30-in-30: Top 10 Breeders' Cups, 1994-2003
Steve Haskin picks his top 10 Breeders' Cup races from 1994 through 2003.
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Slideshow: Breeders' Cup Leading Sires
Awesome Again, Smart Strike, and Tapit are the leading Breeders' Cup Sires by numbers of winners. View Slideshow
Breeders' Cup: D. Wayne Lukas
- By Ron Mitchell
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas discusses Will Take Charge, Fast Bullet, Strong Mandate and more Breeders' Cup contenders. Watch Video
Podcast: D. Wayne Lukas Talks Breeders' Cup
Listen to Steve Haskin ask D. Wayne Lukas about the meaning of the Breeders' Cup experience, most memorable victories, and if the Breeders' Cup Juvenile is a Kentucky Derby prep race. listen to podcast
BC Marathon Contender Take Control Euthanized
Take Control, a son of A.P. Indy, out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, was euthanized after sustaining an injury to his right front leg in a workout the morning of Oct. 17 at Santa Anita Park.
Fascinators and Fedoras Back at Breeders' Cup
Fans sporting the most fabulous headwear, including, but not limited to, fascinators and fedoras, will be eligible to win up to $10,000 in Westfield gift cards.
The Most-Talented Classic Field Ever
In a rare moment of social media accord, it was mostly agreed upon that the Breeders' Cup Classic fields from either 1998 or 2004 were the best. read blog
Aftercare Groups Plan Breeders' Cup Promos
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is teaming with California Retirement Management Account at the Breeders' Cup World Championships to promote awareness of Thoroughbred aftercare.
Slideshow: BC Winning Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
Images from the Breeders' Cup career of D. Wayne Lukas. view slideshow
30 Years in 30 Days: Oldest, Youngest Jockeys
While his riding career was winding down by the time the Breeders' Cup launched in 1984, jockey Bill Shoemaker still managed to stamp the event when he delivered a perfectly timed ride aboard Ferdinand in the 1987 Classic.
And They're Off: The Harvest Edition
Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman discuss Princess of Sylmar, Breeders' Cup "sleepers," and "And They're Off at the Derby Dozen." They also review a Breeders' Cup top 10 list for additional BC races. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm watch video
Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries Close Oct. 21
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 16 that pre-entries for all 14 of the World Championships races at Santa Anita Park will close Monday, Oct. 21 at noon (local time of place of pre-entry).
Breeders' Cup Event Guide
A mobile guide to the 2013 Breeders' Cup with race details, events, maps and more. View Guide
Breeders' Cup: Who is Chad Brown Sending?
Trainer Chad Brown tells us every horse he possibly has running in the Breeders' Cup. listen to podcast
30 Years in 30 Days: My Flag, 1995
The key to making anyone who is unfamiliar with horse racing "get it" -- assuming you can't take them to an actual racetrack -- is showing them a great race.
Santa Anita Infield Concert Planned for BC
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 15 that a star-studded concert has been planned to enhance the Breeders' Cup World Championship festivities.
Breeders' Cup: Dale Romans' BC Contenders
- By Ron Mitchell
Hear what trainer Dale Romans' contenders are currently doing and what he thinks through prior to entering Breeders' Cup races. watch video
30 Years in 30 Days: Cup First Ladies
A relatively few number of women's names crop up on trainer and jockey rosters in general, but in the 30 years of Breeders' Cup history the numbers are smaller still.
Paynter in Sharp Work for BC Classic
Zayat Stables' Paynter tuned up for the Breeders' Cup Classic Oct. 14 with a five-furlong work in 1:00 under jockey Martin Garcia, who will ride the son of Awesome Again in the mile-and-a-quarter race at Santa Anita Nov. 2.
Deadline to Nominate Weanlings to BC
The Breeders' Cup announced that the last opportunity to nominate weanlings of 2013 to the program for a one-time fee of $500 is 11:59 p.m. (ET) Tuesday, Oct. 15.
30 Years in 30 Days: Concern's Classic, 1994
Sometimes you marvel at a racehorse's performance, sometimes you shake your head, and sometimes you do both.
Verrazano Works Bullet for BC Dirt Mile
Let's Go Stable and Coolmore partners' Verrazano worked a bullet five furlongs in 1:01.08 Oct. 12 on the dirt training track at Belmont Park, gearing up for the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
30 Years in 30 Days: Gilded Time's Juvenile
Reliving the brilliance of champion Gilded Time in the 1992 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).
Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts
- By Steve Haskin
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
30 Years in 30 Days: Sheikh Albadou's Sprint
A background in foreign pedigrees and careful study of previous weight assignments helped Anne Eberhardt Keogh choose Sheikh Albadou in the 1991 Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I).
30 Years in 30 Days: Winners by Auction Price
The most expensive Breeders' Cup World Championship winners as determined by their auction prices were sold as yearlings.
Kitten Kaboodle Skims to Jessamine Win
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Kitten Kaboodle took the rail trip to victory in the $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Keeneland Oct. 9, earning a berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT).
Taste of LA Returns to Breeders' Cup
Taste of LA, featuring nine local chefs and food vendors, returns to the Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita Park.
Champion Hansen Sold to South Korea
Hansen, the 2-year-old champion of 2011 and winner of that year's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), has been sold to South Korea, former owner Kendall Hansen confirmed Oct. 8.
30 Years in 30 Days: Personal Ensign Distaff
Personal Ensign, who was seriously injured during her 2-year-old season, came back to win the 1988 Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) and remain undefeated in 13 starts.
Awaiting a Breeders' Cup 'Big Board'
- By Tom LaMarra
Churchill Downs makes a big splash less than month before the World Championships. read blog
30 Years in 30 Days: Sunday Silence's Classic
The 1989 Breeders' Cup Classic was a West Coast vs. East Coast showdown.
Catalano Reveals Breeders' Cup Plans
Trainer Wayne Catalano was doing a little advance planning the morning of Oct. 7, both in the short term for the Keeneland meet and for a few weeks down the road at the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita.
RTCA to Honor Whitney, Hendrickson
Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson will receive the community service award at Race Track Chaplaincy of America's White Horse Award Luncheon Oct. 31, 2013 at The Derby Restaurant in Arcadia, Calif.
30 Years in 30 Days: Best Distaff Poll
Which Breeders' Cup Distaff was the best? Vote Now!
Keeneland Files: Fall Stars Surprises
Fall Stars weekend brought a bevy of surprises as favorites were felled in the major races and a record rainfall pelted Keeneland on the afternoon of Oct. 5. read blog
30-in-30: Top 10 Breeders' Cups, 1984-1993
Steve Haskin's top 10 Breeders' Cup World Championship races by decade.
30 Years in 30 Days: Best Classic Poll
Which Breeders' Cup Classic was the best? Vote Now!
Breeders' Cup Special to Air Oct. 19
John and Brad Hennegan, who teamed for the Eclipse Award-winning documentary "The First Saturday in May," have produced a special on the 30 greatest moments in Breeders' Cup history that will air Oct. 19.
Live Chat - Friday, Oct 4 at NOON EDT
The transcript from the October 4 chat is now available. Read Transcript
Breeders' Cup: 30 Years in 30 Days
BloodHorse.com introduces a month-long series of Breeders' Cup stories including personal tales, polls, video, and photos in honor of the world championships' 30th anniversary.
And They're Off: Oktoberfest Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss Princess of Sylmar, Ron the Greek, Mucho Macho Man, and the Breeders' Cup Classic, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Haskin: Planteur a Euro Bomb for BC Classic
If you feel the Breeder's Cup Classic field is pretty much cut and dry, you might want to follow the results of Saturday's Prix Dollar at Longchamp. read blog
Velazquez to Ride Palace Malice in BC Classic
Dogwood Stable's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Palace Malice will make his final start of 2013 in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and will have a new rider--Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez.
Phoenix Attracts Overflow Field of 14
An overflow field of 14, highlighted by undefeated Keeneland contender Winning Cause, plus previous Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (gr. III) victors Sum of the Parts and Hoofit, are entered in this year's edition of the race.
Solitary Ranger: a Breeders' Cup Connection
- By Claire Novak
Catalano's plan for Solitary Ranger included the Breeders' Cup World Championships long before the talented juvenile runner broke his maiden. read blog
Slideshow: Breeders' Cup Challenge Winners
Highlighting Breeders' Cup Challenge Winners for 2013. View Slideshow
Vet Mason to Receive 2013 White Horse Award
Dr. Michael Mason will receive the 2013 White Horse Award for his effort to protect a loose horse and others at Emerald Downs, the Race Track Chaplaincy of America announced Sept. 27.
Live Chat - Friday, September 27 at NOON EDT
The transcript is now available. Read Transcript
That Handicapping Show - Jockey Club Gold Cup
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the loaded field of the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Will Flat Out win for a third time? watch video
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