Soumillon surprises taking Stacelita ride: http://bit.ly/qBUda. Jockey Christophe Soumillon, who injured his elbow in a fall last month, has taken the mount on the undefeated filly in Sunday’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Racing Post).

No underestimating Summer Bird now: http://bit.ly/S5Dqt. On eve of Jockey Club Gold Cup, trainer Tim Ice declares, “It feels good to finally get a little respect” (ESPN).

DRF’s top 10 contenders in each Breeders’ Cup division, with odds by Mike Watchmaker: http://bit.ly/IPGok (PDF, Daily Racing Form).

Goldikova enters final Breeders’ Cup Mile prep on winning streak: http://bit.ly/4kIi2J (Thoroughbred Times). [A streak now over, as Goldikova finishes third in Foret shocker: http://bit.ly/4BJevA (Racing Post).]

Mastercraftsman romps in Diamond Stakes, wins by five over synthetic surface at Dundalk: http://bit.ly/6ZkjU. Will ship to Santa Anita for Breeders’ Cup Classic.