2017 Breeders’ Cup post times announced
Post time for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on November 4 at Del Mar will be 5:35 p.m. (all times Pacific), it was announced Wednesday. The Breeders’ Cup released post times for all […]
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Lady Aurelia turns in first work for Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
Lady Aurelia returned to the worktab Tuesday morning at Keeneland as the three-year-old filly star kicked off final preparations for an intended start in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on November […]
Racing world honors Penny Chenery
With Sunday’s sad news of the passing of Penny Chenery of Secretariat fame, tributes poured in from industry leaders and racing fans alike. Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, released […]
Capla Temptress, Untamed Domain bound for Breeders’ Cup after Woodbine “Win and You’re In” victories
“I bought her with this plan in mind.” So declared Team Valor impresario Barry Irwin after his English shipper Capla Temptress cut down longtime leader Dixie Moon in Sunday’s $218,038 Natalma (G1) at Woodbine, securing […]
Oscar Performance, Frostmourne breeze for Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, Hill Prince
Multiple Grade 1 hero Oscar Performance and Grade 2 victor Frostmourne each readied for upcoming stakes starts with breezes over the firm turf Belmont Park on Sunday. Oscar Performance, hero of the Belmont Derby Invitational […]
Patrona Margarita upsets Pocahontas
Craig D. Upham’s homebred Patrona Margarita was sent off at 23-1 in Saturday’s $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, but ran like a favorite when drawing off to a 3 3/4-length victory under jockey […]
Beefy Euro contingent, World Approval seek BC berth in Woodbine Mile
Europe has sent several of its big guns for Saturday’s C$800,000 Woodbine Mile (G1), a Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re” In Challenge Race for the Mile (G1) won in recent years by dual Horse of […]
Caravaggio, Happily secure Breeders’ Cup tickets at the Curragh
After sustaining the first two losses of his career, Coolmore’s Caravaggio restored his luster in Sunday’s Flying Five (G2) and booked his spot in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar. One of […]
Decorated Knight upsets Irish Champion, Hydrangea stuns Winter in Matron to earn Breeders’ Cup spots
Irish Champions Weekend, Saturday edition, was characterized by upset winners. The 25-1 Decorated Knight swooped fast and late in the Irish Champion (G1), and the 20-1 Hydrangea nipped even-money Winter in the Matron (G1). The […]
Breeders’ Cup berths on line in Moyglare Stud, Flying Five
After a trio of Breeders’ Cup Challenge events at Leopardstown Saturday, Irish Champions Weekend concludes Sunday with another outstanding program at the Curragh, including two “Win & You’re In” races. Amazingly but not surprisingly, Aidan […]