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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
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

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
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
Groupie Doll Highlights F&M Sprint Field

Groupie Doll Highlights F&M Sprint Field

While Groupie Doll's stellar 2012 record puts her in a different league than many of her competitors in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (gr. I), the favorite will still have to face five other grade I winners.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Favored Amazombie Eyeing a Sprint Repeat

Favored Amazombie Eyeing a Sprint Repeat

Amazombie, last year's champion sprinter and winner of the Breeders' Cup Sprint, is this year's Sprint favorite against four other grade I winners.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Strong, Deep Field Entered in Ladies' Classic

Strong, Deep Field Entered in Ladies' Classic

The Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) didn't draw the largest field, but it attracted eight fillies and mares that could put on quite a show in the $2 million event Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Haskin's Countdown to the Cup: Escaping Sandy

Haskin's Countdown to the Cup: Escaping Sandy

It was quite an arduous journey, but the Bill Mott- and Chad Brown-trained horses, along with Point of Entry, finally arrived at Santa Anita at 9:15 Monday morning following an 11-hour trip.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
Bridgetown Moderate Favorite in Turf Sprint

Bridgetown Moderate Favorite in Turf Sprint

The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) was the most popular race among the 15 on the two-day World Championships programs, with a maximum 14 drawing into the field for the race.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Wise Dan's Travel Plans Delayed

Wise Dan's Travel Plans Delayed

Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) favorite Wise Dan will have his travel plans from Lexington to Santa Anita Park delayed a day, trainer Charlie Lopresti said Oct. 29.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
F&M Turf: Marketing Mix Defends at Home

F&M Turf: Marketing Mix Defends at Home

Marketing Mix, easy winner of the Sept. 29 Rodeo Drive Handicap at Santa Anita Park, hopes to hold the home track advantage against a European invasion in the $2 million Filly and Mare Turf (gr. IT) over the same course.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/29/2012

Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/29/2012

Steve Haskin reports on the Breeders' Cup trackside from Santa Anita.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
Eldaafer Back for More in the BC Marathon

Eldaafer Back for More in the BC Marathon

The second time was the charm for Eldaafer in the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) and his connections are hoping that the fourth will be, too.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
BC Mile: Wise Dan Must Run 'Race of His Life'

BC Mile: Wise Dan Must Run 'Race of His Life'

Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan drew post 2 and was installed as the 9-5 favorite Oct. 29 for the $2 milion Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2, but must run the race of a lifetime to get the job done.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Merit Man is Clear Favorite in Juvy Sprint

Merit Man is Clear Favorite in Juvy Sprint

Bob Hess Jr. trains 8-5 morning-line favorite for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
No Lack of Intrigue in Packed Juvenile Turf

No Lack of Intrigue in Packed Juvenile Turf

Five European colts sporting excellent form will face nine North American colts in a full field for the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
St Nicholas Abbey, Point of Entry Head Turf

St Nicholas Abbey, Point of Entry Head Turf

Pit last year's European-based Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner against New York's finest coming off five consecutive victories, and the Turf might look like a two-horse race between St Nicholas Abbey and Point of Entry.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Well-Balanced Field of Nine in Dirt Mile

Well-Balanced Field of Nine in Dirt Mile

A well-balanced field of nine, including 2011 top 3-year-old Shackleford, have been entered for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Nov. 3.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Shanghai Bobby Battles History in BC Juvenile

Shanghai Bobby Battles History in BC Juvenile

Shanghai Bobby has been unbeatable going into the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

 Monday, October 29, 2012
East-West Showdown Looms in Juvenile Fillies

East-West Showdown Looms in Juvenile Fillies

Executiveprivilege, 5-for-5 to begin her career, takes on the unbeaten Dreaming of Julia in a classic East vs. West showdown in the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I).

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Juvenile Fillies Turf to Test Watsdachances

Juvenile Fillies Turf to Test Watsdachances

There is plenty of international flavor in this year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) with Watsdachances, Spring Venture, and Sky Lantern.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Point of Entry at Breeders' Cup

Point of Entry at Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup Turf contender Point of Entry settles in at Santa Anita after arriving for Breeders' Cup Oct. 29.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
Awesome Feather Settles in at Breeders' Cup

Awesome Feather Settles in at Breeders' Cup

Ladies' Classic contender Awesome Feather settles in at Santa Anita for Breeders' Cup Oct. 29.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
BC Interview: Jerry Hollendorfer

BC Interview: Jerry Hollendorfer

Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer on his decision to run Nonios in the Breeders' Cup Classic.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
BC Interview: Kiaran McLaughlin

BC Interview: Kiaran McLaughlin

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin discusses Alpha, Emcee, Fortify, and Questing at Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29.

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 Monday, October 29, 2012
HRRN Plans 20 Hours of Breeders' Cup Coverage

HRRN Plans 20 Hours of Breeders' Cup Coverage

Horse Racing Radio Network, the Eclipse Award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, will provide 20 hours of on-site Breeders' Cup coverage live from Santa Anita Park beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Flight Carrying BC Horses Able to Leave NY

Flight Carrying BC Horses Able to Leave NY

A flight carrying a contingent of Breeders' Cup horses from New York to California was rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29 and was able to take off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast, Breeders' Cup officials said.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Breeders' Cup Horsemen Back New Vocations

Breeders' Cup Horsemen Back New Vocations

For the fourth consecutive year, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is working with trainers and owners of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support New Vocations.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/28/2012

Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/28/2012

Steve Haskin gives analysis on works for Game On Dude, Power Broker, Title Contender, and Dullahan. Steve also talks about Beholder, My Miss Aurelia and discusses the tale of two coasts.

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 Sunday, October 28, 2012
In Lingerie to Start in Filly & Mare Turf

In Lingerie to Start in Filly & Mare Turf

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Gary Barber's In Lingerie will start in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (gr. IT) and not the Ladies' Classic (gr. I), Eclipse president Aron Wellman confirmed Oct. 28.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Novak At the Track: Pure Animal

Novak At the Track: Pure Animal

The Kentucky Derby Winner is on the Comeback Trail.

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 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Countdown to the Cup: Welcome to California

Countdown to the Cup: Welcome to California

It was a tale of two coasts Sunday morning.

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 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Two Turf Sprint Contenders Work

Two Turf Sprint Contenders Work

California Flag and Tale of a Champion, two contenders for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), worked over the grass course at Santa Anita Oct. 28 in preparation for the Nov. 3 race.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Bourbon Bay Out of Breeders' Cup Turf

Bourbon Bay Out of Breeders' Cup Turf

David Heerensperger's Bourbon Bay will not run in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3, Breeders' Cup oficials said Oct. 28.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
My Miss Aurelia in Ladies' Classic Breeze

My Miss Aurelia in Ladies' Classic Breeze

Undefeated champion My Miss Aurelia, among the favorites for the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I), breezed a half-mile in :48 at Santa Anita Oct. 28 in preparation for her Nov. 2 World Championships race.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Slim Shadey Puts in Promising Work

Slim Shadey Puts in Promising Work

Slim Shadey put in a five-furlong maintenance work of 1:01 1/5 on the main track Oct. 28 in preparation for the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Mott's BC Quartet Among Belmont Workouts

Mott's BC Quartet Among Belmont Workouts

Bill Mott sent his quartet of Breeders' Cup hopefuls out for their final works Oct. 28, with Royal Delta (:48.96), To Honor and Serve (:47.72) and Flat Out (:48.01) all turning in half-miles.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012

Merit Man Easy to Spot in Juvenile Sprint

Jim Glavin, co-owner of Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint candidate Merit Man, wanted a stable name and colors that stood out.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
BC Interview: Bob Baffert's Contenders

BC Interview: Bob Baffert's Contenders

Trainer Bob Baffert on Game On Dude and 10 other Cup horses.

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 Sunday, October 28, 2012
BC Mile or Turf for Little Mike?

BC Mile or Turf for Little Mike?

Trainer Dale Romans contemplates starting Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf instead of the Mile.

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 Sunday, October 28, 2012
'Dude' Works, Baffert Says Gelding is Ready

'Dude' Works, Baffert Says Gelding is Ready

A slew of Breeders' Cup-bound horses trained by Bob Baffert worked Oct. 28 at Santa Anita Park, including Game On Dude, the expected favorite for the Nov. 3 Classic (gr. I).

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Fort Larned Puts in Final BC Classic Move

Fort Larned Puts in Final BC Classic Move

In his final major training move for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, Whitney Handicap (gr. I) winner Fort Larned breezed a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 Oct. 28 at Churchill Downs.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
BC Has Contingency Plan for Air Transport

BC Has Contingency Plan for Air Transport

Breeders' Cup has a contingency plan in place for air transport of horses should an impending major storm in the Northeast cause problems, officials said Oct. 27.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012
Dullahan, Others Work for Breeders' Cup

Dullahan, Others Work for Breeders' Cup

On a busy Saturday for Breeders' Cup drills Oct. 27, horses worked at Santa Anita Park, Belmont Park, and several tracks in between.

 Saturday, October 27, 2012
Shackleford Greets His Fans at Santa Anita

Shackleford Greets His Fans at Santa Anita

Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and 2012 Metropolitan Mile (gr. I) winner who is preparing to compete in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), met about 100 of his fans Oct. 27 at Santa Anita Park.

 Saturday, October 27, 2012
Baffert Shrugs Off Home Track Edge in Cup

Baffert Shrugs Off Home Track Edge in Cup

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert says there's no advantage to racing in is own backyard when it comes to the Breeders' Cup.

 Friday, October 26, 2012
Animal Kingdom Has Workmanlike Drill

Animal Kingdom Has Workmanlike Drill

On a cool morning Oct. 26 at Keeneland, 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom turned in a workmanlike breeze preparing for his upcoming start in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park.

 Friday, October 26, 2012

CARMA to Benefit From BC Poker Tournament

The California Retirement Management Account has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2012 Deepstacks Poker Tour Breeders' Cup Celebrity Invitational to be held Oct. 30 at Commerce Casino, the Breeders' Cup announced.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Breeders' Cup Works Heat Up at Santa Anita

Breeders' Cup Works Heat Up at Santa Anita

Fans at Santa Anita's Clockers' Corner had plenty of action on the morning of Oct. 25 as 10 horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup breezed. At Calder, defending Filly & Mare Sprint winner Musical Romance worked five furlongs.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
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