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Breeders Cup Juvenile History: Winner Rarely Captures Derby
Winning the $2 million Breeders Cup Juvenile (G1) is a tremendous accomplishment for any 2-year-old colt or gelding. The horse that captures the Juvenile on Nov. 1 at Del Mar needs talent, class an...
Breeders Cup Distaff History: Stars Often Rise to Challenge
Back in 1984, in the inaugural running of the Breeders Cup Distaff (G1), the very classy Princess Rooney put on a performance that would set the tone for the race throughout its next 40 iterations....
Breeders Cup Turf History: Euros Rule on Familiar Footing
Seconds before the gates opened for an early renewal of the Breeders Cup Turf (G1), NBC host Dick Enberg said, Theres just something about a long race on the grass. He got that right. A 1...
Breeders Cup Brights: DAmato Works Five; Thorpedo Anna Ready
Popular California-based trainer Phil DAmato could be looking at a breakthrough in the Breeders Cup. DAmato has sent out 32 starters in the Breeders Cup since opening his own stable in lat...
Breeders Cup Brights: Return Winners; Baffert Duo Work
Over 40 years of Breeders Cups, more than two dozen horses (OK, its 28) won a Breeders Cup race and returned to win again, and again in some cases. Breeders Cup History: Champions ...
Economics Heads the Field for British Champion Stakes at Ascot
Yes, theres two more Breeders Cup challenge series Win and Youre In races. At Ascot. On Saturday. No, theres nary a chance either winner heads to the United States for the Breeder...
Breeders Cup Brights; Fierceness Works; Mott Horses on Target
Fierceness posted another excellent breeze at Saratoga on Thursday (Oct. 17) in preparation for the $7 million Breeders Cup Classic (G1). The Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) and Travers Stakes (G1) ...
Breeders Cup Brights: Favorites Flourished in 2023; Whats Next for Next?
Horseplayers are likely to recall how the wagering went in the 2023 Breeders Cup, but for millions ready to tune in and bet during racings biggest weekend two-days and 14 races at Del Mar on...
Breeders Cup Brights: No Triple Crown Race Winner in Classic, Again
For the second year in a row, none of the Triple Crown race winners will compete in the $7 million Breeders Cup Classic (G1), the marquee event of the year that usually decides Horse of the Year. K...
Breeders Cup Brights: Baffert Gears Up; Irad Ortiz, Jr. Hits 4,000
Bob Bafferts brigade is gearing up for another Breeders Cup at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. The Hall of Fame trainer who has won more money through the first 40 Breeders Cups (topping $40 million), s...