From The Track: Daily Updates (October 31st)

HORSE RACING

October 29, 2025

From the Track: Daily Updates | [October 31, 2025]

Today’s Big Story

– Get Ready for the “Future Stars Friday” at Del Mar, five juvenile races that will show off the future Triple Crown Contenders
– O’Brien arrives in California with just one intention … To Conquer the Breeders Cup.
– Baffert’s at the Classic: Baeza to shine in this 2025

Morning Works & Track Notes

– These are the Physical and Training Highlights of the Champions

Horse / Division	Key Update	Note / Comment
Journalism (Classic)	José Ortiz Aboard Journalism on final workout	Jockey was recently named to replace regular rider Umberto Rispoli aboard the Curlin colt and was in the saddle Sunday at Del Mar for the five-furlong drill ahead of Saturday’s $7-million race
Fierceness (Classic)	To Deal with Post 1	After Sovereignty scratched, the field changed, and the strategy too.
Baeza (Classic)	A regular and good workout	All set to shine for Baeza on the Classic

Weather Update: The main track at Del Mar was rated ‘Fast’ this morning, with ideal temperatures in the low 70s.

Headlines from the Wire

In the Juvenile, the spotlight shines on a pair of gray colts already making headlines: Brant and Ted Noffey. Representing the “Team West,” Brant is the latest weapon in Bob Baffert’s ever-expanding arsenal. The Hall of Famer has already captured this race six times—each victory a coronation of sorts—and the son of Gun Runner, purchased for $3 million by Zedan Racing, looks tailor-made to add to that record. Undefeated in two starts, both at Del Mar, including a decisive score in the GI Del Mar Futurity over stablemate Desert Gate (Omaha Beach), Brant combines speed, composure, and grit in a way that suggests he’ll relish the 1 1/16 miles of the Juvenile.