Pletcher gains first Breeders’ Cup Classic win with Vino Rosso
Trainer Todd Pletcher won his first Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 2, when Vino Rosso surged past tiring favorite McKinzie in the stretch. […]
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2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Transcript
Transcript for the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic with winner Vino Rosso. […]
Mandella: I got to thinking at about midnight
For whatever reason, Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella found himself awake in the middle of the night, and he started to think about the most talented horse in his stable. […]
Breeders’ Cup: 10 winning favorites who made short prices seem generous
As handicappers and bettors, wagering value can take on many forms, and there are occasions when even a short-priced favorite can be a great bet. […]
In Excess a cautionary tale of making the right Breeders’ Cup race choice
The connections of star grass performer Bricks and Mortar face a difficult choice of Breeders’ Cup target, and the decision to enter either the Turf (G1) or the Mile (G1) is fraught with risk in […]
Lucullan scores knockout in Knickerbocker; Catholic Boy fourth
Monday’s $202,000 Knickerbocker (G2) pitted the back class of even-money comebacker Catholic Boy versus the upward trajectory of 3-2 second choice Lucullan, and current form prevailed as the Godolphin homebred scored his first graded victory. […]
Mongolian Groom leads string of upsets at Santa Anita
by J. Keeler Johnson Saturday, September 28, was a day for major upsets at Santa Anita Park. Three prominent prep races for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships produced three significant upsets, including a 25-1 shocker […]
Japan edges Crystal Ocean in Juddmonte International nailbiter
Coolmore and trainer Aidan O’Brien have attempted, but not succeeded, in winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on multiple occasions. Whether they try again at Santa Anita in November remains to be seen, but they […]
Enable highlights Yorkshire Oaks; Crystal Ocean cuts back in Juddmonte International
Following their epic duel in the July 27 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot, the streaking Enable and Crystal Ocean are going their separate ways at this week’s Ebor Festival at York. […]
McKinzie scores effortless Whitney victory
by Teresa Genaro When you have a horse that has finished first or second in all but one of his 12 starts, it might seem a bit churlish to be disappointed at missed opportunities and […]