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Brown Confident with Zagora in F&M Turf

Brown Confident with Zagora in F&M Turf

"She's going to have to be dealt with on Friday," trainer Chad Brown remarked of Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf contender Zagora. "I have respect for the horses that have come over here, but mine is pretty good."

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2012

Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2012

Steve Haskin reports the news of the day including the horses still to arrive, Royal Delta's superficial cut, works for Nonios and Beholder, and news of the European horses. Sponsored by Vinery

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Haskin's Countdown to the Cup: Mucho Doings

Haskin's Countdown to the Cup: Mucho Doings

Steve looks at Classic horses, and shares some Breeders' Cup photos.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

How to Use Ragozin Figures at the Sales

Ragozin figures provide a good way to assess true speed in a sale horse's family.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Horse Launches Redesigned Website

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care has launched a redesigned website, TheHorse.com. Based on feedback from users, the new website offers a cleaner, more efficient user experience.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Aqueduct to Open for Simulcasting Oct. 31

Aqueduct Racetrack will open for simulcasting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, while Belmont Park's simulcast facilities will remain closed for the day due to ongoing power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Mott: Royal Delta's Cut Superficial

Mott: Royal Delta's Cut Superficial

Trainer Bill Mott said Oct. 30 that a cut sustained by Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) favorite Royal Delta on her right hip was superficial and should not pose any problems for the daughter of Empire Maker.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Vineyard Haven to Woodford Thoroughbreds

Vineyard Haven, a multiple grade I winner, will stand in 2013 at John Sykes' Woodford Thoroughbreds near Reddick, Fla.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Trinniberg Hopes for Six-Furlong Breakthrough

Trinniberg Hopes for Six-Furlong Breakthrough

Sherry Parbhoo's Trinniberg may be 15-1 on the morning line for the $1.5 million Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), but his connections may see the race differently.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Nonios Zips Over Santa Anita Track

Nonios Zips Over Santa Anita Track

Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer sent Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Nonios to the track Oct. 30 for a four-furlong tuneup in preparation for the Nov. 3 World Championships and the colt responded with a bullet work.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Euros Arrive, Take to Track at Breeders' Cup

Euros Arrive, Take to Track at Breeders' Cup

The final shipment of European Breeders' Cup runners arrived at the quarantine barn at Santa Anita Park late the evening of Oct. 29, while others who had arrived earlier took to the track for the first time Oct. 30.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hazardous Primed for Juvenile Sprint

Hazardous Primed for Juvenile Sprint

Hazardous will be taking a huge step in class as he goes from a $22,500 claiming event to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to T-bred Aftercare

The Breeders' Cup announced today that its "Text to Donate" campaign has received a contribution of $10,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Pearl Flute, Us Law Face Off at Saint-Cloud

The Criterium International (Fr-I) for 2-year-olds on Nov. 1 at Saint-Cloud attracted six entrants, among them a pair of familiar rivals in Pearl Flute and Us Law, both group III winners.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time, Training Give Pool Play Another Chance

Time, Training Give Pool Play Another Chance

The connections of Pool Play figured last year the horse wouldn't race again because of a tendon injury, but given time and sharp training by Mark Casse, the horse has made it to the Breeders' Cup Classic.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations

Superstorm Sandy, whose winds tore up the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., and flooded the New York subway system, seems to have immediately displaced more humans than horses. But the storm's actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Aikenite Re-injured, Retired

Aikenite Re-injured, Retired

Dogwood Stable's dual graded stakes winner Aikenite has been retired from racing after re-injuring an ankle while prepping for his final appearance in the Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Lukas Optimistic About Optimizer

Lukas Optimistic About Optimizer

Son of grass champion English Channel heads into BC Turf with two straight grass wins.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
BC Interview: Trainer Doug O'Neill

BC Interview: Trainer Doug O'Neill

Doug O'Neill discusses Breeders' Cup horses such as Handsome Mike and Richard's Kid.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Horse Launches Redesigned Website

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care has launched a redesigned website, TheHorse.com. Based on feedback from users, the new website offers a cleaner, more efficient user experience by prominently displaying popular content and organizing topics in an easy-to-use format.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Con Karakatsanis

Melbourne Cup Carnival - Con Karakatsanis

Trainer Con Karakatsanis talks about Howmuchdoyouloveme.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Anthony Mithen

Melbourne Cup Carnival - Anthony Mithen

Owner Anthony Mithen talks about Winchester and the Melbourne Cup.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Triactors Added to WEG Betting Menu

Woodbine Entertainment Group will add 20-cent triactors to its live fractional betting menu through the end of the year.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Gai Waterhouse

Melbourne Cup Carnival - Gai Waterhouse

Trainer Gai Waterhouse talks about her plethora of horses running during Melbourne Cup weekend.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Lazarus Looking for Musical Romance to Repeat

Lazarus Looking for Musical Romance to Repeat

Having stunned the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) a year ago at odds of 20-1, reigning divisional champion Musical Romance seeks to defend her title in the 2012 edition of the race.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Penn National Launches Wagering Interface

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has launched a new eBet USA account wagering website with a multitude of new features and improvements.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

WinStar to Hold World Championship Challenge

WinStar Farm will hold its interactive contest centered on the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2-3.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Geary To Receive Warner L. Jones Jr. Award

Geary To Receive Warner L. Jones Jr. Award

Ron Geary, owner and president of Ellis Park, has been named the 25th winner of the Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award given by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners Association.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
BC Interview: Dean Reeves on Mucho Macho Man

BC Interview: Dean Reeves on Mucho Macho Man

Owner Dean Reeves talks about Breeders' Cup Classic contender Mucho Macho Man Oct. 30.

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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Coolmore Buys Half Interest in Shanghai Bobby

Coolmore Buys Half Interest in Shanghai Bobby

The connections of Ireland's Coolmore Stud have purchased a 50% interest in multiple graded stakes winner Shanghai Bobby, installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite for the Nov. 3 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Penn National Launches Wagering Interface

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has launched a new eBet USA account wagering website with a multitude of new features and improvements

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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