Woodford Stakes is Wide Open
Most challengers in the 14-horse field have faced and beaten each other throughout 2015.
Headlines for Thursday, October 1, 2015
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Taris Heads Short Field in LA Woman Stakes
Taris, an easy winner of the Rancho Bernardo Stakes (gr. III) at Del Mar in her first start of the year, heads the $100,000 LA Woman Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park Oct. 4.
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Empire Maker 'Was Never for Sale'
Agent Emmanuel de Seroux discusses deal
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Breeders' Cup, LARC Build on Relationship
Breeders' Cup and the Latin American Racing Channel, which facilitates simulcasts to and from other countries including the U.S., have five-year partnership agreement through 2020.
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Jimmy Bouncer, Midnight Storm Meet in Eddie D
A field of 11 turf sprinters will compete in the Oct. 3 Eddie D Stakes (gr. IIIT) coming down the Santa Anita Park hillside turf course at about 6 1/2 furlongs.
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Bourbon Stakes Proves Popular as 14 Enter
An oversubscribed field for the $250,000 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes (gr. IIIT) Oct. 4 at Keeneland includes four juveniles that have finished in the money in a stakes.
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Will Tonalist Win Another Gold Cup?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
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Rock Fall to Join His Sire at WinStar Farm
Stonestreet Stables' leading sprinter Rock Fall, winner of the $400,000 Vosburgh Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Belmont Park, will stand alongside his sire Speightstown at WinStar Farm when he retires at the conclusion of 2015.
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Murray Recalls Late Breeder Howard Bender
The Sept. 28 death of Howard Bender, who along with his late wife, Sondra, was among the leading breeders in Maryland, came as a shock to the couple's long-time trainer, Larry Murray.
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Champion Judy the Beauty Back in TCA Stakes
When owner-trainer Wesley Ward decided to race champion female sprinter Judy the Beauty one more season this year, the goal was always to get back to the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (gr. I).
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Untapable, Lovely Maria to Clash in Spinster
In a rare matchup of Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winners, Winchell Thoroughbreds' Untapable and Brereton Jones' Lovely Maria were entered Thursday as part of a field of nine fillies and mares for the 60th Spinster.
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Florida Sire Stakes Finale at Gulfstream Park
The Oct. 3 Florida Sire Stakes finale at Gulfstream Park will feature three juveniles seeking their second win in the series.
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Lukes Alley Continues Comeback in Durham Cup
Melnyk Racing Stable's Lukes Alley, a winner Sept. 12 in his first start since November 2014, quickly jumps up to graded stakes company for the $150,000 Durham Cup (Can-III) at Woodbine Oct. 3.
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That Handicapping Show: Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase.
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BC Economic Impact Looks Strong
Revenue, participation exceeding expectations
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That Handicapping Show: The Shadwell Turf Mile
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr of Equibase discuss the Shadwell Turf Mile featuring Seek Again, Grand Arch, Grand Tito, and The Pizza Man. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Shadwell Turf Mile.
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Raven's Pass Filly Tops Goffs Orby Sale
Led by four seven-figure transactions, the Goffs Orby sale concluded Sept. 30 with a slight increase in gross but declines of 4% and 11% in average and median prices, respectively.
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Joaquin a Factor in Hill Prince
The impact of Hurricane Joaquin on the New York metropolitan area will play a part in the outcome of the Oct. 3 Hill Prince Stakes (gr. IIIT). The nine-furlong race at Belmont Park is for 3-year-olds.
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BC Challenge Coverage Continues on HRRN
Horse Racing Radio Network's Breeders' Cup Challenge coverage continues over the Oct. 2-4 weekend, with broadcasts featuring "Win and You're In" races from Keeneland Race Course and Belmont Park.
