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Royal Delta, To Honor and Serve Work

Royal Delta, To Honor and Serve Work

Bill Mott pair work for the Personal Ensign Stakes and Woodward Stakes, respectively.

 Monday, August 13, 2012
Around the Globe: Fantastic Light

Around the Globe: Fantastic Light

If there was a Horse of the World title, Fantastic Light would have earned it twice

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 Monday, August 13, 2012
Spurious Precision Honest in Saratoga Special

Spurious Precision Honest in Saratoga Special

Spurious Precision, the only contestant in the Saratoga Special Stakes (gr. II) with a race over the track, powered his way to a five-length triumph in the 6 1/2-furlong race Aug. 12

 Sunday, August 12, 2012

Excelebration Shines in Jacques Le Marois

Excelebration took advantage of not having to face Frankel by powering to a 1 1/4-length victory in the Prix Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 12.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Chantal

Hangin' With Haskin: Chantal

Sutherland has it all--beauty, personality, charisma, and talent.

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 Saturday, August 11, 2012
It's Official: 2013 Cup to Santa Anita

It's Official: 2013 Cup to Santa Anita

The Breeders' Cup confirmed Aug. 9 that the 2013 World Championships will be held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012
Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Paynter Heading to Belmont, Much Improved

Haskell winner has recovered from a fever and it is hoped he can make the Travers.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012
Santa Anita to Host 2013 Breeders' Cup

Santa Anita to Host 2013 Breeders' Cup

Santa Anita Park, which hosted the Breeders' Cup as recently as 2009 and is hosting this year's edition, will host the 2013 Breeders' Cup, pending the approval of a final host-site agreement.

 Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Metrolink on Board With Breeders' Cup

Metrolink on Board With Breeders' Cup

A Metrolink train car adorned with a vinyl display of six Thoroughbreds will be traversing the Southern California mass transit system this week under a partnership with Breeders' Cup.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Deauville's Le Marois to Offer Mile Bid

Deauville's Le Marois to Offer Mile Bid

Sunday's $777,6000 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques le Marois at Deauville will award an automatic berth into the November 2 Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Classic Looks Wide Open at Halfway Point

Classic Looks Wide Open at Halfway Point

If the first three Breeders' Cup Challenge races were any indication, the road to the 29th Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 3 at Santa Anita (NBC 8-9 p.m. ET) is going to be one fun ride.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Fort Larned 'Tired But Happy' After Whitney

Fort Larned 'Tired But Happy' After Whitney

Trainer Ian Wilkes reported that Fort Larned was a tired but happy horse the day after his breakthrough victory in the Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 4.

 Sunday, August 05, 2012
Fort Larned Fires First in Whitney Surprise

Fort Larned Fires First in Whitney Surprise

Fort Larned, impressive winner of the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (gr. III) last time out, became a grade I winner in the Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) when he strutted clear Aug. 4 at Saratoga Race Cours

 Saturday, August 04, 2012
Include Me Out All In for Clement Hirsch Win

Include Me Out All In for Clement Hirsch Win

Favored Include Me Out, benefiting from a rail-skimming ride under Joe Talamo, was all out to deny Star Billing in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 4 at Del Mar for her second grade I win of the season.

 Saturday, August 04, 2012
Switch Wheels Back for Clement Hirsch Stakes

Switch Wheels Back for Clement Hirsch Stakes

Fresh off a victory in the A Gleam Handicap (gr. II), dual grade I winner Switch wheels right back for trainer John Sadler while returning to two turns in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. II) Aug. 4 at Del Mar.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Veitch Hearing Takes Place in Kentucky

Veitch Hearing Takes Place in Kentucky

Former Kentucky chief racing steward John Veitch finally got his day in court Aug. 1 when Franklin, Ky., Circuit Court judge Thomas Wingate heard arguments on both sides of the controversial Life At Ten case.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Ron the Greek Heads 9-Horse Whitney Field

Ron the Greek Heads 9-Horse Whitney Field

Ron the Greek heads a nine-horse field as the 3-1 favorite for the $750,000 Whitney Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 4 at Saratoga Race Course.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2012
HRTV Named Official Simulcast Partner for Cup

HRTV Named Official Simulcast Partner for Cup

The Breeders' Cup and HRTV announced Aug. 1 a multi-year media rights agreement which makes HRTV the official simulcast partner of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Mott Pair Primed for Whitney at Saratoga

Mott Pair Primed for Whitney at Saratoga

Grade I winners Ron the Greek and Flat Out are on target for the Aug. 4 race.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Clement Hirsch Gives Ladies' Classic Bid

Clement Hirsch Gives Ladies' Classic Bid

Fillies and mares will be on display Saturday at Del Mar when the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch (GI) will award an automatic starting berth into the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Whitney Holds Breeders' Cup Classic Berth

The Whitney Holds Breeders' Cup Classic Berth

The path to the Breeders' Cup Classic heads to Upstate New York Saturday when the $750,000 Whitney (GI) is run at Saratoga Race Course, with the winner earning an automatic starting berth into the Classic.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Report: No '13 Breeders' Cup at Monmouth Park

Report: No '13 Breeders' Cup at Monmouth Park

An official with Monmouth Park has reportedly said the New Jersey track was not selected to host the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships but is continuing to pursue hosting the event in 2014.

 Monday, July 30, 2012
Amazombie Looks Awesome in Bing Crosby Win

Amazombie Looks Awesome in Bing Crosby Win

Sprint champion Amazombie returned to his best form in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), sitting just off a hot pace and coming to get the leaders in deep stretch to win going away on the Polytrack at Del Mar July 29.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012
Whitney Contenders Tune Up

Whitney Contenders Tune Up

Several key contenders for the Aug. 4 Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) breezed July 29 on the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course, and trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed Mike Repole's Caixa Eletronica.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012
Rail Trip Steams Home in San Diego Handicap

Rail Trip Steams Home in San Diego Handicap

Grade I winner Rail Trip posted his first victory in more than two years when he outlasted a determined John Scott by a half-length in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

 Saturday, July 28, 2012
San Diego Next Step in Rail Trip's Comeback

San Diego Next Step in Rail Trip's Comeback

Rail Trip will be making his first start at Del Mar in nearly three years when he lines up in the outside gate for the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28.

 Friday, July 27, 2012
Point of Entry Could Be Dynaformer's Heir

Point of Entry Could Be Dynaformer's Heir

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Sometimes good things come to those who wait. Such appears to be the case for the Phipps Stable, whose homebred Point of Entry secured his first grade I win with his victory July 14 in the Man o' War.

 Friday, July 27, 2012
San Diego Attracts Take Control, Son of Azeri

San Diego Attracts Take Control, Son of Azeri

Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, will make his second start after a layoff of 2 1/2 years in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

 Wednesday, July 25, 2012
HRRN to Air Breeders' Cup Challenge Races

HRRN to Air Breeders' Cup Challenge Races

Thirty-six Breeders' Cup Challenge races leading up to this year's World Championships will be broadcast on the Horse Racing Radio Network.

 Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Warren Plots Course for Acclamation's Season

Warren Plots Course for Acclamation's Season

A morning after Acclamation's dominating Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) victory July 21 at Del Mar, trainer Don Warren talked about his plans for the remainder of the champion's 2012 campaign.

 Sunday, July 22, 2012
Switch Puts A Gleam Back in Sadler's Smile

Switch Puts A Gleam Back in Sadler's Smile

In what was a pivotal race for her, favored Switch rallied in deep stretch on the outside to capture the $200,000 A Gleam Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park July 14.

 Saturday, July 14, 2012
Breeders' Cup 2013 Site Still Being Finalized

Breeders' Cup 2013 Site Still Being Finalized

The Breeders' Cup board of directors has settled on a site for the 2013 World Championships, but an announcement of the location may not be forthcoming for several more weeks, according to chairman Tom Ludt.

 Friday, July 13, 2012
Ludt, Murphy, Tait Re-Elected to Cup Board

Ludt, Murphy, Tait Re-Elected to Cup Board

Tom Ludt, Clem Murphy, and Oliver Tait have been re-elected to their positions as directors on the board of the Breeders' Cup.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
Switch Seeks Change of Fortune in A Gleam

Switch Seeks Change of Fortune in A Gleam

Dual grade I winner Switch, seeking her first victory of 2012, carries top weight of 122 pounds in the $200,000 A Gleam Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park July 14.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
Breeders' Cup Extends Exclusive Coverage Deal

Breeders' Cup Extends Exclusive Coverage Deal

At The Races and Satellite Information Services have extended their exclusive coverage agreement with Breeders' Cup for another three years effective in 2012, officials said July 10.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Deadline Looms for Discounted Cup Noms

Deadline Looms for Discounted Cup Noms

Owners of horses of racing age currently not nominated to the Breeders' Cup program can nominate their runners at discounted rates prior to 11:59 p.m. (ET) July 15 for competition in this year's World Championships.

 Monday, July 02, 2012
Champion Hollywood Wildcat Dies

Champion Hollywood Wildcat Dies

Hollywood Wildcat, who beat defending champion older female Paseana in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) to clinch champion 3-year-old filly honors, died June 23.

 Wednesday, June 27, 2012
NJ Horsemen Hopeful on Breeders' Cup Bid

NJ Horsemen Hopeful on Breeders' Cup Bid

New Jersey horsemen are working with Monmouth Park on a bid for the track to secure the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships and would not make an issue out of the Breeders' Cup medication policy.

 Monday, June 25, 2012
Hammond, Breeders' Cup Renew Agreement

Hammond, Breeders' Cup Renew Agreement

Lexington-based Hammond Communications Group has renewed an agreement to provide media support services for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ron the Greek Rides Rail to Foster Surprise

Ron the Greek Rides Rail to Foster Surprise

Ron the Greek, charging through the stretch along the inside, came from off the pace to nip odds-on favorite Wise Dan at the wire in the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) under the lights at Churchill Downs June 16.

 Saturday, June 16, 2012

Eight Incumbents Re-Elected to BC Board

Eight of 16 people elected to the Breeders' Cup board of members are incumbents, the organization said June 12.

 Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Breeders' Cup Tickets Go on Sale

Breeders' Cup Tickets Go on Sale

Tickets for the Nov. 2-3 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in California went on sale to the general public June 4.

 Monday, June 04, 2012
Breeders' Cup Unveils New Brand Campaign

Breeders' Cup Unveils New Brand Campaign

The Breeders' Cup on May 29 unveiled its new brand campaign, The Best is Yet to Come, set to launch across all Breeders' Cup marketing platforms.

 Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Twenty-Two Candidates Vie in BC Election

Twenty-Two Candidates Vie in BC Election

An election for the Breeders' Cup board of members will begin June 4.

 Thursday, May 24, 2012

Breeders' Cup Extends Deal With Poker Pro

Breeders' Cup said May 15 it will continue a partnership with professional poker play Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi that began in 2011.

 Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Breeders' Cup Hoping 'Best Is Yet to Come'

Breeders' Cup marketing will have new look in the lead up to the 2012 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

 Thursday, May 03, 2012

Aussie Win Lands BC Spot for Master of Design

Longshot Master of Design earned a berth in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. I) when he captured the AUS$1 million Darley T.J. Smith Stakes (Aus-I) at Royal Randwick April 14.

 Saturday, April 14, 2012
Force Freeze Bows Tendon in Gulfstream Drill

Force Freeze Bows Tendon in Gulfstream Drill

Force Freeze, runner-up in the 2011 Sentient Jet BC Sprint (gr. I), suffered a bowed tendon on the morning of April 7, Gulfstream Park reported.

 Saturday, April 07, 2012
Breeders' Cup Revises Medication Policy

Breeders' Cup Revises Medication Policy

The Breeders' Cup has revised its "Convicted Trainer Rule" and will impose a minimum one-year suspension from the World Championships on any trainer with a Class 2, Category A, violation during the preceding 12 months.

 Thursday, April 05, 2012
Breeders' Cup Expands Challenge Series to 73

Breeders' Cup Expands Challenge Series to 73

The Breeders' Cup announced March 22 that the 2012 Breeders' Cup Challenge series will consist of 73 automatic qualifying races into the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Thursday, March 22, 2012
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