Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to Anthony Van Dyck after last year’s Investec Derby (G1) hero suffered a fatal injury in the Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1) Nov. 3, describing him as “incredibly tough and genuine.”
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Breeders' Cup Coverage on HRRN Starts Nov. 3
More than 25 hours of Breeders’ Cup coverage during the week starts Nov. 3 on HRRN.
Art Collector, War of Will Face Deep BC 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.
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Yorkton to Crestwood
Son of Speightstown is out of the family of champion and multiple grade 1 winner Sky Beauty.
Multiple Grade Stakes Winner Yorkton To Crestwood
Son of Speightstown is out of the family of champion and multiple grade 1 winner Sky Beauty.
Rushie Takes Daniells On a Wild Ride to Breeders' Cup
In six years, Jim and Donna Daniell have their second horse in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Grade 1-placed, grade 2 winner Rushie is entered in the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
TCA to Host Online Auction of Breeders' Cup Halters
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host an online auction of halters worn by Breeders’ Cup winners and contenders. The All-Star Halter Auction is set to open November 6 at 9 a.m. and will conclude November 9 at 7 p.m. EST.
Equibase Adds Summary Performance Data to App
Equibase Company has added summary performance data for every horse entered to race within its popular Equibase app, it was announced today by Equibase Company President and Chief Operating Officer Jason Wilson.
Improbable Leads Baffert Trio in Breeders' Cup Classic
Bob Baffert plans to send out the past two horses to reach the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) in this year’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), but it’s a third starter, Improbable, who could be favored.
Recent Winner Wasp Added to Fasig-Tipton November Sale
Fasig-Tipton has catalogued two new supplemental entries to its 2020 November Sale. These latest entries are catalogued as hips 286 and 287.
Strong European Contingent Lines Up for BC Turf
Despite the challenges of international shipping in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong European contingent will take aim at the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Monomoy Girl, Swiss Skydiver to Clash in BC Distaff
The apparent top older dirt mare in the country meets the nation’s leading 3-year-old filly in the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 7. Put simply, it is a Monomoy Girl vs. Swiss Skydiver showdown.
Monomoy Girl, Swiss Skydiver to Clash in BC Distaff
The apparent top older dirt mare in the country meets the nation’s leading 3-year-old filly in the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 7. Put simply, it is a Monomoy Girl vs. Swiss Skydiver showdown.
Jackie's Warrior Faces First Two-Turn Test in Juvenile
Jackie’s Warrior, 4-for-4 and a stakes winner in the Saratoga Special (G2), Hopeful (G1), and Champagne (G1), stretches out to two turns for the first time in the $2 million TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 6.
Jackie's Warrior Faces First Two-Turn Test in Juvenile
Jackie’s Warrior, 4-for-4 and a stakes winner in the Saratoga Special (G2), Hopeful (G1), and Champagne (G1), stretches out to two turns for the first time in the $2 million TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland Nov. 6.
Campanelle Heads Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Stonestreet Stables’ Campanelle puts her undefeated record on the line and looks to fire fresh off the layoff in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
Campanelle Heads Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Stonestreet Stables’ Campanelle puts her undefeated record on the line and looks to fire fresh off the layoff in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
Princess Noor Tops Talented BC Juvenile Fillies Field
The 1 1/16-mile race brings together grade 1 winners from New York, California, and Kentucky.
Princess Noor Tops Talented BC Juvenile Fillies Field
The 1 1/16-mile race brings together grade 1 winners from New York, California, and Kentucky.
Ward Confident in Golden Pal for Juvenile Turf Sprint
Trainer Wesley Ward has cast a large shadow over the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2T) in its brief, two-year existence, and said one of this year’s runners, Golden Pal, is more advanced than last year’s winner, Four Wheel Drive.