A US$279,277 Showtime colt headed a selective but solid edition of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale on Oct. 12, with international buyers playing a prominent role.
Top five freshman sire Flightline will have his 2027 stud fee set at a later date, while Liam's Map's fee has been raised to $80,000. Grade 1 winner Deterministic, a son of Liam Map, will join Lane's End's roster next year.
Breeders' Cup Limited issued a reminder that Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET, is the final deadline to nominate foals born in 2026 to the Breeders' Cup program at the one-time nomination fee of $400.
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced Oct. 12 the recipients and honorees of its two non-competition awards, the T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year Award, for 2026.
The top two finishers of the Oct. 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1T), Minaret Station and Far Bridge, are expected to be nominees to face Calandagan as he seeks to win the Japan Cup (G1) for a second straight year Nov. 29.