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OK, here we go. If there is one thing certain about the Breeders’ Cup every year, it’s that there will be longshots and overlays scattered throughout both days of racing. We’re here to try to ferret out those elusive price horses, based on handicapping angles and daily observations. Let’s start right at the top with the Distaff, which looks ...

Leo Bangura, 11, wrote the following winning entry in the Thoroughbred Charities of America’s inaugural TCA Youth Essay Contest.The contest was open to writers 18 years or younger who have been volunteers, supporters, or benefited from the services of an organization that received a grant from TCA in 2013. Contestants were asked to submit an essay ...

Bill Mott has been trying to keep Flat Out and Ron the Greek as far apart from each other for the past two years, but when those big races roll around, that is simply not feasible, with both horses owned by different people. The 6-year-old Ron the Greek, owned by Wachtel Stable, Brous Stable, and Jack  T. Hammer, and the 7-year-old Flat ...

So, all the post positions are in, all the works are done, and all the Classic horses are here. Now, good luck trying to figure out how the race is going to be run and who is going to win. Is Game On Dude going to outrun everyone or will he have to relinquish the early lead to Fort Larned or Moreno or perhaps someone else? Can we forget ...

The debate over race-day Salix in America is at a logjam that puts the federal government shutdown to shame. Both camps are entrenched, Breeders’ Cup has backed off its race-day policy, and the American Graded Stakes Committee is waiting to see how state racing commissions will address the issue. Any more forums, workshops, or summits are not ...

Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, Aidan O’Brien and Kathy Ritvo are on a mission: get rid of that agonizing, heartbreaking second-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Classic that is hanging over their heads and win this darn thing already.All four trainers have finished a close second in the Classic and will be trying to land their first victory this year ...

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’re sitting on the race of their life. Between his last race, his two works since that race, his love for Santa Anita, and his marriage made in heaven to Gary Stevens, he couldn’t be coming into the Breeders’ ...

By Esther Marr  Jockey Rosie Napravnik didn't have much time to celebrate her historic triumph as the first female to capture the leading rider title at Keeneland at the conclusion of the meet Oct. 27. After ''sleeping in'' until about 9 a.m. the next day, the 25-year-old hit the road to Louisville to prepare for the 10 mounts she was slated ...

If you're playing the Stars of Tomorrow cards on Sunday at either Belmont Park or Churchill Downs then the following hyperlinked information from Brisnet.com is required for handicapping all the debut runners, surface switches, and stretch outs common among two-year-old racing: Ultimate PPs, American Produce Records (APR) Online, and Bruno With ...

Belmont, Race 8, Local Post Time 4:34 pm ETThe G3 Bold Ruler H., 7F, Dirt, 3+By Douglas SalvatoreThe TimeformUS Pace Projector indicates that this race will be run at a moderate pace that should favor horses who are projected to be on or near the early lead.This bodes very well for 9/5 morning line favorite Strapping Groom and the improving ...