The first time I watched the replay of the start of the Breeders’ Cup Classic I was standing on the racetrack, and I let out with an emphatic “Whoa!” So, I can understand how strongly people feel about...
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The Breeders’ Cup is not only about winners. The losers also went into their races carrying the dreams of their owners and trainers. But for one reason or another their dreams remained just dreams, as...
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Egregious. Disgusting. Ugly. These and many much harsher words sailed through social media channels following the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. The highly anticipated showdown...
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There are rare times when Bob Baffert feels desperate enough to turn to divine intervention, and it usually comes after a major heartbreak. When he returned to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) the year after...
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If you think Friday's four-race mini Breeders' Cup card was confusing wait until you get a load of Saturday's races. Below you will find analyses of all the Breeders' Cup races, geared toward finding live...
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We all know that speed kills, but speed often can be a self destructive weapon. One fast gun is deadly; two fast guns can blow up in your face. In Bayern and Moreno, we have two dangerous weapons, which...
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One of the many questions surrounding the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) is whether the European-trained Toast of New York, a top-class synthetic specialist, will be as effective on dirt. Of course, there...
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Has the Breeders’ Cup Classic got you stumped? Are you clueless as to who is going to like the track, like the distance, not mind the traveling, draw a bad post? Do you know how good Shared Belief really...
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Racing lost one its all-time greats with the passing of Cigar. As a tribute, I am reprinting some of my most memorable experiences with this magnificent horse. Garden Party During a Blood-Horse online...
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Wise Dan winning the 2014 Shadwell Turf Mile. Anne M. Eberhardt Photo - Order Photo While owner-breeder Mort Fink likely will keep Wise Dan pointed toward a try at a third straight Breeders’ Cup Mile ...
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