A below 30-degree morning Nov. 2 sent many Breeders’ Cup contenders to Keeneland’s training track in lieu of the main track, including a large group from the European contingent that recently arrived.
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Gamine, Serengeti Empress Meet in Filly & Mare Sprint
The speedy fillies Gamine and Serengeti Empress highlight a talented cast in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Uni, Circus Maximus Return in Breeders' Cup Mile
This year’s renewal of the $2 million Breeders’ Cup FanDuel Mile Presented by PDJF (G1T) has managed to lure back only two of last year’s runners.
Experience Meets Young Talent in Breeders' Cup Sprint
For this year’s $2 million Sprint, will it be the 3-year-old Yaupon who streaks to the line, or will it be one of the many older horses with more expertise?
Trip the Key in Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Turf racing is all about the trip, and with a full field of 14 expected for the $2 million Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) Nov. 7, a clear lane in the stretch will be paramount to success.
Imprimis Looks to Cross Wire First Again in Turf Sprint
When trainer Joe Orseno appraises Imprimis’ chances in the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland, he believes the 6-year-old Broken Vow gelding has done everything perfectly in his abbreviated two-race 2020 campaign.
Art Collector, War of Will Top Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A highly competitive slate of graded stakes winners will contest the $1 million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) Nov. 7 at Keeneland led by top sophomore Art Collector and last year’s Preakness Stakes (G1) winner War of Will.
Battleground Aims to Continue Breeders' Cup Legacy
A Breeders’ Cup victory by Battleground in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Presented by Coolmore America (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeeland would be welcomed by the race sponsor.
Baffert Runners Lead NTRA Polls Before Breeders' Cup
Stablemates Authentic and Improbable will put their divisional advantages on the line when they face off in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 7 as the two Bob Baffert-trainees lead the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association polls.
O'Brien Pair Head Melbourne Cup Market
This year’s Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1) will be unlike any other in the 159-year history of Australia’s greatest race.
The Jockey Club Creates Three New Academic Scholarships
These scholarships support individuals from diverse backgrounds and pursuing careers in the Thoroughbred industry.
Authentic, Tiz the Law Set for Classic Rematch
How strange has the 2020 racing season been? Consider that the two 3-year-old males pre-entered in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) will each enter the 1 1/4-mile race Nov. 7 at Keeneland off starts in the Triple Crown races.
Presence of Stanozolol KOs Princess Secret from BC
Daniel Pita’s Princess Secret will not be permitted to run in the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) after out-of-competition testing revealed the presence of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol.
Compounding Pharmacy Admits Guilt in Federal Case
A Nicholasville, Ky. compounding pharmacy and its owner who have been linked to a sweep that saw nearly 30 federal indictments earlier this year, entered guilty pleas Oct. 30 in federal court to unlawful distribution of compounded prescription drugs.
Highway Bound Among Godolphin-Breds to Win Maidens
Among seven maiden winners of note, Godolphin’s Highway Bound, a son of Into Mischief and grade 1 winner Seventh Street, as well as Cave Hill, won maiden races at two separate tracks.
Brown Earns Ninth Straight Title at Belmont Fall Meet
Chad Brown posted 22 wins to earn the status as top trainer for the Belmont Park fall meet for the ninth consecutive year, while Jose Ortiz registered 40 victories to lead all riders. Klaravich Stables campaigned 13 winners to pace all owners.
Stephen Earns Breakthrough Victory in Coronation
Al and Bill Ulwelling’s 2-year-old colt Stephen tracked down the front-running Tio Magico for a 1 1/4 length victory in the Coronation Futurity at Woodbine.
Improbable 'Smooth' in Final Breeders' Cup Classic Work
Improbable worked six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 Nov. 1 on a fast track at Santa Anita Park to complete his final major preparations before shipping to Keeneland for the Nov. 7 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Doyle Hits World Stage With Deirdre
Hollie Doyle is hoping her recent success story at home can expand worldwide this month, including in Bahrain, where she has picked up the key ride on star Japanese mare Deirdre in their showpiece event, the £500,000 International Trophy.
Jackie's Warrior Living Up to His Name
Jackie’s Warrior was named by his breeders, Jennie and John Williams of J and J Stables, to honor Jennie’s sister, Jackie Ross, a brain cancer survivor in remission. The name was kept by current owners Kirk and Judy Robison.