Breeders Cup Races

Breeders Cup Classic Replay Video

2010-11-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta lost by a nose to Blame.
Watch the Breeders' Cup Classic 2010 race replay!

Classic Payout 2010

2010-11-06T20:19:00.000-07:00

Payouts and results for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.

Gate	Horse	Jockey	Win	Place	Show
5	BLAME	G GOMEZ	$12.40	$4.40	$3.80
8	ZENYATTA	M SMITH		$3.60	$2.80
6	FLY DOWN	J LEPAROUX			$8.60

Daily Double 8-5 $94.20
Exacta 5-8 $33.20
Trifecta 5-8-6 $465.00
Superfecta 5-8-6-12 $1,960.80
Pick-3 1-8-5 $5,697.40
Pick-4 10-1-8-5 $15,592.20

Blame Winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic 2010

2010-11-06T20:13:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta ran her last Breeders Cup on Saturday, actually it was her last race ever. The filly retires with a 19-1 record just missing the history making record 20-in-a-row title.

Zenyatta did make a major comeback in the race. She began in last place but made it to the finish line, just a little too late. She lost by a nose to the horse Blame who crossed the finish line first and took home the win.

The top three finishers at the Breeders Cup Classic are: Blame, Zenyatta and Fly Down.

Post Positions and Morning Odds for Juvenile

2010-11-02T20:27:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2010.
The post time of the race is 3:55 PM (EST) on November 6th.
Purse:$2,000,000
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles

Post Horse	Jockey	Tainer	Odds
1. Biondetti	Ahmed Ajtebi	Mahmoud Al Zarooni	12-1
2. Boys At Tosconova	Ramon Dominguez	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	5-2
3. J.B.’s Thunder	Shaun Bridgmohan	12-1
4. JP’s Gusto	Patrick A. Valenzuela	10-1
5. Riveting Reason	Victor Espinosa	Myung Kwon Cho	30-1
6. Stay Thirsty	Javier Castellano	Todd A. Pletcher	8-1
7. Uncle Mo	John Velazquez	Todd A. Pletcher	7-5
8. Murjan	Rafael Bejarano	Darrin Miller	30-1
9. Rogue Romance	Julien Leparoux	Kenneth G. McPeek	30-1
10. Jaycito	Mike Smith	Mike Mitchell	18-1

Post Positions and Odds for Juvenile Turf 2010

2010-11-02T20:14:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2010.
The post time of the race is 1:50 PM (EST) on November 6th.
Purse:$1,000,000
Distance: 1 Miles

Post Horse	Jockey	Tainer	Odds
1. Typhoon Slew	Julien Leparoux	Michael J. Maker	15-1
2. Deciphering Dreams	Ramon Dominguez	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	20-1
3. Mantoba	Frankie Dettori	Brian Meehan	5-1
4. Air Support	Rajiv Maragh	Claude R. (Shug) McGaughey	8-1
5. Master of Hounds	John Murtagh	Aidan P. O’Brien	9-2
6. Utley	William Buick	John H.M. Gosden	6-1
7. Willcox Inn	John Velazquez	Michael Stidham	20-1
8. Banned	Joel Rosario	Thomas F. Proctor	10-1
9. Soldat	Alan Garcia	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	8-1
10. Madman Diaries	Jeffrey Sanchez	Wesley A. Ward	12-1
11. Rough Sailing	Anna Napravnik	Michael Stidham	15-1
12. Humble And Hungry	Olivier Peslier	Ignacio Correas IV	20-1
13. Pluck	Garrett Gomez	Todd A. Pletcher	6-1

Post Positions and Morning Odds for Ladies Classic

2010-11-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic 2010 with information on jockeys and morning odds.

The race will be run on November 5th and the post time is 7:30 PM (EST).
Purse: $2,000,000
Distance: 1 1/8 Miles

Post Horse	Jockey	Tainer	Odds
1. Life At Ten	John Velazquez	Todd A. Pletcher	7-2
2. It’s Tea Time	Julien Leparoux	George R. Arnold, Jr.	15-1
3. Malibu Prayer	Garrett Gomez	Todd A. Pletcher	8-1
4. Milwaukee Appeal	Rafael Bejarano	Scott H. Fairlie	30-1
5. Acting Happy	Jose Lezcano	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	20-1
6. Persistently	Alan Garcia	Claude R. (Shug) McGaughey III	12-1
7. Seeking the Title	Calvin Borel	Dallas Stewart	30-1
8. Unrivaled Belle	Kent Desormeaux	William I. Mott	8-1
9. Acomo	Robby Albarado	David M. Carroll	20-1
10. Blind Luck	Joel Rosario	Jerry Hollendorfer	9-5
11. Havre de Grace	Jeremy Rose	Anthony W. Dutrow	4-1

Post Positions and Morning Odds for Turf 2010

2010-11-02T19:44:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Turf 2010 with information on jockeys and morning odds.

The post time of Breeders' Cup Turf is 6:00 PM (EST). The race will be televised on ESPN.
Purse: $3,000,000
Distance: 1 1/2 Miles (T)

Post	Horse	Jockey	Odds
1	Champ Pegasus	J. Rosario	10-1
2	Winchester	C. Velasquez	8-1
3	Telling	J. Castellano	20-1
4	Debussy (IRE)	W. Buick	10-1
5	Al Khali	J. Leparoux	10-1
6	Workforce (GB)	R. Moore	7-5
7	Behkabad (Fr)	C. Lemaire	9-5
8	Dangerous Midge	L. Dettori	12-1

Post Positions and Morning Odds for Mile 2010

2010-11-02T19:42:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Mile 2010 with information on jockeys and morning odds.

The post time of Breeders' Cup Mile is 4:40 PM (EST).
Purse: $2,000,000
Distance: 1 Mile (T)

Post	Horse	Jockey	Odds
1	Beethoven (IRE)	J. Murtagh	20-1
2	Society's Chairman	J. Leparoux	20-1
3	Gio Ponti	R. Dominguez	4-1
4	Court Vision	R. Albarado	12-1
5	Delegator (GB)	L. Dettori	12-1
6	Paco Boy (IRE)	R. Moore	6-1
7	The Usual Q. T.	V. Espinoza	15-1
8	Get Stormy	J. Castellano	20-1
9	Sidney's Candy	J. Rosario	10-1
10	Goldikova (IRE)	O. Peslier	6-5
11	Proviso (GB)	M. Smith	12-1

Post Positions and Morning Odds for Classic 2010

2010-11-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

The post positions for Breeders' Cup 2010 have been drawn. Here are the list of contenders for Breeders' Cup Classic 2010.
The post time of the race is 6:45 PM (EST) on November 6th.
Purse:$5,000,000
Distance: 1 1/4 Miles

Post	Horse	Jockey	Odds
1	Quality Road	J. Velazquez	5-1
2	Paddy O'Prado	K. Desormeaux	15-1
3	Haynesfield	R. Dominguez	12-1
4	First Dude	R. Albarado	15-1
5	Blame	G. Gomez	9-2
6	Fly Down	J. Leparoux	15-1
7	Musket Man	R. Maragh	20-1
8	Zenyatta	M. Smith	8-5
9	Pleasant Prince	J. Rosario	30-1
10	Etched	A. Garcia	30-1
11	Espoir City (JPN)	T. Sato	20-1
12	Lookin At Lucky	M. Garcia	6-1

Post Position Draw Date and Time

2010-11-01T19:56:00.000-07:00

With the post position draw just a day away (November 2nd) and with 184 pre-entries (a Breeders’ Cup record by the way) 18 of which have been cross-entered, it’s hard to predict who will run where. The draw for the Breeders' Cup will take place tomorrow at 1pm EST. The final entries for each race, post-positions and morning line odds will be available. The draw will also help to finalize the jockey situation for the weekend.

Jeremy Plonk and Bob Neumeier will report the fields in real time and discuss the draw’s ramifications with chat participants at Horseplayernow.com RaceChat.

Online Chat Covers Post Position Draw

2010-11-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Horseplayernow.com will co-host four live Web chats at NTRA.com during Breeders’ Cup World Championships week. Horseplayernow.com RaceChat can be found in the "Picks and Analysis" section of the "Horseplayers" banner at NTRA.com.

The first of the chats, covering the Breeders’ Cup post position draw, will begin Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 12:45 p.m. (ET) and be hosted by Jeremy Plonk and Bob Neumeier, who will report the fields in real time and discuss the draw’s ramifications with chat participants.

Analysts Joe Kristufek, Brian Nadeau and James Dickson will team up at 9 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, Nov. 4, for a handicapping seminar that will feature additional guests.

On Friday and Saturday, November 5-6, the final two live Breeders’ Cup chats will be anchored by Plonk, and feature all-day paddock analysis, post parade analysis and more. The Nov. 5 chat will begin at 1:30 p.m. (ET), and will start at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Nov. 6.

There will also be live chats from Churchill Downs during Breeders’ Cup that will include information on how the track is playing and any breaking news. Churchill Downs live racing chats will be offered Nov, 3-4 at NTRA.com, kicking off at 12:15 p.m. (ET) both days.

TV Schedule and Date

2010-11-01T19:41:00.000-07:00

The 27th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., will air live in HD November 5-6 on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. ESPN will have more than nine hours of coverage as both Friday and Saturday races will finish under the lights for the first time in Breeders’ Cup history. Championship Friday, November 5, 2010, will begin at 4 p.m. EST on ESPN2. Saturday’s action will begin at 1:30 p.m. on ABC and continue on ESPN from 3:30-7 p.m. ESPN3.com will simulcast the ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts live, while ESPN Mobile TV and ESPNNetworks.com will simulcast the ESPN telecast on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

Breeders’ Cup 184 Pre-Entries Led by Zenyatta

2010-10-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta winning 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic

Undefeated Zenyatta tops a record 184 horses pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Greg Avioli, president of Breeders' Cup Limited, noted that the pre-entered horses, including 26 potential starters from overseas, had won a combined 865 races totaling $125 million in purses.

"I think we're in for some record-setting days at Churchill Downs across the board," he said.

All eyes will be on Zenyatta, who takes a 19-for-19 record into the 11/4-mile Classic on Nov. 6 in what is expected to be the final start of her career.

Seventeen of Zenyatta's victories have come on synthetic surfaces in her home state of California, leading many to question how well her exhilarating late-running style will work on the conventional track at Churchill Downs. She twice started on dirt, producing a pair of convincing victories in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.

Zenyatta will attempt to join Tiznow (2000-01) as the only horses to win back-to-back Classics. Among her chief rivals will be Blame, Quality Road and Lookin At Lucky.

The Breeders' Cup, which will be televised by ABC/ESPN, consists of 14 races totaling $26 million in purses. This will be the seventh time the Cup has been run at Churchill. Final entries will be taken and post positions drawn Tuesday.

Pre-entries Closed

2010-10-25T20:42:00.000-07:00

Pre-entries for the Breeders' Cup 2010 were closed at 12:00 PM (ET) today and all pre-entered contenders will be announced on Wednesday, October 27 at 10:00 AM (ET).

The Breeders' Cup Classic might have one of its strongest fields ever, with the likes of Zenyatta, Blame, Quality Road and Lookin At Lucky all pointing toward it, but it doesn't appear as though the presence of that Fearsome Foursome is going to keep the field size down.

Zenyatta's quest to remain unbeaten in her 20th and final start will be the focal point of the event. She won the Classic last year and the Ladies' Classic in 2008. She will be joined by Goldikova in attempting to win at the Breeders' Cup in three consecutive years. Goldikova will seek her third straight victory in the Mile, against males on turf, earlier on the Nov. 6 card.

The latest to join the party was trainer Nick Zito, who said from New York that he had pre-entered two horses, Fly Down and Morning Line, in the $5 million Classic, to be run Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs. Zito said Morning Line also was going to be pre-entered in the $1 million Dirt Mile, "but he'll definitely go in the Classic," Zito said.

The pre-entry stage is the first stage of a two-step process. At this point, horses can be named to two races. But by next Tuesday's final entry day, when post positions are drawn, remaining entry fees must be paid and horses can only be entered in one race.

The Breeders' Cup will be held Nov. 5 and 6 at Churchill Downs, which is playing host to racing's championship event for a record seventh time.

Espoir City arrived to run in Breeders' Cup Classic 2010

2010-10-19T20:40:00.000-07:00

The Yushun Horse Club’s Japan-based star Espoir City arrived at Churchill Downs early Tuesday morning for a run in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, settling in his stall in the quarantine barn at 4:30 a.m. (EDT).

Espoir City flew from Japan to Chicago, where he changed planes for the short flight to Louisville. Accompanying Espoir City on the flights was Artiste.
“It was a long flight and he was his companion,” trainer Akio Adachi said. “He is a racehorse, but he will not race here and not train with Espoir City in the morning.”
Espoir City is expected to be in quarantine for 48 hours and Adachi said the 5-year-old would go to the track for training Thursday morning “if time permits.”
Jockey Tetsuzo Sato is scheduled to come to Louisville this Friday for a three-day stay before returning to Japan to honor a riding commitment and then return to Louisville.

Sato accompanied Adachi to Louisville in July to get a firsthand look at Churchill Downs. As Adachi watched horses train Tuesday morning, he was asked how preparations had gone with Espoir City since the last time he was in Louisville.
“Better than expected,” Adachi said. “His first race back (from a five-month layoff) was good and he needed that race.”

The two-time Group I winner has compiled a record of 20-11-4-1 for earnings of $5,963,979 with Sato aboard for eight of the victories.

Mine That Bird Running in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile

2010-10-19T20:36:00.000-07:00

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby tuned up for runs in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile with workouts on Sunday at Churchill Downs.

Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Serte Equine’s Mine That Bird breezed five furlongs in 1:01.20 for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. The move by the 4-year-old Birdstone gelding was the sixth-fastest of 25 at the distance over a fast track. Lukas is pointing Mine That Bird, who has failed to win eight races since his victory at odds of 50-1 in Kentucky Derby 135, toward a possible run in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Saturday, November 6 2010.

Watch the Kentucky Derby 2009 race where Mind That Bird finished 1st.

Rachel Alexandra is Retired

2010-10-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

Rachel Alexandra, North America's 2009 Horse of the Year, was retired Tuesday and co-owner Jess Jackson plans to breed her to Curlin, the continent's 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year.

The decision to end her career comes on the heels of a disappointing 2010 season, one where she never regained the form she showed as a dominant 3-year-old, winning only two of her five races.

In 2009, the filly burst onto the scene by winning the Kentucky Oaks by a record 20 lengths, a performance so impressive it had many experts surmising that she could have entered the Kentucky Derby the following day and won. Jockey Calvin Borel, who rode her to victory in the Oaks, thought so highly of her he became the first jockey in history to ride the Kentucky Derby winner and then give up that mount in the Preakness because he wanted to ride another horse.

Rachael Alexandra validated Borel's decision two weeks later when she captured the second leg of the Triple Crown at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course, holding off Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird down the stretch. After skipping the Belmont Stakes, she finished the year 8-0 and was named Horse of the Year by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.

But Rachael either peaked as a 3-year-old or was permanently worn down by the dominant 2009 season, because despite taking several months off she was never the same horse. The decision to end her racing career was not totally unexpected.

"The fans adored her. We all did," said Steve Asmussen, who trained Rachel Alexandra. "She had the most fluid and beautiful stride of any horse I have ever seen."

Zenyatta wins TVG's Lady's Secret Stakes

2010-10-14T19:51:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta wins TVG's Lady's Secret Stakes at Oak Tree Hollywood Park on October 2, 2010. This is her 19th win, keeping her undefeated in her career.

In the 1 1/16-mile Lady's Secret, Zenyatta ($2.20) took up her customary running position at the back of the five-horse field while Moon de French set the pace.

Jockey Mike Smith guided Zenyatta into striking position five lengths from the lead at the three-eighths pole and stayed wide through the far turn while moving into third position.

Turning into the stretch, Switch took over, cut for home and opened up. Zenyatta initially appeared to be in trouble but she leveled off the final eighth, made the lead with less than 20 yards remaining and drew away in 1:42.97.

Switch held second. It was 4¾ lengths back to Moon de French and Satans Quick Chick, who dead-heated for third. Emmy Darling finished last.

The field was reduced to five starters after the late scratch of Rinterval. Runner-up to Zenyatta when they met Aug. 7 at Del Mar, Rinterval flipped in the paddock and was scratched.

Watch the race replay!

Zenyatta Workout at Hollywook Park

2010-10-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta was breathing easily when she walked off the Hollywood Park main track after breezing five furlongs in 1:02.60 on Thursday.

Jockey Mike Smith, sitting atop the undefeated winner of 19 races, beamed as he assessed the 6-year-old mare's first workout since a win in the Grade Lady's Secret Stakes on October 2, 2010.

"I wanted to see her energy level and her action," Smith said. "She was full of it. She did all the work in the last eighth. It was very handy."

Thursday's workout was the first of three scheduled works for Zenyatta before she is sent to Churchill Downs for the Breeders' Cup Classic on November 6. Zenyatta won the 2009 BC Classic at Santa Anita. This year's BC Classic will be Zenyatta's first start in Kentucky.

Juvenile Pathfork Not Running for 2010 Breeders' Cup

2010-10-14T19:38:00.000-07:00

Jessica Harrington's unbeaten juvenile Pathfork has been ruled out of next month's Breeders' Cup meeting after suffering a minor setback.

The American-bred colt took his record to three wins from three starts with victory in the National Stakes at the Curragh last time, and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile was due to be his next assignment.

Harrington said: "He's had a bit of a setback and he just wouldn't go to the Breeders' Cup ready enough - you need to be 110%. We said all along that he needed not to miss anything. He worked last Friday and everything was fine but we weren't quite happy with him on Monday."

She added: "We just had to back off him and we've taken a view today that we can't go having missed working him this week, which he needed to do.

"You can't go over there just hoping that he'll be all right, so we'll let him down now and get him sorted out.

"It's disappointing for the owners and I feel sorry for them, but that's horses for you."

Masket Man Going for Class 2010

2010-10-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

Trainer Derek Ryan confirmed Oct. 13 that Musket Man will make his next start in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) on Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.

His last effort was a runner-up finish in the Monmouth Cup (gr. II) on Oct. 9. Musket Man was kept down on the inside most of the way before angling four-wide for the stretch drive and falling a neck short of Etched in the 1 1/8-mile test.

From 14 career starts, 4-year-old Musket Man sports a record of 6-3-5 with earnings of $1,235,570. The son of Yonaguska out of the Fortunate Prospect mare Fortuesque earned graded victories in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) and Illinois Derby (gr. III) in 2009 before finishing third in Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

Wickedly Perfect Missing Juvenile Filles

2010-10-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

Wickedly Perfect, the winner of Friday's Grade 1 Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland, will miss the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5 because of a bone chip in a knee, trainer Doug O'Neill said.

Trainer Doug O’Neill told the Daily Racing Form the judgment was made the morning of Oct. 9 when there was heat in the filly’s left stifle and x-rays revealed the chip.

According to DRF, O’Neill conferred with veterinarian Mark Cheney in Kentucky and Joe Dowd in California, after which a decision was made for the daughter of Congrats to have the chip surgically removed Oct. 11 . The operation will be performed by Dr. Larry Bramlage, who is based at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington.

2010 Futures Betting Odds Comparison

2010-10-04T21:27:00.000-07:00

Below is a comparison of the current future odds for the Breeders' Cup Classic between the Wynn Las Vegas and the international bookmakers of Paddy Power and Bet365 as of September 21, 2010.

Horse	Wynn	Paddy	Bet365
Zenyatta	3/1	4/1	7/2
Quality Road	4/1	6/1	6/1
Lookin At Lucky	9/2	4/1	9/2
Blame	5/1	5/1	6/1
Espoir City	6/1	14/1	16/1
Rachel Alexandra	12/1	12/1	12/1
Twice Over	15/1	20/1	14/1
Fly Down	15/1	16/1	16/1
Rip Van Winkle	16/1	20/1	12/1
Rail Trip	18/1	16/1	20/1
Fame And Glory	20/1	16/1	16/1
Misremembered	20/1	20/1	20/1
Awesome Gem	30/1	33/1	40/1
Ice Box	30/1	33/1	33/1
First Dude	30/1	33/1	40/1
Gitano Hernando	30/1	25/1	25/1
A Little Warm	35/1	33/1	50/1
Trappe Shot	40/1	20/1	25/1
Mine That Bird	60/1	25/1	33/1
Super Saver	n/a	25/1	25/1
Byword	n/a	20/1	16/1

Admission Ticket Sale

2010-10-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

General admission tickets — at a $5 savings — are available for purchase online for the 27th Breeders' Cup World Championships on November 5-6 at Churchill Downs at breederscup.com/tickets.

The online cost is $10 for Championship Friday, November 5, and for $20 for Championship Saturday. Fans can print their general-admission tickets at home and bring them to the track.

The tickets became available on Monday.

The price at the gate will be $15 on Friday and $25 on Saturday. The online general-admission tickets will be sold until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 4.

Selected reserved grandstand and clubhouse seating for both days of the Championships remains available ranging from $20 to $75 on Friday and $40-150 on Saturday.

2010 Jockey Gold Cup Winners and Payouts

2010-10-03T21:40:00.000-07:00

Haynesfield led all the way Saturday, beating favorite Blame by four lengths in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park.

The lone New York-bred in the field, Haynesfield improved to 9 for 13. Ramon Dominguez was aboard as the 4-year-old trained by Steve Asmussen ran the 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.48 on the fast track.

Haynesfield paid $17, $5.10 and $3. Blame, the 4-5 favorite and winner of five straight stakes coming in, returned $2.50 and $2.10. Fly Down paid $2.20 to show. Hold Me Back was fourth, followed by Rail Trip and Tranquil Manner.

Jockey Gold Cup 2010 Race Replay

Post Positions of Jockey Club Gold Cup 2010

2010-09-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Whitney Handicap winner Blame heads a field of eight thoroughbreds for Saturday's $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. The 1 1/4-mile race is a final prep for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on November 6 at Churchill Downs.

Owned by Adele Dilscheider and Claiborne Farm, Blame has posted five straight wins coming into the Gold Cup and has won eight of 11 lifetime starts for more than $1.5 million.

The following is the post positions and post time of the Jockey Club Gold Cup.

Post time: Saturday at 5:48 p.m. EDT at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Purse: $750,000. Distance: 1 ¼ miles.

Pp horse (weight) jockey/trainer odds
1. Fly Down (122) Lezcano/Zito 9-2
2. Blame (126) Gomez/Stall 8-5
3. Mythical Power (126) Velazquez/Baffert 10-1
4. Tranquil Manner (126) A. Garcia McLaughlin 15-1
5. Dry Martini (126) Prado/Tagg 15-1
6. Haynesfield (126) Dominguez/Asmussen 8-1
7. Hold Me Back (126) Maragh/Mott 15-1
8. Rail Trip (126) Velasquez/R. Dutrow 5-2

Breeders’ Cup Brunch November 4th

2010-09-29T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Breeders’ Cup Host Committee announced today the establishment of the Breeders’ Cup Brunch, a very special public welcome celebrating the return of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships to Louisville. The Brunch will take place on Thursday, November 4, 10:30 a.m., at the Galt House Hotel and Suites (140 N. Fourth St.) with proceeds from the event benefitting The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

ESPN’s Kenny Mayne and ESPN radio analyst and V Foundation board member Bob Valvano will host the Breeders’ Cup Brunch. Screen actress and California Thoroughbred Racing Board commissioner Bo Derek will be the featured speaker.

Richard's Kid, Classic Contender, Profile

2010-09-20T20:18:00.000-07:00

Bred in Maryland by Robert Meyerhoff’s Fitzhugh, Richard’s Kid is out of the multiple stakes-winning Broad Brush mare Tough Broad. He halted a three-race winless stretch in the Pacific Classic. After winning the San Antonio Handicap (G2) to kick off the season, Richard’s Kid finished seventh in the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) and third in both the Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap (G1) and Cougar II Handicap (G3).

Richard's Kid earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Classic via a Breeders' Cup Challenge victory in the Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.

2009 Record: (11-3-1-2)
2009 Earnings: $732,840
2009 Win %: 27% In-The-Money %: 54%

Date	Purse	Race Name	Track	Grade	Finish
August 28, 2010	$1M	Pacific Classic S. presented by TVG	Del Mar	1	1
July 30, 2010	$125K	Cougar II H.	Del Mar	3	3
July 10, 2010	$500K	Hollywood Gold Cup H.	Hollywood Park	1	3
March 27, 2010	$10M	Emirates Air Dubai World Cup			7
February 7, 2010	$150K	San Antonio H.	Santa Anita Park	2	1
November 7, 2009	$5M	Breeders' Cup Classic	Oak Tree At Santa Anita	1	6
October 10, 2009	$350K	Goodwood S.	Oak Tree At Santa Anita	1	3
September 6, 2009	$1M	Pacific Classic S.	Del Mar	1	1
August 5, 2009	$150K	Cougar II H.	Del Mar		2
July 25, 2009	$350K	Eddie Read H.	Del Mar	1	7
May 16, 2009	$100K	William Donald Schaefer S.	Pimlico	3	4
March 14, 2009	$500K	New Orleans H.	Fair Grounds	2	6

Gran Estreno, Classic Contender, Profile

2010-09-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

Gran Estreno came to the U.S. in 2007 from his native Argentina, where he won the Jockey Club (Arg-G1). Since then, he has been in and out of claiming races, and it was at Arlington last year that trainer Michael Stidham claimed him for $20,000 for his current owners. Stidham moved him up the ladder since the claim and Gran Estreno has rewarded his connections with three stakes wins.

With the Washington Park Handicap win, Gran Estreno earned an automatic starting spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) via the Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” series.

Out of the winning Senor Pete mare Great Stampa, Gran Estreno increased his earnings to $407,235 with 11 wins from 30 starts.

2009 Record: (10-6-0-3)
2009 Earnings: $232,239
2009 Win %: 60% In-The-Money %: 90%

Date	Purse	Race Name	Track	Grade	Finish
September 4, 2010	$150K	Washington Park H.	Arlington Park	3	1
August 21, 2010	$34.5K	Allowance Optional Claiming	Arlington Park		3
May 29, 2010	$100K	Hanshin Cup H.	Arlington Park	3	3
May 6, 2010	$34.5K	Allowance Optional Claiming	Arlington Park		1
March 13, 2010	$45K	Allowance Optional Claiming	Fair Grounds		9
January 30, 2010	$200K	John B. Connally Turf H.	Sam Houston Race Park		4
January 3, 2010	$49K	Allowance Optional Claiming	Fair Grounds		4
October 30, 2009	$56K	Allowance Optional Claiming	Keeneland		3
October 4, 2009	$150K	Durham Cup S.	Woodbine	3	7
September 5, 2009	$200K	Washington Park H.	Arlington Park	3	1
July 25, 2009	$100K	Claiming Crown Emerald S.	Canterbury Park		1
December 13, 2008	$150K	W. L. McKnight H.	Calder Race Course	2	7

Blame, A Classic Contender, Profile

2010-09-17T22:08:00.000-07:00

Blame has won five consecutive races, including a pair of Grade 1 contests in the June 12 Stephen Foster H. at Churchill Downs and the August 7 Whitney H. at Saratoga, in which he upset another top older male in training, Quality Road (Elusive Quality), who went on to win the Woodward S. (G1) in his next start.

Bred and owned by Adele B. Dilschneider and Claiborne Farm, Blame breezed six furlongs over the Keeneland Polytrack this past Sunday in 1:11 4/5, handily.

2009 Record: (6-4-1-1)
2009 Earnings: $583,322
2009 Win %: 66% In-The-Money %: 100%
BC Points: Challenge Win

Date	Purse	Race Name	Track	Grade	Finish
August 7, 2010	$750K	Whitney H.	Saratoga	1	1
June 12, 2010	$600K	Stephen Foster H.	Churchill Downs	1	1
May 15, 2010	$100K	William Donald Schaefer S.	Pimlico	3	1
November 27, 2009	$400K	Clark H.	Churchill Downs	2	1
October 31, 2009	$150K	Fayette S.	Keeneland	2	1
September 19, 2009	$750K	Super Derby	Louisiana Downs	2	2
August 2, 2009	$78K	Curlin S.	Saratoga		1
July 2, 2009	$50.2K	Allowance	Churchill Downs		1
June 12, 2009	$50.2K	Allowance	Churchill Downs		3
October 17, 2008	$50K	Maiden Special Weight	Keeneland		1
September 13, 2008	$22K	Maiden Special Weight	Turfway Park		3

Whitney Handicap Race Replay

Field Selection

2010-09-16T20:28:00.000-07:00

A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in the Breeders' Cup races. Winners of Breeders' Cup challenge races take a berth and the rest of the field gets filled with horses with most points.

The point system works as follows.

Specific point values are assigned to first-, second- and third-place finishes in stakes throughout the United States from January 1 through the pre-entry deadline date October 25, 2010 that have been granted graded status by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

Based on this system, win, place and show horses in Grade I stakes earn ten, six and four points, respectively. The top three finishers in Grade II stakes earn six, four and two points respectively, and in Grade III races the points earned are four, two and one, respectively.

Breeders' Cup Schedule 2010

2010-08-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

Breeders' Cup World Championships
November 5-6, 2010
Churchill Downs
$26 Million In Purses & Awards

RACE	PURSE	DISTANCE	DATE	TV
Breeders' Cup Marathon (Gr.III)	$500K	1 3/4 miles	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Gr.II)	$1M	1 mile (T)	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (Gr.I)	$2M	1 1/16 miles	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr.I)	$2M	1 3/8 miles (T)	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Gr.I)	$1M	7 furlongs	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (Gr.I)	$2M	1 1/8 miles	Nov. 5	ESPN2
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. (Gr.II)	$1M	1 mile (T)	Nov. 6	ABC
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Gr.II)	$1M	5 furlongs (T)	Nov. 6	ABC
Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (Gr.I)	$2M	6 furlongs	Nov. 6	ABC
Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Gr.I)	$2M	1 1/16 miles	Nov. 6	ESPN
TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (Gr.I)	$2M	1 mile (T)	Nov. 6	ESPN
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Gr.I)	$1M	1 mile	Nov. 6	ESPN
Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (Gr.I)	$3M	1 1/2 miles (T)	Nov. 6	ESPN
Breeders' Cup Classic (Gr.I)	$5M	1 1/4 miles	Nov. 6	ESPN

2009 Breeders' Cup Turf Results

2009-11-08T21:35:00.000-08:00

A small but wide-open field, led by defending champion Conduit, who enjoyed a solid season in Europe, and his classy stablemate Spanish Moon. The filly Dar Re Mi, a two-time Group I winner is also getting some backing. Red Rocks, winner of the 2006 Turf, also returns.

Conduit and Dar Re Mi were fourth and fifth, respectively, in Europe's top race, the Arc de Tri¬omphe, but the efforts were better than they seem on paper; both were beaten less than four lengths by Sea The Stars, who many have touted as an all-time great.

The American contingent is led by the flashy Presious Passion, who will almost certainly lead by a large margin early, and Sword Dancer winner Telling.

2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic Results and Replay

2009-11-08T21:24:00.000-08:00

Life is Sweet and jockey Garrett Gomez win the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic on Friday, November 6 at Santa Anita.

Ridden by Garrett Gomez, Life Is Sweet ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:48.58 and paid $18.20, $8 and $5 at 8-1 odds. She was the fourth longshot to win Friday at Santa Anita.

Mushka returned $12.80 and $6.40, while Music Note was another length back in third and paid $3.20 to show. Careless Jewel, the 9-5 wagering favorite, romped to the early lead before fading to last in the field of eight.

Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup Classic 2009

2009-11-07T20:22:00.000-08:00

In the grand finale of the afternoon, the 5-year-old mare, Zenyatta, made history by winning the $5-million Breeders' Cup Classic, running for the first time against males, and winning her 14th consecutive race. She's undefeated.

Coming from last place around the final turn, Zenyatta slipped up on the inside, then fanned six horses wide to make her patented stretch run. She exploded past top older male, Gio Ponti to win the 1 ¼ mile race with apparent ease.

It was a popular win. The crowd of 58,845 cheered here wildly when she returned to the winner's circle. Jockey Mike Smith showered the track with the yellow flowers from her winning garland.

Watch the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic replay

 Santa Anita Park, Saturday, November 7
#  Horse      Jockey        Win  Place  Show
4  Zenyatta   M. Smith     7.60   5.60  3.80
7  Gio Ponti  R. Dominguez        9.20  6.60
5  Twice Over T. Queally                7.00

Finish Time: 2:00.62
Also ran: 3 - Summer Bird , 2 - Colonel John , 6 - Richard's Kid , 13 - Awesome Gem , 11 - Regal Ransom , 1 - Mine That Bird , 10 - Rip Van Winkle (IRE) , 8 - Einstein (BRZ) , 9 - Girolamo

$1 Exacta (4-7) Paid $43.70
$1 Trifecta (4-7-5) Paid $596.20
$1 Superfecta (4-7-5-3) Paid $3,417.00

2009 Breeders' Cup Post Positions and Winning Odds

2009-11-03T18:12:00.000-08:00

Breeders' Cup Marathon $500,000 3 yr +
1 3/4 Miles
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2, 3:35 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse          Jockey               Odds
1 Black Astor      Alex Solis           12-1
2 Muhannak (IRE)   Ryan Moore           12-2
3 Nite Light       John Velazquez        4-1
4 Cloudy's Knight  Rosemary Homeister    8-1
5 Father Time (GB) Eddie Ahern           3-1
6 Mastery (GB)     Lanfranco Dettori     9-5
7 Sir Dave         Joel Rosario         20-1
8 Eldaafer         Rafael Bejarano      30-1
9 Man of Iron      John Murtagh          8-1
10 Gangbuster      Kent Desormeaux      30-1

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf $1,000,000 2 yr Fillies
1 Mile (Turf)
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2, 4:08 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse               Jockey                    Odds
1 Potosina              John Velazquez            20-1
2 Elusive Galaxy (IRE)  Rafael Bejarano           12-1
3 Smart Seattle         Jeremy Rose                8-1
4 Rose Catherine        Javier Castellano          8-1
5 La Nez                Mike Smith                20-1
6 Jungle Tale           Shaun Bridgmohan          15-1
7 House of Grace        Michael Luzzi              4-1
8 Lillie Langtry        John Murtagh               3-1
9 Hatheer               Alan Garcia               10-1
10 Tapitsfly            Robby Albarado             8-1
11 Junia Tepzia (IRE)   Kieren Fallon              8-1
12 Lisa's Kitten        Julien Leparoux           12-1
13ae  Dad's Crazy       Ramon Dominguez           15-1
14ae  In the Slips      Garrett Gomez             12-1

Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, $2,000,000, 2 yr Fillies
1 1/16 Miles
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2, 4:45 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse             Jockey               Odds
1 Zilva               Jeremy Rose          30-1
2 Ms Vanenzza         Joseph Rocco, Jr.    30-1
3 Blind Luck          Tyler Baze            3-1
4 Beautician          Robby Albarado        6-1
5 Bickersons          Joel Rosario         20-1
6 Connie and Michael  Kent Desormeaux       4-1
7 Devil May Care      John Velazquez        8-1
8 She Be Wild         Julien Leparoux       8-1
9 Champagne d'Oro     Martin Garcia        50-1
10 Negligee           Rajiv Maragh          6-1
11 Always a Princess  Garrett Gomez         6-1
12 Biofuel            Eurico Da Silva      15-1

Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (Grade I)
$2,000,000
Fillies and Mares, Three-Year-Olds and Up
1 1/4 Miles (Turf)
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2 5:23 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse           Jockey         Odds
1 Visit (GB)   John Velazquez      10-1
2 Forever Together Julien Leparoux  5-2
3 Rutherienne   Alan Garcia         8-1
4 Magical Fantasy  Alex Solis       3-1
5 Pure Clan   Garrett Gomez         5-1
6 Midday (GB)   Thomas Queally      4-1
7 Dynaforce   Kent Desormeaux       8-1
8 Maram           Jose Lezcano     15-1

Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (Grade I)
$1,000,000
Fillies and Mares, Three-Year-Olds and Up
7 Furlongs
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2 6:02 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse            Jockey            Odds
1  Free Flying Soul  Mike Smith        50-1
2  Sara Louise    Lanfranco Dettori     9-2
3  Game Face    Edgar Prado            10-1
4  Only Green (IRE)  Olivier Peslier   20-1
5  Silver Swallow    Alex Solis        30-1
6  Evita Argentina   Joel Rosario      20-1
7  Informed Decision Julien Leparoux    5-2
8  Seventh Street    Rajiv Maragh       4-1
9  Ventura    Garrett Gomez             8-5

Breeders' Cup Ladies‚Äô Classic (Grade I)
$2,000,000
Fillies and Mares, Three-Year-Olds and Up
1 1/8 Miles
Friday, November 6, 2009 (ESPN2, 6:45 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse            Jockey           Odds
1  Careless Jewel    Robert Landry     2-1
2  Life Is Sweet     Garrett Gomez     8-1
3  Mushka  Kent      Desormeaux       12-1
4  Lethal Heat       Alex Solis       20-1
5  Proviso (GB)      John Velazquez    8-1
6  Cocoa Beach (CHI) Richard Migliore  8-1
7  Music Note        Rajiv Maragh      9-5
8  Rainbow View      Julien Leparoux   6-1

Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, $1,000,000, 3 yr+
About 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ABC, 2:23 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse             Jockey            Odds
1  Noble Court        Joel Rosario       8-1
2  Silver Timber      Julien Leparoux    8-1
3  California Flag    Joseph Talamo      7-2
4  Lord Shanakill     Jim Crowley        8-1
5  Get Funky          Rafael Bejarano   20-1
6  Cannonball         Ramon Dominguez    8-1
7  Gotta Have Her     Tyler Baze        15-1
8  Square Eddie       Lanfranco Dettori 20-1
9  Diamondrella (GB)  Rajiv Maragh       4-1
10  Canadian Ballet   Alan Garcia       20-1
11  El Gato Malo      David Flores      30-1
12  Strike the Deal   Kieren Fallon     15-1
13  Desert Code       Richard Migliore  20-1
14  Delta Storm       Garrett Gomez     10-1
15ae  Tenga Cat       Mike Smith        30-1
16ae  Cherokee Heaven Brice Blanc       30-1

Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade I), $2,000,000
Three-Year-Olds and Up
6 Furlongs
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ABC, 3:10 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse             Jockey                Odds
1  Zensational        Victor Espinoza        7-5
2  Cost of Freedom    Tyler Baze            20-1
3  Fatal Bullet       Eurico Da Silva        9-2
4  Crown of Thorns    Rafael Bejarano       12-1
5  Gayego             Garrett Gomez          5-2
6  Dancing in Silks   Joel Rosario          12-1
7  Join in the Dance  John Velazquez        30-1
8  Capt. Candyman Can Javier Castellano     15-1
9  Fleeting Spirit (IRE)  Lanfranco Dettori  8-1

Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Grade I)
$2,000,000
Two-Year-Old Colts and Geldings
1 1/16 Miles
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ESPN 3:49 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse              Jockey             Odds
1  Alfred Nobel (IRE)  John Murtagh       20-1
2  Piscitelli          Kent Desormeaux    50-1
3  Beethoven (IRE)     Ryan Moore         20-1
4  Noble's Promise     Willie Martinez     8-1
5  D' Funnybone        Edgar Prado         5-2
6  Pulsion             Mike Smith         20-1
7  Vale of York (IRE)  Ahmed Ajtebi       20-1
8  Eskendereya         Javier Castellano  10-1
9  Aikenite            Alan Garcia         8-1
10  Aspire             Julien Leparoux    30-1
11  Radiohead (GB)     Martin Dwyer       15-1
12  William's Kitten   Ramon Dominguez    30-1
13  Lookin At Lucky    Garrett Gomez       8-5

TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (Grade I)
$2,000,000
Three-Year-Olds and Up
1 Mile (Turf)
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ESPN, 4:28 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse              Jockey            Odds
1  Court Vision        Robby Albarado    12-1
2  Whatsthescript (IRE)Kent Desormeaux   15-1
3  Cowboy Cal          John Velazquez     6-1
4  Delegator (GB)      Lanfranco Dettori  3-1
5  Karelian            Rajiv Maragh      20-1
6  Courageous Cat      Garrett Gomez     20-1
7  Ferneley (IRE)      Rafael Bejarano   20-1
8  Zacinto (GB)        Ryan Moore         8-1
9  Gladiatorus         Ahmed Ajtebi      20-1
10  Justenuffhumor     Alan Garcia       10-1
11  Goldikova (IRE)    Olivier Peslier   8-5

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Grade I)
$1,000,000
Three-Year-Olds and Up
1 Mile
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ESPN 5:12 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse                 Jockey           Odds
1  Mastercraftsman (IRE)  John Murtagh      6-5
2  Furthest Land          Julien Leparoux  20-1
3  Midshipman             Garrett Gomez     6-1
4  Bullsbay               Jeremy Rose       3-1
5  Neko Bay               Mike Smith       20-1
6  Mambo Meister          Manoel Cruz      30-1
7  Pyro                   John Velazquez   10-1
8  Mr. Sidney             Kent Desormeaux  12-1
9  Chocolate Candy        Joel Rosario     15-1
10  Ready's Echo          Calvin Borel     20-1

Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade I)
$3,000,000
Three-Year-Olds and Up
1 1/2 Miles (Turf)
Saturday, November 7, 2009 (ESPN, 5:57 p.m. ET)


PP  Horse                 Jockey             Odds
1  Telling                Javier Castellano  20-1
2  Conduit (IRE)          Ryan Moore          7-5
3  Red Rocks (IRE)        Julien Leparoux    20-1
4  Allegre                John Velazquez     50-1
5  Dar Re Mi (GB)         Lanfranco Dettori   3-1
6  Presious Passion       Elvis Trujillo      4-1
7  Spanish Moon           Kieren Fallon       5-2
8  Monzante               Rafael Bejarano    30-1

Breeders' Cup Classic Post Positions and Odds

2009-11-03T18:01:00.000-08:00

2009 Breeders' Cup post positions have been drawn today. Here is the list of Classic contenders and their betting odds.

PP  Horse            Jockey           Odds
1 Mine That Bird    Calvin Borel     12-1
2 Colonel John      Garrett Gomez    12-1
3 Summer Bird       Kent Desormeaux   9-2
4 Zenyatta          Mike Smith        5-2
5 Twice Over (GB)   Thomas Queally   20-1
6 Richard's Kid     Alex Solis       12-1
7 Gio Ponti  Ramon  Dominguez        12-1
8 Einstein (BRZ)    Julien Leparoux  12-1
9 Girolamo  Alan    Garcia           20-1
10 Rip Van Winkle(IRE) John Murtagh   7-2
11 Regal Ransom     Richard Migliore 20-1
12 Quality Road     John Velazquez   12-1
13 Awesome Gem      David Flores     30-1

Zenyatta on Synthetic Surface of Santa Anita

2009-11-02T21:22:00.000-08:00

The Breeders' Cup will once again be run on the synthetic Pro-Ride surface of Santa Anita, the same surface that arguably caused the defeat of Horse of the Year Curlin last year.

"Artificial surfaces are just too unpredictable," said Hall of Fame trainer Wayne Lukas, who will pass on the event for only the second time in its history. "You'll see some real reversals of form.

"It's not a good race track," said Lukas, who tops the Breeders' Cup in winners and purses won. "It makes good horses average and average horses good."

Lukas isn't the only trainer or jockey who has publicly come out against synthetics; even John Shirreffs, who trains Zenyatta, doesn't like it. Zenyatta has won all 13 of her career starts, with 12 coming over synthetics.

Zenyatta breezed six furlongs in 1:12.40 yesterday at Hollywood Park, her final work before the Cup.

"She's a nice mare and they want to show her credentials," said Tim Ice, trainer of Belmont and Travers winner Summer Bird. "This is the race she can do it in. Whether she is good enough remains to be seen. When you're talking $5 million and you're good enough to compete that's what you do. You want to try and win the money."

2009 Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries Saturday

2009-10-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

166 horses have been pre-entered for next week's 26th annual Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. Final entries for the 14 races will be drawn on Tuesday, November 3.

CLASSIC  
HORSE             TRAINER
AWESOME GEM       Craig Dollase
BULLSBAY          H. Graham Motion
CHOCOLATE CANDY   Jerry Hollendorfer
COLONEL JOHN      Eoin G. Harty
EINSTEIN (Brz)    Helen Pitts-Blasi
GIO PONTI         Christophe Clement
GIROLAMO          Saeed bin Suroor
MASTERCRAFTSMAN   Aidan P. O'Brien
MINE THAT BIRD    Bennie L.Woolley Jr.
QUALITY ROAD      Todd A. Pletcher
REGAL RANSOM      Saeed bin Suroor
RICHARD'S KID     Bob Baffert
RIP VAN WINKLE    Aidan P. O'Brien
SUMMER BIRD       Tim A. Ice
TWICE OVER        Henry Cecil
ZENYATTA          John A. Shirreffs
  
TURF  
HORSE             TRAINER
ALLEGRE           Brian J. Koriner
CONDUIT (Ire)     Sir Michael R. Stoute
DAR RE MI (GB)    John H.M. Gosden
MONZANTE          Mike R. Mitchell
PRESIOUS PASSION  Mary E. Hartmann
RED ROCKS (Ire)   Brian Meehan
SPANISH MOON      Sir Michael R. Stoute
SUMMER BIRD       Tim A. Ice
TELLING           Steve Hobby
  
MILE  
HORSE             TRAINER
AWESOME GEM       Craig Dollase
COLONEL JOHN      Eoin G. Harty
COURAGEOUS CAT    Bill Mott
COURT VISION      Richard E. Dutrow Jr.
COWBOY CAL        Todd A. Pletcher
DELEGATOR (GB)    Saeed bin Suroor
FERNELEY (Ire)    Ben D.A. Cecil
GLADIATORUS       Saeed bin Suroor
GOLDIKOVA (Ire)   Freddy Head
JUSTENUFFHUMOR    Kiaran P. McLaughlin
KARELIAN          George R. Arnold II
MR. SIDNEY        Bill Mott
WHATSTHESCRIPT    John W. Sadler
ZACINTO           Sir Michael R. Stoute
  
SPRINT  
HORSE             TRAINER
CAPT. CANDYMAN CAN  Ian R. Wilkes
COST OF FREEDOM   John W. Sadler
CROWN OF THORNS   Richard E. Mandella
DANCING IN SILKS  Carla Gaines
FATAL BULLET      Reade Baker
FLEETING SPIRIT   Jeremy Noseda
GAYEGO            Saeed bin Suroor
JOIN IN THE DANCE Todd A. Pletcher
KODIAK KOWBOY     Steven M. Asmussen
SQUARE EDDIE      Doug F. O'Neill
ZENSATIONAL       Bob Baffert
  
JUVENILE  
HORSE             TRAINER
AIKENITE          Todd A. Pletcher
ALFRED NOBEL      Aidan P. O'Brien
ASPIRE            Eddie Kenneally
AWESOME ACT       Jeremy Noseda
BEETHOVEN (Ire)   Aidan P. O'Brien
BUZZWORD (GB)     Saeed bin Suroor
D'FUNNYBONE       Richard E. Dutrow Jr.
DAVE IN DIXIE     John W. Sadler
ESKENDEREYA       Todd A. Pletcher
FIST OF RAGE      Kenneth G. McPeek
GALLANT GENT      Craig A. Lewis
LOOKIN AT LUCKY   Bob Baffert
MINT CHIP         George R. Arnold II
NOBLE'S PROMISE   Kenneth G. McPeek
PISCITELLI        Gregory D. Sacco
POUNCED           John H.M. Gosden
PULSION           Patrick L. Biancone
RADIOHEAD         Brian Meehan
VALE OF YORK      Saeed bin Suroor
WILLIAM'S KITTEL  Michael J. Maker
  
DIRT MILE  
HORSE             TRAINER
BULLSBAY          H. Graham Motion
CHEROKEE ARTIST   H. Graham Motion
CHOCOLATE CANDY   Jerry Hollendorfer
COWBOY CAL        Todd A. Pletcher
CROWN OF THORNS   Richard E. Mandella
EL GATO MALO      Craig Dollase
FURTHEST LAND     Michael J. Maker
GIROLAMO          Saeed bin Suroor
JOIN IN THE DANCE Todd A. Pletcher
KARELIAN          George R. Arnold II
MASTERCRAFTSMAN   Aidan P. O'Brien
MAMBO MEISTER     Philip A. Gleaves
MIDSHIPMAN        Saeed bin Suroor
MONZANTE          Mike R. Mitchell
MR. SIDNEY        Bill Mott
NEKO BAY          John A. Shirreffs
PYRO              Saeed bin Suroor
QUALITY ROAD      Todd A. Pletcher
READY'S ECHO      Todd A. Pletcher
REGAL RANSOM      Saeed bin Suroor
SWEET HEARTH      Alain de Royer-Dupre
  
TURF SPRINT  
HORSE             TRAINER
CALIFORNIA FLAG   Brian J. Koriner
CANADIAN BALLET   Linda Rice
CANNONBALL        Wesley A. Ward
CHEROKEE HEAVEN   Martin F. Jones
DANCING IN SILKS  Carla Gaines
DELTA STORM       Mike R. Mitchell
DESERT CODE       David E. Hofmans
DIAMONDRELLA      Angel Penna Jr.
EL GATO MALO      Craig Dollase
FLEETING SPIRIT   Jeremy Noseda
GAME FACE         Todd A. Pletcher
GET FUNKY         John W. Sadler
GOTTA HAVE HER    Jenine Sahadi
LETHAL HEAT       Barry Abrams
LORD SHANAKILL    Richard E. Mandella
NOBLE COURT       John W. Sadler
ONLY GREEN        Freddy Head
SILVER TIMBER     Chad C. Brown
SQUARE EDDIE      Doug F. O'Neill
STRIKE THE DEAL   Jeremy Noseda
TENGA CAT         Ronald W. Ellis
YANKEE INJUNUITY  James R. McMullen
  
JUVENILE TURF  
HORSE             TRAINER
AWESOME ACT       Jeremy Noseda
BECKY'S KITTEN    Wesley A. Ward
BRIDGETOWN        Kenneth G. McPeek
BUZZWORD          Saeed bin Suroor
CODOY             Mark Hubley
DEAN'S KITTEN     Michael J. Maker
ESKENDEREYA       Todd A. Pletcher
FIST OF RAGE      Kenneth G. McPeek
GALLANT GENT      Craig A. Lewis
INTERACTIF        Todd A. Pletcher
KERA'S KITTEN     Michael J. Maker
KING LEDLEY       Darrin Miller
MINT CHIP         George R. Arnold II
OASIS DANCER      Ralph M Beckett
POUNCED           John H.M. Gosden
RAGING WIT        Bill Mott
SUMMER MOVIE      Art Sherman
VALE OF YORK      Saeed bin Suroor
VISCOUNT NELSON   Aidan P. O'Brien
ZIP QUIK          Patrick L. Biancone

2009 Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries Friday

2009-10-30T20:16:00.000-07:00

LADIES' CLASSIC


HORSE          TRAINER
CARELESS       JEWEL Josie Carroll
COCOA BEACH    Saeed bin Suroor
LETHAL HEAT    Barry Abrams
LIFE IS SWEET  John A. Shirreffs
MUSIC NOTE     Saeed bin Suroor
PROVISO (GB)   Bobby Frankel
RAINBOW VIEW   John Gosden
MUSHKA         Bill Mott
ZENYATTA       John A. Shirreffs

FILLY & MARE TURF
HORSE              TRAINER
DAR RE MI (GB)     John H.M. Gosden
DYNAFORCE          Bill Mott
FOREVER TOGETHER   Jonathan E. Sheppard
MAGICAL FANTASY    Patrick Gallagher
MARAM              Chad C. Brown
MIDDAY (GB)        Henry Cecil
PURE CLAN          Robert E. Holthus
RAINBOW VIEW       John H.M. Gosden
RUTHERIENNE        Christophe Clement
VISIT (GB)         Bobby Frankel

JUVENILE FILLIES   
HORSE              TRAINER 
ALWAYS A PRINCESS  Bob Baffert 
BEAUTICIAN         Kenneth G. McPeek 
BICKERSONS         Kelly J. Breen 
BIOFUEL            Reade Baker 
BLIND LUCK         Jerry Hollendorfer 
CHAMPAGNE D'ORO    John Daley 
CONNIE AND MICHAEL Kenneth G. McPeek 
DEVIL MAY CARE     Todd A. Pletcher 
MS VANENZZA        Juan Vasquez 
NEGLIGEE           John P. Terranova II 
SHE BE WILD        Wayne M. Catalano 
ZILVA              H. Graham Motion

FILLY & MARE SPRINT  
HORSE              TRAINER
ALLICANSAYIS WOW   Patrick L. Biancone
EVITA ARGENTINA    John W. Sadler
FREE FLYING SOUL   Bruce Headley
GAME FACE          Todd A. Pletcher
INFORMED DECISION  Jonathan E. Sheppard
ONLY GREEN (Ire)   Freddy Head
SARA LOUISE        Saeed bin Suroor
SEVENTH STREET     Saeed bin Suroor
SILVER SWALLOW     Bruce Headley
SWEET HEARTH       Alain de Royer-Dupre
VENTURA            Bobby Frankel

JUVENILE FILLIES TURF  
HORSE              TRAINER
CHAMPAGNE D'ORO    John Daley
CONNIE AND MICHAEL Kenneth G. McPeek
DAD'S CRAZY        Todd A. Pletcher
ELUSIVE GALAXY (Ire) Ben D.A. Cecil
HATHEER            Kiaran P. McLaughlin
HOUSE OF GRACE     Kenneth G. McPeek
IN THE SLIPS       Jeff Mullins
JUNGLE TALE        Steven M. Asmussen
JUNIA TEPZIA (Ire) Peter Schiergen
LA NEZ             Eric Kruljac
LILLIE LANGTRY (Ire) Aidan P. O'Brien
LISA'S KITTEN      Michael J. Maker
POTOSINA           Mark Shuman
ROSE CATHERINE     Todd A. Pletcher
SMART SEATTLE      H. Graham Motion
TAPITSFLY          Dale L. Romans
ZILVA              H. Graham Motion

MARATHON  
HORSE              TRAINER
BLACK ASTOR        Lisa Lewis
CLOUDY'S KNIGHT    Jonathan E. Sheppard
ELDAAFER           Diane Alvarado
FATHER TIME (GB)   Henry Cecil
GANGBUSTER         Keith Desormeaux
MAN OF IRON        Aidan P. O'Brien
MASTERY (GB)       Saeed bin Suroor
MUHANNAK (Ire)     Ralph M. Beckett
NITE LIGHT         Todd A. Pletcher
ON FIRE            Barry Abrams
SIR DAVE           Jack Carava

Purses at the Oak Tree Cut by 10%

2009-10-21T19:55:00.000-07:00

Purses at the Oak Tree at Santa Anita meeting have been cut by approximately 10 percent for the remainder of the meeting, which runs through November 8, the track announced on Wednesday.

Track management cited declining handle as the reason for the cuts. In a statement, Santa Anita officials said all-sources handle was down 12 percent compared with the 2008 Oak Tree meeting.

The reductions take effect with Saturday's races, and do not affect purses for the Breeders' Cup races on November 6-7th.

Zenyatta won Lady's Secret Stake

2009-10-16T21:03:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta has done it again, running her record to 13-0 with a victory in the $300,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meeting.

Watch Lady’s Secret Stakes race replay!

The stellar mare tied Personal Ensign’s streak of 13 consecutive wins set 20 years ago.

Ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, Zenyatta covered 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic Pro-Ride surface in 1 minute 42.89 seconds. Sent off as the 2-5 favorite, she paid $2.80, $2.40, and $2.10.

Zenyatta won the Lady’s Secret a year ago before going on to win the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic. The connections of the unbeaten Zenyatta said they would wait as long as possible before determining which Breeders' Cup race she will run in.

Sea The Stars Retired

2009-10-15T19:30:00.000-07:00

Connections of Sea The Stars have confirmed that the recent Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner is being retired, leaving Rip Van Winkle as the new favourite for next month's Breeders' Cup Classic.

While trainer John Oxx failed to commit to whether the 2,000 Guineas champion will become a stud horse, he did confirm that the horse will run no further races.

The decision was made after talks with Sea The Stars' owner Christopher Tsui, he added.

Sea The Stars was born with many advantages, as a son of another Arc winner in Urban Sea, who had already produced a brilliant Derby winner in Galileo. But he certainly owed the fulfilment of his potential to the forbearance of his trainer, who resisted any temptation to push too many buttons during his juvenile season. In turn, Oxx felt that Sea The Stars had an uncommon sense of his own destiny. On the eve of the Arc, Oxx gave this newspaper a fascinating insight into the colt's instincts, appetite and outlook as a natural "pack leader".

Jockey Rankings by Earnings and Wins

2009-10-09T20:29:00.000-07:00

Here are the top 10 jockeys by earnings and wins.


Jockeys' Rankings     Earnings (As of 10/05/09)
1.   R. A. Dominguez  $14,123,426
2.   Julien Leparoux  $13,252,306
3.   Garrett Gomez    $12,008,158
4.   Kent Desormeaux  $10,638,356
5.   Alan Garcia      $10,518,267
6.   John Velazquez   $10,289,684
7.   Joel Rosario      $9,744,064
8.   Rajiv Maragh      $9,246,090
9.   Rafael Bejarano   $9,214,325
10.  Robby Albarado    $7,993,247

Jockeys' Leaderboard   Wins
1.   Russell Baze      328
2.   Ramon Dominguez   314
3.   DeShawn Parker    241
4.   David Cohen       232
5.   J.D. Acosta       229
6.   Orlando Mojica    228
7.   Joel Rosario      218
8.   Leandro Goncalves 217
9.   Elvis Trujillo    203
10.  Rajiv Maragh 200

Pick Six Betting in Horse Racing

2009-10-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

A near impossible wager to win, especially for the novice, and it demands a very large investment of capital. If you’re right, the winnings could change your life.

A pick 6 is a type of wager offered by horse racing tracks. It requires bettors to select the winners of six consecutive races. Because of the great difficulty in picking six straight winners, plus the number of betting interests involved, payoffs for successful wagers are quite high, sometimes in the millions of dollars.

The Breeders' Cup announced that an all Breeders' Cup Pick 6 wager will be offered on both days of this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships, Nov. 6-7 at Santa Anita Park.

Summer Bird won Jockey Club Gold Cup

2009-10-07T19:54:00.000-07:00

Summer Bird added the Jockey Club Gold Cup to victories earlier in the year in the Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes, becoming just the 10th 3-year-old to capture all three races in the same year. He's the first to do it since Easy Goer in 1989. Others to do it include Temperence Hill, Arts and Letters, Damascus, One Count, Twenty Grand, Man o' War, Sword Dancer and Gallant Man.

Summer Bird's fourth victory in eight starts this year earned $450,000 for owners Kalarikkal and Vilasini Yayerman. Summer Bird will be posted to the November 7 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita.

Summer Bird paid $4.50, $2.80 and $2.10. Quality Road paid $3.80 and $3.80. Tizway, third of seven after setting the pace for most of the first mile, paid $6.30 to show.

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2009 Breeders' Cup TV Coverage

2009-10-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

2009 Breeders' Cup Championship is only 3 weeks away. Here is the TV schedule. If you can go down to Santa Anita racetrack, you can still watch the races.

# November 6

* Breeders' Cup Friday, 3:00-7:00pm, ESPN2

# November 7

* Breeders' Cup Saturday, 1:00-3:30pm, ABC
* Breeders' Cup Saturday Part 2, 3:30-7:00pm, ESPN

2009 Breeders Cup Post Times

2009-10-03T12:47:00.000-07:00

Check out 2009 Breeders' Cup Post times and race order.
Friday, November 6


.  Race                                Distance   Purse Post Time
3 Breeders' Cup Marathon              1 3/4 miles $500K  12:35pm
4 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf 1 mile      $1M    1:08 pm
5 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint 7 furlongs  $1M    1:45 pm
6 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies      1 1/16 miles $2M   2:23 pm
7 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf   1 ¼ miles    $2M   3:02 pm
8 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic       1 1/8 miles  $2M   3:45 pm

Saturday, November 4, 2006


.  Race                            Distance     Purse   Post Time
1. Ack Ack Mile H.                 1 Mile       $200K   11:15 am
2. Very Subtle H.                  6 Furlongs   $200K   11:45 am
3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies  1 1/16 Miles   $2M   12:30 pm
4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile          1 1/16 Miles   $2M    1:10 pm
5. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf 1 3/8 Miles    $2M    1:55 pm
6. Breeders' Cup Sprint            6 Furlongs     $2M    2:35 pm
7. Breeders' Cup Mile              1 Mile         $2M    3:15 pm
8. Breeders' Cup Distaff           1 1/8 Miles    $2M    3:55 pm
9. Breeders' Cup Turf              1 1/2 Miles    $3M    4:35 pm
10. Breeders' Cup Classic          1 1/4 Miles    $5M    5:20 pm

The race order is tentative. The official race order will be released on Wednesday, October 25. Post Times will remain the same.

Hibaayeb won Fillies Mile 2009

2009-09-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hibaayeb shed her maiden tag with victory in the Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile at Ascot. This was Brittain, a trainer of Hibaayeb's third Fillies' Mile success in the last 20 years thanks to Ivanka in 1992 and Teggiano 10 years ago. Hibaayeb had to survive a lengthy stewards' inquiry, but the stewards allowed the result to stand. William Hill was quick to offer 25-1 odds about the 8-1 winner for the Investec Oaks.

Hibaayeb is now guaranteed a place in the Juvenile Fillies' Turf at the Breeders' Cup in California in November.

Watch Fillies' Mile race replay!

Breeders' Cup Classic Contenders 2009

2009-09-27T19:59:00.000-07:00

A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in Breeders' Cup Classic. Here are the most updated Classic contenders ranking. Bullsbay, Gran Estreno and Richard's Kid are Challenge winners.


Point   Horse       Trainer
   Bullsbay         H. Graham Motion
   Gran Estreno     Michael Stidham
   Richard's Kid    Baffert Racing Stables
62 Rachel Alexandra Steven M. Asmussen
30 Life Is Sweet    John A. Shirreffs
28 Macho Again      Dallas Stewart
28 Summer Bird      Tim A. Ice
26 Quality Road     Todd A. Pletcher
24 Einstein         Helen Pitts-Blasi
22 Mine That Bird   Bennie L. Woolley Jr.
22 Rail Trip        Ronald W. Ellis
19 Musket Man       Derek S. Ryan
18 Hold Me Back     William I. Mott
16 Jonesboro        Randy L. Morse
16 Kensei           Steven M. Asmussen
14 Papa Clem        Gary Stute
12 Cowboy Cal       Todd A. Pletcher
12 Dunkirk          Todd A. Pletcher

Pick Six Wager Offered for All Breeders Cup Races

2009-09-27T19:55:00.001-07:00

An all Breeders’ Cup pick six wager will be offered on both days of this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships on November 6-7 at Santa Anita Park.

The Championship Friday program will consist of six Breeders’ Cup races, beginning with the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon, and will be followed by five consecutive Breeders’ Cup races for females, culminating with the $2-million Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic.

If nobody hits the pick six, the pool will be carried over into the Breeders’ Cup Ultra pick six pool on Saturday.

Championship Saturday will feature eight Breeders’ Cup races, culminating with the $5-million Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Swift Temper won the Ruffian Handicap 2009

2009-09-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

Swift Temper upset 1-5 favorite Seventh Street by 1 3/4 lengths to win the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap for fillies and mares at Belmont Park on Saturday.

Swift Temper, a 5-year-old trained by Dale Romans, earned $180,000 for Mark Stanley. The win was the third in eight starts this year, improving her career mark to 6 for 29.

The Ruffian was a "Win and You're In" challenge stakes, insuring Swift Temper a spot in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic on Nov. 6 at Santa Anita.

Watch the replay of Ruffian Handicap 2009


Winners and Payouts
Horse            Win    Place    Show
Swift Temper    $11.40  $3.00   $2.30
Seventh Street          $2.10   $2.10
Luna Vega                       $2.50

Filly Ventura won the Woodbine Mile

2009-09-20T20:50:00.000-07:00

Ventura has won the Woodbine Mile to become the first female to win the $1 million race at Woodbine Racetrack. The win in the 13th running of the Woodbine Mile gave Ventura an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Mile on Nov. 7 at Santa Anita. Ferneley was second and Sterwins finished third.

Ventura, a daughter of Chester House, earned $600,000 for Juddmonte Farm, boosting her bankroll to more than $2.2 million.

Watch the replay of Woodbine Mile 2009.

Winners and Payouts

Pgm Horse     Jockey         Win Place Show
9 Ventura     Garrett K. Gomez 6.20 3.30 3.20
3 Ferneley    Rafael Bejarano       5.80 4.30
2 Sterwins    Patrick Husbands           4.20

Richard's Kid won the Pacific Classic

2009-09-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

Richard's Kid broke through for the biggest win of his career of Sunday, shocking a star-studded field in the Grade 1, $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
With the victory in the Pacific Classic, Richard's Kid earned a berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic Nov. 7 at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meeting through the Win and You're In program. Richard's Kid's winning time is 2:02.39.

Watch the race replay.

Pacific Classic Stakes winners and payouts

Pgm Horse            Jockey              Win   Place Show
4 Richard's Kid      Mike E. Smith      50.80  22.20 12.40
10 Einstein Julien   R. Leparoux                6.40  4.80
3 Rail Trip          Jose Valdivia, Jr.               3.80

Rachel Alexandra won't run in Breeders' Cup

2009-09-13T19:32:00.000-07:00

The filly Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Breeders’ Cup, despite an announcement Friday that the winner’s share of the Classic would be increased by $1 million if she and the undefeated mare Zenyatta were to take on the best older horses in the world November 7 at Santa Anita Park. Adding the $1 million would have raised the base winner’s share of the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic to $3.7 million, the richest of any race in the world this year.

Jess Jackson said late Friday he was humbled by the interest Rachel Alexandra has generated, but "Rachel already has completed a brilliant long campaign."

Earlier, in an effort to lure Rachel Alexandra to the Breeders' Cup to run against undefeated Zenyatta, the Breeders' Cup said it would add $1 million to the winner's share of the Classic if both horses ran. Jackson put an end to that possibility, reiterating his dislike of Santa Anita's synthetic surface.

Sea The Stars won the Irish Champion Stakes 2009

2009-09-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

Sea The Stars won the Irish Champion Stakes by more than a length Saturday for a fifth straight Group 1 victory. The 4-6 favorite pulled away from Fame And Glory in the 1 1/4-mile race. Fame And Glory was second and Mastercraftsman third in the field of nine.

British bookmaker William Hill now lists Sea The Stars as a 7-4 favorite to win next month's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

"I was amazed that he's actually won by more than a length," trainer John Oxx said. "He doesn't usually do that."

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Carlsbad won the Rancho Bernardo Handicap

2009-09-07T17:20:00.000-07:00

Carlsbad captures the Grade 3 Rancho Bernardo Handicap, a Breeders' Cup Challenge race at Del Mar on Sept. 4, 2009. Carlsbad, sent off favored, paid $4.80 to win. Owned by Dennis Weir and trained by Jeff Mullins, Carlsbad, 3, has won 7 of 9 starts and $387,126. Earlier this summer, she won the Grade 2 Hollywood Oaks over 1 1/16 miles.

Overall, Carlsbad has won seven of nine starts and has earned $387,126. She is one of four winners from as many starters out of the stakes-winning Pine Bluff mare Kits Peak, dam of multiple stakes winner Staten Island, by In Excess (Ire).

Winners and Payout

Pgm Horse          Jockey          Win Place Show
8 Carlsbad         Tyler Baze      4.80 3.40 2.60
4 Lady Lumberjack  Michael C. Baze      4.80 3.80
1 Golden Doc A     Alonso Quinonez          10.40

Termagant won Moyglare Stakes

2009-08-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

Termagant, the Kevin Prendergast-trained filly, won Moyglare Stakes. The winner, ridden by Declan McDonogh, was taking a massive step up in class after winning a maiden in June, but she proved equal to the task.

As a win-and-you're-in race, victory secured Termagant a place in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, but Prendergast made no mention of that 1-mile contest in his post-race comments. In fact, the veteran Irish conditioner suggested that Termagant may not run again this year, stating that her major goal is now the Irish 1000 Guineas back at the Curragh next May.

Spring House won Del Mar Handicap

2009-08-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

Spring House ridden by Alex Solis won by a nose over Sir Dave with Joel Rosario riding in the 70th running of the $250,000 Del Mar Handicap on Sunday. With the victory, Spring House earned an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Turf

Spring House went off at 5-2 and paid $7.60 with his 10th career win, which put him over the $1 million mark in career earnings for owner R.D. Hubbard. His time of 2:12.61 was off his record-breaking effort of 2:11.14 set in last year's Del Mar Handicap.
Winners and Payout

Pgm Horse         Jockey         Win Place Show
8 Spring House    Alex O. Solis  7.60 4.60 3.80
3 Sir Dave        Joel Rosario       10.00 5.80
2 Temple City     Michael C. Baze          5.40

Assessment won the 2009 Longacres Mile

2009-08-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

Assessment grabbed a come-from-behind victory in Sunday's $300,000 Grade III Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs beating 2-1 wagering favorite Awesome Gem by three-quarters of a length. Assessment made $165,000 with his Mile victory. He won the Mount Rainier Handicap on July 26 and the Budweiser Emerald Handicap on June 21 and has career earnings of $355,980. As part of the Breeders' Cup Win and You're In program, Assessment earned an automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 7 at Santa Anita.

Assessment, a 5-year-old gelding at 7-1, paid $16.60, $7.20 and $5.20. Awesome Gem, with Russell Baze aboard, paid $3.80 and $2.80. Teide, a Canadian shipper with Chad Hoverson aboard was third and paid $5.60.

Magical Fantasy won the John Mabee Stakes

2009-08-28T16:24:00.000-07:00

Magical Fantasy won her third straight graded stakes score this past weekend after coming off the pace to win the $350K John Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. The four-year-old daughter of Diesis also won a birth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf in November via the “win and you’re in” rule for the race.

Owned by a partnership of David Bienstock, Paul Mandabach, and Chuck Winner, Magical Fantasy has won five of her 16 starts, four of 10 on the turf.

John Mabee Stakes Winners and Payouts

Pgm Horse         Jockey          Win Place Show
3 Magical Fantasy Alex O. Solis   6.40 4.20 2.80
7 Gotta Have Her  Tyler Baze           7.20 4.60
6 Patricia's Gem  Victor Espinoza           3.80

Breeders' Cup Classic Ranking (Points)

2009-08-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in each of the 14 Breeders' Cup Championships races with the exception of the Dirt Mile, Juvenile Fillies Turf and Juvenile Turf which will each be limited to 12 starters. This is the list of Classic contenders with high points. Bullsbay is the Breeders' Cup Challenge winner.


Points Horse             Trainer
 Bullsbay                H. Graham Motion
52 Rachel Alexandra      Steven M. Asmussen
30 Life Is Sweet         John A. Shirreffs
22 Macho Again           Dallas Stewart
22 Mine That Bird        Bennie L. Woolley Jr.
19 Musket Man (layoff)   Derek S. Ryan
18 Einstein (BRZ) (S15%) Helen Pitts-Blasi
18 Rail Trip             Ronald W. Ellis
18 Summer Bird           Tim A. Ice
16 I Want Revenge (OUT)  Jeff Mullins
16 Jonesboro             Randy L. Morse
16 Kensei                Steven M. Asmussen
16 Munnings              Todd A. Pletcher
14 General Quarters (OUT)Thomas R. McCarthy
14 Papa Clem             Gary Stute
12 Cowboy Cal            Todd A. Pletcher
12 Dunkirk               Todd A.  Pletcher
12 Hold Me Back          William I. Mott
10 Albertus Maximus      Kiaran P. McLaughlin

Breeders' Cup Expands Drug Policy

2009-08-22T18:26:00.000-07:00

On Monday, August 10, the Breeders' Cup announced an expansion to its steroid ban policy to include all Class 1 and Class 2 drugs, as established by The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances, for this year's Breeders' Cup world championships.

Trainers of horses that test positive for these drugs at this year's event will face a one-year suspension from the 2010 event, and trainers who violate the policy three times will face a lifetime ban from participating in the Breeders' Cup.

"The establishment of these new regulations strengthens our number one priority of preserving the integrity of our competition and protecting the welfare of our athletes at the world championships," Breeders' Cup president and CEO Greg Avioli said Monday.

Drugs are broken down into five classes, with rankings based on their pharmacology, ability to influence the outcome of a race, whether or not they have legitimate therapeutic uses in the horse or other evidence that they may be used improperly.

Class 1 drugs banned from the Breeders' Cup include opiates, opium derivatives, synthetic opioids, psychoactive drugs, amphetamines and amphetamine-like drugs. There are at least 51 drugs in this class of stimulants and depressant drugs.

Class 2 drugs banned include lidocaine, epogen, caffeine and snake venoms. There are nearly 350 drugs in this class.

Last year, anabolic steroid testing was conducted for the first time at the Breeders' Cup. Besides testing for steroids and Class 1 and Class 2 drugs, there will be out of competition testing for EPO 10 days before the event and TCO2 before all 14 Breeders' Cup races.

A failed EPO test would make a horse ineligible for competition and the trainer subject to suspension. Failed tests for TCO2 or milk shaking would result in purse redistributions and suspensions.

Informed won San Diego Handicap

2009-08-02T22:33:00.000-07:00

Informed caught pacesetter Mast Track late down the stretch to win Sunday's running of the $250,000 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. The victory means automatic entry into this year's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita Park.

nformed, claimed by O'Neill for just $25,000 at Hollywood Park a year ago, paid $15, $6.60 and $6. Mast Track paid $9.20 and $6.80. Song of Navarone returned $8.20 to show.

Informed earned 150,000 for the win, his sixth in 22 lifetime starts, for a career total of $506,339. The San Diego Handicap is the traditional local prep for the $1 million Pacific Classic.

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Yankee Injunuity won the Arlington Sprint Handicap

2009-07-26T22:59:00.000-07:00

Yankee Injunuity won the $200,000 Arlington Sprint Handicap at Arlington Park on July 11, 2009. The five-year-old Yankee Victor horse, trained by James McMullen and ridden by jockey E. T. Baird, Yankee Injunuity paid $19 to win, and was given a time of 1:02.50 for 5 1/2 furlongs on a firm turf course.

The win automatically qualifies Yankee Injunuity for a starting spot in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint to be run on November 7 at the Oak Tree at Santa Anita meeting.

Swift Temper won 2009 Delaware Handicap

2009-07-26T22:55:00.000-07:00

Swift Temper ($17) captures the Grade 2, $1 million Delaware Handicap at Delaware Park on July 19, 2009. The win earned Swift Temper a berth in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic.

Under deft handling by jockey Alan Garcia, Swift Temper was allowed to cut out slow early fractions of :49.83 for the half mile and 1:14.79 for six furlongs in the mile and a quarter race.

Swift Temper covered the 12 furlongs in 2:03.41 and the Dale Romans trainee ran her career earnings to $1,033,346 while winning her fifth race from 27 starts. She returned $17.00, $6.00, $3.80.

Icon Project paid $4.20, $3.40, and Unbridled Belle paid $2.20. Trained by Nick Zito, Our Edged covered the mile and a sixteenth in 1:43.70 and returned $8.80, $4.40, $3.60.

Breeders’ Cup Handicapping Event

2009-07-15T20:23:00.001-07:00

Breeders’ Cup Ltd. and the Oak Tree Racing Association announced yesterday that they will sponsor a handicapping tournament with a $10,000 buy-in and $150,000 first-place prize in conjunction with the Breeders' Cup year-end event on Nov. 6-7 at Santa Anita,

Second place in the Breeders' Cup tournament will receive $50,000; third, $25,000; fourth, $15,000; fifth, $10,000; and sixth through 10th, $5,000.

The contest will be limited to the first 100 players who enter, the organization said.

The Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge also will offer the top six players the opportunity to qualify for the 2010 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship, to be held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa in Las Vegas in January. Each NHC qualifier also will earn $1,000 towards his or her travel expenses for Las Vegas.

Eaton's Gift won Smile Sprint Handicap

2009-07-12T17:45:00.000-07:00

Eaton's Gift defeated defending Eclipse Award sprint champion Benny the Bull in the $350,000, Grade II Smile Sprint Handicap on Calder's Summit of Speed card.

The Smile Sprint Handicap, is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" program, so Eaton's Gift gets a spot in the November 7 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita, California.

  Horse            Jockey         Win   Place  Show
5 Eaton's Gift     Jose Lezcano  31.20  6.00   4.40 
4 Benny the Bull   Edgar S. Prado       2.10   2.10 
3 Processor's Turf Eduardo O. Nunez            6.00

Game Face won Princess Rooney Handicap

2009-07-12T17:25:00.000-07:00

Game Face outclassed her rivals in Saturday's $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap at Calder race course, pulling off for the 6 3/4-length victory under an Edgar Prado hand ride. By winning the six-furlong Princess Rooney, Game Face earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Fillies and Mares Sprint at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, on November 6.

Bred in Kentucky by Marilyn F. Seltzer, Game Face is the first registered foal out of the unraced Galleon of Gold (Gone West), who has since produced an unnamed yearling colt by Indian Charlie. Galleon of Gold is herself a daughter of multiple Grade 1-placed stakes winner Harbour Club (Danzig), making her a half-sister to the stakes-winning sire Holzmeister (Woodman).

Watch the race replay

Winners and Payouts

  Horse           Jockey           Win Place Show 
6 Game Face       Edgar S. Prado   5.60 3.60 2.80  
7 Keep the Peace  Manoel R. Cruz        5.80 4.00  
2 Orinoquia       Eduardo O. Nunez           8.40

Breeders' Cup Challenge Schedule 2009

2009-07-04T22:52:00.000-07:00

The Breeders' Cup Challenge series is highlighted by its 'Win and You're In' provision, with the winner of each of the Challenge races automatically qualifying for the corresponding divisional race in the two-day, fourteen-race, $25.5 million Breeders' Cup World Championships, to be held November 6 and 7 at Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Date	Race	Division	Track	Time (ET)
April 26	Champions Mile	Mile	Sha Tin	03:55
June 27	Audi Pretty Polly S.	Filly & Mare Turf	Curragh	08:00
July 4	Salvator Mile S.	Dirt Mile	Monmouth Park	04:50
July 4	United Nations S.	Turf	Monmouth Park	05:20
July 11	Princess Rooney H.	Filly & Mare Sprint	Calder Race Course	04:00
July 11	Smile Sprint H.	Sprint	Calder Race Course	04:00
July 11	Arlington Sprint H.	Turf Sprint	Arlington Park	05:00
July 18	Greenwood Cup H.	Marathon	Philadelphia Park	04:00
July 19	Delaware H.	Ladies' Classic	Delaware Park	04:00
August 2	San Diego H.	Dirt Mile	Del Mar	07:00
August 5	Cougar II H.	Marathon	Del Mar	07:00
August 8	Arlington Million	Turf	Arlington Park	04:30
August 8	Beverly D.	Filly & Mare Turf	Arlington Park	05:00
August 9	Prix Maurice de Gheest	Turf Sprint	Deauville-La Touques	08:00
August 16	John C. Mabee S.	Filly & Mare Turf	Del Mar	07:00
August 16	Longacres Mile H.	Dirt Mile	Emerald Downs	07:00
August 29	Del Mar Mile H.	Mile	Del Mar	07:00
August 30	Moyglare Stud S.	Juvenile Fillies Turf	Curragh	08:00
August 30	Del Mar H.	Turf	Del Mar	07:00
September 4	Rancho Bernardo H.	Filly & Mare Sprint	Del Mar	07:00
September 5	Tattersalls Million Irish Champion S.	Turf	Leopardstown	08:00
September 5	Washington Park H.	Classic	Arlington Park	05:00
September 6	Pat O'Brien S.	Sprint	Del Mar	06:30
September 6	Pacific Classic	Classic	Del Mar	07:00
September 12	Ruffian H.	Ladies' Classic	Belmont Park	04:00
September 12	Turfway Park Fall Championship	Marathon	Turfway Park	05:00
September 19	Summer S.	Juvenile Turf	Woodbine	04:00
September 19	Natalma S.	Juvenile Fillies Turf	Woodbine	04:00
September 20	Woodbine Mile	Mile	Woodbine	04:00
September 25	Cleanevent Manikato S.	Turf Sprint	Moonee Valley	08:00
September 26	Juddmonte Royal Lodge S.	Juvenile Turf	Ascot	08:00
September 26	Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile	Juvenile Fillies Turf	Ascot	08:00
September 26	Queen Elizabeth II S.	Mile	Ascot	08:00
September 26	Gallant Bloom H.	Filly & Mare Sprint	Belmont Park	04:00
September 30	Morvich H.	Turf Sprint	Oak Tree	07:00
October 2	Diamond S.	Marathon	Dundalk	08:00
October 4	Qatar Prix de L'Abbaye	Turf Sprint	Longchamp	08:00
October 4	Miss Grillo S.	Juvenile Fillies Turf	Belmont Park	04:00
October 4	Pilgrim S.	Juvenile Turf	Belmont Park	04:00
October 4	Norfolk S.	Juvenile	Oak Tree	07:00
October 4	Oak Leaf S.	Juvenile Fillies	Oak Tree	07:00
October 9	Darley Alcibiades S.	Juvenile Fillies	Keeneland	05:00
October 9	Phoenix S.	Sprint	Keeneland	05:00
October 10	Champagne S.	Juvenile	Belmont Park	04:00
October 10	Frizette S.	Juvenile Fillies	Belmont Park	04:00
October 10	Thoroughbred Club of America S.	Filly & Mare Sprint	Keeneland	04:00
October 10	Shadwell Turf Mile S.	Mile	Keeneland	05:00
October 10	Breeders' Futurity	Juvenile	Keeneland	05:00
October 10	First Lady S.	Filly & Mare Turf	Keeneland	05:00
October 10	Yellow Ribbon S.	Filly & Mare Turf	Oak Tree	06:00
October 10	Goodwood S.	Classic	Oak Tree	07:00
October 10	Lady's Secret S.	Ladies' Classic	Oak Tree	07:00
October 10	Oak Tree Mile S.	Mile	Oak Tree	07:00
October 11	Bourbon S.	Juvenile Turf	Keeneland	05:00
October 11	Juddmonte Spinster S.	Ladies' Classic	Keeneland	05:00
October 11	Ancient Title S.	Sprint	Oak Tree	07:00
October 15	J.P. Morgan Chase Jessamine S.	Juvenile Fillies Turf	Keeneland	05:00
October 17	Emirates Airline Champion S.	Turf	Newmarket	08:00
October 17	Nearctic S.	Turf Sprint	Woodbine	03:30
October 17	Spend a Buck H.	Dirt Mile	Calder Race Course	04:00
October 17	E.P. Taylor S.	Filly & Mare Turf	Woodbine	04:00
October 17	Pattison Canadian International	Turf	Woodbine	04:30

Breeders' Cup Challenge 2009

2009-06-14T16:47:00.000-07:00

The "Breeders' Cup Challenge" -- now entering its third year in 2009 -- will be highlighted again by its "Win and You're In" provision, with the winner of each of the Challenge races automatically qualifying for the corresponding divisional race in the 14-race, $25.5 million Breeders' Cup World Championships. The 2009 Breeders' Cup will be held November 6th and 7th at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., and will be televised live on ESPN and ABC.

Bemont Results and Payouts

2009-06-06T22:38:00.000-07:00

Summer Bird won 2009 Belmont Stakes and Calvin Borel missed his last win in Triple Crown. Calvin Borel was going for the jockey Triple Crown, after dropping his 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird in order to ride his 2009 Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra in the 2009 Preakness. It was a smart call, since the filly went on to win the race. Borel returned to Mine That Bird after the owners of Rachel Alexandra decided not to race her in the 2009 Belmont Stakes. The 2009 Belmont was Calvin Borel’s only mount of the day which turned out to be a bad decision just like jockey Kent Desormeaux said it would be before the Belmont Stakes, how ironic that this was pointed out by the eventual Belmont Stakes winner. Borel has never won the Belmont.

The win by legendry jockey Kent Desormeaux was his first in the Belmont Stakes. Kent Desormeaux was hot today winning three consecutive races on the under-card.

2009 Belmont Winners and Payouts

Post	Horse	Win	Place	Show
4	Summer Bird	$25.80	$9.30	$4.70
2	Dunkirk		$5.40	$3.60
7	Mine That Bird

Belmont Stakes Post Positions and Morning Lines

2009-06-06T10:45:00.000-07:00

The Belmont will be race 11 on a 13-race card that begins at 11:35 a.m. The Belmont is the last leg of a pick four and pick six, both with guaranteed pools of $1 million.
Here are the post positions and morning lines odds.


1. Chocolate Candy  Garrett Gomez    10/1
2. Dunkirk          John Velazquez    4/1
3. Mr. Hot Stuff    Edgar Prado      15/1
4. Summer Bird      Kent Desormeaux  12/1
5. Luv Gov          Miguel Mena      20/1
6. Charitable Man   Alan Garcia       3/1
7. Mine That Bird   Calvin Borel      2/1
8. Flying Private   Julien Leparoux  12/1
9. Miner’s Escape   Jose Lezcano     15/1
10. Brave Victory   Rajiv Maragh     15/1

Belmont Stakes Post Time

2009-06-05T23:31:00.000-07:00

This 2009 Belmont Stakes is the longest leg of the Triple Crown at 12 furlongs (roughly 1.5 miles) and the odds are favoring Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird. Mine That Bird arrived at Belmont Park on Wednesday afternoon following a flight from Louisville. Mine That Bird had previously been driven to the first two legs of the Triple Crown when trainer Chip Woolley drove him via horse van from New Mexico to Churchill Downs and to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes.

Mine That Bird, who runs from post position 7, had a successful work Thursday morning, galloping freely over the sloppy track.

Mine That Bird's biggest contenders are Flying Private, who runs from post position 8, (4th in the Preakness) and Dunkirk, from post position 2. They are the only two horses in the race with the speed comparable.

Be sure to catch all the action, which goes down Saturday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. ET with a post time of 6:27 p.m. ET.

Breeders Cup Ticket Prices Reduced

2009-05-17T23:57:00.000-07:00

Breeders’ Cup and Oak Tree Racing Association announced sweeping changes to their ticket sales program, reducing prices across the board and offering single and two-day ticket options when the championship races return to Santa Anita Park November 6-7, the organizations announced in a release.

Fans will now be able to get a seat on Championship Friday for as little as $40 compared to $200 in 2008. Seats on Championship Saturday will cost as little as $55 compared to $200 in 2008. Single Day prices for premium seating are reduced by 30 percent.

The top price for reserved grandstand seating will be $235 a seat on Friday and $335 on Saturday.

Tickets will go on sale to Breeders’ Cup nominators on May 15 and to the general public beginning June 5. General Admission pricing and other ticket-based initiatives will be announced in early June.

Kentucky Derby Trail

2009-03-02T22:35:00.000-08:00

The road to the 135th Kentucky Derby veered into several lanes over the weekend, an autobahn for stakes winners Quality Road and The Pamplemousse, potholes for Capt. Candyman Can and This Ones For Phil, and a stop sign for Midshipman and Notonthesamepage.

Here at Santa Anita, The Pamplemousse turned in the best race of his career, romping to a six-length victory in the Grade 3, $200,000 Sham Stakes, in which he earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 103. His trainer, Julio Canani, arrived at the winner's circle fighting back tears, which he did successfully, but it was a window into how much this Derby chase means to him.

"Everybody wants to knock him," Canani said, referring to The Pamplemousse, when asked why he was so emotional.

"It's fun, but more pressure," Canani said a few minutes later. "I don't know how to take pressure."

The Pamplemousse, the odds-on favorite at 1-2, was flawless Saturday, leading from start to finish in the 1 1/8-mile race. It was his third straight win, all since he was stretched out around two turns. But as easily as The Pamplemousse won the race, he was noticeably winded in the winner's circle afterward, unlike the effortless appearance he gave in his brilliant, recent works.

2009 Graded Stakes

2008-12-05T15:55:00.000-08:00

Two of the six Breeders' Cup races created the past two years have been given Grade I status for 2009: the $1 million Filly and Mare Sprint and $1 million Dirt Mile.

The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association released the complete list of graded stakes - those determined to be the best in the country. To be eligible, a stakes must be unrestricted (except for age or sex) with a purse of at least $75,000.

The 488 graded stakes for next year reflect an increase of seven from 2008. A total of 13 stakes were upgraded: six to Grade I status - including Keeneland's Vinery Madison - and seven bumped up to Grade II. There also will be 10 new Grade III races.

Four races that have been Grade III - including Turfway's Kentucky Cup Juvenile - will not be graded next year.

Breeders' Cup 2008 Results

2008-11-03T11:01:00.000-08:00

For the record, total commingled handle this year was $132.6 million on 14 races, according to preliminary figures released by Breeders' Cup on Sunday night, whereas total all-sources handle last year was $129.2 million on 11 races, a difference of 2.6 percent.

There is no question that the rapid deterioration in the economic environment both in the U.S. and abroad took its toll on the Breeders' Cup, as it has on race meets across the U.S. over the past three months. The average handle on a Breeders' Cup race this year was $9.5 million, compared with $11.7 million on each Breeders' Cup race run in 2007 at Monmouth Park, a difference of 18.8 percent.

Those figures reflect both the lack of consumer confidence that has gripped the United States over the past three months and the reality that horse racing bettors have finite bankrolls when approaching big-event days. Even though the Breeders' Cup expanded by three races - or 27 percent - wagering held steady.

"Overall, in light of all the variables, I have to be very pleased with where the numbers are," said Ken Kirchner, the Breeders' Cup's simulcasting and wagering consultant. "The recession is knocking racetracks across the country by about 20 percent."

Attendance held its own when compared to Breeders' Cups conducted at Santa Anita in the past. On Friday, when five Breeders' Cup races restricted to fillies and mares were held, attendance was 31,257. Attendance on Saturday, when nine Breeders' Cup races were held, was 51,331. When the Breeders' Cup was last held at Santa Anita was 2003, with a one-day card with eight races, attendance was 51,648.

Total handle over the two full days of racing was $155.5 million, with $47.9 million in wagering on Friday's 10-race card and $107.6 million bet on Saturday's 11-race card. Total handle last year at Monmouth Park over the two days of racing was $147.4 million, a difference of 5.5 percent.

Breeders' Cup Results and Payouts

2008-11-03T10:21:00.000-08:00

Here are the horse racing results and payouts of the 25th running of the Breeders' Cup 2008 at Santa Anita Park, October 24-25, 2008.

$1 Million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint 
Gate  Horse           Win   Place    Show
12  Ventura         $7.60   $3.40    $3.00
5  Indian Blessing          $3.40    $2.40
6  Zaftig                            $4.00
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Miraculous Miss, Tizzy's Tune, Intangaroo, Magnificience, 
Jazzy (ARG), Lady Sprinter, La Tee, Dearest Trickski, 
Dream Rush, Tiz Elemental

$1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf 
Gate  Horse           Win    Place    Show
3  Maram           $24.20   $13.20   $6.40
12  Heart Shaped            $11.60   $6.60
2  Laragh                            $3.40
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Saucey Evening, Emmy Darling, Consequence, Sugar Mom, 
C Karma, Freedom Rings, Renda, April Pride (GB), 
Beyond Our Reach (IRE)

$2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 
Gate  Horse           Win   Place   Show
10  Stardom Bound   $5.20  $3.20   $2.20
12  Dream Empress          $8.80   $5.20
4  Sky Diva                        $3.60
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Dave's Revenge, Persistently, Van Lear Rose, C. S. Silk, 
Black Magic Mama, Evita Argentina, Doremifasollatido, 
Pursuit of Glory (IRE), Be Smart, Palacio de Amor

$2 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf 
Gate  Horse              Win  Place    Show
3  Forever Together   $11.80  $6.40   $4.80
1  Sealy Hill                $36.20  $15.80
5  Wait a While                       $3.60
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Visit (GB), Vacare, Mauralakana (FR), Halfway To Heaven (IRE), 
Dynaforce, Folk Opera (IRE), Pure Clan

$2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic 
Gate  Horse             Win  Place  Show
1  Zenyatta           $3.00  $2.60  $2.10
3  Cocoa Beach (CHI)         $4.60  $3.80
4  Music Note                       $3.80
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Carriage Trail, Hystericalady, Ginger Punch, 
Santa Teresita, Bear Now

$500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon 
Gate  Horse              Win  Place  Show
5  Muhannak (IRE)     $26.80  $10.80  $6.20
1  Church Service              $9.60  $6.80
7  Big Booster                        $6.80
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Delightful Kiss, Sixties Icon (GB), Cedar Mountain (IRE), 
Zappa, Booyah

$1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint 
Gate  Horse             Win  Place  Show
9  Desert Code       $75.00  $30.80  $21.00
8  Diabolical                 $7.60  $5.20
6  Storm Treasure                    $9.20
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Fleeting Spirit (IRE), Heros Reward, Salute the Count, 
True to Tradition, One Union, Get Funky, California Flag, 
Mr. Nightlinger, Rouse the Cat, Idiot Proof, Only Answer (GB)

$1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 
Gate  Horse                  Win  Place   Show
7  Albertus Maximus       $14.60  $7.40   $5.40
10  Rebellion (GB)               $16.00  $11.20
15  Two Step Salsa                       $12.80
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
My Pal Charlie, Mast Track, Pyro, Lewis Michael, Lord Admiral, 
Well Armed, Slew's Tiznow, Slew's Tizzy, Surf Cat

$2 million Breeders' Cup Mile 
Gate  Horse                    Win  Place  Show
4  Goldikova (IRE)           $5.60  $4.00  $2.80
2  Kip Deville                      $4.80  $3.40
11  Whatsthescript (IRE)                   $3.40
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Precious Kitten, U S Ranger, Awesome Gem, War Monger, 
Bold Chieftain, Thorn Song, Daytona (IRE), Shakis (IRE)

$2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile 
Gate  Horse            Win  Place  Show
11  Midshipman       $9.20  $4.40  $3.20
4  Square Eddie             $5.00  $4.40
8  Street Hero                     $4.40
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Terrain, Pioneerof the Nile, West Side Bernie, Gallant Son, 
Silent Valor, Azul Leon, Munnings, Bushranger (IRE), Mine That Bird

$1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 
Gate  Horse             Win   Place  Show
4  Donativum (GB)     $13.60  $7.00  $5.00
3  Westphalia (IRE)           $5.40  $3.80
7  Coronet of a Baron                $5.40
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
City Style, Relatively Ready, Vaquero, Orthodox, Bittel Road, 
Ninth Client, Grand Adventure, Skipadate, Paddy the Pro (IRE)

$2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint 
Gate  Horse            Win  Place  Show
4  Midnight Lute      $7.40  $5.00  $3.20
9  Fatal Bullet              $6.60  $3.80
2  Street Boss                      $2.40
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
In Summation, Fabulous Strike, Sing Baby Sing, 
Black Seventeen, First Defence

$3 million Breeders' Cup Turf 
Gate  Horse                  Win  Place  Show
9  Conduit (IRE)          $13.60  $8.40  $5.80
11  Eagle Mountain (GB)           $9.60  $6.40
6  Dancing Forever                      $12.80
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Soldier of Fortune (IRE), Out of Control (BRZ), 
Red Rock Canyon (IRE), Winchester, Better Talk Now, 
Spring House, Red Rocks (IRE), Grand Couturier (GB)

$5 million Breeders' Cup Classic 
Gate  Horse                 Win  Place   Show
8  Raven's Pass         $29.00  $15.80   $8.00
5  Henrythenavigator            $22.00  $11.20
3  Tiago                                 $7.00
Unplaced horses in order of finish:
Curlin, Go Between, Colonel John, Smooth Air, 
Champs Elysees (GB), Duke of Marmalade (IRE), Fairbanks, 
Student Council, Casino Drive

Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Results and Payouts

2008-10-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

The Breeders' Cup 2008 has just began and the first race, Filly and Mare Sprint, was just run. Here are the winners and payouts. Still 13 races to go. You can watch the races live on Breeders' Cup website.


   Horse          WIN    Place   Show 
12. Ventura        7.60   3.40    3.00
5. Indian Blessing       3.40    2.40
6. ZAFTIG                        4.00

$2 Exacta $25.40, $2 Trifecta $97.40, $1 Superfecta $733.30

Breeders Cup Post Position for Saturday Races

2008-10-21T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here are the post positions, jockey, and Breeders' Cup odds for 2008 contenders. Saturday races.

Marathon, Total Purse $500,000, 3+, 1 1/2 Miles
Post Horse               Jockey           Odds  
1    Church Service      Edgar Prado      10-1
2    Add Heat            Alex Solis       20-1
3    Delightful Kiss     Calvin Borel      8-1
4    Sixties Icon        Frankie Dettori   2-1
5    Muhannak (IRE)      Patrick Smullen  20-1
6    Zappa               Garrett Gomez     5-2
7    Big Booster         Rafael Bejarano   9-2
8    Cedar Mountain      Javier Castellano 6-1
9    Booyah              Joe Talamo       30-1

Turf Sprint, Total Purse $1,000,000, 3+, 6 1/2 Furlongs
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Heros Reward        Javier Castellano   8-1
2    Fleeting Spirit     John Murtagh        5-1
3    True to Tradition   Kendrick Carmouche 15-1
4    Only Answer (GB)    Olivier Peslier    20-1
5    Salute the Count    Eibar Coa          12-1
6    Storm Treasure      Shaun Bridgmohan   12-1
7    Rouse the Cat       Edgar Prado        20-1
8    Diabolical          Frankie Dettori     6-1
9    Desert Code         Richard Miglior    30-1  
10   California Flag     Joe Talamo         15-1
11   Idiot Proof         Garrett Gomez       8-1
12   One Union           Victor Espinoza    15-1
13   Get Funky           Jose Valdivia Jr.   9-2     
14   Mr. Nightlinger     Jamie Theriot       6-1

Dirt Mile, Total Purse $1,000,000, 3+, 1 Mile
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Lewis Michael       Michael Eibar       5-1
2    Surf Cat            David Flores        6-1
3    Slew's Tizzy        Joel Rosario       20-1
4    Mast Track          Tyler Baze          6-1
5    Two Step Salsa      Martin Pedroza     15-1 
6    Pyro                Shaun Bridgmohan   20-1
7    Albertus Maximus    Garrett Gomez       4-1
8    Well Armed          Aaron Gryder        3-1
9    Slew's Tiznow       Rafael Bejarano    15-1
10   Rebellion (GB)      Edgar Prado        15-1
11   My Pal Charlie      Victor Espinoza    20-1
12   Lord Admiral        John Murtagh       20-1

Mile, Total Purse $2,000,000, 3+, 1 Mile (Turf)
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Shakis (IRE)        Alan Garcia        10-1
2    Kip Deville         Cornelio Velasquez  5-1
3    Precious Kitten     Rafael Bejarano     8-1
4    Goldikova (IRE)     Olivier Peslier     3-1
5    Daytona (IRE)       Alex Solis          6-1
6    Awesome Gem         Tyler Baze         20-1 
7    U S Ranger          John Murtagh       15-1
8    Bold Chieftain      Russell Baze       15-1
9    War Monger          Kent Desormeaux    12-1
10   Thorn Song          Robby Albarado     12-1
11   Whatsthescript (IRE)Garrett Gomez       4-1

Juvenile, Total Purse $2,000,000, 2, Colts & Geldings, 1 1/16 Miles
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Munnings            John Velazquez      7-2
2    Gallant Son         Leslie Mawing      15-1 
3    Terrain             Jamie Theriot      20-1  
4    Square Eddie        Rafael Bejarano     9-2
5    Azul Leon           Joel Rosario       20-1 
6    Silent Valor        Edgar Prado        15-1
7    Elusive Bluff       Michael Baze       15-1
8    Street Hero         Alex Solis          6-1
9    Mine That Bird      Chantal Sutherland 30-1
10   Pioneerof the Nile  Robby Albarado     15-1
11   Midshipman          Garrett Gomez       5-1
12   Bushranger (IRE)    John Murtagh        6-1 
13   West Side Bernie    Stewart Elliott    20-1

Juvenile Turf, Total Purse $1,000,000, 2, Colts & Geldings, 1 Mile (Turf)
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Ninth Client        Julien Leparoux    15-1
2    City Style          Tony McNeil        20-1
3    Westphalia (IRE)    John Murtagh        5-1         
4    Donativum (GB)      Frankie Dettori     6-1
5    Relatively Ready    Cornelio Velasquez 12-1
6    Vaquero             Kent Desormeaux     9-2
7    Coronet of a Baron  Alan Garcia        15-1
8    Paddy the Pro (IRE) Garrett Gomez      20-1  
9    Orthodox            Jon Court           6-1
10   Skipadate           Shaun Bridgmohan    7-2
11   Bittel Road         John Velazquez      5-1
12   Grand Adventure     Rafael Bejarano    20-1
13   AE Mark S the Cooler Frankie Dettori   20-1

Sprint, Total Purse $2,000,000, 3+, 6 Furlongs 
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Cost of Freedom     Tyler Baze         4-1
2    Street Boss         David Flores       3-1 
3    Fabulous Strike     Ramon Dominguez    4-1
4    Midnight Lute       Garrett Gomez      7-2
5    First Defence       Javier Castellano 12-1 
6    Black Seventeen     Clinton Potts     15-1
7    In Summation        John Velazquez    10-1
8    Sing Baby Sing      Justin Shepard    30-1
9    Fatal Bullet        Eurico Da Silva    6-1

Turf, Total Purse $3,000,000, 3+, 1 1/2 Miles (Turf)
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Better Talk Now     Ramon Dominguez    10-2
2    Red Rocks(IRE)      Frankie Dettori     5-1
3    Grand Couturier (GB)Alan Garcia         6-1
4    Soldier of Fortune (IRE) John Murtagh   7-2  
5    Winchester          Patrick Smullen    15-1
6    Dancing Forever     Rene Douglas       10-1
7    Red Rock Canyon (IRE) Colm O'Donoghue  30-1     
8    Spring House        John Velazquez     10-1
9    Conduit (IRE)       Ryan Moor           6-1
10   Out of Control (BRZ)Garrett Gomez      10-1
11   Eagle Mountain (GB) Kevin Shea          6-1

Breeders' Cup Classic, Total Purse $5,000,000, 3+, 1 1/4 Miles
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds 
1    Go Between          Garrett Gomez       8-1
2    Casino Drive        Victor Espinoza    10-1
3    Tiago               Mike Smith         15-1 
4    Duke of Marmalade (IRE) John Murtagh   10-1
5    Henrythenavigator   John Velazquez     10-1
6    Smooth Air          Manoel Cruz        50-1
7    Student Council     Shaun Bridgmohan   20-1
8    Raven's Pass        Frankie Dettori     6-1
9    Curlin              Robby Albarado      7-5
10   Fairbanks           Richard Migliore   10-1
11   Colonel John        Edgar Prado        20-1
12   Champs Elysees (GB) Alan Garcia        15-1

Breeders' Cup Post Positions - Friday Races

2008-10-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

Fields for the 14 Breeders' Cup races were drawn today at Santa Anita. Here are the Breeders Cup 2008 post positions of filly races on Friday.

Filly and Mare Sprint, Total Purse $1,000,000, 3+,Fillies & Mares 7 Furlongs 
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds
1    Magnificience       David Flores       20-1
2    Indyanne            Robby Albarado     12-1
3    Intangaroo          Alonso Quinonez     9-2
4    Lady Sprinter       Rene Douglas       15-1
5    Indian Blessing     John Velazquez      2-1 
6    Zaftig              Rafael Bejarano     8-1
7    Dream Rush          Kent Desormeaux    20-1
8    Tiz Elemental       Joel Rosario       20-1 
9    Dearest Trickski    Dearest Trickski   15-1
10   Miraculous Miss     Ramon Dominguez    20-1
11   Jazzy               Alan Garcia        20-1
12   Ventura             Garrett Gomez       5-1
13   Tizzy's Tune        Alex Solis         30-1
14   La Tee              Jon Court          30-1

Juvenile Fillies Turf, Total Purse $1,000,000, 
2-Year-Old Fillies, 1 Mile (Turf)
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds
1    April Pride         David Flores       12-1
2    Laragh              Edgar Prado         7-2 
3    Maram               Jose Lezcan        10-1
4    C Karma             Cornelio Velasquez  8-1
5    Emmy Darling        Rafael Bejarano     8-1 
6    Freedom Rings       Alan Garcia         8-1
7    Consequence         John Velazquez      8-1
8    Sugar Mom           Eibar Coa          10-1
9    Renda               Sebastian Madrid   10-1 
10   Beyond Our Reach (IRE) Frankie Dettori 15-1
11   Saucey Evening      Garrett Gomez       9-2  
12   Heart Shaped        John Murtagh       15-1 
AE   Atka                TBA                 8-1
AE   Internallyflawless  Russell Baze       30-1

Juvenile Fillies, Total Purse $2,000,000, Two-Year-Old Fillies,
1 1/16 Miles
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds
1    Evita Argentina     Alex Solis         15-1
2    Persistently        Alan Garcia        15-1
3    Black Magic Mama    Rafael Bejarano    15-1
4    Sky Diva            Ramon Dominguez     7-2
5    Be Smart            Garrett Gomez      15-1 
6    Van Lear Rose       Chantal Sutherland 30-1
7    Dave's Revenge      Joel Rosario       30-1
8    C.S. Silk           Robby Albarado     15-1
9    Palacio de Amor     Victor Espinoza    12-1
10   Stardom Bound       Mike Smith          2-1
11   Pursuit of Glory (IRE) John Murtagh     8-1
12   Dream Empress       Kent Desormeau      6-1
13   Doremifasollatido   Eibar Coa          15-1

Filly and Mare Turf, Total Purse $2,000,000
3+, Fillies & Mares, 1 1/4 Miles (Turf) 
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds
1    Sealy Hill          Patrick Husbands   15-1
2    Vacare              Jose Valdivia Jr.  10-1
3    Forever Together    Julien Leparoux     6-1
4    Visit (GB)          Ryan Moor          15-1
5    Wait a While        John Velazquez      3-1
6    Dynaforce           Alan Garcia         6-1
7    Mauralakana (FR)    Kent Desormeaux     5-1
8    Halfway to Heaven (IRE) John Murtagh    4-1
9    Folk Opera (IRE)    Frankie Dettori    10-1  
10   Pure Clan           Edgar Prad         15-1

Ladies' Classic, Total Purse $2,000,000, 3+, Fillies & Mares 1 1/8 Miles 
Post Horse               Jockey             Odds
1    Zenyatta            Mike Smith          3-5 
2    Hystericalady       Garrett Gomez      15-1
3    Cocoa Beach (CHI)   Ramon Dominguez     8-1
4    Music Note          Javier Castellano   6-1
5    Carriage Trail      Kent Desormeaux     8-1  
6    Ginger Punch        Rafael Bejarano     9-2
7    Santa Teresita      Michael Baze       50-1
8    Bear Now            Eurico Da Silv     30-1

BC Workout in Other Racetracks

2008-10-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

At Fair Hill, undefeated Frizette Stakes victress SKY DIVA drilled six furlongs in 1:13 on the Tapeta training surface. The Steve Klesaris pupil is a leading contender in the Juvenile Fillies.

Also for Klesaris, unbeaten Monmouth N.A.T.C. Futurity winner FORTY THIEVES, on the also-eligible list for the Juvenile, sped five panels in 1:01. The Florida-bred has won both of his starts by a combined 13 1/4 lengths.

On a fast track at Laurel, Turf Sprint contender HEROS REWARD traveled five-eighths in 1:01 2/5. The Dale Capuano charge is coming off a close fourth as the defending champion in the Nearctic Stakes.

COMMUNIQUE, who was a solid second in the Beverly D. Stakes two prior, breezed three-eighths in :36 3/5 over the Polytrack at Keeneland. The Rusty Arnold trainee is pointing toward the Filly & Mare Turf.

Two-time Bernard Baruch Handicap star SHAKIS(Ire) smoked a half-mile in :47 3/5, the second swiftest of 75 drills at the trip. The Kiaran McLaughlin charge is pointing toward a go in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

Also drilling in :47 3/5 was impressive Jessamine Stakes victress LARAGH, who is limbering up for the Juvenile Fillies Turf

Arlington-Washington Futurity winner TERRAIN exercised in :48 2/5 in advance of the Juvenile. The Albert Stall Jr. pupil exits a runner-up performance in the Breeders' Futurity.

Recent Super Derby romper MY PAL CHARLIE, who is pre-entered in the Dirt Mile, got his breeze in :50 4/5 for Stall.

At Golden Gate Fields, multiple Grade 3 heroine INDYANNE blitzed four panels in :46 3/5 on the Tapeta in preparation for the Filly & Mare Sprint.

Breeders' Cup Workout at Hollywood Park

2008-10-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

At Hollywood Park, likely Juvenile Fillies favorite STARDOM BOUND smoked five-eighths in :59 1/5 on the Cushion Track. The Chris Paasch filly has captured the Del Mar Debutante Stakes and Oak Leaf in smashing style.

Multiple Grade 1 winner TIAGO worked six panels in 1:12 3/5. Fifth in last year's Breeders' Cup Classic in Monmouth Park, the John Shirreffs charge will bid to improve on that performance this year.

Grade 2 winner AWESOME GEM, runner-up in the All American Stakes, posted 1:11 4/5. The Craig Dollase trainee has the Classic as his first preference, with the Mile second.

Santa Lucia H. scorer SANTA TERESITA, third in the Lady's Secret Stakes, finished up in 1:14 2/5.

Full brothers SLEW'S TIZNOW and SLEW'S TIZZY strode in 1:12 4/5 and 1:13 3/5, respectively, for O'Neill. Grade 2-winning Slew's Tizzy, a four-year-old, is on the also-eligible list for the Turf Sprint, his first preference, and the Dirt Mile. Grade 1-placed Slew's Tiznow, who landed the El Cajon Stakes in his belated sophomore debut, is ranked ahead of his older brother on the also-eligible list for the Dirt Mile.

Breeders' Cup Workout at Santa Anita

2008-10-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Many Breeders' Cup contenders completed their final workouts at Santa Anita Park on Saturday in preparation for big races this weekend. I hope this workout report helps you bet on winning Breeders' Cup horses.

WAIT A WHILE is a Todd Pletcher's prime contender in the Filly & Mare Turf. WAIT A WHILE exercised five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 on the firm turf.

On the Pro-Ride, GINGER PUNCH worked five panels in 1:00 3/5 in advance of a title defense in the Ladies' Classic (Distaff).

Ladies' Classic threat COCOA BEACH, who upset Ginger Punch in the Beldame Stakes in their latest, blasted her five-eighths in a bullet :57 4/5. The Godolphin filly's work was easily the fastest of 54 at the distance.

INDIAN BLESSING, a 6 1/4-length romper in the Gallant Bloom Handicap, blitzed in :59 1/5 in preparation for the Filly & Mare Sprint.

ZAFTIG, the last horse to beat Indian Blessing when capturing the Acorn Stakes, zipped six furlongs in a bullet 1:11 2/5, best of 22 trials at the trip. The Jimmy Jerkens filly, who has been sidelined by injury since that June 7 contest, will return to action in the Filly & Mare Sprint.

Three-time Grade 1 queen MUSIC NOTE traveled five panels in 1:00 3/5. The winner of the Mother Goose Stakes, Coaching Club American Oaks and Gazelle Stakes by commanding margins, the Godolphin filly will tackle older stakes rivals for the first time in the Ladies' Classic.

Breeders' Futurity Stakes romper SQUARE EDDIE, a leading contender in the Juvenile, negotiated six furlongs in 1:15 2/5 for new trainer Doug O'Neill.

Just a Game Stakes heroine VENTURA scorched five-eighths in :58 3/5. The Judmonte Farms homebred has the Filly & Mare Sprint as her first preference, but she also holds a pre-entry in the Mile.

Canadian Horse of the Year SEALY HILL went in :59 3/5 in preparation for the Filly & Mare Turf.

Ancient Title Stakes winner COST OF FREEDOM stopped the watch in :59 2/5 in his tune-up for the Sprint.

Grade 1 veteran IN SUMMATION rattled off a half-mile in :47 4/5 as he eyes a rematch in the Sprint.

Multiple Grade 2 victor WHATSTHESCRIPT completed his seven-panel drill in 1:26 2/5.

San Pasqual Handicap winner king ZAPPA zoomed in 1:25 2/5. The John Sadler charge, who galloped by 6 1/4 lengths in the 1 1/2-mile Cougar II H. earlier this season, will stretch back out to that distance for the Marathon.

Grade 2 vixen and Ladies' Classic contender BEAR NOW, who is exiting a four-length tally in the Kentucky Cup Distaff, strolled five-eighths in 1:03 2/5.

Unbeaten Kentucky Cup Juvenile Stakes scorer WEST SIDE BERNIE darted four furlongs in :47 3/5 as he gears up for the Juvenile.

Best Pal Stakes winner AZUL LEON, sixth in the Norfolk Stakes and looking to rebound in the Juvenile, covered three-quarters in 1:14 2/5.

Windy Sands Handicap winner ALBERTUS MAXIMUS ripped five panels in :59 1/5. Third in the Goodwood in his latest, the Vladimir Cerin trainee is reverting in trip for the Dirt Mile.

Natalma Stakes winner C KARMA went in :59 4/5 in advance of the Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Oak Leaf Stakes fourth BLACK MAGIC MAMA worked six furlongs in 1:14 3/5. The O'Neill-trained maiden is on the also-eligible list for the Juvenile Fillies, her first preference, and the Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Zenyatta, Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic Favorite

2008-10-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

Zenyatta, a gigantic 4-year-old who stands more than 17 hands tall, has become the top filly in America, winning all eight of her starts. Zenyatta started attracting national attention in April when she ran down Ginger Punch, last year's Eclipse Award-winning older mare, in the Grade I Apple Blossom at 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park. Last month at Santa Anita, Zenyatta defeated another top mare, Hystericalady, in the Grade I Lady's Secret Stakes. Zenyatta has earned $1,064,580.

Zenyatta will have her biggest test yet in Friday's $2-million Breeders' Cup 2008 Ladies' Classic at 1 1/8 miles at Santa Anita. She's one of the favorites of the highlight race on the first of a two-day Breeders' Cup extravaganza that features 14 races and $25.5 million in purses. The unbeaten Zenyatta will face Cocoa Beach, Ginger Punch, Hystericalady, Music Note, and Carriage Trail in Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic. Because of the depth of quality in the Ladies' Classic, only eight horses were entered, the smallest of the Breeders' Cup fields.

Breeders' Cup Classic Field

2008-10-17T12:44:00.000-07:00

16 horses were pre-entered to the Breeders' Cup Classic. Curlin, Go Between, and Well Armed won Win and You're In races and were first in. Colonel John, Pyro, Smooth Air, Student Council, and Tiago got the next five slots, based on points in graded stakes. The committee gave the final six spots to Casino Drive, Champs Elysee, Duke of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator, Mast Track, and Raven's Pass. The committee made Fairbanks and Awesome Gem alternates, in that order. They draw in if someone from the main body of the race defects between now and entry time Tuesday.

In the Classic, seven of the 16 horses were pre-entered in two races. Fairbanks (Marathon) and Well Armed (Dirt Mile) were denoted as having first preference in other races, so, in essence, all who want to run in the Classic likely will be able to run.

Casino Drive (Marathon), Mast Track (Dirt Mile), Pyro (Dirt Mile), Raven's Pass (Mile), and Awesome Gem (Mile) all have the Classic as their first choice, though they were cross-entered.

Here are the pre-entries for the 2008 Breeders' Cup Classic.

Casino Drive (Victor Espinoza)
Champs Elysee (Alan Garcia)
Colonel John (Edgar Prado)
Curlin (Robby Albarado)
Duke of Marmalade (either John Murtagh or John Velasquez)
Go Between (Garrett Gomez)
Henrythenavigator (Velasquez or Murtagh)
Mast Track (Tyler Baze)
Pyro
Raven's Pass (Jimmy Fortune)
Smooth Air (Manoel Cruz)
Student Council (Shaun Bridgmohan)
Tiago (Mike Smith)
Well Armed (Aaron Gryder)

Fairbanks and Awesome Gem (Rafael Bejarano) currently outside looking in.

Breeders Cup Entries

2008-10-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

A total of 210 pre-entries were announced October 16, with 180 horses pre-entered for the 14 Breeders' Cup 2008 races, to be run at Santa Anita on Friday and Saturday, October 24th and 25th.

This year’s Breeders’ Cup also features a record seven former Breeders’ Cup winners. Last year’s winners looking to make it back-to-back victories are Curlin, Midnight Lute (Sprint), Kip Deville (Mile), Indian Blessing (Juvenile Fillies), and Ginger Punch (Distaff). Better Talk Now (2004 Turf) and Red Rocks (2006 Turf) are also back.

Because of the number of races, a total of 30 horses pre-entered in more than one race. Of the 14 races, seven were oversubscribed, with 21 pre-entered in the Juvenile Fillies Turf, and 19 in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the Juvenile Turf, and the new Turf Sprint.

Aidan O’Brien tops all trainers with 10 horses pre-entered in eight different races. John Sadler has pre-entered seven horses in seven different races. Todd Pletcher, who went 0-for-17 in the Breeders’ Cup two years ago, has only six pre-entered this year, but they are a sneaky half-dozen, with all having a legitimate shot to win.

Breeders' Cup 2008 Post Time

2008-10-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

The Breeders' Cup post time and race order for the two Breeders' Cup cards at Santa Anita on October 24 and 25 was released today.

Championship Friday will be a 10 race program, beginning at 2:05 p.m. (et) 11:05 a.m. (pt) with two Santa Anita allowance races followed by five Breeders' Cup races (ESPN2, 3:30-6:30 p.m. et) on the first ever major racing card devoted exclusively to female horses: Sentient Flight Group Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint; Grey Goose Juvenile Fillies Turf; Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf and the Breeders Cup Ladies Classic. Friday's program concludes with the Las Palmas Handicap and two Santa Anita allowance races.

Championship Saturday (ABC 1:00-3:30 p.m.; ESPN 3:30-7:00 p.m. et) features nine open Breeders' Cup races on an 11 race card, starting with the Breeders' Cup Marathon at 1:10 p.m. et (10:10 a.m. pt), followed by the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, TVG Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Breeders' Cup Mile, Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Sentient Flight Group Breeders' Cup Sprint, Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf and the Breeders' Cup Classic. Post time for the Classic will be 6:45 p.m. et. The Damascus Stakes and Oak Tree Derby follow the Classic.

Friday October 24th
TV Coverage: ESPN2, 3 PM - 6:30 PM(EST)
Race                     Post Time(EST)
Filly & Mare Sprint      3:35 p.m.
Juvenile Fillies Turf    4:15 p.m.
Juvenile Fillies (Gr.I)  4:55 p.m.
Filly & Mare Turf (Gr.I) 5:35 p.m.
Ladies' Classic (Gr.I)   6:15 p.m.

Saturday October 25th 
TV Coverage: ABC, 1 PM - 3:30 PM and ESPN, 3:30 PM - 7 PM(EST)
Race                      Post (EST)
Marathon                  1:10 p.m.
Turf Sprint               1:50 p.m.
Dirt Mile                 2:30 p.m.
Mile (Gr.I)               3:15 p.m.
Juvenile (Gr.I)           3:55 p.m.
Juvenile Turf             4:35 p.m.
Sprint (Gr.I)             5:15 p.m.
Turf (Gr.I)               6:00 p.m.
Classic (Gr.I)            6:45 p.m.

No Matchup between Big Brown and Curlin in the Breeders Cup

2008-10-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown injured his right front foot during a workout at Aqueduct Race Course in New York and ended his racing career. Michael Iavarone of IEAH Stables, co-owners of Big Brown, said the 3-year-old colt tore a three-inch piece of flesh off the foot after it collided with his right rear foot while working over Aqueduct's turf course with stablemate Kip Deville.

Iavarone said the injury would take around two months to heal, making it impossible for Kentucky Derby winner, Big Brown to run in The Breeders' Cup Classic. With the strapping bay due at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Ky. by the end of the year to begin his stud career, Iavarone said there simply isn't enough time to get Big Brown back on the track one last time.

Breeders' Cup president Greg Avioli said Big Brown's health was the highest priority. "We are disappointed that Big Brown will not be able to compete in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic racing but are glad to hear that he is expected to make a full recovery from the injury he sustained earlier today".

Big Brown's retirement leaves the spotlight squarely on Curlin, who became the first North American horse to eclipse $10 million in earnings with a victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park last month.

Curlin is already at Santa Anita. He was scheduled to have a five-furlong work over the track's artificial surface Monday.

Breeders' Cup wagering calculator

2008-10-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

With its combination of large fields and numerous exotic wagers, just calculating the cost of a pick four ticket or superfecta wager on the Breeders’ Cup can make a handicapper’s hair hurt.

A feature added for 2008 on the Breeders’ Cup website addresses the problem. The Breeders’ Cup betting calculator allows players to determine the cost of exacta, trifecta, superfecta, pick three, pick four, and pick six wagers when multiple horses are entered.

To try out, click here

Commentator Off the Breeders' Cup Trail

2008-10-09T10:25:00.000-07:00

Nick Zito said Commentator, the winner of the Whitney Handicap and Massachusetts Handicap this year, will not race in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic and may not race again until next year.

"He had his first workout since the race on Monday," Zito said by phone from Saratoga, where Commentator worked a half-mile in 49.03 seconds. "He was supposed to work last Thursday, but he wasn't up to it. After talking to all the people who care for the horse, and who get on his back, like his exercise rider, Carlos Correa, I just don't think he's ready to travel." He added "I have to give him more time in between works. I think the best thing is to wait. If we can find something at the end of the year, fine. If not, we'll try to chase Kelso next year."

Commentator, 7, is a gelding who has been raced sparingly throughout his career. He has made just 20 starts, but has won 13 of them. He has made five starts this year, winning four, and raced just four times last year.

Juddmonte Spinster Stakes - Carriage Trail

2008-10-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

Carriage Trail won the $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes by 7 3/4 lengths in record time for the Polytrack surface at Keeneland racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky., to earn automatic qualification for the October 24 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic at Santa Anita.

Carriage Trail, trained by Shug McGaughey and ridden by Kent Desormeaux, covered 1 1/8 miles in 1:46.77.

Keeneland, Sunday October 05, 2008 - Race 9
Juddmonte Spinster Stakes
Purse: $500,000 
Distance/Restrictions: 1 1/8M Dirt
3 Year Olds and Up
Here are the race results and payouts
Pgm Horse          Win    Place    Show
4 Carriage Trail  9.20     5.00    3.40
3 Model                    9.20    6.00
11 Rosinka                         7.80

2008 Lady's Secret Handicap

2008-10-02T16:20:00.000-07:00

Jerry and Ann Moss’s brilliant filly Zenyatta lived up to her star billing and 7-to-10 favoritism as she outshined runner-up Hystericalady on Saturday to remain undefeated with a clear win in the $245,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes at the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park.

Zenyatta, purchased for $60,000 as a yearling by owners Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Moss, sent her earnings to $1,064,580 in eight starts. Unbeaten in eight lifetime starts, Zenyatta also earned a starting spot in the $2-million Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic (Grade 1) on October 24 at the Arcadia, California, track.

Oak Tree at Santa Anita - September 27, 2008
$245,000 Lady's Secret Stakes
Pgm Horse              Win   Place    Show
4 Zenyatta            3.40    2.10  
3 Hystericalady               2.10  
5 Santa Teresita    

$1 Exacta (4-3) Paid $2.20
Scratched: Wake Up Maggie (IRE), Also ran: Super Freaky

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - Raven's Pass

2008-10-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

Raven's Pass finally got the better of Henrythenavigator at Ascot on Saturday, fighting off that rival's challenge to win the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes by one length.

Raven's Pass, trained by John Gosden, had run fourth to Henrythenavigator in the English 2000 Guineas and second to him in the St James's Palace Stakes and Sussex Stakes. But Henrythenavigator, from trainer Aidan O'Brien's barn, had run fifth behind Goldikova in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp earlier this month and may not be as sharp as he was in the summer.

Both Raven's Pass and Henrythenavigator are likely to contest Breeders' Cup races, but neither Gosden nor O'Brien was ready to specify a choice between the Mile and the Classic. With the QE II part of the Breeder's Cup's Win and You're In program, Raven's Pass has an automatic reserved spot in the Mile.

Fillies Mile Stakes - Rainbow View

2008-10-02T15:37:00.000-07:00

A daughter of Dynaformer bred and owned by George Strawbridge, Rainbow View is unbeaten in four races. She is unlikely to run again before next year, although her victory earned a Win and You're In spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

2008 Breeders' Cup TV Schedule

2008-10-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

Television coverage for the Breeders' Cup will be on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Friday will be Ladies Day with five races for the distaff divisions with the feature race being the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic. Saturday will have nine races ranging from the 6 furlong Breeders' Cup Sprint to the new 1 1/2 mile Breeders' Cup Marathon, with the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic still the feature race on Saturday. Race order and post times have yet to be decided.

Friday, October 24, 3:30-6:30pm (EST), ESPN2

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint       ESPN2
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf     ESPN2 
Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic           ESPN2
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf         ESPN2
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies          ESPN2

Saturday, October 25
1:00-3:30pm (EST), ABC
3:30-7:00pm (EST), ESPN

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile                 ABC
Breeders' Cup Juvenile                  ABC
Breeders' Cup Mile                      ABC
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint               ABC 
Breeders' Cup Marathon                  ABC
Breeders' Cup Sprint                   ESPN
Breeders' Cup Classic                  ESPN
Breeders' Cup Turf                     ESPN
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf            ESPN

Jockey Club Gold Cup - Curlin

2008-09-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin became the winningest horse in North American racing history as his earnings topped $10.2 million with the victory in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at a rainy Belmont Park.

The four-year-old colt, trained by Steve Asmussen and owned by California vintner Jess Jackson's Stonestreet Stables, added $450,000 to his career earnings for a total of $10,246,800, surpassing the 12-year-old record of $9,999,815.

Curlin's next race may be a showdown with 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Big Brown in the Breeders' Cup Classic on October 25 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Belmont Park, 10th Race Results and Payouts - September 27, 2008
$750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup 
Pgm Horse                  Win   Place   Show
5 Curlin                   2.80   2.10    2.10
4 Wanderin Boy                    4.20    3.70
2 Merchant Marine                         5.70
$2 Exacta (5-4) Paid $9.40, $2 Trifecta (5-4-2) Paid $49.20, 
$2 Superfecta (5-4-2-9) Paid $120.00

Jockey Club Gold Cup Entries and Post time

2008-09-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Curlin, 2007 Horse of the Year, will attempt to garner his second consecutive victory in Saturday's $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. A win in the 1 1/4 mile race is worth $450,000 and would make Curlin the first $10 million horse in thoroughbred history. The two-time Eclipse Award winner will face eight challengers with a victory giving the winner automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Classic.

The Jockey Club Gold Cup will be televised live on ESPNEWS. It will be the 10th race on an 11-race card, with a scheduled post-time of 5:52 p.m. Here are entries for the 90th running of Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational and the post time. I will post Morning Lines and Curlin's horse betting odds to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup whenever they become available.
MLs been added.

Belmont Park 10th Race (5:52 EST, September 27, 2008)
Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational (Grade 1)
1 1/4 Miles | Filly & Mare | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $750,000
Post # Horse                Jockey               ML
1 Ravel                     Bejarano R         30-1 
2 Merchant Marine           Velasquez C        12-1
3 Timber Reserve            Desormeaux K J     12-1
4 Wanderin Boy              Garcia Alan        10-1
5 Curlin                    Albarado R J        3-5
6 Angliana                  Maragh R           30-1
7 A. P. Arrow               Dominguez R A      20-1
8 Stones River              Saez G             20-1
9 Mambo in Seattle          Prado E S           7-2

Curlin vs. Big Brown in the Breeders' Cup Classic

2008-09-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

Curlin's owner Jess Jackson has yet to commit Curlin to a defense of his Breeders' Cup Classic title at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meeting, but he is in the process of doing due diligence. He already has made one site survey at Santa Anita to see the installation of the synthetic Pro-Ride surface, and on Tuesday's conference call, he said he intended to make another visit to Santa Anita quite soon.

Jackson said other races under consideration for Curlin are the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28, and the Japan Cup Dirt on Dec. 7. This year's Japan Cup Dirt will be run at Hanshin over a clockwise, or right-handed, course.

"So much depends on the condition of the horse," Jackson said regarding the Breeders' Cup. He said other factors to consider, besides the new Pro-Ride surface, are getting Curlin acclimated to the surface before the race, as well as "my desire to see him run against the best anywhere."
Jackson said he had no interest in running in a match race against Big Brown.