Baffert Horses, Beholder Top Oct. 28 Works
Some of the leading contenders for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup World Championships, including Game On Dude, Paynter, and Beholder worked at Santa Anita Park the morning of Oct. 28.
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HRRN Plans 20 Hours of Breeders' Cup Coverage
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the Eclipse Award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, announced Monday more than 20 hours of on-site Breeders' Cup coverage from Santa Anita Park beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Graydar to Miss Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Donn Handicap (gr. I) winner Graydar will be forced to miss the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park after a quarter crack in his left front hoof was discovered Monday morning.
Ever Rider is Dream Come True for Connections
"The horses are for the dreamers, for the romantics," said Alberto Ibanez, sitting at Clocker's Corner on the Sunday morning before the Breeders' Cup World Championships. "With horses, you win races, not money."
BC Podcast: Doug O'Neil & Private Zone
- By Frank Angst
Frank Angst talks with trainer Doug O'Neil on his Breeders' Cup Sprint contender Private Zone.
After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Saturday Card
Evan Hammonds looks at the Breeders' Cup Sprint, Filly & Mare Sprint, Classic and more! watch video
Haskin: Mucho Macho is Now The Man
- By Steve Haskin
Mucho Macho Man is showing all the signs. You know those signs good horses show when all the stars are aligned perfectly and you know they are sitting on the race of their life. read blog
Breeders' Cup: Tradition, But Not Status Quo
As the Breeders' Cup World Championships approaches its 30th edition, some things have become standard from an operations perspective, while others continue to change. As questions are answered, new ones are asked.
Napravnik 'Body Sore' from Churchill Spill
Jockey Rosie Napravnik was unseated from her mount Be Nice or Leave prior to the seventh race at Churchill Downs Oct. 27. The jockey is reportedly body sore with no broken bones and should be back in the saddle Oct. 30.
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 10/27/2013
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin gives us an update on who worked at Santa Anita, the dense fog that rolled in, and much more! watch video
Breeders' Cup: Game On Dude's New Friend
- By Claire Novak
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Game On Dude has priorities on his mind on the Sunday before the World Championships. Who can resist a peppermint? watch video
Breeders' Cup: Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Buff Bradley comments on Groupie Doll's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint preparations. watch video
30 Years in 30 Days: A 'Star' is Born, 1996
Here is the bizarre journey of Rick's Natural Star and owner/trainer Dr. William Livingston...from Artesia, N.M. to the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) at Woodbine in 1996.
Moreno Fires Bullet in Final BC Classic Move
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
30 Years in 30 Days: Street Sense's Juvenile
The last Breeders' Cup I attended in person was in 2006. It was a profitable day, as I made enough to take my little group out for dinner afterwards. But by far the most memorable race for me was the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Live Chat - Friday, October 25 at NOON EDT
The transcript from the October 25 chat is now available. Read Transcript
Dance to Bristol Turns in Final BC Breeze
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) contender Dance to Bristol put in her final work at the Bowie Training Center Oct. 25, going five furlongs in a bullet :58 3/5.
Delahoussaye Recalls Memorable Distaffs
This Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may be shaping up as one of the most competitive fields of the Nov. 1-2 World Championships at Santa Anita Park. But Eddie Delahoussaye remembers a few other Distaffs just as memorable.
30 Years in 30 Days: Gary Stevens Reflects
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens shares his favorite Breeders' Cup memories, talks about the hardest Breeders' Cup races to win, and fills us in on his roster of runners as he returns from a seven-year absence.
Top Last-Out Speed Figures in the BC
TimeformUS: Top Last-Out Speed Figures in the Breeders' Cup read blog
Slideshow: Santa Anita Track Renovations
Photos of Santa Anita's $15 million renovation project. A companion to the October 26, 2013 issue of The Blood-Horse. view slideshow
Primetime BC Classic Highlights NBC Coverage
The Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) will be broadcast live in primetime Nov. 2, culminating 9 1/2 hours of Breeders' Cup World Championships coverage over two days by the NBC Sports Group from Santa Anita Park.
Secret Circle Aims for Da Hoss-Like Victory
This year 2011 Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint winner Secret Circle will try to win the Sprint off a single prep race in 1 1/2 years, an accomplishment that would be similar to Da Hoss in 1998 Mile (gr. I).
HRTV Announces Full Breeders' Cup Coverage
HRTV will present comprehensive live coverage leading into, and continuing through, the 30th Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup Repeat Runs
As a companion to the feature in the October 26 Blood-Horse, we present video highlights of the 12 horses who have had multiple Breeders' Cup victories. Watch Video
Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Capo Bastone Likely for Turf Sprint
Although he enters this year's Breeders' Cup off a victory in one of North America's top dirt sprint races, the connections of Capo Bastone are leaning toward a start in the Geico Turf Sprint (gr. I).
Breeders' Cup a Costly Endeavor for Owners
Sending a horse to the Breeders' Cup World Championships is not only a difficult feat due to the talent and training requirements, but also from a cost perspective.
WGOH: Intrigue Times Three - By Eric Mitchell
Tight race for 3-year-old champion male read blog
Complete Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries
The complete Breeders' Cup Entries for all 14 races. Download Now
Breeders' Cup Announces Race Order, Wagers
Breeders' Cup Oct. 22 announced the official race order, wagering menu, and post times for the 30th World Championships Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita Park.
Fort Larned Sharp in Breeders' Cup Work
Defending Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned worked at Churchill Downs on Oct. 22 while fellow Classic contender Game On Dude and Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) runner Beholder breezed at Santa Anita Park.
F-T October: Casse & Distorted Humor Colt
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Mark Casse discusses a colt bought for $500,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Fall Yearling Sale. watch video
At Large: BC TV Coverage Similar to 2012
- By Tom LaMarra
NBC Sports Network will have the bulk of live coverage of the two-day Breeder' Cup from Santa Anita Park. read blog
30 Years in 30 Days: Tiznow's 2000 BC Classic
Being a tried-and-true Californian in the vast world of horse racing, Tiznow will always be "our" horse, the champion from central California.
After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Friday Card
Evan Hammonds looks at past efforts from Royal Delta, Princess of Sylmar, and Beholder to predict a Breeders' Cup Distaff winner. Evan also looks at Bobby's Kitten. watch video
30-in-30: Oldest, Youngest Trainers
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas became the oldest trainer, at 77, to saddle a winner at the Breeders' Cup when he sent Hightail to an upset victory in the 2012 Juvenile Sprint; at 27, Craig Dollase won the 1998 Sprint with Reraise.
Podcast: Steve Haskin Breeders' Cup Special
Steve Haskin provides his insight and thoughts on this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships during a special podcast. listen to podcast
30 Years in 30 Days: Anees, 1999 Juvenile
Oddly enough events conspired to prevent me from watching live one of my best Breeders' Cup wagers. Instead, the welcomed news of Anees' victory arrived via a friend's phone call to the Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette news room.
Mucho Macho Man Tops Busy Santa Anita Tab
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Point of Entry Comes Back Strong
- By Claire Novak
Five-time grade I winner Point of Entry sailed along his road to recovery from a condylar fracture suffered in early June, and is on track for a comeback in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT). read blog
30-in-30: Top 10 Breeders' Cups, 1994-2003
Steve Haskin picks his top 10 Breeders' Cup races from 1994 through 2003.
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.
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