The Jockey Club announced Oct. 21 16,100 foals have been reported for 2026 through Oct. 14. The figure, which represents about 85%-90% of the total number of foals expected to be reported for 2026, is down 5.8% from this point in time a year ago.
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, a look at the speedy pedigree of Fire and Wine, who has put together two consecutive route wins, including in the 1 1/2-mile Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine.
This week's Podcast Playback looks at quotes of interest from racing podcasts Oct. 14-20, including Michael Banahan, Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock, discussing how Sovereignty is doing heading into the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
Two yearlings bring $800,000 apiece to lead a lively second session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale. Mahmud Mouni secures a colt by Into Mischief and Lundergan Stables acquires a filly from the last crop of Uncle Mo.
Two yearlings bring $800,000 apiece to lead a lively second session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale. Mahmud Mouni secures a colt by Into Mischief and Lundergan Stables acquires a filly from the last crop of Uncle Mo.
Second time's the charm proved to be an expensive but rewarding truth for Mark Casse when he secured Mischief (Hip 755), a colt by Into Mischief on behalf of D. J. Stable for $700,000 Oct. 20 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale.
During the third day of Fasig-Tipton's Kentucky October Yearling Sale, buyers will have the opportunity to buy a full sister to Breeders' Cup contender Gaudreau. The Louisiana-bred Nyquist filly will be consigned as Hip 996 by Gainesway, agent.
A colt by Into Mischief from the renowned Dixiana Farms lit up the bid board during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale. Mahmud Mouni stood his ground through a bidding duel, securing the yearling for $800,000.