2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships

Posted by Hill Parker on October 29th, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the Breeders’ Cup.

For two electric days each fall, the best of the best in horse racing, from Kentucky-bred champions to international powerhouses, gather to settle the score on the sport’s biggest stage. The energy, the pageantry, and the stakes all collide in one of the most prestigious events in the world of thoroughbred racing.

This year, the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will take place October 31 and November 1 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California, known affectionately as the track “where the turf meets the surf.” It’s a venue that perfectly captures the Breeders’ Cup spirit: glamorous, vibrant, and world-class.

The Breeders’ Cup is more than just a race meet. It’s a celebration of the…

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Fasig‑Tipton’s October Sales — A Thrilling Chapter in the Thoroughbred Yearling Market

Posted by Hill Parker on October 21st, 2025

If Keeneland’s recent yearling sale is any indication, the Thoroughbred market is running strong. The September sale shattered records for both average and median prices, signaling deep buyer confidence and healthy demand across all segments. Now, just down the road in Lexington, Fasig-Tipton’s October Yearlings Sale aims to keep that momentum rolling, closing out the yearling season with another round of strong results and high-quality prospects.

This week’s sale, running October 20–23, 2025, marks the grand finale of the North American yearling calendar and one of the most anticipated events of the fall. Held at Fasig-Tipton’s Lexington sales pavilion, it brings together a wide range of pedigrees, consignors, and buyers. From seasoned bloodstock…

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FALL MAGIC AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK: THREE EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

Posted by Hill Parker on October 10th, 2025

As the leaves start to turn and that crisp Kentucky air settles in, there’s no better place to celebrate fall than the Kentucky Horse Park. It’s a season when history, horses, and a touch of Halloween spirit all come together — from ghostly tours and ribbons to costume parades and candy-filled fun.

If you’re looking for something to do this October that captures the heart of Kentucky, here are three events that perfectly blend tradition, excitement, and family-friendly adventure.

Spotlight Events

The Crawl

October 10 and 11 - 5:30-7:30 pm

This after-hours event hosted by the International Museum of the Horse takes you through the park’s historic cemeteries with ghost stories, fascinating history, and a few eerie surprises. It’s an…

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