Among Saratoga’s many charms is the unveiling of so many promising young horses. There’s always a chance to see the next Kentucky Derby (G1) winner in a field of well-bred, expensive juveniles. Saturday’s Sanford Stakes (G3) is the Spa’s first added-money race featuring 2-year-old colts. The...
The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) is one of the initial seven races that have been run each year since the inaugural event at Hollywood Park in 1984. It is the main event in deciding who will win the Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old filly and of the 40 winners of the race, [&h...
The Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) is another of the seven original Breeders’ Cup races, first contested in 1984. It has always been contested at the six-furlong distance and this year again offers a purse of $2 million. This year's Breeders' Cup Sprint won't see a repeat winner, but is loaded with p...
Winning the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is a tremendous accomplishment for any 2-year-old colt or gelding. The horse that captures the Juvenile on Nov. 1 at Del Mar needs talent, class and usually a bit of luck to reach the winner’s circle in the richest divisional race of the season....
Back in 1984, in the inaugural running of the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), the very classy Princess Rooney put on a performance that would set the tone for the race throughout its next 40 iterations. Undefeated in six starts as a juvenile in 1982, she won five of six starts the next year, including...
Seconds before the gates opened for an early renewal of the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), NBC host Dick Enberg said, “There’s just something about a long race on the grass.” He got that right. A 1½-mile turf marathon lasts 2½ minutes and unfolds gradually. Unlike on dirt, where early speed usua...
Popular California-based trainer Phil D’Amato could be looking at a breakthrough in the Breeders’ Cup. D’Amato has sent out 32 starters in the Breeders’ Cup since opening his own stable in late 2013, with Obviously delivering the trainer’s only win – the 2016 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G...
Over 40 years of Breeders’ Cups, more than two dozen horses (OK, it’s 28) -- won a Breeders’ Cup race and returned to win again, and again in some cases. Breeders’ Cup History: Champions Who Won Multiple Titles Three-time Breeders’ Cup winners are Beholder (2012 Juvenile, 2013 and 2016 Dis...
Yes, there’s two more Breeders’ Cup challenge series “Win and You’re In’’ races. At Ascot. On Saturday. No, there’s nary a chance either winner heads to the United States for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2, even with an all-fees paid automatic berth. British Champion Stakes...
Fierceness posted another “excellent breeze’’ at Saratoga on Thursday (Oct. 17) in preparation for the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). The Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) and Travers Stakes (G1) winner could be the favorite in the 1 ¼-mile Classic at Del Mar on Nov. 2. “It was another excell...
Horseplayers are likely to recall how the wagering went in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup, but for millions ready to tune in and bet during racing’s biggest weekend – two-days and 14 races at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2 -- here’s some pertinent information: Santa Anita's Stars Shine: Favorites Rule Day 2 of...
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