Favored Wise Dan Gets Post 3 in Woodbine Mile
Versatile gelding Wise Dan goes for his first grade I victory on grass as the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) Sept. 16 in Toronto.
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Wise Dan All Set for Upcoming Woodbine Mile
Grade I winner Wise Dan, currently ranked second on the NTRA's list of North America's top Thoroughbreds in training, is to arrive at Woodbine on the morning of Sept. 14 for the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT).
Obviously Breaks Course Mark in Del Mar Mile
Even-money pick Obviously set blazing fractions in the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) and found the wire just in time while breaking the Jimmy Durante turf course record Aug. 26.
Jeranimo Looks to Stay Sharp in Del Mar Mile
Just a little more than two months away from making a return appearance in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), Jeranimo heads a field of six for the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) Aug. 26.
Deauville's Le Marois to Offer Mile Bid
Sunday's $777,6000 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques le Marois at Deauville will award an automatic berth into the November 2 Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.
Jeranimo Seeks to Lead Arazi Tribe
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
On the final day of June this year, Arazi's 6-year-old grandson Jeranimo showed a flash of magic, coming from last to first to score his first grade I win in the Shoemaker Mile.
Jeranimo Jumps in Late for Shoemaker Surprise
Trailing the field into the stretch, outsider Jeranimo angled to the middle of the track and flew home for Garrett Gomez to earn his first grade I win in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile June 30 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Australia's More Joyous Earns BC Mile Berth
Trainer Gai Waterhouse won her record equalling seventh BMW Doncaster Mile (Aus-I) when More Joyous prevailed at Royal Randwick April 21 and earned the mare an automatic berth into the BC Mile.
Jeranimo Thunders Home in Citation
Favored Jeranimo rebounded from his seventh-place finish in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) three weeks ago with a decisive 2 3/4-length victory in the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Hollywood Park turf.
Gio Ponti to Stand at Castleton Lyons
Castleton Lyons' three-time homebred champion Gio Ponti has been retired from racing to stand at stud in 2012 at the Lexington farm.
Freddy Head On Goldikova (Video)
Comments from Freddy Head after her third in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Mile. Watch Video
Court Vision Upsets Goldikova in BC Mile
The world-class racemare, already a record-holder having won three Breeders' Cup Miles, finishes third in her attempt to win a fourth. Longshot Court Vision wins by a nose over Turallure.
Trainer Bush Sunny On Get Stormy
Trainer Tom Bush is delighted to be saddling his first Breeders' Cup contender, and 5-year-old Get Stormy, a son of Stormy Atlantic, has taken to the Midwest like a pioneer since shipping in for the Oct. 8 Shadwell Turf Mile.
Slideshow: Breeders Cup Mile 1984-2010
See the past Breeders' Cup Mile winners from Royal Heroine to Goldikova. view slideshow
Pender Hopes To Lasso Mile With Jeranimo
Southern California native Michael Pender is bringing 5-year-old Jeranimo to the Breeders' Cup World Championships to contest the TVG Sprint.
TCI: Mile the Most Intriguing Race? (Video)
Jon and Joel are on location at Churchill Downs telling you how horses looked during their works and examine the Breeders' Cup Mile. watch video
Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile
An audible groan went up from the table of traveling lads from France at the Breeders' Cup World Championships post-position draw when it was announced three-time Mile (gr. IT) winner had drawn the rail.
Courageous Cat Faces Goldikova Again in Mile
It is said that cats have nine lives. The connections of Courageous Cat are hoping that a second chance is enough. The regally bred 5-year-old will again face Goldikova in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
Through The Lens: Shooting for Four
More photos from John Gilmore, as Goldikova tries for her fourth BC Mile victory. read blog
Gio Ponti Confirmed for the BC Mile
Shane Ryan, president of Castleton Lyons, announced Oct. 27 that Gio Ponti will run in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) rather than the Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 5.
Head: Goldikova Better Than Ever
Freddy Head is confident his 6-year-old old mare can pull off a fourth BC Mile win.
Winner's Circle - The Wright Stuff
B.J. Wright and Trainer Mike Pender enjoy a phenomenal week with Jeranimo and Ultimate Eagle. read blog
Jeranimo Heads Cup Workers at Santa Anita
Looking forward to pre-entering his first-ever Breeders' Cup starter, trainer Mike Pender sent out Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) winner Jeranimo out for a half-mile drill over Santa Anita's main track Oct. 22.
Jeranimo Gets Jump in Oak Tree Mile Victory
Always close to the leaders, Jeranimo got the jump on Mr. Commons and proved to be too much for the 4-5 favorite to handle, winning the $150,000 Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) in brisk fashion at Santa Anita Oct. 8.
Shadwell Turf Mile: Looking for An Upset
Northern Dancer's influence on the Breeders' Cup Mile is significant, and six of the eight entries in the grade I Shadwell Turf Mile have Northern Dancer in their sire lines.
Clement Still Pointing Gio Ponti to BC Mile
Trainer of three-time Eclipse champion and 2010 BC Mile runner-up feels the Mile is again the best spot for the 6-year-old horse.
Countdown to the Cup: Gold Cup or Cold Cup?
The column is about the Gold Cup's influence on the Breeders' Cup Classic and how to approach the race, as prestigious as it is, with the Classic in mind. read blog
TCI: Can Anyone Stop A Goldikova 4-Peat?
Jon and Joel discuss the Garden City Stakes, Goldikova, and reveal the BC Mile Top 5. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. watch video
Turallure Finds Room in Wild Woodbine Mile
In a heart-pounding finish to the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT), Turallure, a son of 2003 Canadian Triple Crown winner Wando, got up at the wire in his Woodbine debut Sept. 18.
Canford Cliffs Targeting BC Mile
The Queen Anne (Eng-I) winner likely will square off against Goldikova at Churchill Downs, the connections said June 15.
Scared Choice Earns BC Mile Berth
The 6-year-old Australian-bred mare Sacred Choice became the first horse to qualify for the 2011 TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) following her two-length victory April 16 in the Emirates Doncaster Mile (Aus-I).
Featured Horse Profile: Goldikova
Goldikova is one of the finalists for Horse of the Year. Read More
Goldikova to Go for Mile 'Four-Peat' in 2011
Alain Wertheimer said at Keeneland Nov. 8 that Goldikova would remain in training and go for an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) in 2011.
Goldikova Triples Pleasure in Mile Thriller
The amazing mare Goldikova unleashed a huge turn of foot in the stretch and overtook the leaders of the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) as she became the first-ever three-time consecutive winner of a World Championships race.
A More Relaxed Proviso Tackles the Mile
Juddmonte Farms' homebred Proviso is a bit of a late bloomer, but she seems to be reaching her peak heading into the $2 million TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs Nov. 6.
Head: Goldikova 'Better Than She's Ever Been'
Trainer Freddy Head is confident about Goldikova's chances for a "three-peat" in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.
Goldikova's 3-Peat Bid Begins from Post 10
Goldikova, making her bid to become the first three-time Breeders' Cup winner, drew post 10 for the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Paco Boy's Trainer: 'America Is Not for Me'
Richard Hannon is staying in England while his charge runs in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.
Gio Ponti to Run in Mile, Not the Classic
Gio Ponti, the gutsy horse who finished second to Zenyatta in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic, will not be taking another shot at the super mare in this year's race Nov. 6 and will run in the Mile instead.
A Little Warm Injured; Likely to be Retired
A Little Warm, winner of the July 31 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga, suffered condylar fractures to both front legs Oct. 21 and will most likely be retired from racing, his connections told the Daily Racing Form.
Featured Horse Profile: Gio Ponti
Multiple Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti is bound for the BC, but for which race? Read More
Rip Van Winkle Retired
Breeders' Cup hopeful Rip Van Winkle has been retired after suffering slight setback
Breeders' Cup Chat: Mile High Lineup
As of now, here are some of the top horses thought to be aiming toward a star-studded Mile. Read Blog
Kip Deville Ready to Leave Hospital
Breeders' Cup Mile winner's battle with laminitis nearing a happy ending; may be discharged as early as next week.
Goldikova Returned to Trainer Head
Goldikova, a 2009 Eclipse Award and Cartier Award winner for brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, might make her 5-year-old debut at England's Royal Ascot meeting in June.
Champion Turf Female: Goldikova
- By Ron Mitchell
Four-year-old filly defended her title in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita; won three group I races in Europe.
Kip Deville in Critical Condition
It seems impossible to think that a little more than four months ago Kip Deville, the 2007 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) victor and four-time grade I winner, was competing in a stakes race at Saratoga.
Goldikova Seeks Repeat in Mile
Goldikova looks to become the fourth horse to repeat in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Goldikova to Defend Her BC Mile Title
Trainer Freddie Head confirmed on Oct. 7 that Goldikova will return to Santa Anita to defend her crown in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 7.
Ferneley Paints Masterpiece in Del Mar Mile
After a couple of close tries earlier this year, trainer Ben Cecil warned that Ferneley would win a big race before all was said and done. That day came Aug. 29 when the Irish-bred 5-year-old swept past his tiring rivals to score a 1 1/2-length win in the $238,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT).
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