After setting a quick pace, Calumet Farm homebred Gin Gin was able to outlast a late charge by Nitrogen and pull the upset in the $650,000 Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Oct. 5.

Aidan O'Brien and Christophe Soumillon completed the juvenile group 1-double on Arc day Oct. 5 as Puerto Rico dominated the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) from the front, holding Nighttime and Rayif at bay for a 2 1/2 length success.

Daryz overhauled favorite Minnie Hauk just strides from the finish to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) Oct. 5 in the colors of the late owner-breeder, the Aga Khan.

Iron Orchard has a perfect record, a grade 1 win, and a newfound ability to rally from off the pace. But will it be enough to propel her into the Breeders' Cup?

Jeff Mullins-trained Intrepido, owned by San Diegans Ruben Islas, and Michele Arthur, earns a berth to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar with his American Pharoah Stakes (G1) victory Oct. 4 at Santa Anita Park.

Rhetorical, a 4-year-old New York-bred gelding by Not This Time, posted a 9-1 upset of an international field in the $1.25 million Turf Mile Stakes (G1T), giving trainer Will Walden his first grade 1 win Oct. 4 at Keeneland.

Though owner Al Gold was not at Aqueduct Racetrack Oct. 4 to watch his 2-year-old Napoleon Solo win the Champagne Stakes (G1), he still got a taste of the bubbly.

Khaadem rallied from last of eight to win the Oct. 4 Woodford Stakes (G2T) at Keenland and earn a shot at the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T).

The considerable talent Ted Noffey displayed at Saratoga Race Course this summer arrived Oct. 4 at Keeneland.

A trip to Keeneland in 1983 was impactful to a young Robert Medina, and now the track has given him what will likely be his first Breeders' Cup starter as Praying beat her elders in the $398,750 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (G2) Oct. 4.

There are five group 1 races set to be contested on the Arc undercard Oct. 5 at Longchamp, with all of them offering automatic, fees-paid berths to corresponding Breeders' Cup races through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series. 

Trainer Jose D'Angelo shares his thoughts on Bentornato's four-furlong work in :48 2/5 over Keeneland's dirt as the Valiant Minister colt targets the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1.

Imaginationthelady with Frankie Dettori up won the Jessamine Stakes (G2T) Oct. 3 at Keeneland, earning a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series win.

Trainer Miguel Clement scored the stakes double at Aqueduct Racetrack Oct. 3, capturing the Pilgrim (G2T) and Futurity (G3T) stakes with Bottas and Intricate Spirit, respectively.

Spendthrift Farm's Tommy Jo won the Oct. 3 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) at Keeneland via disqualification after being bumped by Percy's Bar during the stretch run.

With a new stakes winner's circle at Keeneland to welcome him, a third try at the Phoenix Stakes (G2) proved the charm for Nakatomi Oct. 3.

John Sikura's presence among the filly Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's connections is meaningful. He has a knack for being associated with quality runners and producers.

Hopeful Stakes (G1) winner Ted Noffey will look to extend his brilliance to Kentucky and around two turns when he routes for the first time in the $650,000 Breeders' Futurity (G1) going 1 1/16 miles Oct. 4 at Keeneland.

The Challenge, presented by Gainesway

It's not very hard to figure out Thoroughbred owner Al Gold's all-time favorite television shows.