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Breeders' CupBreeders' Cup | Nov. 6-7, 2009 | Santa Anita, Calif.Includes the latest news, expert commentary, schedule, video clips and more on the Breeders' Cup World Championships. |
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Ventura wins in career finale
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThis, Humberto Ascanio said, was the one he wanted.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Super Saver takes KJC Stakes
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormWinStar Farm strengthened its position for the 2010 classics and Calvin Borel salvaged a tie for the jockey crown at the Churchill Downs fall meet when Super Saver rolled to a front-running romp Saturday in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Turf champ Conduit draws post 16
Alan Shuback, Daily Racing FormConduit and his rider Ryan Moore will have to work out a trip at Tokyo on Sunday if they are to win the $4.9 million Japan Cup, as the two-time Breeders' Cup Turf champion has drawn post 16 in a field of 18 for the 1 1/2-mile, Grade 1 race.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Sara Louise rebounds on dirt
David Grening, Daily Racing FormBack on dirt, Sara Louise was back in form, holding off a stiff challenge from Justwhistledixie in the stretch to win Friday's Grade 2, $150,000 Top Flight Handicap by a half-length at Aqueduct.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Clark a tough challenge for Einstein
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThey call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Cowboy Cal looks all set to rebound
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormBy the time Cowboy Cal reached the eighth pole of the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, he was one worn-out 4-year-old colt. Setting a quick pace took its toll, and he faded to finish 10th of 11.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Super Saver yet to put it together
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormIt's about that time of year when people start saying, "Where did the time go?"
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Future and past stars collide
David Grening, Daily Racing FormStardom Bound had already won five Grade 1 races and an Eclipse Award before Unrivaled Belle ever made it to the races.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Sara Louise back on dirt in Top Flight
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSara Louise was one of the many New York-based dirt horses that toiled unsuccessfully over Santa Anita's synthetic surface in the Breeders' Cup, finishing a nonthreatening fourth in the Filly and Mare Sprint.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Ventura tries to win for Frankel
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormHumberto Ascanio will be listed as trainer of Ventura for Saturday's $300,000 Matriarch Stakes at Hollywood Park, but if the brilliant 5-year-old wins the Grade 1 race over a mile on turf, he will not take credit.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009'Kowboy' aims for Cigar Mile gold
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWhen Dancing in Silks upset the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita, it left the Eclipse Award in the sprint division open for debate.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Three to be thankful for
Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.comThanksgiving means much more than getting out a nail punch from the tool shed and expanding your leather belt by a notch. It's a time to reflect and appreciate as much as anything; and those of us who work in, and enjoy, the horse racing industry truly have been blessed in 2009.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Acoma wins stretch battle
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormAcoma probably earned herself another year of racetrack life when she bounced back from two last-place finishes to post a hard-fought victory Saturday in the 36th running of the Grade 3, $111,700 Cardinal Handicap at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009That's why it's Horse of YEAR
Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.comThe divisive debate over Horse of the Year honors is not entirely about Rachel Alexandra versus Zenyatta, who the better horse is, or East versus West.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Outtakes with O.J. Mayo
Kenny Mayne, ESPN The MagazineKenny Mayne chats with Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo about NCAA regulations, shooting free throws underhand and taking in the sport of kings.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
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