Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2025 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. The rankings are a weekly rating of the top 10 horses in contention and are determined by each voter ranking their top 10 horses with points assigned on a descending 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.
On the Rise: Ben Gowans
Networking and making the right contacts gave Ben Gowans, who had no familial ties in the business, a jumpstart and now a firm foothold in the world of Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Gowans, 28, works for one of the world’s most prolific and respected breeding and racing entities, Gainesway, located near Lexington. While he oversees bloodstock and racing at Gainesway, Gowans also has his own outside clients.
Dollars & Sense: Building Relationships Paying Off for NYRA, FOX
Partnerships between the New York Racing Association and FOX Sports, along with NYRA’s relationship with Caesars Entertainment, continue to pay significant dividends.
Santa Anita Park Adds Sunset Pick 6 to Wagering Menu for Autumn Meet
Santa Anita’s 16-day Autumn Meet begins on Sept. 26 with a new wager, the $1 Sunset Pick 6. The Sunset Pick 6 will be comprised of the final three races from both Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park on days that the pair are running. Available to retail customers only (no CAW players), the Sunset Pick 6 features a low 15% takeout and will not have a consolation payout.
