Sire Red Giant Represented by First Winner
Grade I winner and world record holder Red Giant was represented by his first winner the evening of Oct. 25 when Snow Leopard won a maiden special weight at Penn National Race Course.
Articles posted October 25, 2012
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Cox Plate: Trainer Mike Moroney
Trainer Mike Moroney talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including Glass Harmonium in the Cox Plate. Watch Video
Cox Plate: Trainer Mark Kavanagh
Trainer Mark Kavanagh talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including We're Gonna Rock in the Manikato Stakes. Watch Video
CARMA to Benefit From BC Poker Tournament
The California Retirement Management Account has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2012 Deepstacks Poker Tour Breeders' Cup Celebrity Invitational to be held Oct. 30 at Commerce Casino, the Breeders' Cup announced.
Richard's Kid among bevy of workers for Team O'Neill
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With the clock inexorably ticking ever closer to the 29th Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita nine days hence, event participants went through their daily regimen without a hitch on a clear, crisp, sun-filled Thursday morning with the scenic San Gabriel Mountains providing their ever-present picturesque background.
Musical Romance drills at Calder before leaving for BC swan song
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Approximately nine hours after working five furlongs over a sloppy track in :59 4/5 on Thursday, Pinnacle Racing Stables Inc. and Bill Kaplan's champion female sprinter Musical Romance departed Calder aboard a Brookledge van bound for Kentucky, the first-leg of a two-tiered journey to California where the mare will seek a title defense in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint on November 3 in what is expected to be her final start.
'BCin3D' unveiled at L.A. Live
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The Breeders' Cup, joined by Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa, California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) Chairman Keith Brackpool, Breeders' Cup Ambassador Bo Derek and Hall of Fame jockeys Laffit Pincay Jr. and Gary Stevens, on Thursday unveiled "BCin3D" at a press conference at L.A. LIVE welcoming the Breeders' Cup back to Southern California.
Handicapping Insights
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HANDICAPPING INSIGHTS
Breeders' Cup Works Heat Up at Santa Anita
Fans at Santa Anita's Clockers' Corner had plenty of action on the morning of Oct. 25 as 10 horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup breezed. At Calder, defending Filly & Mare Sprint winner Musical Romance worked five furlongs.
Cox Plate: Rob Heathcote - Buffering
Rob Heathcote, who trains Buffering, favorite in the Manikato Stakes. Watch Video
Animal Kingdom, Churchill contingent plan BC works
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Champion Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, is one of five horses pre-entered in next week's Breeders' Cup scheduled to work on the turf Friday morning at Keeneland.
Churchill Downs kicks off fall meet with Iroquois, Pocahontas
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Churchill Downs' 21-day meet begins Sunday with the first of two "Stars of Tomorrow" programs devoted exclusively to races for two-year-olds, including the Grade 2 $150,000 Pocahontas Stakes for fillies and the Grade 3, $100,000 Iroquois Stakes. Both stakes will be held at a one-turn mile.
10 Juvenile Fillies to Try Princess Elizabeth
Ten 2-year-old Canadian-foaled fillies will try to burnish their credentials in the $250,000 Princess Elizabeth Stakes Oct. 28 at Woodbine, an important steppingstone to next year's north-of-the-border classics.
Repole's Overanalyze to Start in Iroquois
With owner Mike Repole choosing not to start horses in this year's Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2 and 3 at Santa Anita Park, the New York-based owner will ship talented juvenile Overanalyze to Churchill Downs for the Iroquois.
Experienced Danalake Set for Pocahontas
Trained by Todd Pletcher for Sheldon Nitenson, 2-year-old filly Danalake finished first or second in her four starts at Delaware and now will ship to Churchill Downs for the Pocahontas Stakes.
Country Day Retired to Stand at Crestwood
Bertram, Elaine, and Richard Klein's multiple stakes winner Country Day will enter stud in 2013 at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm near Lexington.
Zia Park's Rich New Mexico Classic Cup Sunday
Cross Chris Run faces Brother Louie again Oct. 28 after the two finished a neck apart in last year's $180,000 Rocky Gulch New Mexico Classic Cup Championship at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M.
'A Taste of the World' to showcase global cuisine
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The Breeders' Cup, which takes place November 2-3 at Santa Anita Park, has become the culmination of the U.S. Thoroughbred-racing season, and attracts some of the best horses, trainers and owners from across the globe. This year, Breeders' Cup and Grey Goose Vodka will showcase a celebration of global cuisine to go along with the Thoroughbred action when hosting "A Taste of the World."
THS: Breeders' Cup Preview Saturday Card
Watch Tom and Pete preview the Breeders' Cup Saturday card, including the Classic, Mile, Juvenile Turf and Juvenile. watch video
Kingsbarns Favorite in Racing Post Trophy
Aidan O'Brien has the favorite for the Racing Post Trophy (Eng-I) in the visually impressive debut winner Kingsbarns, who takes a huge step up in class in Great Britain's final group I race for the year Oct. 27 at Doncaster.
THS: Breeders' Cup Preview - Saturday Card
Watch Tom and Pete preview the Breeders' Cup Saturday card. Including the Classic, Mile, Juvenile Turf and Juvenile.
180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
BC Interview: Mike Stidham - Willcox Inn
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Mike Stidham on Breeders' Cup Mile contender Willcox Inn. Watch Video
BC Interview: Ken McPeek - Atigun
Ken McPeek talks about Breeders' Cup contender Atigun and plans for Golden Ticket. Watch Video
Algorithms to stand at Claiborne
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Starlight Racing's undefeated Algorithms will enter stud at Claiborne Farm for 2013, according to farm representative Bernie Sams. The son of leading sire Bernardini will be syndicated and stand for a $7,500 fee.
Breeders' Cup names eight Ambassadors for inaugural program
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Eight celebrity racing fans and owners are being honored as Breeders' Cup Ambassadors in the inaugural year of a program launched by the organization. The honor comes with rewards which allow the Ambassadors to enjoy horse racing all over the world, including concierge service, tickets and more. Additionally, they will serve as spokespersons for the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships and help promote the prestigious international event.
Breeders' Cup Feature
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BREEDERS' CUP FEATURE
Breeders' Cup to Honor Eight Celebrity Fans
Ambassadors include Bobby Flay, Bo Derek, Elizabeth Banks, Toby Keith, Jim Rome, Joe Torre, Laure Bell Bundy, Rick Pitino, Rob Dyrdek, and Wes Welker.
Algorithms to Stand at Claiborne
Starlight Racing's undefeated Algorithms, retired from racing earlier this month, will enter stud in 2013 at the Hancock family's Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky.
Second Salix Error Prompts Added Review
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians have had a couple of mistakes as they work to carry out a new policy in which they apply race-day Salix, as opposed to private veterinarians.
Keeneland Extends Phoenix Stakes Sponsorship
Keeneland Association announced it has extended its sponsorship of the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Ire-I) at The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland for an additional three years.
BC Interview: Mike Stidham - Willcox Inn
Mike Stidham on Breeders' Cup Mile contender Willcox Inn.
BC Interview: Ken McPeek - Atigun
Ken McPeek talks about Breeders' Cup contender Atigun and plans for Golden Ticket.
Cox Plate: Trainer Colin Little
Trainer Colin Little talks about Tanah Lot, who runs in the Spotless Handicap Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Trainer David Hayes
Trainer David Hayes talks about his Cox Plate weekend runners, including Morganza in the Spotless Handicap.
Cox Plate: Trainer Gerald Ryan
Trainer Gerald Ryan talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Trainer John Sadler
Trainer John Sadler talks about his Cox Plate weekend runners, including Linton in the Cox Plate.
Cox Plate: Trainer Mark Kavanagh
Trainer Mark Kavanagh talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including We're Gonna Rock in the Manikato Stakes.
Cox Plate: Trainer Mick Price
Trainer Mick Price talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Trainer Mike Moroney
Trainer Mike Moroney talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including Glass Harmonium in the Cox Plate.
Cox Plate: Trainer Paul Snowden
Trainer Paul Snowden talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including Mental in the Manikato Stakes.
Cox Plate: Trainer Peter Moody
Trainer Peter Moody talks about his runners for Cox Plate weekend, including Ready To Rip in Manikato.
Cox Plate: Trainer Robert Smerdon
Trainer Robert Smerdon talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Sam Doran - Racing Manager for Aquanita
Sam Doran, Racing Manager for Aquanita, talks about his horses running Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Trainer Simon Zahra
Trainer Simon Zahra talks about his runners for Cox Plate weekend.
Cox Plate: Trainer Tony Gollan - Temple of Boom
Trainer Tony Gollan talks about his Manikato Stakes runner Temple of Boom, as well as Spirit of Boom.
Cox Plate: Trainer Wayne Hawkes
Wayne Hawkes talks about his prospects Cox Plate weekend, including All Too Hard in the Cox Plate.
Okawango Dies in Paddock Accident
By Kingmambo, Okawango is the sire of 124 winners and his runners have earned $7,168,149 as reported through Oct. 25. One of his top runners is Steele Tango, a group III winner in England.
Cox Plate: Dave Meijer - Foreman for Gai Watehouse
Dave Meijer foreman for Gai Waterhouse, has More Joyous, Pierro, and Proisir in the Cox Plate.
Cox Plate: Glen Boss - Jockey of Ocean Park
Glen Boss jockey Ocean Park in Cox Plate.
Cox Plate: Hugh Bowman - Jockey Shoot Out
Hugh Bowman - Jockey for Shoot Out and Buffering.
Cox Plate: Jim Conlan - Rekindled Interest
Trainer Jim Conlan talks about Rekindled Interest, who runs in the Cox Plate.
Cox Plate: John O'Shea - Trainer Sea Siren
John O'Shea trainer of Sea Siren in Manikato Stakes.
Cox Plate: Nick Williams - Owner of Green Moon
Nick Williams, who owns Cox Plate contender Green Moon.
Cox Plate: Rob Heathcote - Trainer of Buffering
Rob Heathcote, who trains Buffering, favorite in the Manikato Stakes.
Cox Plate: Wayne Hawkes - Trainer for All Too Hard
Wayne Hawkes trainer of Cox Plate contender All Too Hard.
Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale concluded with a record-setting flourish in Lexington.
Study: Horse Fitness, Layups, Usage Linked
The job of school horse doesn't come with Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 hours. In fact, days off are often few and far between for these hard-working horses. But does this rigorous schedule have any impact on a horse's likelihood of injury?
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