Breeders’ Cup champ Glass Slippers defends title in WAYI Flying Five; Love in action
Irish Champions Weekend culminates in a spectacular Sunday at the Curragh, with two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races among a quartet of Group 1s. […]
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Reflections on 2020 Breeders’ Cup: One for the record books
While the 2020 Breeders’ Cup will be remembered for its trying circumstances – a global pandemic that prevented the attendance of the general public (and a couple of high-profile jockeys) – the racing action at […]
17-1 shot Audarya denies Rushing Fall in Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Under a masterful ride by replacement jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot, 17-1 shot Audarya wore down history-seeking favorite Rushing Fall in the final yards of Saturday’s $1.84 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1). The French-bred […]
Glass Slippers, Shale earn Breeders’ Cup berths at the Curragh
After Magical starred on the first day of Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown, the distaff magic extended to Sunday’s conclusion at the Curragh. Fillies took two of the open-company Group 1s on a program replete […]
Irish Champions Weekend: Flying Five, Moyglare Stud offer Breeders’ Cup spots
After Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes (G1) highlights a superb card at Leopardstown, the Curragh stages an action-packed day two of Irish Champions Weekend on Sunday. Two of the Group 1s are Breeders’ Cup “Win and […]
‘Stronger’ Magical serves notice in Pretty Polly
Briefly retired before the Coolmore “lads” had a rethink this winter, Magical apparently agreed with the decision to keep her around for another season. The 5-year-old mare served notice in her comeback in Sunday’s Pretty […]