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Juddmonte Farms' homebred Proviso is a bit of a late bloomer, but she seems to be reaching her peak heading into the $2 million TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs Nov. 6.
Thursday, November 04, 2010Harvey Clarke's son, Scott, travels from England to watch Soldat in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IIT).
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Winter Memories is a special filly to Darby Dan Farm owner John Phillips, and it's not just because she's good enough to have been made the 2-1 morning line favorite for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr IT).
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Two days before Zenyatta puts her undefeated 19-race win streak on the line in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer John Shirreffs said he has no concerns that the 6-year-old mare will give her best effort.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Selections for the six Friday Breeders' Cup races at Churchill Downs.
The weather forecast for Nov. 5, first day of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, got a bit more interesting with predictions of rain and snow showers from late in the evening of Nov. 4 through noon the following day.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Jacks or Better Farm's homebred Awesome Feather, who swept the Florida Stallion Series for fillies at Calder this fall, has a big shot in Friday's $2 million Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I).
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Churchill Downs Inc. reported net earnings of $3.7 million for the third quarter of 2010, up considerably from a net loss of $1.2 million for the same period in 2009.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Robby expresses thoughts on Court Vision, Acoma and First Dude. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.
A complete list of entries for the 2 days of the Breeders' Cup.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
With only two workouts by Breeders' Cup World Championship entrants, the scene on the backside of Churchill Downs the morning of Nov. 3 was all about Zenyatta.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Thirty-nine years ago Kentucky-bred but South American-based mystery horse Canonero II did very well beneath the Twin Spires. Will Peruvian classic winner Murjan follow in his hoof prints?
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Trainer Freddy Head is confident about Goldikova's chances for a "three-peat" in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Zenyatta's first appearance on the Churchill Downs track dominates today's news minute. Also, works for Espoir City and Dakota Phone, and a weather report.
Lenny and Steve discuss the draw, live longshots, Zenyatta, Blind Luck, and give their picks. Plus, an interview with Eric Guillot, trainer of Filly & Mare Sprint entrant Champagne d'Oro.
Let's hope Breeders' Cup takes its show on the road in 2012 and beyond.
John Velazquez and Julien Leparoux are the co-second choices at 5-1 behind a 3-1 "mutuel field" for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Jockey Bet during the Nov. 5-6 World Championships at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Lenny Shulman talks to Kenny McPeek about his Juveniles, Rogue Romance, Harlan's Ruby, and Kathmanblu; and Turf Sprinter Bridgetown.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010 for the Breeders' Cup.
Undefeated Zenyatta was made the 8-5 favorite for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) during the Nov. 2 post-position draw at Churchill Downs.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Winter Memories, the impressive winner of the Miss Grillo Stakes (gr. IIIT) was made the 2-1 morning line favorite for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. She will break from post 7.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs.
Zayat Stables' Rightly So was installed the 3-1 morning line favorite after drawing post 13 for the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I). Fourteen will go in the seven-furlong event with two also-eligibles.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010With Kentucky's Louisville area in the midst of a severe drought, the turf course at Churchill Downs "is about as firm as it ever gets in the fall," track superintendent Butch Lehr said.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Blind Luck, winner of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), was made the 9-5 favorite for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I). The $2 million race closes out the opening day BC program.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
West Point Thoroughbred's Awesome Gem was made the 7-2 morning line favorite for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Marathon.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day including Goldikova, Midday, and Workforce on the track, and the weather.
Juvenile Fillies hopeful was the $500,000 sale topper at the OBS April sale of 2-year-olds.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010The Oct. 31 edition of 60 Minutes, which included a feature on undefeated Zenyatta, attracted 10.74 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010TVG has announced that the first 10,000 racing fans attending the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5 will receive a free commemorative Zenyatta DVD.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010Richard Hannon is staying in England while his charge runs in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Ron discusses Blame, Goldikova, Informed Decision and Zenyatta. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.
Winner of four consecutive grade I events, the mare works four furlongs in :51 3/5.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Julien talks about Fly Down, Informed Decision, Silver Timber and Warriors Reward. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.
Unrivaled Belle, a 4-year-old Unbridled's Song filly, worked four furlongs in :49 2/5 at Churchill Downs in preparation for an expected start in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Adele B. Dilschneider and Claiborne Farm's Blame kicked off Breeders' Cup week at Churchill Downs with a half-mile breeze in :49 4/5 the morning of Nov. 1.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Godolphin Racing will have a strong hand in the Breeders' Cup Nov. 5-6 as the operation's Girolamo, Sara Louise, Gayego, and Vineyard Haven are bound for Louisville after breezing at Belmont Park this weekend.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Mine That Bird worked three furlongs from the gate at Churchill Downs Oct. 31 as he attempts to get back on the winning track in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Trainer Todd Pletcher expects Quality Road to do just fine at the Breeders' Cup Classic distance and said he believes the colt is ready for a top effort.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Two of the top European contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships -- Goldikova and Workforce -- were among a group of international horses that arrived at Churchill Downs late Oct. 30.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
It was a brisk 34 degrees when the track opened for training at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30 and there were nearly two dozen contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships who went through their final paces.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Edward Evans' Quality Road breezed a half-mile in :48 3/5 at Churchill Downs Oct. 31 in his final work before the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at the Kentucky racetrack.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
A grade I winner on the turf, Paddy O'Prado seeks Classic fame.
Todd Pletcher sent out five of his Breeders' Cup hopefuls Oct. 30 at Churchill Downs, including his Ladies' Classic (gr. I) duo of Cynthia DeBartolo's Life At Ten and Edward Evans' Malibu Prayer.
Saturday, October 30, 2010It was a brisk 34 degrees when the track opened for training at Churchill Downs Oct. 30, and there were nearly two dozen contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships who went through their final paces.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Zenyatta galloped 1 1/4 miles on the Hollywood Park Cushion Track Oct. 29 a day before her last work prior to the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Friday, October 29, 2010
There is a possibility of rain in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5 when the first day of the Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held at Churchill Downs.
Friday, October 29, 2010
With trainer John Shirreffs observing, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (gr. IT) winner Harmonious, worked five furlongs in 1:05 4/5 over the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 29.
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Breeders' Cup has launched the "Zenyatta Fan Tribute Video Contest" in which fans can submit their own Zenyatta tribute videos and be eligible for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2011 Eclipse Awards.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Daughter of Bernardini took to the dirt in the Frizette and is on to the BC.
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