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Breeders' Cup, Del Mar, horse racing, Lifestyle, Triple Crown

How Horses Become BC Eligible

The Breeders’ Cup is the biggest event in global horse racing. That said, if the Triple Crown races are the equine equivalent of the World Series, then the Breeders’ Cup is tantamount to the equine Olympic Games– only held every year. There are Thoroughbred races for all different age groups, distances, and surfaces. Racehorses, jockeys, trainers, owners, and breeders are all celebrated with this year-end championship … Continue reading How Horses Become BC Eligible

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horse racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The QE II Challenge Cup?

The Grade 1, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is Saturday at Keeneland. The $800,000 dollar, mile & 1/8th turf race is restricted to 3-year-old fillies and has drawn a quality group of nine runners. Here is a brief look at the field for Saturday’s contest: 1. LUSH LIPS [ML 5-1] Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione. Trainer: Brendan Walsh. Rallied for 2nd in the Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks. Has … Continue reading Who Wins The QE II Challenge Cup?

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Breeders' Cup, Del Mar, Handicapping, horse racing, Lifestyle, NYRA, Saratoga, Trainers

Sovereignty Rules The Rankings

A panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup officials have released their final poll in which they vote for the nation’s top contenders for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Theses rankings are determined by each voter grading their top 10 horses with points assigned on a descending 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. This week’s vote was the 10th and last week of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings and … Continue reading Sovereignty Rules The Rankings

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Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, horse racing, Keeneland, Lifestyle, NYRA, Santa Anita, Saratoga

Saratoga Breeders’ Cup ? C’mon !

Since its inception in 1984 the Breeders’ Cup World Championships have been hosted by 12 different venues across America and Canada. Santa Anita has been the most gracious host with the BC being contested there a record 11 times. Churchill Downs has hosted he world’s best 9 times. Including this year, Del Mar has been the Breeders’ Cup backdrop 4 times and Keeneland will present … Continue reading Saratoga Breeders’ Cup ? C’mon !

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Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Breeders’ Futurity ?

The Grade 1, $650,000 dollar, Win and You’re In, Breeders’ Futurity is Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. As well as the purse, the winner earns an expenses-paid entry into the $2 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, October 31st at Del Mar.  Here is a brief look at the seven entrants: 1. BLACKOUT TIME [10-1] Jockey: Cristian Torres. Trainer: Ken McPeek. Ran 2nd in his career debut sprinting in … Continue reading Who Wins The Breeders’ Futurity ?

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Handicapping, horse racing, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Basic Questions Answered

This column is geared more toward those who have just gotten interested in horse racing, but sometimes struggle to know just what’s going on within the sport. It might also serve as a refresher to some veteran railbirds who understand that you never stop learning in this game. There are dozens of tracks, and hundreds of horses racing every week. The horseracing calendar rarely sleeps. … Continue reading Basic Questions Answered

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Breeders' Cup, horse racing, Keeneland, Lifestyle, Wagering

Fall For Keeneland

The Keeneland 2025 Fall Race Meet begins Friday, October 3rd, and continues through Saturday, October 25th. No racing will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays.  Many of the sport’s most notable Thoroughbreds, human connections, and handicappers take part in this premier racing event in the heart of horse country- Lexington, Kentucky. The weather forecast for opening weekend at Keeneland is delightful, and the racing promises to be sensational. Dozens of top-class … Continue reading Fall For Keeneland

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Breeders' Cup, Del Mar, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, Santa Anita, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Santa Anita Sprint?

The Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes is Sunday. It’s traditionally the final prep race for California sprinters in advance of the World Championships yet it was never a Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. This year’s contest is now a part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, with the winner automatically getting a spot in the gate as well as an expense … Continue reading Who Wins The Santa Anita Sprint?

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Churchill Downs, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, Trainers

Hernandez Healing

Brian Hernandez Jr. posted an official update from his X account Tuesday night. He confirmed he had a successful surgery to stabilize his injuries. The Kentucky Derby-winning jockey seems to be on the mend after a scary fall at Churchill Downs which necessitated the surgery. Hernandez was riding ST. GARCIA in the third race at Churchill Downs Sunday when the colt injured one of his … Continue reading Hernandez Healing

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BAEZA Wins PA Derby

BAEZA ran 3rd in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes this past spring. But late in the day on the last Saturday of summer he would finally become a Grade 1 winner. BAEZA came from off the pace, circled rivals in the far turn, took command in the stretch, and then drew off to a clear victory in the $1 million-dollar, Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby on … Continue reading BAEZA Wins PA Derby

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