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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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Crowd shows Zenyatta some love
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormZenyatta, the most popular horse in California, was sent into retirement on Sunday at Hollywood Park with a ceremony that featured the one thing her adoring fans wanted more than anything else - an appearance by the 5-year-old undefeated mare herself.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Picking a Sprint champion
Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.comThough not nearly as contentious or as fascinating as the battle for Horse of the Year, the race for the sprint title is another that has voters divided.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Vodka grabs $2.8 million Japan pay day
Associated PressVodka has become the latest female to win a big horse race with a narrow victory in the $5.9 million Japan Cup.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Ventura 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, 2009Just getting started
Claire Novak...dreary time when racing takes its' seasonal hiatus to warmer climes. Down off the high of Breeders' Cup competition, the sport enters a period of hibernation from which it casually peeks at the Dec...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 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.
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