BC Classic- Smooth Flight
The 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland is one of the most eagerly anticipated races in the 39-year history of the BC World Championships. The excitement is due to the presence of FLIGHTLINE, who brings a perfect 5-for-5 record and some of the fastest speed figures in history to the $6 million dollar, Grade 1 Classic. FLIGHTLINE has taken the racing world by storm since … Continue reading BC Classic- Smooth Flight
Breeders’ Cup Value
There is no sporting event that offers the kind of wagering opportunities and Value that you can find at the Breeders’ Cup — dare we say, not even the Super Bowl. It’s common for a mere $2 wager in the Breeders’ Cup to turn into a payout in the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. What kind of wild prop-filled parlay … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Value
The Headless Horseman
The Sleepy Hollow Stakes was the 10th and final race on the Belmont@Aqueduct card Sunday. The contest was Won by ARCTIC ARROGANCE a Linda Rice trained horse, ridden by Jose Lezcano, who kept his head in the race. But why Sleepy Hollow Stakes? Stakes races are usually named after horses, trainers, or other legendary horse people- not small towns on the Hudson. Famously described as … Continue reading The Headless Horseman
Fun Breeders’ Cup Facts
The 39th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships begin next Friday at Keeneland Race Course. So to keep your interest peaked, here are 7 interesting facts about the Breeders’ Cup, which originated way back in the early 1980s. 1. John Gaines is considered the father of the Breeders’ Cup. Gaines (1928-2005), who owned Gainesway Farm in Lexington, is credited with developing the idea of a World Championship Series for Thoroughbreds. … Continue reading Fun Breeders’ Cup Facts
Breeders’ Cup Bet Menu
Two All-Turf, multi-race bets have been added to the traditional wagering menu for the 39th Breeders’ Cup which will run November 4th, and 5th, at Keeneland. The 2022 wagering menu will include a Breeders’ Cup All-Turf $3 Pick 3 on Friday. The three races, in order are; the Juvenile Turf Sprint in the sixth, the Juvenile Fillies Turf in the eighth and the Juvenile Turf in the … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Bet Menu
A Classic CIGAR
CIGAR was a horse that showed modest turf ability, but transformed into a legend on dirt, illustrating just how critical a trainer’s role can be. The son of PALACE MUSIC went unraced at 2 before Winning two of nine starts the following season for his first trainer, Alex Hassinger Jr. CIGAR finished his 3-year-old campaign with earnings of $89,175 but could not Win in Stakes competition. At … Continue reading A Classic CIGAR
G.O.A.T. Statue
It was October 12th three years ago that a towering bronze sculpture of 1973 Triple Crown Winner SECRETARIAT was unveiled at Keeneland Race Track as part of the 11th annual SECRETARIAT Festival in Lexington. Designed by artist Jocelyn Russell (pictured on left), the statue captures Big Red Winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby under jockey Ron Turcotte. Back then it was temporarily displayed outside the track’s sales pavilion. After the completion of that years festival the statue was moved to its … Continue reading G.O.A.T. Statue
A Classic New York Bred
Nicholas Philip Zito grew up near Aqueduct Racetrack. His father would take him to the track as a young lad. But back in the day there were age restrictions on admission to the track. So the elder Zito would leave young Nicholas with a friend of his, who just happened to be a security guard at the Big A. It was there and then that Zito felt he found his calling. … Continue reading A Classic New York Bred
Air Horse One
The Breeders’ Cup Championships at Keeneland are November 4th and 5th. Which means horses from around the world will start shipping into Lexington within the next couple of weeks There will be some big frequent flyers at Keeneland for BC weekend. BIG as in over seven feet tall and weigh around 1000 pounds. But the vast size of the horses does not keep them from … Continue reading Air Horse One
Breeders’ Cup TV Schedule
The Breeders’ Cup has announced its Post Times and the broadcast coverage schedule for the 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships on November 4th and 5th at Keeneland Race Course. The two-day championship event will be shown live across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and FanDuel TV. The 39th Breeders’ Cup kicks-off on Friday, November 4th with Future Stars Friday, featuring all five Breeders’ Cup World Championships races for 2-year-olds. There will … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup TV Schedule
