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...
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...
For the second year in a row, none of the Triple Crown race winners will compete in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), the marquee event of the year that usually decides Horse of the Year. Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan recently returned to Keeneland to resume training, with trainer...
Bob Baffert’s brigade is gearing up for another Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. The Hall of Fame trainer who has won more money through the first 40 Breeders’ Cups (topping $40 million), sent out a bunch of contenders for workouts on Monday at Santa Anita Park. Hall of Famer Bob Baffert ...
In his lone start in North America, Japan’s 3-year-old star, Forever Young, suffered his only career loss when third in a photo finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1). In three weeks, he’ll get his chance at redemption in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) as he heads a record contingent fro...
Thanks to the inconceivable 133-1 upset by Arcangues ($269.20) in 1993, the Breeders’ Cup Classic averages a healthy a $23.09 payoff on a $2 win wager. However, the last double-digit odds winner of the Classic was 14-1 Drosselmeyer in 2011. Over the past 11 Classics, the betting favorite has won f...
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