Owner Clark Brewster of Tulsa, Okla., wanted to name his superstar sprinter Rooster Cogburn because of actor John Wayne’s eye patch in his portrayal of that character in the movies. Source

Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) fourth-choice Ramatuelle has been withdrawn just a day before the race as a precaution, following a PET scan. Source

The Challenge presented by Gainesway Source

Breeders’ Cup Notebook Source

BloodHorse’s Sean Collins takes you trackside at Del Mar Oct. 31 as contenders train for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Source

Isivunguvungu and Beach Bomb are looking to become the first South African horses to win a Breeders’ Cup race. Both their original trainers are on hand to watch their Nov. 2 runs at Del Mar with current trainer Graham Motion. Source

Now a stallion, Mage is already having a powerful impact on the lives of Ramiro Restrepo, the bloodstock agent who fell in love with him and bought him, and the father-son combo of Gustavo Delgado and Gustavo Delgado Jr. who trained him. Source

Richard Rigney will be betting an exacta box on the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1): Jonathan’s Way and Chancer McPatrick. Source

A year ago, a then-record nine runners from Japan participated in the Breeders’ Cup. But rather than incremental change, Japanese connections have kicked in the proverbial door this year at Del Mar with 19 contenders making the trip.  Source

To own a horse is to participate in a dream. Particularly a Thoroughbred racehorse. And when that 2-year-old qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) on “Future Stars Friday,” your dreams become more exciting. Source