The Breeders' Cup has reported that 160 stallions have been nominated to its new international program since nominations opened seven days ago.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Goldikova is one of the finalists for Horse of the Year.
The Kentucky Derby favorite is living the good life at Palm Meadows.
Reflect on the races that made headlines during 2010.
The European Breeders' Fund said Dec. 14 it has made changes to ensure horses sired in the Northern Hemisphere can be nominated to the EBF program of roughly 1,200 races.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat normally switches over to Triple Crown Talk once the calendar turns, but for the sake of my sanity and many others', I've decided to do it a few weeks earlier this year.
Todd Pletcher talked about plans for some of the top horses in his stable...By Jason Shandler
Life At Ten's connections wonder why she wasn't scratched or tested. By Eric Mitchell
Images of Blame's racing career and his new life at Claiborne.
Lenny and Steve present the post-Breeders' Cup edition of And They're Off featuring Zenyatta, Blame, Life At Ten, a review of the television coverage and more.
The other Breeders' Cup races Nov. 5-6 produced some fine -- and not so fine -- moments.
Another look at some of the issues of the day, post-Breeders' Cup.
Zenyatta has inspired people like none before her.
2010 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Blame arrives at Claiborne Farm.
There were plenty of memorable moments at this year's World Championships.
Team Valor International will purchase a barn at Fair Hill Training Center in northeast Maryland and turn all of its horses over to trainer Graham Motion effective immediately.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Breeders' Cup issued a statement Nov. 11 saying Kentucky regulators have authority in a probe surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I).
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Claiborne homebred Blame descends from a historic family associated with the farm for nearly 60 years.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
With darkening skies creating an almost surreal atmosphere, Blame and Zenyatta put on a show for the ages in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Following an emotionally charged Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), the question for those deciding Horse of the Year comes down to this: On what side of the "head" do you stand?
Total handle -- including money wagered through a non-pari-mutuel betting exchange -- on the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships could approach $200 million, according to figures released by Breeders' Cup.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said Nov. 8 it is "continuing its inquiry" into the circumstances surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Zenyatta proved popular across the United States Nov. 6 as television ratings soared for the second day of the Breeders' Cup, which was highlighted by the mare's appearance in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Monday, November 08, 2010
Alain Wertheimer said at Keeneland Nov. 8 that Goldikova would remain in training and go for an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) in 2011.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Photos of the day two winners at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
Mike Smith reflects on the Breeders' Cup Classic to the media.
Todd Pletcher said all 11 of his Breeders' Cup horses were fine the morning of Nov. 7.
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Many wouldn't agree, but there were no losers in that spectacular photo finish at the end of this year's Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.
As about a hundred racing fans gathered outside Barn 41 at Churchill Downs the morning of Nov. 7 to show their appreciation for Zenyatta, trainer John Shirreffs reflected on the disappointment of the previous day.
Sunday, November 07, 2010
The images of the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
2010 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Blame.
Lenny Shulman recaps the events of Day 2, including Blame's win in the Breeders' Cup Classic over Zenyatta.
Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat Saturday, November 6 from NOON until 1:00 (EDT) to discuss all things Breeders' Cup.
Trainer Michael Stoute notified Breeders' Cup officials at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 that Workforce, the morning-line favorite for the Emirates Airline Turf (gr. IT), would not run in the race at Churchill Downs.
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Lenny Shulman talks to Al Stall, trainer of Classic contender Blame. Stall also has J. B.'s Thunder in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Eric Mitchell recaps Day 1 of the 2010 Breeders' Cup, including the extracurricular activities of the Marathon.
Jason, Tom, and Evan analyze the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) featuring Zenyatta.
Photos of the day one winners at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic winner Unrivaled Belle
Selections for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup races, including the Classic.
Shared Account pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT), out-finishing heavy favorite Midday in a thrilling stretch drive to win at odds of 46-1.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Jacks Or Better Farm's Awesome Feather, the top 2-year-old filly in Florida, remained undefeated in six starts with a rousing victory in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Friday, November 05, 2010Jacks Or Better Farm's Awesome Feather remained undefeated in six starts with a rousing victory in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Lenny Shulman talks with Hall of Fame Trainer Ron McAnally about Eclair de Lune, his entrant in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (gr. I).
Musket Man, Paddy O'Prado, and Fly Down offer good value in Breeders' Cup Classic.
Friday, November 05, 2010After raising $47,000 in pledges from the 2009 Breeders' Cup, New Vocations is well on its way to doing the same if not more this year.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Trainer John Shirreffs said Nov. 5 Zenyatta has adjusted well to her Churchill Downs surroundings and is on track for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Friday, November 05, 2010
Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat Friday, November 5 from NOON until 1:00 (EDT) to discuss all things Breeders' Cup.
Lenny Shulman talks to trainer Wayne Catalano about his Juvenile Fillies contender Jordy Y. Wayne Catalano trained the last 2 winners of this race
Bernardini leads the freshman sire ranks by number of graded stakes winners and also is the leader with four contenders in the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Friday, November 05, 2010