Journeyman Stud Leaves Fees Unchanged

Top sire Wildcat Heir will remain at $10,000 for 2012. New sires J P's Gusto will stand for $3,500, while Vineyard Haven will stand for $3,000.

Grade I Winner Vineyard Haven to Journeyman

Vineyard Haven, a three-time grade I winner and the leading 2-year-old of his generation, has been retired from racing and will stand in 2012 at Brent and Crystal Fernung's Journeyman Stud near Ocala, Fla

Jersey Town Scores 34-1 Cigar Mile Upset

In a star-studded field that included four Breeders' Cup starters, it was the longest shot on the board, Jersey Town, who pulled a 34-1 shocker in the Hill 'N' Dale Cigar Mile (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Aqueduct.

Stars Line Up for Chance at Cigar Mile

Four horses coming out of Breeders' Cup races will return for a bang-up edition of the $250,000 Hill 'N' Dale Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Aqueduct.

Breeders' Cup Chat: Saturday Picks

Selections for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup races, including the Classic.

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Breeders' Cup Chat: Ten Longshots to Consider

With the Breeders' Cup entries now drawn, here a few longshots to look at.

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Dirt Mile Favorite? Morning Line, Who Else

Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) winner Morning Line is made the 7-2 morning line favorite for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).

Godolphin Horses Work for BC at Belmont

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.

Breeders' Cup Chat: The Future is in Vegas

Placing Kentucky Derby future bets is part of the fun in Las Vegas.

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Here Comes Ben Pulls Forego Upset

In a star-studded field that included some of the biggest name sprinters on the East Coast, it was little-known Here Comes Ben that came from off the pace to spring a 9-1 upset in the $250,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 4.

This Chalk is Making Me Thirsty

Jason Shandler looks at racing at Saratoga this weekend.

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THS: Woodward and Forego

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet.com preview the Woodward Handicap (gr. I) and the Forego Handicap (gr. I).

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Godolphin Entry Has Edge in Strong Forego

The $250,000 Forego Handicap (gr. I) came up very strong, but the Godolphin coupled entry of Vineyard Haven and Girolamo will be tough to overcome.

Vineyard Haven Should Finally Get His BC Shot

Vineyard Haven is one of the most talented horses in training that has never raced in a classic or a Breeders' Cup.

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Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Sloppy Beginning

Two French jockeys make the most of a dreadful weather day and a horse with a fondness for the course treats the smaller than desired crowd to an exhibition.

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Le Mi Geaux Takes Sloppy Schuylerville

Le Mi Geaux came from off the pace under Freddie Lenclud to pull a 9-1 upset in the $100,000 Schuylerville (gr. III), the first graded stakes of the Saratoga meet. She is the first stakes winner for her sire First Samurai.

Large Fields Highlight Opening Day at Spa

Saratoga will kick off its 142nd meet with a stellar opening day card, highlighted by the $100,000 Schuylerville Stakes (gr. III) for 2-year-old fillies and the $75,000 James Marvin Stakes that drew a field of 10

Godolphin Runners Preparing For Big Summer

Godolphin is gearing up for another busy summer with multiple grade I winner Vineyard Haven, Top Flight (gr. I) winner Sara Louise, and Louisiana Super Derby (gr. II) winner Regal Ransom, among others.

Champion Owner: Godolphin Racing

Maktoum family stable owner of seven U.S. grade I winners in 2009 including Flashing, Gayego, Music Note, Pyro, Seventh Street, and Vale of York

Lido Palace to Northview PA

Lido Palace, a three-time New York grade I winner, will stand in 2010 at Northview PA near Peach Bottom, Pa.

Kodiak Kowboy KO's Hill 'n' Dale Cigar Mile

Ridden patiently by Shaun Bridgmohan, Kodiak Kowboy swept past Bribon and Vineyard Haven in deep stretch to win the $300,000 Hill 'n' Dale Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Nov. 28.

Short But Strong Field to Contest Cigar Mile

The defection of both Quality Road and Munnings has left the $300,000 Hill 'n' Dale Cigar Mile (gr. I) with a field of just six -- and only five betting interests -- but the Nov. 28 race at Aqueduct still packs plenty of star power.

Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel Dies at 68

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who had been battling leukemia for most of the year, died peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., early Nov. 16. He was 68.

Vintage Run for Vineyard Haven in De Francis

Godolphin's big year continued Oct. 24 when odds-on choice Vineyard Haven burst through along the inside in deep stretch to capture the $300,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (gr. I) over a sloppy track at Laurel Park.

THS: De Francis Memorial Dash (Video)

Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of brisnet preview the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (gr. I) at Laurel.