Ask Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day about the pivotal victories of his career, and the conversation reaches beyond the finish line. Recently, he looked back on his four Breeders’ Cup Classic victories and the moments that shaped his life. He considers himself blessed. Over 33 years, he recorded 8,803 wins from 40,305 starters that amassed more than $297.9 million in career purse earnings, according to Equibase statistics. His victories include nine in Triple Crown races.
Rookie Rankings for 2027 Kentucky Derby Prospects: Oct. 26 Edition
The results of two races on Sunday at Churchill Downs shook up the latest Rookie Rankings. Since the Rookie Rankings rate 2-year-old Thoroughbreds based on their potential to win the 2027 Kentucky Derby, the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes — a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier held over 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs — unsurprisingly affected the rankings.
You Can Call Him ‘Al’: How’s Al Today Gives Team Riley Mott a Big Shot at Breeders’ Cup Success
Riley Mott is no stranger to the Breeders’ Cup. As assistant to his father, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, he saw his share of winners, including Cody’s Wish and Elite Power, and then in 2025, the younger Mott sent out his first starter in Argos, who finished eighth in the Juvenile Turf.
Manny Franco Looks to Keep Momentum Going at Breeders’ Cup
Jockey Manny Franco enters this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships with the goal of building upon an already wildly successful year.
