Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses the Breeders’ Cup Distaff and his two runners in the race, Honor D Lady and Batucada. The latter eventually was scratched from the race. Source

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar will be run in accordance with the industry’s most comprehensive safety and integrity protocols, developed in conjunction with leading experts in the field.   Source

Officials outlined procedures Oct. 30 that have led to increased equine safety and explained why Breeders’ Cup provides limited or no health information when horses are announced as scratched or withdrawn for physical reasons. Source

The “Future Stars Friday” card at Del Mar offers racing fans a glimpse of the next generation of Thoroughbreds and the gravity of the $2 million grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) extends beyond race day. Source

The New York Racing Association today announced a partnership with Caymanas Park, Jamaica’s premier horse racing venue, establishing FOX Sports as the television home of the Mouttet Mile Invitational in 2024. Source

The Iroquois Steeplechase announced Oct. 30 a partnership with the Jockey Club UK that brings together two of the most prestigious racing organizations in the world. Source