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The stakes-winning Greenfinch (m, 4, Justify–Misty for Me {Ire}, by Galileo), in foal to Gun Runner, brought $1.5 million from Marette Farrell on behalf of Mt. Brilliant Farm at Keeneland November Tuesday. She is a half-sister to top-level winners Roly Poly (War Front) and U S Navy Flag (War Front). She was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency as Hip 93. The 2024 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Cairn Rouge S. heroine was campaigned in partnership by Westerberg, Mrs. John Magnier, Derrick Smith and Michael B. Tabor and trained by Aidan O'Brien.

#KeeNov Book 1 – Tuesday: Hip 93 – GREENFINCH (Justify), out of MG1W Misty For Me, sells for $1.5 million to @mtbrilliant from the @TaylorMadeSales consignment.

The half-sister to US NAVY FLAG, etc., is in foal to Gun Runner. pic.twitter.com/WfI4Eogbgb

— TDN (@theTDN) November 4, 2025

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A filly by Curlin realized a $1.25 million final bid from Wesley Ward at Keeneland's opening session of the November Sale in Lexington Tuesday.

Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, the February 20 foaled filly is out of Galloping Ami (Victory Gallop), Broodmare of the Year in 2016.

Offered as Hip 82, the bay is a Kentucky-bred half-sister to MGISW Kopion (Omaha Beach), Canadian Champion 3-year-old Amis Gizmo (Giant Gizmo) and GSW and GISP Ami's Flatter (Flatter.)

She was bred by Tall Oaks Farm and The Curlin Syndicate.

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Multiple Grade I winner Carl Spackler (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) has been retired from racing and will stand at Lane's End for the 2026 breeding season, the farm announced.

Bred by Fifth Avenue Bloodstock, Carl Spackler was campaigned by e Five Racing before being acquired by Ace Stud.

Named a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' in his second career jump at Gulfstream Park after breaking his maiden by 8 3/4 lengths, he claimed his first graded victory August of 2023 when he took home the GII National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes, and claimed his initial elite-level win in 2024 in the GI Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga. He followed that up by adding the GI Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes at Keeneland last October and ended his '24 campaign finishing sixth in the GI Breeders' Cup Mile. He got right back to winning ways Apr. 11 by handily defeating a quality field in the GI Maker's Mark Mile Stakes at the Lexington venue.

In total, the son of Lope de Vega earned five triple-digit Beyer figures during the course of a career which saw him claim six graded contests–three of them Grade I–and earn just short of $2-million dollars as an eight-time winner.

“Carl Spackler is unquestionably the best male turf miler I've ever trained. Not only is he fast, sound, and perfectly made, he also has an incredibly calm temperament that trainers dream of,” said trainer Chad Brown. “I will definitely be in the marketplace buying his best-looking offspring.”

Carl Spackler is out of Zindaya (More Than Ready), a graded performer herself in her career, and who also produced French Group-placed Sandtrap (Ire)–a full-sister to Lane's End's newest stallion. The dam is a half-sister to GISW Western Aristocrat (Mr. Greeley) as well as a full-sister to MSP Noble Ready, herself mother to Japanese Group-winner Noble Roger (Palace Malice). Lope de Vega is the sire of 21 Group/Grade I winners and is a top five European sire in 2025.

“Lope de Vega has been a dominant force in racing since he was named European Champion First-Crop Sire and has made a global impact,” said Lane's End's Bill Farish. “Carl Spackler had such an impressive turn of foot, consistently performing at an elite level, and with his sire line he brings exciting diversity to the Lane's End roster.”

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The dam of 2023 GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage (Good Magic), 2024 GI Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch (Good Magic), and 2025 GI Pennsylvania Derby winner Baeza sold Monday evening at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale for $5 million to Raging Torrent Syndicate, which is affiliated with Ace Stud and Yulong Investments.

Puca (Big Brown), the reigning Broodmare of the Year, was consigned by Elite, agent, as Hip 135. The 13-year-old bay produced a colt and filly by Good Magic the last two years–full-siblings to her two Classic winners–but was sold not in foal by John Stewart's Resolute Bloodstock, who had purchased her for $2.9 million at the 2023 Keeneland November Sale.

Puca is one of only nine mares in history to produce two Classic winners in the U.S.

The blue hen mare PUCA, dam of Classic/GI winners Mage and Dornoch and GI winner Baeza, sells for $5 million to @YulongInvest from the @EliteRaceSales consignment #FasigNovember pic.twitter.com/4IDHKbdHIR

— TDN (@theTDN) November 4, 2025

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The mare portion of Monday night's Fasig-Tipton November Sale started with early fireworks as champion Just F Y I (Justify), the 2023 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner, sold for $4.5 million to Shingo Hashimoto for Northern Farm. The bay mare is carrying her first foal to a May 4 cover by six-time leading sire Into Mischief.

Sold as Hip 109 from the Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa consignment, Just F Y I is a 4-year-old who also won the 2023 GI Frizette Stakes and is out of SP Star Act (Street Cry {Ire}), a daughter of MGISW Starrer (Dynaformer).

Just F Y I raced as a homebred for George Krikorian and was featured recently by TDN in this story and video.

Eclipse Champion 2YO Filly JUST F YI i/f Into Mischief sells for $4,500,000 at The November Sale! Congrats to the connections:

B: Katsumi Yoshida
C: @HillnDaleFarm, agt#FasigNovember @spendthriftfarm pic.twitter.com/nCt5XKgGlX

— Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) November 3, 2025

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Chelsey Stewart, currently Chief Operating Officer of Resolute Racing, will assume the role of CEO from John Stewart effective immediately, the group announced Monday.

In addition to his wife taking over his role, children Andrew and Sarah Stewart will also step into leadership roles alongside Stewart while John's ongoing role will be limited to supporting the senior team with strategic initiatives and direction.

The Stewart family previously announced the acquisition of more than 450 acres with plans underway for an expansion of their Midway farm, which will feature a state-of-the-art French-style turf gallop training center and a dedicated area for retired and rescue horses. The farm expects to begin hiring a team to manage the operations and oversee the construction of these new facilities later this year.

“I am honored to share that Chelsey will be taking over the role of CEO of Resolute Racing,” said John Stewart. “From the outset, she has been deeply involved and instrumental in the success of our operations, originally as Director of Breeding and Bloodstock and more recently as COO. Chelsey is one of the rising stars in the horse racing industry. Chelsey has proven to be both an exceptional horsewoman and a strong organizational leader.”

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Red-hot sire Gun Runner batted 1,000 during the weanling portion of the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, with his only weanling scheduled to go through the ring Monday bringing $500,000 to the bid of Tracy Farmer. The chestnut filly, consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa as Hip 56, is out of the winning Susie's Baby (Giant's Causeway) and is a half to GSW & MGISP Family Way (Uncle Mo). The Mar. 27-foaled filly's dam is a half-sister to MG1SW and sire Caravaggio (Scat Daddy).

The new Tracy Farmer purchase was bred in Kentucky by Cypress Creek Equine.

Hip 56 f. GUN RUNNER o/o Susie's Baby sells for $500,000 at The November Sale! Congrats to the connections:

B: Tracy Farmer
C: @HillnDaleFarm, agt
Br: Cypress Creek Equine (KY)#FasigNovember @Three_Chimneys pic.twitter.com/3C9KGB6Kir

— Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) November 3, 2025

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A weanling filly by Justify got the nicest sort of update Breeders' Cup Saturday: her half-sister She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) finished second in the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. She Feels Pretty has been making headlines for a long time as a multiple Grade I winner, but Monday during the weanling portion of the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, it was her half-sister's turn. Sold as Hip 54 through the Gainesway consignment, the chestnut filly hammered for $800,000 to Hugo Lascelles, agent.

Born May 16, the $800,000 filly is out of Summer Sweet (More Than Ready) and was bred by Payson Stud Inc. in Kentucky. Her dam will sell later in the evening.

Hip 54 f. JUSTIFY o/o Summer Sweet sells for $800,000 at The November Sale! Congrats to the connections:

B: Hugo Lascelles, agt
C: @Gainesway, agt
Br: Payson Stud (KY)#FasigNovember @coolmoreamerica pic.twitter.com/uwX8GPdYTd

— Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) November 3, 2025

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WinStar Farm's annual open house is set to begin Tuesday, Nov. 4 and will run through Wed., Nov. 12, the farm announced Monday.

Starting at 11:00am and running until 2:00pm every day at the stallion complex on Paynes Mill Road in Versailles, breeders are welcome without an appointment during the designated hours to view the roster for the 2026 breeding season. Open House events will include lite fare and refreshments.

For more information about the open house or about WinStar's roster, breeders should contact the farm at 859-873-1717.

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Following a busy week in racing, Keeneland picks up the mantle with its marquee bloodstock auction of the season, the November Breeding Stock Sale.

Last week's Keeneland Championship Sale at Del Mar was highlighted by the $3-million final price paid by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa for a share in hot Taylor Made stallion Not This Time. This week, the attention is directed squarely on broodmares and weanlings, and Keeneland has catalogued over 3,086 spanning eight days of selling.

Among the headliners in this year's catalog are GI Derby City Distaff Stakes scorer Vahva (Gun Runner), GISW Lush Lips (GB) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}) and recently added supplement Super Simple, dam of GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Super Corredora (Gun Runner).

Vahva, an earner of over $2 million, finished runner-up in the GI PNC Bank Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint last weekend.

“Vahva is a high-class competitor who has faced and defeated many of the sport's most talented female sprinters in each of the past three seasons,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “She was bought at Keeneland, she was trained here and she won at Keeneland. It is full circle that she comes back here to sell as a broodmare.”

“She is a Grade I winner by Gun Runner who is a tough, hard-knocking filly that is beautiful. She shows up every time,” he continued. “And I think she is one of those fillies, if anyone is looking for a tough, high quality progeny, she has all the credentials to meet those needs. The market is really hungry for young fillies with pedigree with race record and have the physical and she fits the bill.”

Late supplement Super Simple, Lacy explained that timing of her juvenile filly's victory in Del Mar factored heavily in bringing the mare to market for the November sale.

“She was actually going to be in the January sale as part of the Woodford Thoroughbreds Dispersal,” explained Lacy. “As a result of the Breeders' Cup, it was discussed what was the better option. It was a little bit of a 50/50 call, but the timing was great. The mare is not prepped and she shows up here straight out of the paddock. But she's in foal to Gunite. With only her second foal, she gets a Breeders' Cup winner. You can't get a greater opportunity than this. It's a great opportunity to come here with a young mare in foal to a young, hot stallion and coming off a Breeders' Cup win.”

Lush Lips, trained by Brendan Walsh, also received an important update of late, winning Keeneland's GII Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup on Oct. 11.

“She is a filly that just keeps improving,” he said. “She has a lot of racing in front of her. Anybody who wants to play at the highest level, she can bring them back to the Breeders' Cup next year. She is on the improve and has a pedigree that backs her up as well.”

This year's November Sale catalog also includes:

• Dispersal of Bonne Chance Thoroughbreds — Gainesway is consigning seven broodmares and six weanlings. Hidden Brook is consigning 10 broodmares, one broodmare prospect and one weanling.
• Dispersal of Woodford Thoroughbreds (Phase 1) —
• Denali Stud is handling the sale of seven broodmares and one broodmare prospect. Taylor Made Sales Agency is consigning three racing or broodmare prospects.
• Previously announced curated reduction of bloodstock owned by Leonard and Jon Green'sJ. Stable. Taylor Made Sales Agency is consigning 31 broodmares, racing or broodmare prospects and one broodmare prospect. Hill 'n Dale at Xalapa is consigning one mare in foal to Curlin.

“Dispersals are generally well received because there is a genuine reasons for doing it,” Lacy said. “People know that they pretty much get what is on offer, so they do a bit of a premium.”

“Keeneland has been successful with a number of dispersals over the years and it is a great way for us to represent a solid breeding program that have some times been developed over generations. People know we can showcase them here in front of a world audience.”

Dirt Mile winner Cody's Wish will have his first weanlings pass through the ring at Keeneland | Horsephotos

Among the horses in the catalog are the first mares in foal to such stallions as GI Preakness winner Seize the Grey, GI Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and Breeders' Cup winner More Than Looks along with the first weanlings by stallions including Horse of the Year Cody's Wish and Kentucky Derby winner Mage.

“Weanlings that come here by first season sires are usually good representations of each of those stallions,” he said. “Obviously, they come here with the expectation that they will showcase here. It creates a benchmark for buyers for what these horses have coming next year. It also allows pinhookers to buy [weanlings by] young stallions that will be heavily sought after in the yearling market. So it can be a more stable market for those stallions. We are also seeing some really quality sires being developed and everyone is trying to get in at that point. They want horses that look like their father and the qualities of the dam.”

The November Breeding Stock Sale will open with a single-day Book 1 with a select group of broodmares, broodmare prospects and weanlings in the catalog.

• Book 1 (Session 1) – Tuesday, Nov. 4. Session will begin at 2 p.m. (224 hips catalogued plus supplementals)

Every remaining session begins at 10 a.m.

• Book 2 (Sessions 2-3) – Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 5-6. (389 & 401 catalogued)
• Book 3 (Sessions 4-5) – Friday-Saturday, Nov. 7-8. (422 & 415 catalogued)
• Book 4 (Sessions 6-8) – Sunday-Tuesday, Nov. 9-11. (414, 415 catalogued; Nov. 11 – 290 & 117 catalogued)

This year, Keeneland has adjusted the format of Book 4 to include three sessions. Sessions 6 and 7–which comprise the regularly scheduled Book 4–will sell Sunday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Nov. 10.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Sessions 8 and 9 will be combined into a single day of selling. Horses cataloged to Session 8 will sell in the morning and will be immediately followed by horses cataloged to Session 9. Consignors with horses in Session 9 will sell those horses in the afternoon of Session 8 with the morning hours available for showing.

“It's trying to consolidate as many books as possible,” said Lacy, explaining the adjustment. “What we are trying to do is make sure that we get as many of the horses in front of the right people. That has always been our focus.”

He continued, “People's time and the time they spend with us is valuable. The more we are able to accommodate the buyers and the time they spend with us and we are not drawing it out longer than it needs to be, the better. Because of the diversity of our buying base, we want to make sure there is enough diversity in front of our buyers, like those coming from Europe, the Far East or Australia and all over the U.S. We want to make sure that there is something for everybody and at all price points.”

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While most racing fans know about Tiznow and his forever memorable back to back Breeders' Cup Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, most do not know about the relative rarity of being in the money (first, place or show) in more than one Breeders' Cup Classic. California Chrome was third in 2014 and second in 2016. Medaglia d'Oro was second in 2002 and 2003. Alysheba was second in 1987 and won it in 1988. Mucho Macho Man was second in 2012 and won in 2013. Unbridled won in 1990 and was third in 1991. Zenyatta won in 2009 and was second in 2010, her only loss. Turkoman was third in 1985 and second in 1986. One of the two St. Simon's sire-line horses to win the Breeders' Cup Classic [the other being Proud Truth], Pleasantly Perfect won in 2003 and was third in 2004. Cigar won in 1995 and was third in 1996.

Perhaps I missed one, but in 42 runnings of the Breeders' Cup Classic, only nine horses appearing in the money twice is a mighty small number for 126 slots. That is why it is extra-special that we add not just one horse to the list this year, but three: Forever Young, Sierra Leone, and Fierceness this year; Sierra Leone, Fierceness and Forever Young last year. That's historic. And hats off to the owners who made racing exciting for putting these horses out for 4-year-old campaigns instead of retiring their horses for stud. From a business model, keeping horse racing exciting by encouraging standing rivalries is key.

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Taylor Made Stallions will hold its annual Stallion Open Houses during the November sales, beginning Monday, Nov. 3, and running through Nov. 12. Hours for the Open House will be 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. each day with stallions available in the afternoons from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. by appointment.

Anyone who attends the Open Houses and fills out a roster card will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $250 Malone's gift card. The giveaway is exclusively tied to the November sales, and the winner will be drawn after the Keeneland November Sale concludes.

Taylor Made's 2026 stallion roster is headed by Not This Time, who is the No. 2 General Sire in North America. New to the roster for the 2026 breeding season is GISW Arthur's Ride, a son of Tapit out of Champion Mare Points of Grace and a half-brother to Champion 2-Year-Old Filly Victory to Victory.

For more information on the open houses or to schedule an afternoon appointment please call Brock Martin at (270) 498-3722; Clay Taylor at (859) 940-1032; or Travis White at (859) 396-3508.

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The Kentucky Derby Museum is set to honor Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day with the Museum's second Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Derby in December event, the track announced Monday.

Held Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the free event, hosted in partnership with the Kentucky Derby Museum, Kentucky Derby Festival, and Churchill Downs Racetrack, promises a full day of festive fun and special unveilings. Throughout the day, guests can also enter drawings for exclusive prize packages featuring unforgettable Derby-themed experiences.

Additionally, there will a meet-and-greet and the unveiling of a new temporary exhibit in the Museum honoring Day's extraordinary career.

“We are honored to present Pat Day with our Lifetime Achievement Award this year,” said Pat Armstrong, President and CEO of the Kentucky Derby Museum. “His remarkable career, integrity, and enduring connection to the sport embody the very best of what the Derby stands for. This event is our way of celebrating both his legacy and the passion that keeps Derby traditions alive year-round.”

“There's nothing quite like the energy of Derby season, and we're excited to share the Kentucky Derby Festival spirit all year long,” added Matt Gibson, President and CEO of Kentucky Derby Festival. “Derby in December is where the countdown begins, and we invite everyone to join us for this special celebration.”

Full information on the Derby in December event can be found here.

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On 'Future Stars Friday' at the Del Mar Breeders' Cup World Championships, there was a special twinkling in the eye of Reagan Swinbank, the co-owner of 2-year-old Cy Fair (Not This Time–Remarqued, by Arch). The Texan had just watched his filly take the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and become only the second female to accomplish that feat in this race.

An OBS April grad, Cy Fair was named a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', after being unveiled a winner by 3 1/4 lengths while sprinting over the grass at the Spa July 10. Taking on a black-type over course and distance, the filly just missed in the Bolton Landing Stakes Aug. 17.

Cy Fair was last seen shipping up to Woodbine where she faced open company in the Algonquin Stakes at Woodbine Oct. 5. Cutting back a touch to five panels on the turf, the bay won by the same margin as she did in her maiden.

Installed as a 5-1 shot here, Cy Fair broke clean and fast, which allowed jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who was looking for his 21st Breeders' Cup win, to shift over a couple of lanes, as Schwarzenegger (Not This Time) carved out the fractions.

The George Weaver trainee was initially between horses as the far turn arrived, but the filly started to accelerate and go after the leader. At the top of the lane, Cy Fair was just finding her best stride and at the eighth pole she told Schwarzenegger as she went by, 'I'll be back.” The 2-year-old bested the bunch by 1 3/4 lengths.

Fellow 'TDN Rising Star, present by Hagyard', Brussels (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) rallied to finish as the runner-up.

Cy Fair | Breeders' Cup Eclipse Sportswire

“I can't describe it,” said trainer George Weaver, who celebrated his first Breeder' Cup win. “It's why we all get in the game. It's hard to win these big races like this, and it's my first Breeders' Cup. We've had a great year, and I'm thankful to my staff, thankful to all the clients that supported me. We've got some nice horses, and she's one of the top ones.

“She's been a bullet all year long,” he said. “Frankly, I don't know how she got beat the second time we ran her in a stake. But she looked fantastic at Woodbine, like a super, special horse. She came over here and did it against the best in the world. We're thrilled.”

Co-owner Reagan Swinbank–who claims roots in the Texas Gulf Coast region–said, “Cy Fair stands for Cypress Fairbanks, a suburb of the northwest side of Houston where my mom's family is from. My mom went to Cy-Fair High School. And she was wearing the Cy-Fair High School ring of my grandmother, Helen, who we call Mimi.

“Today, I brought my aunt and uncle, who are from Cy Fair,” he added. “And honestly it felt pretty good all day. All it takes is a world-class horse, a world-class horse trainer and a world-class jockey and a great trip and it all came together.”

Pedigree Notes:

On the same week as a stallion share (2% interest) in budding super sire Not This Time (by Giant's Causeway) went to John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale fame for $3-million during the Keeneland Championship sale, Cy Fair handed the Taylor Made sire his 10th top level victory. She joins fellow Grade I winning females Sacred Wish and Princess Noor, who both made a visit to the Del Mar winner's circle.

The winner's dam is responsible for a yearling filly by Omaha Beach. After being taken home by Hickory Grove Farm for $225,000 at the 2025 Keeneland January sale, Remarqued foaled a filly by Nyquist in March. She was bred back to that same Darley sire for next term.

Cy Fair's second dam, MSW Citizen Advocate (Proud Citizen), produced MSW Crimson Advocate (Nyquist), who conquered not one, but two Group 2 races during the Royal Meeting at Ascot.

This is a strong family because Citizen Advocate's half-sister is the winning dam Come a Callin (Dixie Union), who in her own right is responsible for champion 2-year-old filly & GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Caledonia Road (Quality Road) and also MGSW Officiating (Blame).

Friday, Del Mar
BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT-GI, $920,000, Del Mar, 10-31, 2yo, 5fT, :56.02, fm.
1–CY FAIR, 119, f, 2, by Not This Time
            1st Dam: Remarqued, by Arch
            2nd Dam: Citizen Advocate, by Proud Citizen
            3rd Dam: Twilight Service, by Horse Chestnut (SAf)
1ST GRADED STAKES WIN, 1ST GRADE I WIN. 'TDN Rising Star' ($185,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR). O-Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables LLC, Joey Platts & Mark Stanton; B-Marc Keller (KY); T-George Weaver; J-Irad Ortiz Jr. $520,000. Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, $680,205. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Brussels (GB), 122, c, 2, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Fond Words (Ire), by Shamardal. 'TDN Rising Star' (300,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-Westerberg, Mrs John Magnier, Derrick Smith & Michael B Tabor; B-Haras des Trois Chapelles (GB); T-Aidan P O'Brien. $170,000.
3–Aspect Island (GB), 122, c, 2, Showcasing (GB)–Bird Key (GB), by Cadeaux Genereux (GB). 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (80,000gns Wlg '23 TADEWE; 90,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-The Gredley Family; B-Whitsbury Manor Stud (GB); T-James Owen. $90,000.
Margins: 3/4, 1 1/4, 3/4. Odds: 5.00, 6.80, 28.90.
Also Ran: Obliteration, Schwarzenegger, Later Than Planned (Ire), Lennilu, True Love (Ire), Intricate Spirit, Mission Central (Ire), Royal Testament, Havana Anna (GB). Scratched: Bacio, Bobrovsky, Military Code (GB), Rogue Legend (GB), Should've. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

CY FAIR ($12.00) impressed in the @BreedersCup Juvenile Turf Sprint! The daughter of @TMStallions' Not This Time is conditioned by George Weaver! @iradortiz was on board!

Play the Juvenile Fillies: https://t.co/pVu3ROdoDa pic.twitter.com/DslKPpQRqY

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 31, 2025

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On 'Future Stars Friday' at the Del Mar Breeders' Cup World Championships, there was a special twinkling in the eye of Reagan Swinbank, the co-owner of 2-year-old Cy Fair (Not This Time–Remarqued, by Arch). The Texan had just watched his filly take the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and become only the second female to accomplish that feat in this race.

An OBS April grad, Cy Fair was named a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', after being unveiled a winner by 3 1/4 lengths while sprinting over the grass at the Spa July 10. Taking on a black-type over course and distance, the filly just missed in the Bolton Landing Stakes Aug. 17.

Cy Fair was last seen shipping up to Woodbine where she faced open company in the Algonquin Stakes at Woodbine Oct. 5. Cutting back a touch to five panels on the turf, the bay won by the same margin as she did in her maiden.

Installed as a 5-1 shot here, Cy Fair broke clean and fast, which allowed jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who was looking for his 21st Breeders' Cup win, to shift over a couple of lanes, as Schwarzenegger (Not This Time) carved out the fractions.

The George Weaver trainee was initially between horses as the far turn arrived, but the filly started to accelerate and go after the leader. At the top of the lane, Cy Fair was just finding her best stride and at the eighth pole she told Schwarzenegger as she went by, 'I'll be back.” The 2-year-old bested the bunch by 1 3/4 lengths.

Fellow 'TDN Rising Star, present by Hagyard', Brussels (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) rallied to finish as the runner-up.

Cy Fair | Breeders' Cup Eclipse Sportswire

“I can't describe it,” said trainer George Weaver, who celebrated his first Breeder' Cup win. “It's why we all get in the game. It's hard to win these big races like this, and it's my first Breeders' Cup. We've had a great year, and I'm thankful to my staff, thankful to all the clients that supported me. We've got some nice horses, and she's one of the top ones.

“She's been a bullet all year long,” he said. “Frankly, I don't know how she got beat the second time we ran her in a stake. But she looked fantastic at Woodbine, like a super, special horse. She came over here and did it against the best in the world. We're thrilled.”

Co-owner Reagan Swinbank–who claims roots in the Texas Gulf Coast region–said, “Cy Fair stands for Cypress Fairbanks, a suburb of the northwest side of Houston where my mom's family is from. My mom went to Cy-Fair High School. And she was wearing the Cy-Fair High School ring of my grandmother, Helen, who we call Mimi.

“Today, I brought my aunt and uncle, who are from Cy Fair,” he added. “And honestly it felt pretty good all day. All it takes is a world-class horse, a world-class horse trainer and a world-class jockey and a great trip and it all came together.”

Pedigree Notes:

On the same week as a stallion share (2% interest) in budding super sire Not This Time (by Giant's Causeway) went to John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale fame for $3-million during the Keeneland Championship sale, Cy Fair handed the Taylor Made sire his 10th top level victory. She joins fellow Grade I winning females Sacred Wish and Princess Noor, who both made a visit to the Del Mar winner's circle.

The winner's dam is responsible for a yearling filly by Omaha Beach. After being taken home by Hickory Grove Farm for $225,000 at the 2025 Keeneland January sale, Remarqued foaled a filly by Nyquist in March. She was bred back to that same Darley sire for next term.

Cy Fair's second dam, MSW Citizen Advocate (Proud Citizen), produced MSW Crimson Advocate (Nyquist), who conquered not one, but two Group 2 races during the Royal Meeting at Ascot.

This is a strong family because Citizen Advocate's half-sister is the winning dam Come a Callin (Dixie Union), who in her own right is responsible for champion 2-year-old filly & GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Caledonia Road (Quality Road) and also MGSW Officiating (Blame).

Friday, Del Mar
BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT-GI, $920,000, Del Mar, 10-31, 2yo, 5fT, :56.02, fm.
1–CY FAIR, 119, f, 2, by Not This Time
            1st Dam: Remarqued, by Arch
            2nd Dam: Citizen Advocate, by Proud Citizen
            3rd Dam: Twilight Service, by Horse Chestnut (SAf)
1ST GRADED STAKES WIN, 1ST GRADE I WIN. 'TDN Rising Star' ($185,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR). O-Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables LLC, Joey Platts & Mark Stanton; B-Marc Keller (KY); T-George Weaver; J-Irad Ortiz Jr. $520,000. Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, $680,205. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Brussels (GB), 122, c, 2, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Fond Words (Ire), by Shamardal. 'TDN Rising Star' (300,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-Westerberg, Mrs John Magnier, Derrick Smith & Michael B Tabor; B-Haras des Trois Chapelles (GB); T-Aidan P O'Brien. $170,000.
3–Aspect Island (GB), 122, c, 2, Showcasing (GB)–Bird Key (GB), by Cadeaux Genereux (GB). 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (80,000gns Wlg '23 TADEWE; 90,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-The Gredley Family; B-Whitsbury Manor Stud (GB); T-James Owen. $90,000.
Margins: 3/4, 1 1/4, 3/4. Odds: 5.00, 6.80, 28.90.
Also Ran: Obliteration, Schwarzenegger, Later Than Planned (Ire), Lennilu, True Love (Ire), Intricate Spirit, Mission Central (Ire), Royal Testament, Havana Anna (GB). Scratched: Bacio, Bobrovsky, Military Code (GB), Rogue Legend (GB), Should've. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

CY FAIR ($12.00) impressed in the @BreedersCup Juvenile Turf Sprint! The daughter of @TMStallions' Not This Time is conditioned by George Weaver! @iradortiz was on board!

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On 'Future Stars Friday' at the Del Mar Breeders' Cup World Championships, there was a special twinkling in the eye of Reagan Swinbank, the co-owner of 2-year-old Cy Fair (Not This Time–Remarqued, by Arch). The Texan had just watched his filly take the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and become only the second female to accomplish that feat in this race.

An OBS April grad, Cy Fair was named a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', after being unveiled a winner by 3 1/4 lengths while sprinting over the grass at the Spa July 10. Taking on a black-type over course and distance, the filly just missed in the Bolton Landing Stakes Aug. 17.

Cy Fair was last seen shipping up to Woodbine where she faced open company in the Algonquin Stakes at Woodbine Oct. 5. Cutting back a touch to five panels on the turf, the bay won by the same margin as she did in her maiden.

Installed as a 5-1 shot here, Cy Fair broke clean and fast, which allowed jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who was looking for his 21st Breeders' Cup win, to shift over a couple of lanes, as Schwarzenegger (Not This Time) carved out the fractions.

The George Weaver trainee was initially between horses as the far turn arrived, but the filly started to accelerate and go after the leader. At the top of the lane, Cy Fair was just finding her best stride and at the eighth pole she told Schwarzenegger as she went by, 'I'll be back.” The 2-year-old bested the bunch by 1 3/4 lengths.

Fellow 'TDN Rising Star, present by Hagyard', Brussels (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) rallied to finish as the runner-up.

Cy Fair | Breeders' Cup Eclipse Sportswire

“I can't describe it,” said trainer George Weaver, who celebrated his first Breeder' Cup win. “It's why we all get in the game. It's hard to win these big races like this, and it's my first Breeders' Cup. We've had a great year, and I'm thankful to my staff, thankful to all the clients that supported me. We've got some nice horses, and she's one of the top ones.

“She's been a bullet all year long,” he said. “Frankly, I don't know how she got beat the second time we ran her in a stake. But she looked fantastic at Woodbine, like a super, special horse. She came over here and did it against the best in the world. We're thrilled.”

Co-owner Reagan Swinbank–who claims roots in the Texas Gulf Coast region–said, “Cy Fair stands for Cypress Fairbanks, a suburb of the northwest side of Houston where my mom's family is from. My mom went to Cy-Fair High School. And she was wearing the Cy-Fair High School ring of my grandmother, Helen, who we call Mimi.

“Today, I brought my aunt and uncle, who are from Cy Fair,” he added. “And honestly it felt pretty good all day. All it takes is a world-class horse, a world-class horse trainer and a world-class jockey and a great trip and it all came together.”

Pedigree Notes:

On the same week as a stallion share (2% interest) in budding super sire Not This Time (by Giant's Causeway) went to John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale fame for $3-million during the Keeneland Championship sale, Cy Fair handed the Taylor Made sire his 10th top level victory. She joins fellow Grade I winning females Sacred Wish and Princess Noor, who both made a visit to the Del Mar winner's circle.

The winner's dam is responsible for a yearling filly by Omaha Beach. After being taken home by Hickory Grove Farm for $225,000 at the 2025 Keeneland January sale, Remarqued foaled a filly by Nyquist in March. She was bred back to that same Darley sire for next term.

Cy Fair's second dam, MSW Citizen Advocate (Proud Citizen), produced MSW Crimson Advocate (Nyquist), who conquered not one, but two Group 2 races during the Royal Meeting at Ascot.

This is a strong family because Citizen Advocate's half-sister is the winning dam Come a Callin (Dixie Union), who in her own right is responsible for champion 2-year-old filly & GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Caledonia Road (Quality Road) and also MGSW Officiating (Blame).

Friday, Del Mar
BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT-GI, $920,000, Del Mar, 10-31, 2yo, 5fT, :56.02, fm.
1–CY FAIR, 119, f, 2, by Not This Time
            1st Dam: Remarqued, by Arch
            2nd Dam: Citizen Advocate, by Proud Citizen
            3rd Dam: Twilight Service, by Horse Chestnut (SAf)
1ST GRADED STAKES WIN, 1ST GRADE I WIN. 'TDN Rising Star' ($185,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR). O-Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables LLC, Joey Platts & Mark Stanton; B-Marc Keller (KY); T-George Weaver; J-Irad Ortiz Jr. $520,000. Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, $680,205. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Brussels (GB), 122, c, 2, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Fond Words (Ire), by Shamardal. 'TDN Rising Star' (300,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-Westerberg, Mrs John Magnier, Derrick Smith & Michael B Tabor; B-Haras des Trois Chapelles (GB); T-Aidan P O'Brien. $170,000.
3–Aspect Island (GB), 122, c, 2, Showcasing (GB)–Bird Key (GB), by Cadeaux Genereux (GB). 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (80,000gns Wlg '23 TADEWE; 90,000gns Ylg '24 TATOCT). O-The Gredley Family; B-Whitsbury Manor Stud (GB); T-James Owen. $90,000.
Margins: 3/4, 1 1/4, 3/4. Odds: 5.00, 6.80, 28.90.
Also Ran: Obliteration, Schwarzenegger, Later Than Planned (Ire), Lennilu, True Love (Ire), Intricate Spirit, Mission Central (Ire), Royal Testament, Havana Anna (GB). Scratched: Bacio, Bobrovsky, Military Code (GB), Rogue Legend (GB), Should've. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

CY FAIR ($12.00) impressed in the @BreedersCup Juvenile Turf Sprint! The daughter of @TMStallions' Not This Time is conditioned by George Weaver! @iradortiz was on board!

Play the Juvenile Fillies: https://t.co/pVu3ROdoDa pic.twitter.com/DslKPpQRqY

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 31, 2025

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7th-Churchill Downs, $116,774, Msw, 10-31, 2yo, f, 7f, 1:24.23, ft, 5 1/4 lengths.
PAIGE TURNER (f, 2, Army Mule–Sophia Mia, by Pioneerof the Nile) drew in from the also-eligible list and made the most of the chance here as the 8-5 favorite. Stalking the dueling leaders as Raspberry (Medaglia d'Oro) pushed the tempo through :22.63 and four furlongs in :46.32, Paige Turner was the looming danger via the grandstand side as she swooped in to take command passing the furlong marker. In hand in the final sixteenth, she strolled home to win by 5 1/4 lengths as Raspberry held on to second.

This effort comes on the back of her runner-up debut Aug. 31 at Saratoga where she tried valiantly to run down Lovely Christina (Vekoma), but came short by 1 3/4 lengths of that even-money favorite.

The victress is a half-sister to 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Speed Boat Beach (Bayern), GISW, $504,850 and a placed 3-year-old named La Fantastica (Volatile). Paige Turner is the most recent to the races for Sophia Mia, a daughter of SW & MGSP Amie's Dini (Bandini). The mare has a yearling filly by Not This Time as well as a 2025 Elite Power colt. She went to Constitution for 2026. Sales history: $350,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $89,300. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O-Ingordo, David, West Point Thoroughbreds and Danbro Farms, LLC; B-TMSI, Bell Tower Thoroughbreds, Omar Aldabbagh, Frank Taylor, et al (KY); T-Cherie DeVaux.

PAIGE TURNER ($5.20) soars home in R7 at @ChurchillDowns with @coreylanerie in the irons. The daughter of Army Mule is trained by @reredevaux.

Watch @ChurchillDowns all weekend long on @FanDuelTV pic.twitter.com/dwqi040iWq

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7th-Churchill Downs, $116,774, Msw, 10-31, 2yo, f, 7f, 1:24.23, ft, 5 1/4 lengths.
PAIGE TURNER (f, 2, Army Mule–Sophia Mia, by Pioneerof the Nile) drew in from the also-eligible list and made the most of the chance here as the 8-5 favorite. Stalking the dueling leaders as Raspberry (Medaglia d'Oro) pushed the tempo through :22.63 and four furlongs in :46.32, Paige Turner was the looming danger via the grandstand side as she swooped in to take command passing the furlong marker. In hand in the final sixteenth, she strolled home to win by 5 1/4 lengths as Raspberry held on to second.

This effort comes on the back of her runner-up debut Aug. 31 at Saratoga where she tried valiantly to run down Lovely Christina (Vekoma), but came short by 1 3/4 lengths of that even-money favorite.

The victress is a half-sister to 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Speed Boat Beach (Bayern), GISW, $504,850 and a placed 3-year-old named La Fantastica (Volatile). Paige Turner is the most recent to the races for Sophia Mia, a daughter of SW & MGSP Amie's Dini (Bandini). The mare has a yearling filly by Not This Time as well as a 2025 Elite Power colt. She went to Constitution for 2026. Sales history: $350,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $89,300. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O-Ingordo, David, West Point Thoroughbreds and Danbro Farms, LLC; B-TMSI, Bell Tower Thoroughbreds, Omar Aldabbagh, Frank Taylor, et al (KY); T-Cherie DeVaux.

PAIGE TURNER ($5.20) soars home in R7 at @ChurchillDowns with @coreylanerie in the irons. The daughter of Army Mule is trained by @reredevaux.

Watch @ChurchillDowns all weekend long on @FanDuelTV pic.twitter.com/dwqi040iWq

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Connections had Queen Maxima (Bucchero) under serious consideration for another start against the boys in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, but instead opted for Friday's sex-restricted $200,000 Listed Senator Ken Maddy Stakes over those same five furlongs. Firming into 7-5 favoritism in the final tick or two, the dual graded winner made that decision look good when racing over the top of her rivals to post a soft victory while snapping a baby two-race skid.

Having found trouble when 2 3/4 lengths' sixth as the favorite in the one-mile Osunitas Stakes and again when filling the same spot, beaten two lengths to Motorious (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) in a roughly run GIII Green Flash Handicap Aug. 30, the Florida-bred chestnut broke running and raced not far from the lead and between rivals in the second flight through the opening exchanges. Juan Hernandez wisely took a tug and eased Queen Maxima back to race behind a wall of three at the midpoint of the turn as her year-younger chief market rival Shoot It True (Munnings)–perfect in two starts on the grass at Saratoga over the summer and getting four pounds from the favorite–made her move.

Slipstreaming that rival into the stretch three and four wide, Queen Maxima was pulled off heels passing the eighth pole and went on to score under tender hands-and-heels from Hernandez. The same connections were to be represented by 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Intrepido (Maximus Mischief) in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile later on the program.

“She's back again. She was training really good in the mornings and she ran well today,” said Hernandez. “I had to check a little bit at the three-eighths pole because the horse in front of me slowed down. I was a little close to her, so I had to grab her a little bit, but she's really smart. She came back to me and after that, I was waiting to pick the right time to start making our move. I swung outside, and she gave me another big kick like she did before.”

A debut winner over course and distance some 15 months ago, Queen Maxima strung together a five-race streak over the winter and early sprint, including victories in the GIII Monrovia Stakes down the hill at Santa Anita Apr. 5 and in the GIII Unbridled Sidney Stakes on Kentucky Oaks day May 2. That field included Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a top contender in Saturday's Turf Sprint. Short of room when trying to rally inside in the Osunitas, she was bothered badly at the break of the Green Flash, effectively losing all chance.

Along with Sprint divisional leader Book'em Danno, Queen Maxima is one of two graded winners for her New York-based stallion, who covered better than 190 mares at Ironhorse Stallions in 2025. Bucchero will stand for a fee of $12,500 in 2026. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

SENATOR KEN MADDY S. PRESENTED BY BREEDERS' CUP CHARITIES, $201,000, Del Mar, 10-31, 3yo/up, f/m, 5fT, :56.57, fm.
1–QUEEN MAXIMA, 124, f, 4, Bucchero–Corfu Lady, by Corfu. ($40,000 2yo '23 OBSOPN). O-Dutch Girl Holdings LLC & Irving Ventures LLC; B-Saul Rosas (FL); T-Jeff Mullins; J-Juan J Hernandez. $120,000. Lifetime Record: MGSW, 12-7-2-0, $570,460.
2–Shoot It True, 120, f, 3, Munnings–To the Moon Alice, by Malibu Moon. ($340,000 Ylg '23 SARAUG). O-Ice Wine Stable & Smart Choice Stable; B-Old Tavern Farm LLC (NY); T-Wesley A Ward. $40,000.
3–Nay V Belle, 122, f, 4, Midshipman–Cafe Belle, by Medaglia d'Oro. 1ST BLACK TYPE. ($67,000 Ylg '22 FTKOCT; $200,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-Saints or Sinners; B-Scott Clarke, Reynard Bloodstock, Nicky Drion, S Murat & Michael Banahan (KY); T-Mark Glatt. $24,000.
Margins: 1, 3/4, 3/4. Odds: 1.40, 1.60, 4.90.
Also Ran: Great Venezuela, Marian Cross (GB), Omnipontet (Brz), Jungle Peace (Ire). Scratched: Puro Magic (Jpn), Sunglow (Ire), Tahini.

#4 QUEEN MAXIMA ($4.80) rallied down the outside to win the $200,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at @DelMarRacing. The daughter of Bucchero was ridden by @JJHernandezS19 and is trained by @Jmullinsracing. Dutch Girl Holdings and Irving Ventures owns. pic.twitter.com/syg4Ulx69w

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 31, 2025

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Connections had Queen Maxima (Bucchero) under serious consideration for another start against the boys in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, but instead opted for Friday's sex-restricted $200,000 Listed Senator Ken Maddy Stakes over those same five furlongs. Firming into 7-5 favoritism in the final tick or two, the dual graded winner made that decision look good when racing over the top of her rivals to post a soft victory while snapping a baby two-race skid.

Having found trouble when 2 3/4 lengths' sixth as the favorite in the one-mile Osunitas Stakes and again when filling the same spot, beaten two lengths to Motorious (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) in a roughly run GIII Green Flash Handicap Aug. 30, the Florida-bred chestnut broke running and raced not far from the lead and between rivals in the second flight through the opening exchanges. Juan Hernandez wisely took a tug and eased Queen Maxima back to race behind a wall of three at the midpoint of the turn as her year-younger chief market rival Shoot It True (Munnings)–perfect in two starts on the grass at Saratoga over the summer and getting four pounds from the favorite–made her move.

Slipstreaming that rival into the stretch three and four wide, Queen Maxima was pulled off heels passing the eighth pole and went on to score under tender hands-and-heels from Hernandez. The same connections were to be represented by 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Intrepido (Maximus Mischief) in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile later on the program.

“She's back again. She was training really good in the mornings and she ran well today,” said Hernandez. “I had to check a little bit at the three-eighths pole because the horse in front of me slowed down. I was a little close to her, so I had to grab her a little bit, but she's really smart. She came back to me and after that, I was waiting to pick the right time to start making our move. I swung outside, and she gave me another big kick like she did before.”

A debut winner over course and distance some 15 months ago, Queen Maxima strung together a five-race streak over the winter and early sprint, including victories in the GIII Monrovia Stakes down the hill at Santa Anita Apr. 5 and in the GIII Unbridled Sidney Stakes on Kentucky Oaks day May 2. That field included Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a top contender in Saturday's Turf Sprint. Short of room when trying to rally inside in the Osunitas, she was bothered badly at the break of the Green Flash, effectively losing all chance.

Along with Sprint divisional leader Book'em Danno, Queen Maxima is one of two graded winners for her New York-based stallion, who covered better than 190 mares at Ironhorse Stallions in 2025. Bucchero will stand for a fee of $12,500 in 2026. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

SENATOR KEN MADDY S. PRESENTED BY BREEDERS' CUP CHARITIES, $201,000, Del Mar, 10-31, 3yo/up, f/m, 5fT, :56.57, fm.
1–QUEEN MAXIMA, 124, f, 4, Bucchero–Corfu Lady, by Corfu. ($40,000 2yo '23 OBSOPN). O-Dutch Girl Holdings LLC & Irving Ventures LLC; B-Saul Rosas (FL); T-Jeff Mullins; J-Juan J Hernandez. $120,000. Lifetime Record: MGSW, 12-7-2-0, $570,460.
2–Shoot It True, 120, f, 3, Munnings–To the Moon Alice, by Malibu Moon. ($340,000 Ylg '23 SARAUG). O-Ice Wine Stable & Smart Choice Stable; B-Old Tavern Farm LLC (NY); T-Wesley A Ward. $40,000.
3–Nay V Belle, 122, f, 4, Midshipman–Cafe Belle, by Medaglia d'Oro. 1ST BLACK TYPE. ($67,000 Ylg '22 FTKOCT; $200,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-Saints or Sinners; B-Scott Clarke, Reynard Bloodstock, Nicky Drion, S Murat & Michael Banahan (KY); T-Mark Glatt. $24,000.
Margins: 1, 3/4, 3/4. Odds: 1.40, 1.60, 4.90.
Also Ran: Great Venezuela, Marian Cross (GB), Omnipontet (Brz), Jungle Peace (Ire). Scratched: Puro Magic (Jpn), Sunglow (Ire), Tahini.

#4 QUEEN MAXIMA ($4.80) rallied down the outside to win the $200,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at @DelMarRacing. The daughter of Bucchero was ridden by @JJHernandezS19 and is trained by @Jmullinsracing. Dutch Girl Holdings and Irving Ventures owns. pic.twitter.com/syg4Ulx69w

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