile Overanalyze to Churchill Downs for the Iroquois.

Experienced Danalake Set for Pocahontas

Trained by Todd Pletcher for Sheldon Nitenson, 2-year-old filly Danalake finished first or second in her four starts at Delaware and now will ship to Churchill Downs for the Pocahontas Stakes.

Country Day Retired to Stand at Crestwood

Bertram, Elaine, and Richard Klein's multiple stakes winner Country Day will enter stud in 2013 at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm near Lexington.

Zia Park's Rich New Mexico Classic Cup Sunday

Cross Chris Run faces Brother Louie again Oct. 28 after the two finished a neck apart in last year's $180,000 Rocky Gulch New Mexico Classic Cup Championship at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M.

THS: Breeders' Cup Preview Saturday Card

Watch Tom and Pete preview the Breeders' Cup Saturday card, including the Classic, Mile, Juvenile Turf and Juvenile.

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Kingsbarns Favorite in Racing Post Trophy

Aidan O'Brien has the favorite for the Racing Post Trophy (Eng-I) in the visually impressive debut winner Kingsbarns, who takes a huge step up in class in Great Britain's final group I race for the year Oct. 27 at Doncaster.

180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

BC Interview: Mike Stidham - Willcox Inn

Mike Stidham on Breeders' Cup Mile contender Willcox Inn.

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BC Interview: Ken McPeek - Atigun

Ken McPeek talks about Breeders' Cup contender Atigun and plans for Golden Ticket.

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Breeders' Cup to Honor Eight Celebrity Fans

Ambassadors include Bobby Flay, Bo Derek, Elizabeth Banks, Toby Keith, Jim Rome, Joe Torre, Laure Bell Bundy, Rick Pitino, Rob Dyrdek, and Wes Welker.

Algorithms to Stand at Claiborne

Starlight Racing's undefeated Algorithms, retired from racing earlier this month, will enter stud in 2013 at the Hancock family's Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky.

Second Salix Error Prompts Added Review

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians have had a couple of mistakes as they work to carry out a new policy in which they apply race-day Salix, as opposed to private veterinarians.

Keeneland Extends Phoenix Stakes Sponsorship

Keeneland Association announced it has extended its sponsorship of the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Ire-I) at The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland for an additional three years.

Okawango Dies in Paddock Accident

By Kingmambo, Okawango is the sire of 124 winners and his runners have earned $7,168,149 as reported through Oct. 25. One of his top runners is Steele Tango, a group III winner in England.

Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale concluded with a record-setting flourish in Lexington.

Study: Horse Fitness, Layups, Usage Linked

The job of school horse doesn't come with Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 hours. In fact, days off are often few and far between for these hard-working horses. But does this rigorous schedule have any impact on a horse's likelihood of injury?