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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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Decisions to be made after a night of celebration
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormZenyatta, whose winning performance in the $2 million Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita on Friday stole the show on the first of two days of the 25th Breeders' Cup championships, was back home at Hollywood Park and feeling her usual chipper self on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Goldikova enables Head to make history
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormGoldikova exploded out of traffic in early stretch to outfinish defending champ Kip Deville en route to a victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile. The win was the sixth by a filly in the 25-year history of the Mile.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Zenyatta pure perfection in Ladies' Classic
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormZenyatta capped off a perfect season and likely put herself in position for a bid at the Horse of the Year title after exploding to a convincing 1 1/2-length triumph.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Stardom Bound impressive in Juvenile Fillies
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormStardom Bound all but sewed up a division title after rallying from near the rear of the pack to defeat the late-running Dream Empress by 1 1/2 lengths in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Ventura takes Filly and Mare Sprint with huge move
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormVentura got the 2008 Breeders' Cup off to a rousing start, circling the field into the stretch before drawing away from 9-5 favorite Indian Blessing en route to a decisive four-length victory in the $1 million Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Clocker: Eagle Mountain looks sharp for BC Turf
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormIndyanne was the fastest horse in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint scheduled for Friday, but the speedster will return home empty-handed after a minor illness knocked her out of the $1 million race in which she would have likely set the pace.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Classic hopeful Student Council stands out in drills
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCurlin may have grabbed most of the attention, but his final workout for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic was just one of many important preps that took place under cool and cloudy skies Monday morning at Santa Anita.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Curlin has final drill for try at BC Classic repeat
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCurlin turned in his final Breeders' Cup prep at Santa Anita on Monday, working an easy half-mile in 50.06 seconds and galloping out five furlongs in 1:03.91, according to Daily Racing Form.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008J Be K out of Sprint
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Steve Asmussen confirmed Monday that J Be K would not start in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Consequence finishes fast over Pro-Ride
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormAnother beautiful morning and a very busy training session Sunday at Santa Anita, during which 21 potential Breeders' Cup starters worked, 18 over the Pro-Ride surface and three others on the grass.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008Indian Blessing to sprint with females; O'Neill pair get into Dirt Mile
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Bob Baffert all but put to rest any speculation that Indian Blessing might take on males in the Breeders' Cup Sprint shortly after the Eclipse Award winner worked five furlongs in 59.14 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008Gottcha Gold arrives fresh for Calder's Spend a Buck
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCalder's Festival of the Sun has been best known throughout its 16-year history as a showcase for many of the area's top 2-year-olds, who compete in the finales of the Florida Stallion stakes.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Smooth Air going to BC Classic
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe final decision has been made and travel arrangements are set for Smooth Air, who will compete in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25 if he qualifies for a starting berth in the 14-horse field.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008Smooth Air moving on to BC
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormSmooth Air is pointing to the Breeders' Cup next month at Santa Anita following an easy 3 3/4-length victory over Dynhocracy in the $100,000 Needles Stakes at Calder.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008Munnings ready to go for Hopeful
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormWith a $1.7 million price tag on his head, expectations were high when Munnings launched his career here at Saratoga on July 26.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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