In an unexpected upset on Sunday, October 6, at Keeneland, Minaret Station, a 38-1 longshot came from behind to secure a victory in the Grade II Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes. This surprising win earned him a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf spot. Owned by OXO Equine and trained by Will Walden, the colt gave his freshman sire, Instilled Regard, his first stakes winner. Offtrack betting enthusiasts who trusted Minaret Station got some of the best underdog earnings of the year. 

On October 6, Santa Anita Park saw two standout performances from the progeny of third-crop sire Collected in what turned out to be a banner day for Little Red Feather Racing and trainer Phil D’Amato. 

After failing to reach the playoffs last season and facing lineup changes, a new era begins for a team that once dominated the league. Curry and Green are the last bastions of that great team, but there were no high-profile signings. Veteran players De'Anthony Melton, Kyle, and Buddy Hield have joined the roster.

In a debate that evoked calmer times in American politics, Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and JD Vance, the Republican senator from Ohio, exchanged criticisms regarding their running mates. Both candidates sought to strengthen their campaigns when the world faces tensions in the Middle East and the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

Julius Randle is getting used to his new surroundings after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns deal. The All-Star forward has spent the last five years in New York, helping Tom Thibodeau build a competitive team. Now, he finds himself on a squad ready to contend under the guidance of Chris Finch.