The Juddmonte Spinster Stakes has traditionally been one of the most important races in the older female division and the most impactful prep for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
One of the biggest stories in horse racing over the past year has been the emergence of social media content creator Griffin Johnson as one of the sport’s most active and passionate ambassadors. Johnson first burst on the scene around a year ago after he became a part-owner of Sandman, a talented 2-year-old colt who flashed potential in the fall and winter of 2024.
Fans enjoyed a coast-to-coast showcase of top-level racing last weekend, highlighted by five Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series races. Belmont at the Big A along with Santa Anita Park’s opening weekend took center stage, while additional graded stakes across the country added even more intrigue.
Forever Young made short work of seven opponents Oct. 1 at Funabashi Racecourse in his dress rehearsal for a return engagement in the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
While it’s never too early to start Kentucky Derby dreaming, there are multiple major prizes in the 2-year-old male division this weekend with Grade 1 stakes on the slate in New York, Kentucky, and Southern California that will be key tests that go a long way toward determining the Eclipse Award.
