Lameness, which presents as an abnormal gait or stance, is a common but frustrating issue when it comes to horses.

Dr. Naveed Chowhan achieved a lifelong dream on Aug. 29, when his homebred Hymn won the Aug. 29 Forego Stakes (G1).

Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Nitrogen is not only a homebred for the D. J. Stable of Len Green and his wife, the late Lois Green, and managed by their son Jon Green, she is a true family affair. 

First-crop weanling sire Arabian Knight has 53 foals cataloged (excluding outs) in the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and three in Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale.

Showing Up Stakes

Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

Longines Breeders' Cup Turf

The Melbourne Cup (G1) chance for the Ciaron Maher-trained Point of Law looks to have been given a boost after he drew barrier 9 for the Nov. 3 AU$10 million feature. He is one of seven entrants for the trainer in the race.

Eastern-based trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. struck again in a graded stakes at Santa Anita Park with an out-of-state shipper. On Oct. 31, it was with Little Jamie in the $103,000 Goldikova Stakes (G3T) for fillies and mares going 1 mile.

Handle on the 14 Breeders' Cup races Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland saw a slight decline when compared with last year's event at Del Mar.