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Breeders' 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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Breeders' Cup scheme joins annals of infamy

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

While the recent Pick Six scandal wasn't the first scam racing has had to endure, it was the most technologically advanced.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002

Phone betting put on hold in California

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Telephone betting was legalized in California four months ago, but instead of helping horse racing in the Golden State, it may actually divide it.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2001

Freedom Crest turns surprisingly worthy

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

After Richie Baltas bought Freedom Crest for $32,000 out of a 1999 race at Hollywood Park, he ran him for low claiming prices five more times while indifferent fellow trainers just watched. Things have changed.

Story | October 08, 2001

Oak Tree ties to keep talent at home

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

With four of the country's top 10 horses--and other division leaders--stabled locally, the Oak Tree Racing Assn.'s fall meet at Santa Anita would appear to be chock-full of star power.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2001

Attacks hit Cup close to home

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Despite last week's attacks, this year's Breeders' Cup is a go at Belmont Park. But the championship will still feel the effects of the catastrophe.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2001

Stevens hopes his switch will work

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Jockey Gary Stevens will ride Until Sundown, not Captain Steve, in Sunday's $1-million Pacific Classic.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2001

Pat Day's journey to 8,000

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Twenty-eight years after his first win, jockey Pat Day reaches another racing milestone.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2001

A happy ending to the Tiznow soap opera

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Mike Cooper, en route to the postrace press-box interviews, stepped off the elevator at the fifth floor and virtually bumped into a small TV monitor. ...

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2001

Bienamado goes for big switch

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

...and finished half a length behind Kotashaan, the eventual horse of the year, in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Turf. Gonzalez also moved him from grass to dirt to win the Swaps for 3-year...

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2001

Plenty of pretenders, few contenders

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

...4-mile Derby. Vienna trained Lasersport's sire, Gilded Time, who won only once--in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile--beyond a mile during a brief career. Vienna did nominate Lasersport to the Triple Crown...

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2001

Body Blows

Bill Christine, Special to ESPN.com

Weight loss. It's the daily battle that nearly every jockey -- from Arcaro to Pincay -- has had to endure. The results can be lethal.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2001

Santa Anita Close on Breeders' Cup

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

Oak Tree nears deal to host 2002 showcase after Stronach's new agreement with NTRA clears the way.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2001

Dixie Union Is on Track Even if Spectators Aren't

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

...Dubai World Cup," Mandella said. "There are a lot of meals on the table." The Malibu kicked off the Strub series, which will be completed with the $250,000 San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes...

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2000

Remembering J.B. Faulconer

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

The late J.B. Faulconer was many things to horse racing. And in each of his roles, he was a class act.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2000

Baffert Playing Futurity Field

Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times

The silver-haired trainer describes the juveniles in his barn this year as "the deepest I've ever had."

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2000
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