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
October 24, 2008
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Results and Payouts
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.
$2 Exacta $25.40, $2 Trifecta $97.40, $1 Superfecta $733.30
$2 Exacta $25.40, $2 Trifecta $97.40, $1 Superfecta $733.30
October 21, 2008
Breeders Cup Post Position for Saturday Races
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
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
October 20, 2008
BC Workout in Other Racetracks
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
October 17, 2008
Breeders' Cup Classic Field
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.
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.
October 16, 2008
Breeders Cup Entries
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.
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.
October 15, 2008
Breeders' Cup 2008 Post Time
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.
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.
October 14, 2008
No Matchup between Big Brown and Curlin in the Breeders Cup
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.
October 9, 2008
Breeders' Cup wagering calculator
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
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
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.
October 6, 2008
Juddmonte Spinster Stakes - Carriage Trail
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.
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
October 2, 2008
2008 Lady's Secret Handicap
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.
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
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.
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
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.
October 1, 2008
2008 Breeders' Cup TV Schedule
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
Saturday, October 25
1:00-3:30pm (EST), ABC
3:30-7:00pm (EST), ESPN
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
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