Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup

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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Even opponents hail Zenyatta

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Zenyatta's performance in winning the Breeders' Cup Classic not only elicited wild reactions from her thousands of admirers on hand at Santa Anita on Saturday but also praise from the connections of several of the horses she beat.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Dancing in Silks, 25-1, upsets Sprint

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Dancing in Silks, the second-longest shot on the board at 25-1, outfinished Crown of Thorns, Cost of Freedom and Gayego to win a four-horse photo in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint. Zensational, the 9-5 favorite, finished fifth.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Inside speed galore in Sprint

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

The post position draw for Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita added a little further intrigue to the race after Zensational, the track's 7-5 morning-line favorite, drew the rail.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Capt. Candyman Can's owner dies

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

The excitement of Breeders' Cup Week was tempered for the connections of Capt. Candyman Can on Saturday with the news of the sudden death of Dr. Joseph Rauch, a co-owner and breeder of the gelding.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Godolphin's hopefuls work early

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

If I have learned one thing since arriving at Santa Anita, it's this: If you want to see the Godolphin horses train you had better plan on getting up early. Very early.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Kodiak Kowboy confirmed for Cup

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Kodiak Kowboy, already a two time Grade 1 winner this year, will attempt to further sweeten his Eclipse Award resume with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita on Nov. 7.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Zensational still looms large

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Zensational may be out of sight, but he's certainly not out of the minds of the connections of any other horse with designs on this year's Breeders' Cup Sprint.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Mambo Meister much the best

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Mambo Meister ($7.80) earned himself a guaranteed berth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile with a decisive 3 3/4-length victory over even-money favorite Motovato in the Grade 3, $100,000 Spend a Buck Handicap

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Mambo Meister pays a visit home

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Running in the Breeders' Cup is not foremost on the minds of trainer Phil Gleaves or the owners of Mambo Meister.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Careless Jewel makes it look easy

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Careless Jewel may have earned herself a spot in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic with an easy 3 1/2-length victory over Bon Jovi Girl in Saturday's Grade 2, $750,000 Fitz Dixon Cotillion at Philadelphia Park.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Three hope for better trips

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Trainer Ian Wilkes said he felt Miss Isella may not have had the best racing luck when she finished second in the Grade 1 Go for Wand Handicap earlier in the Saratoga meet

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Justenuffhumor takes 'Dave

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Justenuffhumor served notice he should be a force to be reckon with in the turf division during the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009

Which Kip will show up?

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

During these tough economic times, when it's hard to get any value for a dollar, the New York Racing Association got itself a real bargain for the mere $150,000 it has put up for Sunday's Grade 2 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2009

Forever Together repeats feat

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Jonathan Sheppard walked the Saratoga turf course during training hours on Saturday morning, making sure the footing was safe enough to allow his Eclipse Award winner Forever Together to compete later that afternoon in the $500,000 Diana.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2009

Rooney: Game Face much the best

Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form

Game Face became a Grade 1 winner for the first time when she drew off to a convincing 6 3/4-length victory over Keep the Peace in Saturday's $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicapx at Calder.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2009