Newgate daily racing briefMonday 19 October 2026
Godolphin is weighing one last start for Champion Stakes winner Ombudsman before he heads to stud, with a decision due within days. Closer to home, The Everest delivered a World Pool turnover record but left tote punters questioning late price moves on winner Tempted. In Kentucky, Gainesway has set its 2027 fees and welcomed White Abarrio to the roster.
Racenet reports that a sibling to Autumn Glow was born dead at Widden Stud. The full article was behind a browser check at the time of writing, so no further detail on the mare, foal or circumstances is confirmed here.
Pedigrees: Autumn Glow
Godolphin will decide shortly whether Champion Stakes winner Ombudsman travels to Keeneland for the $5 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf on Saturday week before taking up stallion duties. Ombudsman beat six-time Group 1 winner Calandagan by three and three-quarter lengths at Ascot in front of more than 32,000 on British Champions Day. Managing director Hugh Anderson said the colt's status as an all-time great is unquestionable regardless of whether he runs again, while joint-trainer John Gosden left the door ajar at Ascot.
Pedigrees: Ombudsman, Calandagan
Gainesway has released its advertised 2027 stud fees, with four-time grade 1 winner White Abarrio debuting at $17,500. The Breeders' Cup Classic, Pegasus World Cup, Whitney and Florida Derby winner earned more than $8.5 million and beat Sovereignty and Journalism in the 2026 Oaklawn Handicap. Cornerstone sire Tapit again stands at a private fee, McKinzie is listed at $50,000 after four grade 1 winners in his debut crop, and Locked stands his second season at $35,000 following a book of 226 mares. Olympiad's 2027 fee will be announced after the Breeders' Cup.
Pedigrees: White Abarrio, Tapit, McKinzie, Olympiad, Locked, Muth, Cody's Wish, Sovereignty, Journalism, Chancer McPatrick, Scottish Lassie, Baeza, Hymn, Citrus Springs, Roscoe Goose
A record HK$113.2 million (AU$20.7 million) was bet into World Pool on Saturday's Everest at Randwick, beating the HK$99.2 million wagered on the 2025 running. Tempted, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Chad Schofield, won the $20 million race and ended Ka Ying Rising's 21-race winning streak. Punters reported Tempted's tote price at $15.40 as the field prepared to jump before a final dividend of $8.80, with Jimmysstar and Joliestar also shortening late, though the dividend still bettered her $7 fixed-odds price. When the Australian One Pool is commingled into Hong Kong, Hong Kong rules and deductions apply, including a 17.5 per cent take on win betting.
Pedigrees: Tempted, Ka Ying Rising, Jimmysstar, Joliestar
Forever Young breezed at Belmont Park and will ship to Keeneland on Tuesday as his Breeders' Cup Classic preparation continues. Reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty breezed at Saratoga. The full Paulick Report article was not accessible at the time of writing.
Pedigrees: Forever Young, Sovereignty
Racenet reports star mare Well Written is set to miss the $10 million Group 1 Golden Eagle. The article was behind a browser check at the time of writing, so the reason for her likely absence is not confirmed here.
Pedigrees: Well Written
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