Breeders' Cup: Mile Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Wise Dan after his repeat performance in the Breeders' Cup Mile. Watch Video
Breeders' Cup
Previews, interviews, features, video and results for the Breeders' Cup World Championships
Breeders' Cup: Turf Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Magician, after his win in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Watch Video
Wise Dan Rolls Again in Breeders' Cup Mile
Morton Fink's Wise Dan, taken much farther back than usual given a blistering early pace, circled rivals on the far turn and drew away late to win the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita for the second year.
Secret Circle Sizzles in BC Sprint
Making only his second start since April 2012, Secret Circle (by Eddington) rallies to win the $1.5 millon Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Magician Puts Winning Spell on Turf Field
Irish-based Magician took advantage of a fast early pace to roll to victory in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
Velazquez Undergoing Surgery to Remove Spleen
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, injured in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), was undergoing surgery later that afternoon according to officials at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup: Filly & Mare Sprint Press Conf
Comments from the connections of Groupie Doll, winner of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Watch Video
Breeders' Cup: Juvenile Fillies Press Conf
Comments from the connections of Ria Antonia, winner of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filllies. Watch Video
New Year's Day Pops Cork in BC Juvenile
Gary and Mary West's New Year's Day rallied up the rail to get past favorite Havana and win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park. The winner is trained by Bob Baffert.
Mizdirection Repeats in BC Turf Sprint
Mizdirection defended her title in the $1 million GEICO Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) on Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, taking down Reneesgotzip and Tightend Touchdown with a brilliant stretch run.
Groupie Doll Repeats in Filly & Mare Sprint
Groupie Doll shot down any criticism she wasn't the same this year with a game off-the-pace victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
Dank Delivers in BC Filly & Mare Turf
Beverly D. Stakes (gr. IT) winner Dank delivered as the 3-5 favorite in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, stringing together back-to-back grade I scores on the American lawn.
Ria Antonia Placed First in Juvenile Fillies
After a stewards' inquiry into bumping in the stretch, longshot Ria Antonia was placed first in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
THS: The Breeders' Cup Classic
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Breeders' Cup Classic. watch video
Haskin's Saturday Longshots and Overlays
Steve shares his picks for Saturday's Breeders' Cup races. read blog
Caracortado Out of BC Turf Sprint
Multiple graded stakes winner Caracortado will miss the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) with a foot injury, trainer Mike Machowsky confirmed Nov. 2.
Slideshow: 2013 Breeders' Cup Day 1
Images from the races of day 1 of the Breeders' Cup 2013. View Slideshow
Breeders' Cup: Distaff Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Distaff winner Beholder. Watch Video
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.
Breeders' Cup: Day 1 Wrap
Evan Hammonds recaps the action on Day 1 of the 2013 Breeders' Cup, including Beholder's win in the Distaff. Watch Video
30 Years in 30 Days: Wise Dan's Mile, 2012
I felt the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing a horse is good, from knowing you've witnessed his best moments. The 2012 Mile was proof a great runner can come from anywhere.
Breeders' Cup Reports 8% Hike in Total Handle
Breeders' Cup reported that total commingled pari-mutuel handle for its Nov. 1 program at Santa Anita Park on Friday was up 8% from 2012.
Breeders' Cup: Dirt Mile Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Goldencents, winner of the 2013 Dirt Mile. Watch Video
Breeders' Cup: Juvenile Turf Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Outstrip, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Watch Video
Breeders Cup: Marathon Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Marathon winner London Bridge. Watch Video
Fort Larned to Adena Springs in 2014
Adena Springs Farm announced Nov. 1 that 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned would enter stud at the Paris, Ky., farm after he defends his title in this year's Classic Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Chriselliam Blows By in Juvenile Fillies Turf
Chriselliam powered home a clear winner of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1, proving her form off a Sept. 27 score in the Shadwell Fillies Mile (Eng-I).
Goldencents Blazes in Dirt Mile Victory
After blazing through a half-mile in :44.75, Goldencents still had plenty in the tank to hold off the closing move of Golden Ticket in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
Outstrip Runs Down Leaders to Win Juv. Turf
Godolphin Racing's Outstrip roared to the front in the stretch to post an upset victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1.
Field Falls to London Bridge in BC Marathon
British raider London Bridge won the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships opener, mowing down the weakening leaders in the final sixteenth of a mile to take the $500,000 Marathon (gr. II) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
BC Friday: Why We Do What We Do
The buzz is rising. It's Breeders' Cup Friday, and if you can't enjoy horse racing's Super Bowl at Santa Anita, you might as well get out of the sport. read blog
Taptowne Scratched Out of Dirt Mile
Clover Towne Farm homebred Taptowne was scratched out of the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park due to a bruised foot.
30 Years in 30 Days: Blame Beats Zenyatta
The 2010 Classic was the end of a magical run that brought an eerie hush to the crowd at Churchill Downs. Victorious and magnificent Blame walked into the winner's circle in dead silence.
Cleburne Out of Juvenile With Bucked Shin
Donegal Racing's undefeated Cleburne, winner of the Iroqouis Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, will miss the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) with a bucked shin, trainer Dale Romans confirmed Oct. 31.
Worldly Brings Walsh to Sport's Biggest Stage
For trainer Brendan Walsh, preparing his first Breeders' Cup starter in two years of training is a brand new world that could lead to the first graded stakes victory of his career coming on the sport's biggest stage.
Diamond Bachelor Hopes Form Transfers to Dirt
Diamond Bachelor worked a quick half-mile on the dirt at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31 in preparation for his dirt racing debut in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).
Breeders' Cup: No Expense Spared on Integrity
Breeders' Cup believes it is well-prepared in the areas of safety and security for its Nov. 1-2 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Groupie Doll Gallops Strongly for F&M Sprint
As she preps for her defense of the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) title she won last year, champion Groupie Doll put in her latest strong gallop at Santa Anita Park the morning of Oct. 31.
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.
Owner Struder Has Rosy Outlook for Rosalind
Ray Struder, in racing as owner since 2010, has his first Breeders' Cup starter in Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) hopeful Rosalind. The Broken Vow filly is trained by Ken McPeek.
No Easy Road for Little Mike, Point of Entry
This year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) features a rematch of the first two finishers in 2012, Little Mike and Point of Entry, but the road back to Santa Anita Park Nov. 2 has been anything but smooth for either horse.
Hendrickson, Whitney Donate $10k to NTWAB
John Hendrickson and Marylou Whitney donated $10,000 to the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters association during the 54th annual awards dinner at The Derby restaurant in Arcadia, Ca. Oct. 30.
Ron the Greek Out of Breeders' Cup Classic
Ron the Greek has developed a quarter crack in his right front hoof and will miss the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park.
Concave a Juv. Filly Consideration at 15-1
Owner Paul Reddam and trainer Doug O'Neill take their shot with 15-1 hopeful Concave in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I).
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/31/2013
Today's news minute is not for the faint of heart for Halloween as Lenny Shulman briefs us on Ron the Greek, hot horses of the day, weather, and much more! watch video
Pants On Fire Looks To Heat Up BC Dirt Mile
George and Lori Hall's Pants On Fire is now a mature 5-year-old who has outgrown his earlier idiosyncrasies to become a consistent campaigner for trainer Kelly Breen.
Giovanni Boldini Carries Mountain State Hopes
Giovanni Boldini will take aim at the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I) Friday, Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. A victory would make him the first West Virginia-bred to win a Breeders' Cup race.
BC Participants to Support New Vocations
Some of horse racing's biggest stars are stepping up to the plate to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program by pledging a percentage of their purse earnings from the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
O'Brien Tries Again With Declaration of War
Declaration of War made his first appearance on the track Thursday morning, Oct. 31, and had a nice once-around gallop, with regular rider Joseph O'Brien, son of trainer Aidan O'Brien, aboard to pony.
Haskin's Friday Longshots and Overlays
Steve tries to ferret out those elusive price horses for Breeders' Cup Friday. read blog
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