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Entering Oct. 11 with 10,997 career wins, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen pulled off a hat trick at Remington Park to become the first North American trainer to win 11,000 races.

French import Les Reys took to the synthetic track at Woodbine and defeated her stablemate Gal in Rush with a well-timed, ground-saving trip in the Oct. 11 Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3).

Always a consistent runner in the 3-year-old turf filly circuit, Lush Lips broke through for a signature victory in the $665,300 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland Oct. 11.

Stepping into graded company for the first time, Love Cervere used a powerful turn of foot to outfinish her fellow 3-year-old fillies and win the $175,000 Glen Cove Stakes (G3T) Oct. 11 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

The New York Racing Association has canceled live racing Oct. 12 at Aqueduct Racetrack due to a powerful coastal storm forecast to bring extremely high winds and heavy rainfall to the New York City metropolitan area.

The 150th running of the Dewhurst Stakes (G1) was also a landmark for rising force Yulong Investments, who put established superpowers Coolmore and Godolphin in the shade when Gewan sprang a 25-1 upset at Newmarket Racecourse.

Longtime equine tax attorney Richard Craigo died Oct. 6 in Los Angeles, Calif. He was 91.

An Into Mischief filly that initially was listed as reserve not attained on final bid of $290,000 Oct. 8 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales October Yearling Sale has sold post-sale for $275,000 to become the sale topper.

Jack Davison is set to saddle his first runner at the Breeders' Cup as he targets stable star She's Quality at the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) following a third in the Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (G1) Oct. 5.

Following an Oct. 11 work at Keeneland, BBN Racing and trainer Vicki Oliver are considering a start in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar for Oklahoma Derby (G3) winner Bracket Buster.

With a powerful late move to close out the $400,000 Sycamore Stakes (G2T), Desvio delivered a stunning victory in the 1 1/2-mile turf test while providing a milestone win for many of his connections Oct. 10 at Keeneland.

After Lovesick Blues won the July 26 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar, owner-trainer Librado Barocio's initial idea was for the California-bred gelding to train up to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Further contemplation changed that plan.

Bidding is now open for the Fall Flash Sale on Fasig-Tipton Digital, a boutique two-entry auction offering two fillies that have recently won Breeders' Cup prep races. The two offerings are Iron Orchard and Haulin Ice.

Heavy rain and a forecast for continued thunderstorms throughout the afternoon causes Gulfstream Park to cancel the balance of its nine-race program following the second race Oct. 10.

Graded stakes winner Arzak, a son of Not This Time, has been purchased by Amsterdam Two Farm in Middleburgh, N.Y., where he will retire to stud for a fee of $6,000, with special consideration to approved mares.

Renowned equine veterinarian Dr. Bob Hunt dies Oct. 9 from cancer.

"It is reasonable to say the ride is over," trainer Kenny McPeek said Oct. 10 on his "Horse Races Now" podcast about the racing career of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna.

Ghostwriter (IRE) is being aimed at the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1T) at Gulfstream Park in January.

Arqana has reported that group 2 winner Ridari was privately purchased by John Stewart's Resolute Racing following the Arqana Arc Sale Oct. 4. He will be trained by Miguel Clement.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is set stand at The Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for the 2026 breeding season. The son of Pioneerof The Nile will return to his base at Coolmore America's Ashford Stud in July 2026.