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Cup memories begin and end with Z

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

After 48 hours of reflection, I tried to put the monstrous mare's victory into personal perspective.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Who's in your saddle?

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

I'm not old enough or dumb enough to use words like "ever," but jockeys will play a bigger role in Friday and Saturday's Breeders' Cup World Championships than perhaps any major racing stage of the past few decades.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

The Ambassadors of Dirt

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

While it might not sound like much of an upper-level cabinet post, the Ambassadors of Dirt at the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships will be the most highly scrutinized politicos in this dog-and-pony show.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

It's the surface, stupid

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

If everyone is going to get upset over how skewed last year's results were in a one-year sample, then we should never wish for another Breeders' Cup on a fast dirt track again either.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Spinster scouting report

Jeremy Plonk, HorseplayerPro.com

There's no shortage of horsepower at Keeneland for Sunday's time-honored Spinster, which attracted 11 distaffers in search of a half-million dollar purse.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

24 races, 24 more cases

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

This weekend features no less than 24 races to watch, from all corners of America.

Story | October 08, 2009

The Challenge: 18 races, 18 cases

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

From New York City to Paris, and Los Angeles to Newmarket, we span the globe in search of racing's best. We even make a pit stop in Anderson, Ind.

Story | September 30, 2009

Classic confusion

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Just how whacked-out is the Breeders' Cup Classic division?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: March 27, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: March 20, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: Feb. 6, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: Jan. 30, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: Jan. 23, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: Jan. 16, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009

Countdown to the Crown: Jan. 2, 2009

Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.com

Posted each Friday from Jan. 1 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars in the sophomore class from the maiden ranks to the Grade 1 stakes.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009