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Spring in the Air a Crisp Alcibiades Winner

John Oxley's Spring in the Air closed with a huge run from mid-pack to win the $400,000 Darley Alcibiades (gr. I) by a length at Keeneland Oct. 5, punching her ticket to the Breeders' Cup.

Hastings Offers Ballerina, Premier's Oct. 8

Two grade III stakes at Hastings Racecourse, the Ballerina and British Columbia Premier's Handicap, highlight the Columbus Day holiday program at the Vancouver, B.C. track Oct. 8.

Sum of the Parts Wires Phoenix Field

The 3-year-old son of Speightstown earns a spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint with the win.

Leparoux Plans Tack Shift to California

Julien Leparoux will be joining the Southern California jockey colony on a regular basis following the conclusion on the Keeneland meet Oct. 27, said agent Joe Ferrer, who will represent the 29-year-old Frenchman.

KY State Vet Accidentally Administers Salix

A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland Oct. 5, the first day a new state rule was enacted that requires the medication to be administered by KHRC vets.

West Hills Giant Returns to Turf for Pilgrim

Several promising maiden winners on turf including Cerro, Noble Tune, and Quinzieme Monarque will challenge New York-bred stakes winner West Hills Giant in the Pilgrim Stakes.

Competitive Fields Highlight Arc Undercard

Six top-level races, ranging from sprints to long distance, will test some of Europe's best horses on Oct. 7 at Longchamp as part of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) undercard.

Market Is Upbeat at Goffs' Sportsman's Sale

A son of Hernando topped an upbeat Goffs Sportsman's yearling sale, bringing 75,000 Euros Oct. 5 in Ireland. Stephen Hillen purchased the bay yearling from Staffordstown.

Slideshow: Scenes of the Arc de Triomphe

Scenes of the horses and people that make the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe special.

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Veitch Moves Forward With Appeal

Former Kentucky Chief Steward John Veitch is appealing a circuit court decision upholding his one-year suspension and aspects of his firing.

Mares in Japan: California Girls

Part 2 of Kate Hunter's photos of mares and foals in Japan featuring mares that made their names in California.

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Hey, Kentucky: Think Before You Act

This year's vote on racing dates in Kentucky has serious ramifications. Does everyone understand them?

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Royal Delta Headed for Ladies' Classic, Dubai

Even though there has been talk recently that Royal Delta should tackle males in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), the 4-year-old filly will try instead to win the Ladies' Classic (gr. I) for the second straight year.

Orfevre, Camelot Among 18 Runners for Arc

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 7 at Longchamp attracted a large and competitive field of 18, headed by reigning Japanese Horse of the Year Orfevre and mutliple European classic winner Camelot.

I'll Have Another 'Looks Wonderful' in Japan

Dual classic winner I'll Have Another is adjusting well to his new home at Big Red Farm in Japan, according to Terence Collier.

Live Blog - Friday, October 5 at NOON EDT

Join Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk to talk about this weekend's racing, including opening weekend at Keeneland, and its implications for the Breeders' Cup. Sponsored by HRTV.

Handsome Mike Finds Redemption in PA

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Handsome Mike is the fourth graded/group stakes winner of 2012 for Ashford Stud's Scat Daddy.

Improving Outcomes for Corneal Ulcers, Ulcerative Keratitis

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners' Focus on Ophthalmology conference, held Sept. 6-8 in Raleigh, N.C.