Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Personal Ensign Invitational H.
Race 10 at SARATOGA on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $600,000
- 5:56 PM
- Contenders
- News
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Brushed by a Star | Eddie Kenneally |
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| It's Tricky | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Love and Pride | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| R Gypsy Gold | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Royal Delta | William I. Mott |
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| Tiz Miz Sue | Steve Hobby |
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Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Third Eclipse Award for Royal Delta
Superstar mare Royal Delta easily dominated the older female division and notched her third straight Eclipse Award by virtue of three impressive graded stakes victories last year, one of which was grade I.
Impressive Finalists for Older Female Eclipse
In the older female Eclipse Award category, two-time champion Royal Delta is the standout finalist, while other impressive mares Joyful Victory and Tiz Miz Sue attempt to make a case with their 2013 grade I accomplishments.
Slideshow: Royal Delta
Highlights from the career of dual champion Royal Delta. view slideshow
Two-Time Champion Royal Delta Retired
The connections of two-time champion Royal Delta have announced that the 5-year-old daughter of Empire Maker has been retired and will be bred to Galileo.
$5.2M Purchase Tops F-T November Auction
Big purchases by Mandy Pope and Borges Torrealba help raise Fasig-Tipton November median and gross.
Love and Pride Brings $4.9 Million at F-T
Grade I winner Love and Pride was hammered down for $4.9 million at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale. Consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent, she was bought by Borges Torrealba Holdings.
Beholder Trumps Delta, Princess in Distaff
Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.
TimeformUS: Breeders' Cup Edition
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Breeders' Cup Edition read blog
Princess of Sylmar Only Lacking in Awards
Due to a late career start in 2012, Princess of Sylmar is the only one of the big three in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), only who doesn't yet have a Breeders' Cup victory and an Eclipse Award to her credit.
THS: The Breeders' Cup Distaff
In Part I of That Handicapping Show for the Breeders' Cup, Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak look at the Turf Sprint, the Filly and Mare Sprint, and the Distaff. Watch Video
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2013
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day including track work by Royal Delta, Close Hatches, and Mucho Macho Man. watch video
Royal Delta, Close Hatches Take to SA Oval
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott oversaw Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contenders Royal Delta and Close Hatches as they stretched their legs at Santa Anita on Oct. 29 after arriving from New York the day before.
Stellar Field of Six in Breeders' Cup Distaff
The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.
Mott Pleased With Royal Delta, Close Hatches
Trainer Bill Mott said he was happy with the final works by Royal Delta and Close Hatches at Belmont Park Oct. 26 before they head to California for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Royal Delta Sizzles in Final Distaff Workout
Signaling readiness to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), two-time champion Royal Delta zipped a half-mile in :46.52 at Belmont Park the morning of Oct. 26.
Breeders' Cup Repeat Runs
As a companion to the feature in the October 26 Blood-Horse, we present video highlights of the 12 horses who have had multiple Breeders' Cup victories. Watch Video
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Friday Card
Evan Hammonds looks at past efforts from Royal Delta, Princess of Sylmar, and Beholder to predict a Breeders' Cup Distaff winner. Evan also looks at Bobby's Kitten. watch video
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Haskin: The Battle Within the Battle
- By Steve Haskin
Steve shares his thoughts on the battle for Horse of the Year. read blog
Mizdirection, Authenticity to Sell at F-T
Three Chimneys Sales has added three high-profile broodmares or broodmare prospects to its Fasig-Tipton November consignment.
Royal Delta Sparkles in Belmont Park Breeze
Two-time champion Royal Delta sizzled four furlongs in :46.50 before the maintenance break at Belmont Park Oct 12 as she prepped for an attempt at her third straight Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
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