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Firecracker Likely Next Stop for Wise Dan

Firecracker Likely Next Stop for Wise Dan

Defending Horse of the Year Wise Dan will likely target the Firecracker Handicap at Churchill, trainer Charlie LoPresti said May 23. His half brother, Successful Dan, is on track for the June 15 Stephen Foster there.

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Jay Robbins, Trainer of Tiznow, Retires

Jay Robbins, Trainer of Tiznow, Retires

Jay Robbins, the only trainer to win consecutive runnings of the Breeders' Cup Classic(gr. I), has announced his retirement after more than four decades.

 Thursday, April 11, 2013
Graydar Sidelined with Ankle Chip

Graydar Sidelined with Ankle Chip

Twin Creek Racing Stables' Graydar, back-to-back winner of the Donn Handicap (gr. I) and New Orleans Handicap (gr. II), will be sidelined for about 60 days after undergoing surgery to remove a chip from his left front ankle.

 Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Wilkes Plans Return to Track for Fort Larned

Wilkes Plans Return to Track for Fort Larned

After monitoring Fort Larned for the past few days, trainer Ian Wilkes said he is pleased with the manner in which the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic winner has emerged from his fall in the March 9 Gulfstream Park Handicap.

 Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Fort Larned Returns to Work at Palm Meadows

Fort Larned Returns to Work at Palm Meadows

Horse of the Year finalist Fort Larned breezed a half-mile in 48 2/5 on the morning of Jan. 18 at Palm Meadows Training Center, his first recorded workout since his victory in last fall's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Friday, January 18, 2013
Mucho Macho Man Continues Steady Work Pattern

Mucho Macho Man Continues Steady Work Pattern

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's 5-year-old Mucho Macho Man worked a bullet five furlongs in :58 3/5 the morning of Jan. 5 at Gulfstream Park, with regular exercise rider Nick Petro, Jr. in the irons.

 Saturday, January 05, 2013
Mucho Macho Man Works, Groupie Doll Arrives

Mucho Macho Man Works, Groupie Doll Arrives

Mucho Macho Man worked for the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint winner Groupie Doll arrived by van, and Gulfport turned in a final pre-race move on a busy Dec. 29 morning at Gulfstream.

 Saturday, December 29, 2012
European Champion Ibn Bey Dies in Japan

European Champion Ibn Bey Dies in Japan

Ibn Bey, a four-time European champion who ran second in the 1990 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), died in Japan on Dec. 10.

 Monday, December 17, 2012
Game On Dude Delivers Gritty Native Diver Win

Game On Dude Delivers Gritty Native Diver Win

Game On Dude put his disappointing Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) behind him with a gritty front-running win in the $250,000 Native Diver Stakes Presented by the Oak Tree Racing Association Dec. 1 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, December 01, 2012
Breeders' Cup Drug Samples All Clear

Breeders' Cup Drug Samples All Clear

All samples collected from horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2-3 have been cleared by the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at UC Davis.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012
BC Classic TV Ratings Rise; Undercard Falls

BC Classic TV Ratings Rise; Undercard Falls

Viewership numbers for the Breeders' Cup Classic nearly doubled from 2011 as NBC got a 2.0 rating for its primetime coverage of the 2012 event, up from a 1.0 rating the Classic received on ESPN a year ago.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Haskin's Classic Recap: Fort Repels Attack

Haskin's Classic Recap: Fort Repels Attack

Whether you call it karma or any other name, there comes a time and place in everyone's life when positive forces meet at once and create moments to cherish for all time.

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 Monday, November 05, 2012

BC Classic Overnight TV Rating Improves

The Breeders' Cup Classic Nov. 3 from Santa Anita Park managed an overnight rating of 2.2 across 56 metered markets, which equates to approximately 1.7 million households.

 Monday, November 05, 2012
Slideshow: 2012 Breeders' Cup - Day 2

Slideshow: 2012 Breeders' Cup - Day 2

Relive the races and sights of the Saturday race card.

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 Sunday, November 04, 2012
Baffert Philosophic After Rough Breeders' Cup

Baffert Philosophic After Rough Breeders' Cup

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who had high hopes and 10 horses to run in the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships, drew a doughnut for the weekend, but still managed to smile and put a philosophical turn to things.

 Sunday, November 04, 2012
Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic

Fort Larned Wins Thrilling BC Classic

Janis R. Whitham's Fort Larned led from gate to wire and held off a sustained stretch bid by Mucho Macho Man to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) before a crowd of 55,123 at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

 Saturday, November 03, 2012
BC 2012 - Classic Press Conference

BC 2012 - Classic Press Conference

Comments from the connections of Fort Larned, after his victory in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic.

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 Saturday, November 03, 2012
THS: Breeders' Cup Classic

THS: Breeders' Cup Classic

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

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 Friday, November 02, 2012
Horse of the Year on the Line For 'Dude'

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).

 Friday, November 02, 2012
Unlocking Winners: Sticking with 'The Greek'

Unlocking Winners: Sticking with 'The Greek'

Pete says Ron the Greek will thrive going 10 furlongs.

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 Thursday, November 01, 2012

Breeders' Cup Classic Moves to NBC Primetime

The Breeders' Cup World Championships will return to NBC Sports this year and the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) will be broadcast in primetime on NBC.

 Wednesday, October 31, 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
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
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
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
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
Haskin: Countdown to the Cup: A Classic Bomb

Haskin: Countdown to the Cup: A Classic Bomb

Steve has a monster longshot for the Breeders' Cup Classic.

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 Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Royal Delta Cross-Entered in Classic

Royal Delta Cross-Entered in Classic

Although owner Benjamin Leon is still leaning heavily toward the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) for Royal Delta, he has decided to pre-enter last year's 3-year-old filly champion in the Classic (gr. I) as well.

 Monday, October 22, 2012
Game On Dude Leads Baffert Workers at 'Anita

Game On Dude Leads Baffert Workers at 'Anita

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had several Breeders' Cup World Championship contenders on the track Oct. 21 at Santa Anita Park including Game On Dude, early favorite for the $5 million Classic (gr. I).

 Sunday, October 21, 2012
Brilliant Speed to Try Breeders' Cup Classic

Brilliant Speed to Try Breeders' Cup Classic

Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Brilliant Speed will be geared toward a start in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3, trainer Tom Albertrani said Oct. 16.

 Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Game On Dude Leads Cup Workers at Santa Anita

Game On Dude Leads Cup Workers at Santa Anita

Game On Dude headed a parade of heavyweight hopefuls prepping for the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park Oct. 14 as the countdown began in earnest for the 28th World Championship events Nov. 2-3.

 Sunday, October 14, 2012
Golden Ticket Drills for Classic at Keeneland

Golden Ticket Drills for Classic at Keeneland

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) hopeful Golden Ticket, winner of the Travers Stakes (gr. I) in a dead heat this summer, turned in his second work at Keeneland Oct. 13, breezing five furlongs in 1:00 1/5.

 Saturday, October 13, 2012

Breeders' Cup Classic Probables, Possibles

The list of probables for the Breeders' Cup Classic will undoubtedly change before pre-entries are due on Oct. 22, but here's the best we know based on the information that's out there.

 Thursday, October 11, 2012
Dullahan Uses Jamaica as Breeders' Cup Prep

Dullahan Uses Jamaica as Breeders' Cup Prep

Donegal Racing's TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (gr. I) victor Dullahan is the 4-5 morning-line favorite for the $400,000 Jamaica Handicap (gr. IT) when he faces seven other sophomores Oct. 6 at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Wise Dan Runs Back in Shadwell Turf Mile

Wise Dan Runs Back in Shadwell Turf Mile

Morton Fink's Woodbine Mile winner Wise Dan is the star attraction of a power-packed $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 6 at Keeneland, where he'll take on 11 other starters 20 days after his most recent score.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Dullahan Could Use Jamaica as Classic Prep

Dullahan Could Use Jamaica as Classic Prep

The Breeders' Cup Classic remains a possibility for the Pacific Classic winner.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2012
After the Wire - 9/30/2012

After the Wire - 9/30/2012

Evan recaps the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Beldame, and Awesome Again Stakes from the weekend.

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 Sunday, September 30, 2012
Mott Plans Three-Way Attack on BC Classic

Mott Plans Three-Way Attack on BC Classic

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott says all four of his Super Saturday horses, including Beldame winner Royal Delta and repeat TVG Jockey Club Gold Cup victor Flat Out will be pointed to the 2012 Breeders' Cup Nov. 2-3.

 Sunday, September 30, 2012
Game On Dude Aces Awesome Again Test

Game On Dude Aces Awesome Again Test

Game On Dude maintained his unbeaten record at Santa Anita Park with a smooth victory in the $250,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept, 29, a perfect tuneup for his return to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Saturday, September 29, 2012
Game On Dude Back Home for  Awesome Again

Game On Dude Back Home for Awesome Again

Though he came up half a length shy in the Pacific Classic (gr. I) last time out, Game On Dude should be back in his comfort zone as he goes for a repeat in the $250,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 29 at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tony Bennett to Perform Live at Breeders' Cup

Tony Bennett to Perform Live at Breeders' Cup

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett will perform his classic hit, "The Best is Yet to Come," Nov. 3 at the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park, Breeders' Cup announced Sept. 27.

 Thursday, September 27, 2012

Wilko Moves to Alberta's Highfield Stock Farm

Breeder's Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Wilko will stand the 2013 breeding season at Highfield Stock Farm near Alberta, Canada. A fee will be announced later.

 Friday, September 21, 2012
Bejarano Replaces Sutherland on Game On Dude

Bejarano Replaces Sutherland on Game On Dude

Trainer Bob Baffert has decided to replace jockey Chantal Sutherland with Rafael Bejarano on the son of Awesome Again.

 Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Countdown to the Cup: The Game's Afoot

Countdown to the Cup: The Game's Afoot

William Hill is dangling a carrot out there and is just daring American punters to go for it. And if you don't like carrots, just think of Game On Dude's 7-1 odds for the Breeders' Cup Classic as chocolate cake or pizza.

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 Monday, September 10, 2012
McLaughlin Makes Plans for Godolphin Runners

McLaughlin Makes Plans for Godolphin Runners

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, following Godolphin's fourth grade I win of the Saratoga meet with Emcee in the Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 1, talked about the upcoming plans for each of those horses.

 Sunday, September 02, 2012
To Honor and Serve May Get Start Before Cup

To Honor and Serve May Get Start Before Cup

Trainer Bill Mott says he's considering another start for Woodward Stakes (gr. I) winner To Honor and Serve before the Breeders' Cup.

 Sunday, September 02, 2012
Dullahan Overpowers 'Dude in Pacific Classic

Dullahan Overpowers 'Dude in Pacific Classic

Shipped to Southern California by trainer Dale Romans after a pair of lackluster efforts, Dullahan collared Game On Dude in deep stretch to take the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) in track-record time at Del Mar.

 Sunday, August 26, 2012

Richard's Kid Purchased, Transferred to Mora

Leading TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) contender Richard's Kid was sold privately Aug. 18 and has been transferred from the barn of Bob Baffert to Leandro Mora and Doug O'Neill a week before the renewal of the $1 million race.

 Sunday, August 19, 2012

Chilean Filly Amani to Run in Pacific Classic

Chilean filly Amani will take on males in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar, trainer Neil Drysdale confirmed Aug. 18.

 Saturday, August 18, 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
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