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Melbourne Cup 2026: 39 Left, CT Scans and the Race-Week Timeline
Third acceptances cut the field to 39, without the defending champion. Here is what happens between now and Tuesday, from Racing Victoria's CT scans to Saturday's draw.
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Copa América Equina 2026 in Palmira: Colombia's Criollo Horse Fair
The 34th Copa América Equina opens Thursday at Asdeoccidente's country grounds on the Cali–Palmira road. The program isn't out yet, but here's how a Colombian Criollo horse fair works and how to enjoy one with the family.
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Keeneland Championship Sale 2026: Breeders' Cup Shares and Castleton
Two nights before the Breeders' Cup, Keeneland auctions slices of 10 contenders, breeding rights to three sires and, for the first time, an entire farm. Here's what's on offer and how fractional ownership works.
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San Judas Tadeo Cabalgata: Why Mexico Rides for St. Jude on Oct. 28
From Hermosillo to Quintana Roo, devotees are riding to St. Jude's churches this week to give thanks and keep their promises. Here's who the saint is, why the fiesta comes with horses, and how to get a horse through a pilgrimage ride in good shape.
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What Is a Vet Scratch? How Breeders' Cup Horses Get Checked
Every Breeders' Cup starter at Keeneland gets an entry exam, a jog in hand and daily looks from two teams of vets. Here's how a vet scratch works, what happens next, and why it divides racing.
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Breeders' Cup 2026 at Keeneland: Dates, Post Times and How to Watch
Future Stars Friday, a Halloween Championship Saturday and a Forever Young vs. Sovereignty Classic: the final race order, TV by race and every favorite after Monday's draw.
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