The Grade 1 Champagne Stakes, set for Saturday at Aqueduct, is a crucial race on the horse racing schedule as it qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on November 1. 

Forever Young, the talented 3-year-old colt, secured a decisive victory in the 26th Japan Dirt Classic at Ohi Racecourse, overcoming a rocky start to win by 1 1/4 lengths. 

Gaming, the longest shot of trainer Bob Baffert’s trio, made headlines by winning the 2024 Del Mar Futurity, marking Baffert's record 18th victory in the race.This exciting win also solidified a fifth Futurity title for his longtime clients, Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman. Gaming’s success further highlighted Baffert’s dominance in the event, as he trained all three top betting choices, with Gaming standing out despite being the least favored among them.

Legendary horse racing trainer Sir Michael Stoute has announced his retirement, concluding an extraordinary 60-year career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. At 78 years old, Stoute has trained some of the most iconic horses in racing history, including six Epsom Derby winners and 16 British classic victories. His accomplishments also extend to Ireland, where he claimed 13 classic titles.

Del Mar’s 11th Bing Crosby Season is set to begin on Thursday, October 31, and run through Sunday, December 1. The season will feature 20 stakes races, highlighted by the Breeders' Cup, which returns to the seaside oval for the third time after previous editions in 2017 and 2021.