Joe Perez

Puca, the dam of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage, Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) victor Dornoch, and Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Baeza, sold for $5 million Nov. 3 at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale. 

Donato Lanni, agent for Zedan Racing, bought the Gun Runner colt out of grade 1 winner and stakes producer Nickname. The colt was consigned by Denali Stud.

If things go according to plan, Maryland-based Matt Dorman will get his first Breeders' Cup runner at Del Mar when Seismic Beauty gets the start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).

Trailing early on the all-weather track, Piper's Gift hung close to the lead through the opening half-mile of the 7-furlong contest. Moving off the rail, Piper's Gift challenged two wide at the turn before taking control early in the stretch.

The second of three days comprising Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale had a similar theme to the first day. Day 2 opened with a flurry of activity from American buyers.

Coming off an eight-month layoff between races, it would have been fair to wonder how Imagination would perform in his return to competition. The Into Mischief colt exceeded even the wildest of expectations to win the Santa Anita Sprint (G2).

Santa Anita Park will deny computer-assisted wagering accounts access to win pools with two minutes to post at the track's fall meet, which begins Sept. 26.

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Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) victor Sovereignty opens as a heavy favorite for the Aug. 23 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. 

Swamp King held off a rival at the wire to earn his maiden victory and give his sire, Silver State, his first winner Aug. 17 at Ellis Park.