The Newgate journalMonday 19 October 2026

Ombudsman Breeders' Cup call looms as Everest pool record falls

Godolphin is close to deciding whether Champion Stakes winner Ombudsman runs at the Breeders' Cup before retiring to stud. The Everest set a World Pool single-race turnover record of HK$113.2 million, though Tempted's tote dividend fell late to $8.80. Gainesway priced new recruit White Abarrio at $17,500 for 2027.

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.

Autumn Glow sibling born dead at Widden Stud

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.

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Decision on Ombudsman's Breeders' Cup bid due within days

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.

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White Abarrio to stand first season at $17,500

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.

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Everest sets World Pool record but late price moves draw fire

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.

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Forever Young and Sovereignty breeze ahead of BC Classic

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.

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Well Written set to miss $10m Golden Eagle

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.

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Questions

Will Ombudsman run in the Breeders' Cup Turf?

A final call is expected within days. Joint-trainer John Gosden left the door open at Ascot for a run in the $5 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf before the colt takes up stallion duties for Godolphin.

Why was Tempted's tote dividend lower than the screen price?

Punters reported Tempted's World Pool price at $15.40 as the field prepared to jump, but it settled at $8.80, with Jimmysstar and Joliestar also shortening sharply late. The dividend still exceeded her $7 fixed-odds win price.

What will White Abarrio stand for at Gainesway?

White Abarrio will stand his debut season at $17,500. The four-time grade 1 winner earned more than $8.5 million and won the Breeders' Cup Classic, Pegasus World Cup and Whitney Stakes.

Pedigrees: Autumn Glow, Ombudsman, Calandagan, White Abarrio, Tapit, McKinzie, Olympiad, Locked, Muth, Cody's Wish, Sovereignty, Journalism, Chancer McPatrick, Scottish Lassie, Baeza, Hymn, Citrus Springs, Roscoe Goose, Tempted, Ka Ying Rising, Jimmysstar, Joliestar, Forever Young, Well Written

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