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Tattersalls October Yearling Sale: Godolphin's 4.6M-Guinea Record
A Night Of Thunder colt sold for 4,600,000 guineas on opening day in Newmarket. Here is what that number really means, who does what at a yearling auction, and how it stacks up against Keeneland.
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Peruvian Paso Horse World Championship 2026: 21 Nations in Lima
Germany, China and Greece join for the first time as Lima hosts the third world gathering of Peru's national horse. Here's the program, the traditions behind it and how to go.
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US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final 2026: Morven Park's $200,000 Finale
The second-ever $200,000 Final opens with the horse inspection on Oct. 7 in Leesburg, Virginia. Here's how the series works, what a long-format four-star asks of a horse, and how to watch in person or online.
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How Do Stud Fees Work? Baeza, Puca's Pedigree and 'Stands and Nurses'
Grade 1 winner Baeza, half-brother to Mage and Dornoch, retires to Spendthrift Farm for 2027. Here's a plain-English guide to the numbers behind every 'retired to stud' headline.
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Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: Why Fit Sport Horses Can Have It Too
41 of 180 sport horses tested positive, most with normal fasting insulin, and body condition didn't predict who had it. Here's what that means for your horse this fall.
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What Is a Claiming Race? Possiblemente's Path to the Breeders' Cup
Claimed for $50,000 at Woodbine a year ago, Possiblemente now has an automatic, expense-paid spot in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. His story is the best way to understand racing's most common race type.
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