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Chunk of Gold, purchased for a bargain $2,500 as a yearling, has earned over $1 million during...

From a $2,500 Purchase to the Breeders’ Cup: Dirt Mile Contender Chunk of Gold

Diaz Gibson Relishing an Unforgettable Experience in the U.S. With Adonius

Indian Summer Stakes winner Adonius needs several defections to get into the field for the $1...

Diaz Gibson Relishing an Unforgettable Experience in the U.S. With Adonius

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Stephanie and Jim Briles are new to Thoroughbred ownership, introduced to the sport by trainer...

Whirlwind Ride Brings Stephanie and Jim Briles to Breeders’ Cup With Brickyard Belle

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Get to Know Breeders’ Cup Sprint contender Nakatomi, who spends his days living in a tobacco barn...

A Gelding, a Girl, and a Tobacco Barn: Get to Know Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contender Nakatomi

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Trainer Wesley Ward had the confidence to ship talented 3-yer-old turf sprinter Bacio to England...

Bacio in His Backyard: ‘Fastest Horse in the World’ Targets Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

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Forever Young (JPN)

Total Earnings 2026

$12,955,000

2026 Wins % 67

Overall Win % 75

Speed Figure 118

Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$8,334,500

2026 Wins % 75

Overall Win % 53

Speed Figure 116

Ombudsman (IRE)

Total Earnings 2026

$4,825,263

2026 Wins % 80

Overall Win % 71

Golden Tempo

Total Earnings 2026

$4,750,000

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 57

Speed Figure 101

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