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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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Too Many Toyz too hot to stop
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormWhen you're hot you're hot and when you're not you're not. The old adage certainly applied to the Carl G. Rose Classic after Too Many Toyz registered his fourth straight victory with a thrilling one-length decision over the 3-5 favorite It's a Bird.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009Even opponents hail Zenyatta
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormZenyatta'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, 2009Dancing in Silks, 25-1, upsets Sprint
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormDancing 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, 2009Inside speed galore in Sprint
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe 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, 2009Capt. Candyman Can's owner dies
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe 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, 2009Godolphin's hopefuls work early
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormIf 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, 2009Kodiak Kowboy confirmed for Cup
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormKodiak 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, 2009Zensational still looms large
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormZensational 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, 2009Mambo Meister much the best
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormMambo 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, 2009Mambo Meister pays a visit home
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormRunning in the Breeders' Cup is not foremost on the minds of trainer Phil Gleaves or the owners of Mambo Meister.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Careless Jewel makes it look easy
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCareless 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, 2009Three hope for better trips
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer 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, 2009Justenuffhumor takes 'Dave
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormJustenuffhumor 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, 2009Which Kip will show up?
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormDuring 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, 2009Forever Together repeats feat
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormJonathan 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, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "breeders cup" make the list?
