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The European Breeders' Fund had a mixed reaction to the new nomination structure for Breeders' Cup, saying it acknowledges "with regret" termination of cross-registration agreement that has been in place since 1995.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Questions and answers provided by Breeders' Cup Limited on changes to nominations.
Monday, September 13, 2010
In an effort to attract more horses, especially those from overseas, to participate in its World Championships, Breeders' Cup Limited is making major changes to its nominations programs.
Monday, September 13, 2010
At The Races and SIS won the exclusive right to license betting operations in Great Britain and Ireland for pari-mutuel wagering on the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The Breeders' Cup announced Sept. 9 that Keeneland Association has been named an official industry champion of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Evan Hammonds recaps some of the performances from the weekend, including Quality Road, Boys At Tosconova, Tell A Kelly, and more. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.
This week's nominees are: Enriched, Richard's Kid, El Brujo, and Champ Pegasus.
The Breeders' Cup announced Sept. 8 that ticket sales for Nov. 5-6 World Championships at Churchill Downs are nearly double the figure through the same period a year ago when the races were held at Santa Anita.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
This week's nominees are: Debussy, Eclair de Lune, Sweet August Moon, and Noosa Beach.
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission officials acknowledged concerns about aspects of the proposed out-of-competition testing of racehorses and pledged Aug. 25 to consider the input before the regulations are approved.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
During a meeting at Churchill Downs Aug. 24, about three dozen horsemen told representatives of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission it should delay out-of-competition drug testing.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
This week's nominees are: Dakota Phone, Malibu Prayer, Blame, and Wasted Tears.
Chamberlain Bridge, Gone Astray, and Chinchon make up the week 1 nominees for the Perfect Trip Award, presented by Sentient Jet.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has scheduled two informational sessions on proposed regulations for out-of-competition testing.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission hopes to expedite regulations for out-of-competition testing and have them in place in time for this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Churchill Downs received approval Aug. 10 to offer the Breeders' Cup Jockey Bet as part of this year's World Championships Nov. 5-6 at the Louisville racetrack.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Breeders' Cup announced Aug. 10 it has selected Thoroughbred Charities of America as a beneficiary of the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships to be held at Churchill Downs Nov. 5-6.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
HRTV's "Pursuit of the Cup" show, a weekly feature leading up to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5-6, will make its seasonal debut on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Vineyard Haven is one of the most talented horses in training that has never raced in a classic or a Breeders' Cup.
Three entities related to Stonewall Farm and Richard and Audrey Haisfield have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Jason Shandler looks at the Turf Division, dominated by Gio Ponti in 2009.
GREY GOOSE Vodka has a new three-year deal to serve as a premier sponsor and official spirit of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
President of Taylor Made Farm and Sales Agency discusses Taylor Made, the Breeders' Cup, the Thoroughbred industry, and the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Kentucky yearling sale (July 13-14).
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The Breeders' Cup will again offer a $100 discount off the standard $500 nomination fee for all foals nominated electronically by the end of the business day Aug. 1.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has reached a partnership agreement with Breeders' Cup for the series of NTRA Live! Webcasts that lead up to this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
We all know, it is not really a Win and You're In, as much as it is a Win and You're In if you're willing to pay the fees and travel expenses.
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America is now seeking nominations for the 2010 White Horse Award.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs June 15 announced the second annual Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge, a two-day handicapping tournament to be conducted during this year's Championships Nov. 5-6.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Jason Shandler asks, "What if all the stars somehow made it to the Breeders' Cup Classic"?
When Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and representatives of Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs announced the track was selected to host the World Championships in 2011, the lawmaker who pushed for tax breaks wasn't on hand.
Monday, June 14, 2010
By selecting Churchill Downs to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships for two years in a row (2010-11) the Breeders' Cup is sending a message it is unlikely the annual event will return to smaller venues.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear makes announcement at Churchill Downs that the 2011 Breeders' Cup will be run under the Twin Spires for the first time in consecutive years.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Churchill Downs, the host of this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships and listed as a possible site for the 2011 event, will have a special announcement that will be attended by Breeders' Cup officials on June 11.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) will be run under lights for the first time when the World Championships are held at Churchill Downs this fall, it was announced May 26.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Twenty-eight individuals are seeking three-year terms on the 13-member Breeders' Cup board of members and trustees, the organization announced May 24.
Monday, May 24, 2010
As Breeders' Cup considers a future host site schedule complicated by recent actions in California, a Kentucky lawmaker has reiterated the state's favorable tax climate in hosting the World Championships.
Friday, May 21, 2010
The 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships is one of five nominees in the "Sports Event of the Year" category at the "2010 Sports Business Awards" to be presented in New York City May 20.
Thursday, May 20, 2010The defection of Churchill Downs Inc. from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association won't impact Churchill Downs' hosting of this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Monday, May 10, 2010Breeders' Cup Ltd. is sponsoring a sweepstakes for this year's World Championships Nov. 5-6 at Churchill Downs, with registrants also being registered for the ticket pre-sale.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
The United States Thoroughbred industry is making efforts to expand into the global marketplace but must get past its domestic-centric mindset, Breeders' Cup president Greg Avioli said April 26.
Monday, April 26, 2010
During its regularly scheduled meeting April 22, the board of directors of Breeders' Cup Ltd. discussed but took no action on future host sites.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Oak Tree Racing Association isn't pushing the Breeders' Cup to place the event at Santa Anita Park on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, but it will welcome the move if it comes, its executive vice president says.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
New York Racing Association officials have asked Breeders' Cup to consider Belmont Park has the 2011 host site for the World Championships, and also said a three- or four-track rotation best serves the event.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Legislation offering a financial incentive to Breeders' Cup if it commits to holding the World Championships in Kentucky in 2011, 2012, or both years, was signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear April 6.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Bally Technologies announced March 30 that its new Breeders' Cup video slot game is debuting at casinos and racinos throughout the country.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Breeders' Cup board member Satish Sanan said March 9 he has reached out to several industry officials he may have offended with comments made on a satellite radio program, but it's time to move on.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Satish Sanan and Breeders' Cup backed away from statements made March 2 that indicated the organization is close to picking permanent host site.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack has moved the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) to late September in an attempt to make it a final prep for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Breeders' Cup isn't quite ready to say what the World Championships will look like in the future.
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Breeders' Cup is a great event but it is not really a world championship of anything.
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