Robert LaPenta, Southern Springs Stables, and Head of Plains Partners’ Whitmore proved the fourth time is the charm Nov. 7 when he finally got the job done with a late-running rally in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Keeneland.
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Audarya Runs Down Rushing Fall in BC Filly & Mare Turf
Audarya turned back Rushing Fall in the shadow of the wire to win the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Knicks Go Wins Dirt Mile in Track Record Time
Knicks Go blazed through early fractions but had plenty of punch late to win the the $1 million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Glass Slippers Rallies to Win Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Closing up the inside and splitting horses in midstretch, European raider Glass Slippers scored a 10-1 upset under Tom Eaves in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland Nov. 7. It was the first win by a European horse in the race’s history.
Sleepy Eyes Todd Wins Injury-Marred Lafayette Stakes
Sleepy Eyes Todd rallied to victory Nov. 7 at Keeneland in the $150,000 Lafayette Stakes Presented by Keeneland Select, a race marred by the fatal breakdown of Absolutely Aiden.
Gamine Gets BC Filly & Mare Sprint and Track Record
Heavy favorite Gamine won the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) to kick off Breeders’ Cup Saturday. The 3-year-old daughter of Into Mischief lowered the track record by more than a second, finishing in 1:20.20
Merneith Rallies to Victory in Fort Springs Stakes
Grade 2-placed Merneith secured the first stakes win of her career Nov. 7 when she rallied in the center of the lane to edge Motivated Seller and win the $125,000 QATAR Fort Springs Stakes at Keeneland.
Nashville Sets Keeneland Track Record in Perryville
WinStar Farm and China Horse Club’s Nashville made another strong impression on the racetrack Nov. 7 at Keeneland, setting a track record for six furlongs in 1:07.89 in the $125,000 Perryville Stakes.
Fillies and Mares Set to Shine at Night of the Stars
Fasig-Tipton’s The November Sale that has carried the moniker “Night of the Stars” begins at 2 p.m. ET Nov. 7, with the 287 horses cataloged including big-name stellar race fillies and mares, a large group of weanlings, and a draft of broodmares.
Scratches, Changes for Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Card
The previously announced scratches of Vekoma, One Master, and Inthemidstofbiz are some of the notable changes Nov. 7 at Keeneland for Breeders’ Cup Saturday.
Scratches, Changes for Breeders' Cup Saturday
The previously announced scratches of Vekoma, One Master, and Inthemidstofbiz are some of the notable changes Nov. 7 at Keeneland for Breeders’ Cup Saturday.
Breeders' Cup Friday Sees Decline in Handle
With an on-track card largely limited to the connections of the horses competing, the opening day of this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships saw an 11% decline in handle compared with last year’s record wagering.
Tapit Sires Sixth Breeders' Cup Champion
Essential Quality also is the sire’s fourth Breeders’ Cup juvenile winner.
Kameko in 'Super Condition' for Breeders' Cup Swan Song
Kameko is seeking to end this muddling season as he started it, with a blazing performance over a mile at one of the world’s most prestigious meetings.
Pletcher Registers Milestone 5,000th Victory
Todd Pletcher registered a milestone 5,000th victory Nov. 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack when Repole Stable’s Microsecond rallied to win the seventh race, a $72,000 New York-bred allowance, by three-quarters of a length.
BTE Stables Acquires Portion of Golden Chance Farm
BTE is establishing a multi-service operation on the property.
Essential Quality Rallies to Win Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Capitalizing on a hotly contested pace, Essential Quality capped an unbeaten 2-year-old season by capturing the $2 million TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G1) by three-quarters of a length at Keeneland.
Aunt Pearl Shines on Front End of Juvenile Fillies Turf
Aunt Pearl went fast early and plenty fast late as she delivered a dominating performance in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
Aunt Pearl Shines on Front End of Juvenile Fillies Turf
Aunt Pearl went fast early and plenty fast late as she delivered a dominating performance in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
BTE Stables Acquires a Portion of Golden Chance Farm
BTE is establishing a multi-service operation on the property.