BY BROCK SHERIDAN

DEL MAR, CA—Florida-bred Bentornato comes into the $2 million Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Grade 1) off a strong, winning effort in the Grade 2 Gallant Bob and trainer Jose D’Angelo says he has been doing everything right since. The $2 million Sprint attracted a field of 11 3-year-olds and older going six furlongs, including fellow Florida-bred Federal Judge.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

DEL MAR, CA—Third in the Grade 3 Ack Ack last race behind winner Three Technique and runner-up Tumbarumba, Florida-bred Cagliostro has the confidence of trainer Cherie DeVaux when he faces those two rivals again Saturday in the Grade 1 Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. A full-gate of 14 are entered in the $1 million contest for 3-year-olds and older.

Featuring Peter T. Fornatale

In episode 50 of the Florida Horse podcast, Tammy Gantt visits Sara Fennessy, Executive Director of Horse Farms Forever, to discuss the 2024 Conservation Summit.

BY TAMMY A GANTT

The ninth installment in the 2024 OwnerView webinar series, State Incentives, will be held on Tues., Nov. 5 at 2.p.m and will focus on incentives for breeding and owning Thoroughbreds in Florida, Louisiana, New York, Maryland and Kentucky. 

BY TAMMY A GANTT

Jasmine Ayala joined the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association for a two-month volunteer internship in the membership and events department, where she focused on marketing, promotions, events, and graphic design while learning aspects of the Florida Thoroughbred industry. 

BY ALICIA HUGHES/OBS PRESS OFFICE

OCALA, FL—A total of 32 horses who are graduates of Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company auctions were entered in the 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships being held Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar in California.