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Racing lost a dedicated and passionate owner in September in Michael Baum. His family offers three of his horses for sale at the upcoming Fasig-Tipton November Sale, including Bye Bye Baby, a Group-winning and Classic-placed daughter of Galileo, and a full sister to Epsom Derby winner Serpentine.

Princess Noor, a $1.35 million juvenile at the OBS Spring Sale, ran to her price tag as the winner of last year's GI Del Mar Debutante and GII Chandelier S. Now, the daughter of Not This Time sells in foal to Into Mischief at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton November Sale.

Dayoutoftheoffice might not have stepped onto the starting gate if it weren't for the hard work and dedication of Nacho Patino and the rest of the team at Siena Farm. Instead, the daughter of Into Mischief because a dual graded stakes winner last year, including a win in the GI Frizette S. We spoke with her connections as she prepares to sell at the Fasig-Tipton 'Night of the Stars' Sale.

2020 GI Kentucky Oaks winner Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil) is in training at Churchill Downs as she prepares for her bid against rival Letruska in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff. Afterwards, she will follow in the hoofsteps of fellow Oaks victress Monomoy Girl as she heads to the Fasig-Tipton 'Night of the Stars' Sale. We caught up with trainer Brad Cox and relived some of her best moments on the track to date.

Three-time Grade I winner and record setter Guarana will be offered at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton November Sale along with her dam, Magical World. We caught up with their connections, John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Farm and Doug Cauthen of Three Chimneys Farm.

Grade I winner Perfect Alibi will be offered at this year's Fasig-Tipton November Sale in foal to champion sire Into Mischief. We sat down with her connections and learned more about the winner of the 2019 GII Adirondack S.and GI Spinaway S. at Saratoga.

Swiss Skydiver won the hearts of many in her battle with Kentucky Derby winner Authentic in the 2020 Preakness S. Now, the champion prepares to go through the ring at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. We spoke with Kenny McPeek on his special filly.

Champion Monomoy Girl arrived at Spendthrift Farm, where she will visit Into Mischief next year. We spoke with Ned Toffey on the fan-favorite chestnut and seven-time Grade I winner.

2016 Broodmare of the Year Leslie's Lady, the dam of Grade I winners Into Mischief, Beholder and Mendelssohn, has officially retired as a broodmare this spring. We visited the 25-year-old mare at Clarkland Farm and met her last two progeny-- a juvenile filly by Not This Time in training at Keeneland with Brad Cox named Marr Time and a yearling filly by Kantharos named Love You Irene.

Foaling Around With Laurens

Days after her victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff, Blue Prize was named the sales topper of the 2019 Fasig-Tipton November Sale when OXO Equine's Larry Best went to $5 million to purchase the $2.6 million earner for his growing broodmare band. She was initially paired with Spendthrift's Into Mischief and this year had her first foal, a filly foaled on Feb. 9 at Taylor Made Farm.

Anapurna (GB) won the Investec Oaks, G1, in 2019 as well as the Qatar Prix de Royallieu, G1 for her owner/breeder Meon Valley Stud. On the 25th of January this year Anapurna foaled her first foal, a chesnut filly by Lope De Vega (Ire). Mark Weinfeld, Managing Partner of Meon Valley Stud, said of the foal "As you can imagine we're absolutely delighted, to have a filly as her first foal is fantastic." Anapurna is due to visit Dubawi (GB) this year.