On a sweltering afternoon that defied the old trope of damp autumnal Paris, Daryz scythed down the Longchamp straight to obliterate his Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe rivals Oct. 4 and seize a place in flat racing’s pantheon of all-time greats.
Undefeated runners who continually put massive amounts of daylight between themselves and their competitors are a joy to watch. Thus, despite triple-digit Southern California heat at Santa Anita Park for the Grade 1 $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes presented by DK Horse on Oct. 3, fans reveled in seeing what a truly talented horse looks like.
After racing comfortably on the lead early, Rhetorical then delivered a strong late run to draw off to an easy victory in the $1.25 million Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes Oct. 3 at Keeneland Race Course, securing victory in the race for a second straight year.
Expectations were high for Team Valor International’s U. S. S. Valor off a 13 ¼-length maiden victory Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course, and they paid off immensely Oct.
Gainesway Farm stands a dozen stallions in Central Kentucky, including the legendary Tapit, but on the racetrack in 2026 when partnering with co-owner Andrew Rosen, their fillies have also grabbed the spotlight.
