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Breeders' CupIndex | Oct. 24-25, 2008 | Santa Anita, Calif.Includes the latest news, expert commentary, schedule, video clips and more of the 2008 Breeder's Cup World Championships. |
Presious Passion all alone in UN repeat victory
Mike Farrell, Daily Racing FormPresious Passion got a warm round of applause from the crowd of 15,210 Saturday at Monmouth Park as he returned bucking and kicking to the winner's circle following a record-smashing victory in the Grade 1, $750,000 United Nations Stakes.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Sea the Stars beats older horses in G1 Eclipse
Alan Shuback, Daily Racing FormDual classic winner Sea the Stars will make his first start against older horses at Sandown Park on Saturday when he takes on Breeders' Cup Turf winner Conduit in the $823,700 Eclipse Stakes.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Mike Smith picks up mount on Mine That Bird
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormHall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has committed to ride Mine That Bird for at least his next two races, trainer Chip Woolley announced Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Informed Decision cruises in Chicago Handicap
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormIt was as easy as it looked on paper. Informed Decision, a 1-5 favorite, went straight to the lead and never was headed, kicking away from pace-pressing Authenicat to win the Grade 3, $150,000 Chicago Handicap by 4 3/4 lengths.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Mr. Sidney proves best in Firecracker Handicap
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormDark, rainy days in Kentucky aren't necessarily gloomy ones for Lee Einsidler. Not at all. "I love them," said Einsidler.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Better Talk Now to scratch from United Nations
David Grening, Daily Racing FormBetter Talk Now, the multiple Grade 1 winning 10-year-old gelding, will scratch out of Saturday's Grade 1 United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park after injuring a splint bone in a hind leg, trainer Graham Motion said.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Salvator Mile
Coal Play wins the Grade 3 Salvator Mile Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 4, 2009.
Video | July 03, 2009Bad for the game
Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.comThe chances that Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta will meet dwindled with the announcement that Zenyatta would race next in the Aug. 9 Clement Hirsch at Del Mar.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009'Presious' in hunt for U.N. repeat, Cup berth
Mike Farrell, Daily Racing FormDefending champion Presious Passion tops a field of nine for the Grade 1, $750,000 United Nations Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Smooth Air sticks around for possible Cup berth
Mike Farrell, Daily Racing FormTrainer Chad Brown and Smooth Air are in the getting-acquainted stage.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Sea the Stars challenges Conduit at Sandown
Alan Shuback, Daily Racing FormDual classic winner Sea the Stars will make his first start against older horses at Sandown Park on Saturday when he takes on Breeders' Cup Turf winner Conduit in the $823,700 Eclipse Stakes.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009United Nations
Presious Passion wins the Grade 1, $750,000 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 4, 2009.
Video | July 02, 2009Plonk: Unbeaten beats the hardware
Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.comA show of hands, everyone. Who thinks past Horses of the Year Kotashaan, Criminal Type, Black Tie Affair or Saint Liam rank ahead of Personal Ensign in the annals of racing history?
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Mine That Bird's team decides to replace Borel
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormKentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will have a new jockey when he makes his next start on Aug. 1 in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Clement Hirsch at Del Mar next for Zenyatta
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormZenyatta will be pointed for the $300,000 Clement Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar on Aug. 9, trainer John Shirreffs said on Sunday. After that, it is difficult to predict when the undefeated champion older female of 2008 will start.
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