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Ruler On Ice Still Targeting Feb. 11 Donn

Ruler On Ice Still Targeting Feb. 11 Donn

Ruler On Ice, winner of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) last year, could resurface Feb. 11 in the $500,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park.

 Friday, January 27, 2012
BC Classic Win Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

BC Classic Win Voted NTRA Moment of the Year

The upset victory by Drosselmeyer over Game on Dude in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) was voted the 2011 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.

 Friday, January 13, 2012
Drosselmeyer Retired, to Stand at WinStar

Drosselmeyer Retired, to Stand at WinStar

Plans for recent Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) champion Drosselmeyer were finalized on Nov. 18, and the 4-year-old son of Distorted Humor has been officially retired to stud and will stand his first season in 2012 at WinStar.

 Friday, November 18, 2011
Drosselmeyer Could Race Again

Drosselmeyer Could Race Again

WinStar Farm will make a decision on the future of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner some time next week, the farm reported Nov. 9.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Total Handle on BC at Least $183 Million

Total Handle on BC at Least $183 Million

Total pari-mutuel wagering on the Nov. 4-5 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs was at least $183 million, according to the latest figures released by Breeders' Cup.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Haskin's Classic Recap: Meyer on Fire

Haskin's Classic Recap: Meyer on Fire

Drosselmeyer pops another surprise

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 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Gio Ponti to Stand at Castleton Lyons

Gio Ponti to Stand at Castleton Lyons

Castleton Lyons' three-time homebred champion Gio Ponti has been retired from racing to stand at stud in 2012 at the Lexington farm.

 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Trainers of Classic Horses Report No Problems

Trainers of Classic Horses Report No Problems

A day after one of the closest first-to-last finishes in the history of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), connections of the horses that participated in the race won by Drosselmeyer were at the track early Nov. 6.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2: Photos of the day two winners at the 2011 Breeders' Cup.

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 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Smith Gets Classic Redemption on Drosselmeyer

Smith Gets Classic Redemption on Drosselmeyer

Drosselmeyer came flying down the center of the track to sweep past pacesetter Game On Dude just before the wire, winning the 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at odds of 14-1 Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
2011 BC Classic - Predict the Order

2011 BC Classic - Predict the Order

Who will win the Breeders' Cup Classic? How will the others finish?

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 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Breeders' Cup Chat Live Blog: Saturday Nov 5

Breeders' Cup Chat Live Blog: Saturday Nov 5

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat Saturday, November 5 from NOON until 1:00 (EDT) to discuss all things Breeders' Cup.

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 Saturday, November 05, 2011
THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic

THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic

Jason, Tom, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Presented by twinspires.com.

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 Friday, November 04, 2011
Hangin' With Haskin: Saturday Longshots

Hangin' With Haskin: Saturday Longshots

Let's see if we can a couple of these at least in the money.

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 Friday, November 04, 2011
And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the draw, longshots for the Breeders' Cup, talk to John Shirreffs a year after Zenyatta, and make some picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Stay Thirsty Looks Great, But Still in Shadow

Stay Thirsty Looks Great, But Still in Shadow

Even when he has an apparent edge, Stay Thirsty still is overshadowed by Uncle Mo.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Hansen on Hansen: 'He's Locked and Loaded'

Dr. Kendall Hansen believes his 2-year-old colt, the undefeated Hansen, is heading into the Nov. 5 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile in excellent shape, but he's trying not to be overconfident.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Uncle Mo Gallops in Return to Track

Uncle Mo Gallops in Return to Track

Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) favorite Uncle Mo returned to the track at Churchill Downs the morning of Nov. 2, three days after his final workout for the Nov. 5 race, and galloped 1 3/8 miles under Hector Ramos.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Prayer for Relief Out of Classic Due to Fever

Prayer for Relief Out of Classic Due to Fever

Zayat Stables' Prayer For Relief did not get on the plane from California the morning of Nov. 1 after spiking a fever and will miss the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Classic Draw Sets Strategy in Motion

Classic Draw Sets Strategy in Motion

The $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic should have enough star appeal with Uncle Mo and Havre de Grace, but others are vying for Horse of the Year honors.

 Monday, October 31, 2011
Uncle Mo Classic Choice Over Havre de Grace

Uncle Mo Classic Choice Over Havre de Grace

Mike Repole's Uncle Mo was made the 5-2 morning line choice after drawing post 8 for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Havre de Grace will break from post 10 as the 3-1 second choice in the $5 million race.

 Monday, October 31, 2011
Baffert Quartet Drills Sharply for Cup

Baffert Quartet Drills Sharply for Cup

Trainer Bob Baffert, anticipating a big Breeders' Cup with 10 entrants, sent four of his biggest hopes -- Euroears, Plum Pretty, Game On Dude, and Secret Circle -- to the Santa Anita main track for final tune-ups Oct. 3.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011
Pletcher's Classic Pair Drill at CD

Pletcher's Classic Pair Drill at CD

Mike Repole's pair of Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty get in their final tune-ups at Churchill Downs for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Both colts went five furlongs.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011
Jones: Havre de Grace to Run Again in 2012

Jones: Havre de Grace to Run Again in 2012

Rick Porter's Havre de Grace, the 4-year-old filly seeking to earn a Horse of the Year title with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), will remain in training in 2012, according to trainer Larry Jones.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011
Hangin With Haskin: So You Think, Dude

Hangin With Haskin: So You Think, Dude

Plotting strategy for So You Think and Game On Dude.

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 Saturday, October 29, 2011
Havre de Grace to be Entered in Classic Only

Havre de Grace to be Entered in Classic Only

Havre de Grace, who was pre-entered in both the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I), will only be entered in the Classic when final entries are drawn Oct. 31.

 Saturday, October 29, 2011
Breeders' Cup Chat Live Blog: NOW!

Breeders' Cup Chat Live Blog: NOW!

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat Friday, October 28 from NOON until 1:00 (EDT) to discuss all things Breeders' Cup.

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 Friday, October 28, 2011
Gio Ponti Confirmed for the BC Mile

Gio Ponti Confirmed for the BC Mile

Shane Ryan, president of Castleton Lyons, announced Oct. 27 that Gio Ponti will run in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) rather than the Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 5.

 Thursday, October 27, 2011
Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries: Star Appeal

Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries: Star Appeal

Goldikova, Havre de Grace lead the charge for the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Eight of the 15 races are over-subscribed.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
No Crying Uncle for Repole

No Crying Uncle for Repole

Whatever happens in the BC Classic, Mike Repole, owner of Uncle Mo, is well aware of the extraordinary circumstances that have enabled his 2-year-old champion to even make the race, and he is grateful to be in this position.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tizway Out of Breeders' Cup Classic, Retired

Tizway Out of Breeders' Cup Classic, Retired

Tizway, one of the top contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), will miss the race with a ligament injury. Trainer Jim Bond confirmed the 6-year-old horse has been retired.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Hangin' With Haskin: For America

Hangin' With Haskin: For America

Tiznow's courageous 2001 Classic victory resonates 10 years later

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 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Havre de Grace in Smooth Work at Keeneland

Havre de Grace in Smooth Work at Keeneland

Fox Hill Farm's Havre de Grace turned in a smooth five-furlong work Oct. 24 at Keeneland in preparation for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, October 24, 2011
Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty Still On Classic Path

Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty Still On Classic Path

Stablemates Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty, both headed for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, stayed on schedule with their latest breezes over the training track at Belmont Park Oct. 23.

 Sunday, October 23, 2011
Flat Out's Workout Pleases Trainer Dickey

Flat Out's Workout Pleases Trainer Dickey

Flat Out's workout at Churchill Downs Sunday in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Nov. 5 was "a strong gallop to put air in his lungs," according to trainer Dickey.

 Sunday, October 23, 2011

Drosselmeyer Moves Forward for BC Classic

WinStar Farm's Drosselmeyer, most recently second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), continued his preparations for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) by working five furlongs in 1:01 1/5 in company Oct. 22.

 Saturday, October 22, 2011
Report: So You Think Will Try BC Classic

Report: So You Think Will Try BC Classic

According to a story on the English website sportinglife.com, eight-time group I winner So You Think is bound for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Thursday, October 20, 2011
Flat Out Works 5 Furlongs at Churchill

Flat Out Works 5 Furlongs at Churchill

Preston Stables' Flat Out, a leading contender for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs, displayed continued sharpness Oct. 15 in a "bullet" five-furlong work.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Havre de Grace Settling in Well at Keeneland

Havre de Grace Settling in Well at Keeneland

Thanks to her easy-going nature, Havre de Grace has had no problem settling into Keeneland, where she is training for her next start in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, October 14, 2011
Flat Out Arrives at Churchill for BC Classic

Flat Out Arrives at Churchill for BC Classic

Flat Out, who dominated the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) earlier this month, was the first major Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender to arrive at Churchill Downs when he settled into Barn 47 Oct. 11.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tizway Puts in 'Tremendous Work' at Belmont

Tizway Puts in 'Tremendous Work' at Belmont

Tizway, who missed the Oct. 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) with a fever, shipped from his Saratoga barn and worked a mile in 1:38.47 over the Belmont Park main track Oct. 12.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
BC Classic Next for Ruler On Ice

BC Classic Next for Ruler On Ice

Trainer Kelly Breen confirmed Oct. 12 that the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) will be the next start for Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Ruler On Ice.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Together Again: Jones, Havre de Grace

Together Again: Jones, Havre de Grace

Trainer Larry Jones has arrived at Keeneland Racecourse to oversee the training of Horse of the Year candidate Havre de Grace as the 4-year-old filly prepares for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, October 10, 2011
Countdown to the Cup: Think Twice

Countdown to the Cup: Think Twice

Steve Haskin lists a surprising No. 1 in his Classic rankings.

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 Sunday, October 09, 2011
Suddenly, BC Classic is Full of Intrigue

Suddenly, BC Classic is Full of Intrigue

It took 10 months, but the Classic now has our full attention.

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 Friday, October 07, 2011
Countdown to the Cup: A Classic Pick 3

Countdown to the Cup: A Classic Pick 3

It is safe to say that never before have three consecutive graded stakes on a single card - at a mile, 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares, and 1 1/4 miles - produced the three favorites for the Breeders' Cup Classic.

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 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Blog:Diamonds in the Rough - by Lenny Shulman

Blog:Diamonds in the Rough - by Lenny Shulman

Racing worked its magic from Longchamp to Belmont to Santa Anita.

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 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Game On Dude Determined Winner in Goodwood

Game On Dude Determined Winner in Goodwood

In his return to Santa Anita, Game On Dude won for the first time since taking the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in March, holding sway over late-running Awesome Gem in the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1.

 Saturday, October 01, 2011
Baffert Enters Coil, Game On Dude in Goodwood

Baffert Enters Coil, Game On Dude in Goodwood

Trainer Bob Baffert hopes to move a step closer to winning his first Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) when he sends out grade I winners Coil and Game On Dude in the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita.

 Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Shackleford Hopes for Rebound in Indy Derby

Shackleford Hopes for Rebound in Indy Derby

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford will seek to get back in the winner's circle Oct. 1 in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II), his final race before an expected start in the Breeders' Cup.

 Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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