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2012 Breeders' Cup Wrap Day 2

Lenny Shulman recaps an exciting Saturday at the Breeders' Cup, including Fort Larned's victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Sponsored by Vinery.

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BC 2012 - Mile Press Conference

Comments from the connections of Wise Dan after his win in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Mile.

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BC 2012 - Turf Press Conference

The connections of Little Mike discuss his victory in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Turf.

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BC 2012 - Dirt Mile Press Conference

Comments from the owner of 2012 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Tapizar.

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Wise Dan Takes BC Mile in Course-Record Time

Morton Fink's Wise Dan squarely put himself in the mix for a variety of championships this year with a superior course-record victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

BC 2012 - Filly & Mare Sprint PC

Comments from the connections of Groupie Doll after her victory in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.

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No Denying Trinniberg Best in BC Sprint Win

Trinniberg, overlooked at odds of 13-1, proved his doubters wrong when he posted his first grade I victory in the $1.5 million XpressBet Breeders' Cup Sprint by three-quarters of a length Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park.

Little Mike Runs Big in Breeders' Cup Turf

Arlington Million (gr. IT) winner Little Mike upset the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) and finished a tick off a 23-year-old track record to do so, holding off Point of Entry while getting 1 1/2 miles in 2:22.83

Gutty Shanghai Bobby Wraps Up Juvenile Honors

Undefeated Shanghai Bobby wrapped up an Eclipse Award Nov. 3 with a gutty head victory over 19-1 outsider He's Had Enough in the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park.

Mizdirection Takes Turf Sprint Over the Boys

Mizdirection provided a rumble in The Jungle at Santa Anita Nov. 3, taking the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) with a thrilling stretch drive in near-record time.

Tapizar an Overpowering BC Dirt Mile Victor

Tapizar, returning to the scene of his only graded stakes wins for trainer Steve Asmussen, took the lead in upper stretch and drew away for a handy win in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

BC 2012 - Juvenile Turf Press Conference

Comments from Trainer Aidan O'Brien and Jockey Ryan Moore after George Vancouver's win in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.

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Mott: Royal Delta G-R-E-A-T After Victory

Trainer Bill Mott could not contain his excitement the morning after champion Royal Delta's gate-to-wire victory in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, saying the filly was G-R-E-A-T.

Groupie Doll Cruises in Filly & Mare Sprint

Groupie Doll continued her domination of the female sprint division Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park, inhaling her rivals on the turn to take the $1 million Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) under a hand ride from jockey Rajiv Maragh.

George Vancouver Kicks to Take Juvenile Turf

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien won his first Breeders' Cup World Championships race of the weekend when George Vancouver made a great kick in midstretch to take the $1 million Juvenile Turf by 1 1/4 lengths.

Fast Bullet Takes a Shot in the Sprint

Trainer Bob Baffert believes Fast Bullet deserves a shot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, even though it is the ligthly raced colt's first start of the year.

Perfect Weather for Breeders' Cup Saturday

The weather for Nov. 3, the second day of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park should be ideal.

Live Blog - Saturday, Nov 3 - NOON EDT

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BC 2012 - Ladies' Classic Press Conference

Comments from the connections of Royal Delta after her win the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.

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No Catching Royal Delta in BC Ladies' Classic

Besilu Stables' Royal Delta took control after an early scramble for the lead and never looked back en route to a strong victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

2012 Breeders' Cup Wrap Day 1

Eric Mitchell recaps all the action of Breeders' Cup Friday. Sponsored by Vinery.

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BC 2012 - Juvenile Sprint Press Conference

Comments from D. Wayne Lukas and Rajiv Maragh after Hightail's win in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint.

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Friday Breeders' Cup Crowd, Handle Decline

Attendance of 34,619 at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2 for the first day of the 29th Breeders' Cup World Championships represented a 14.7% decline when compared with the first day at Churchill Downs a year ago.

Game Zagora Prevails in Filly & Mare Turf

Martin Schwartz's Zagora took the lead leaving the second turn and held off a tenacious Marketing Mix for a game victory in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

Spendthrift's Beholder Takes Juvenile Fillies

Beholder ran gate to wire in the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

Flotilla Flies Home in Juvenile Fillies Turf

Flotilla avoided trouble with an explosive late run down the center of the course in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, giving jockey Christophe LeMaire his first Cup win.

Hightail Captures Juvenile Sprint for Lukas

Hightail, exploiting a slight opening at the rail in upper stretch, upset 1-2 favorite Merit Man in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint Nov. 2, giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas his 19th lifetime victory in the Championships.

Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon

Stud Dona Pancha's Calidoscopio targeted the leaders at the top of the stretch and pulled away to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by a widening 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

BC Prepared for Handle Hit After Hurricane

Breeders' Cup is prepared to take a hit in pari-mutuel handle given the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast even though many wagering outlets were back in operation Nov. 2.

Countdown to the Cup: Saturday's Longshots

Steve Haskin gives his longshots for Breeders' Cup Saturday.

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Three Scratched out of Breeders' Cup

Sustained has been scratched out of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, Worth Repeating will not run in the Marathon, and Super Ninety Nine is out of the Juvenile Sprint.

Gulfstream Serious About Breeders' Cup Bid

Gulfstream Park could make a serious bid to host a future Breeders' Cup World Championships, officials confirmed Nov. 2.

THS: Breeders' Cup Classic

Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak analyze the talented field of the Breeders' Cup Classic.

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Live Blog - Friday, November 2 at NOON EDT

The Breeders' Cup is here. Join Tom, Pete, and Frank to talk about the races.

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Horse of the Year on the Line For 'Dude'

Game On Dude could put himself atop the favorites list for Horse of the Year with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

Excelebration Exceeds and Excels Sans Frankel

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Excelebration can be added to the list of championship-caliber horses who had the misfortune to be foaled in the same crop as a still better runner.

Obviously Worth Notice in Tough BC Mile

For a horse with the name he's been given, Obviously is anything but at the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Peruvian-Bred Makes Breeders' Cup History

Almudena will become the first Peruvian-bred Breeders' Cup World Championships starter in the Nov. 2 Marathon (gr. II).

Breeders Hope They're Good Luck for Rail Trip

Breeders Maryann and Kevin Donohue are excited to see their grade I winner Rail Trip battle in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park.

Countdown to the Cup: Friday Longshots

Steve gives you his longshots for the Breeders' Cup races on Friday.

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Breeders' Cup News Minute - 11/01/2012

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including the first track visits for the last arriving horses, including Mucho Macho Man. Sponsored by Vinery

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Challenges Await 'Kitty' in Juvenile Sprint

When asked about the chances of Ceiling Kitty in the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint Nov. 2, British trainer Tom Dascombe replied with a refreshing, "The truthful answer is I don't really know."

'Everything Under Control' for Shanghai Bobby

Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing kept a close eye on Shanghai Bobby Nov. 1 as the colt made his first trip around Santa Anita Park's oval, looking happy and alert as he strode past.

Moment of Truth for Rumor in F&M Sprint

Rumor, with ties to the red-hot Claiborne Farm, will tackle heavy hitters Groupie Doll and Musical Romance in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint for trainer Richard Mandella.

Trainers Pletcher, Casse Criticize Salix Ban

Trainers Todd Pletcher and Mark Casse took issue with the Breeders' Cup decision banning the anti-bleeding medication furosemide in this year's five juvenile races during the World Thoroughbred Championships.

O'Brien's Starters Lead Euro Exercise Nov. 1

Having cleared quarantine, Aidan O'Brien's powerful string of Breeders' Cup contenders took to the oval with the other Europeans at Santa Anita Park for the first time to stretch their legs the morning of Nov. 1.

Racing Participants and Writers Honored

Racing participants and Turf writers were honored by the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters during the organization's awards banquet Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park.

Trainer O'Brien Ready with Two 'Turf' Stars

With co-owner Derrick Smith looking on, Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien sent out Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) hopefuls St Nicholas Abbey and Treasure Beach for a gallop at Santa Anita Nov. 1.

Amazombie Primed for Second Sprint Attack

Throw out his last race, said trainer Bill Spawr of Amazombie. The Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint favorite is ready to repeat.

Groupie Doll Becoming California Girl

According to assistant trainer Maria Kabel, Groupie Doll is making the adjustment from her Kentucky home to her California digs just fine in advance of her run in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.