The Breeders’ Cup is two weeks away. On November 3rd and 4th the best horses, trainers and jockeys will convene at Santa Anita Park for the World Series of Horse Racing. In regard to the riders, several of the all-time Winningest jockeys in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships history are still active. So if you are stuck between two horses in any given race and looking for … Continue reading Top Breeders’ Cup Jockeys
Every sport has a definitive year-ending event to crown its Champions. In Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the culmination of the horse racing season worldwide. The $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic is the defining race of this international event. The Classic is run at 1 1/4 miles on the dirt track and draws the top international Thoroughbreds. It is open to … Continue reading A Decade Of ‘Classic’ Champions
Mark Casse is one of the most successful trainers in North America. He has handled some very talented horses; CLASSIC EMPIRE, SIR WINSTON, TEPIN, and WAR OF WILL just to name a few. Casse is well known and respected throughout the industry, so just like (dated reference alert) EF Hutton, when Mark Casse talks people should listen. “Horses were not bred to run on the dirt,” said the trainer. “They were bred to … Continue reading Synthetic Surfaces, Yes/No ?
With the Breeders’ Cup Championships a mere 3 weeks away the Daily Racing Blog would like to take a look back at some of the all time greats of the game since the advent of the Breeders’ Cup in 1984. First up CIGAR. The transformation of CIGAR from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates … Continue reading Give That Man A CIGAR !
One thing that often sparks the curiosity of newcomers to horse racing is how racehorses get their names. The short answer is that owners get to choose the name of their racehorse, but it must be approved by The Jockey Club, which serves as the official registry for North American Thoroughbred racehorses. There are, of course, certain rules set fourth by the Jockey Club in regard to choosing … Continue reading What’s In A Name ?
The Saratoga and Delmar summer meets are in the rearview, while the Keeneland and Santa Anita fall meets are underway. This means that the Breeders’ Cup World Championships are near at hand. Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup. Come November 3rd and 4th racing fans from around the world will turn their attention to Santa Anita Park and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. It’s … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Origin
As we mentioned here on Wednesday, the annual Fall meet at Keeneland begins on Friday. We previously talked about which jockeys to focus on during this boutique, 17 race-day meet. Today we’ll take a look at which trainers have fared well in the past at the Lexington track: Brad Cox Won the training title at the recently concluded Churchill Downs September meet, where he Won … Continue reading Top Trainers At Keeneland
Fall racing returns to Keeneland as the annual October season gets underway on Friday. The 17-raceday meet runs thru Saturday, October 28th. Keeneland attracts big fields and quality horses that offer the kind of racing and wagering that befits the world epicenter of Thoroughbred horse racing in Lexington, Kentucky. The fall race meet at Keeneland comes and goes fast, so the time is now for … Continue reading Top Jocks At Keeneland
If you follow the Daily Racing Blog, you are likely already a racing fan, or are fast becoming one, and are quickly on your way to loving the sport. While there are thousands of different reasons why people love the actual sport of horse racing, there are a million reasons they love the equine athletes that make it all possible. Why do we love the equine? … Continue reading Why We (Still) Love Horse Racing
Whether they achieve Triple Crown glory or never set a hoof on a track, every racehorse begins life as a foal at a breeding farm. These farms represent the best of the best in foal care, with proven methodologies for raising the strongest and healthiest athletes possible. Once foaled, these curious little ones are up and walking within an hour and within a week are … Continue reading Thoroughbred Growth Cycle
