In a matter of weeks, the vast handicapping and betting expanse of the Breeders’ Cup will lie before us. It’s a treacherous two days that many will traverse alone. Others, not so inclined, will ...
(Editor’s note: This is an update of an article originally published in 2010.) November 7, 1998… a date that will live in horse racing infamy. On that Saturday, in the shadow of the histor...
For the first time in a long time the Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) appears to be one of the easiest races to figure out. I don’t think anyone doubts that California Chrome has earned the role as t...
The picture for the TVG Breeders’ Cup Sprint (GI) came into focus over the past couple of weeks as some early frontrunners gained ground, solidifying their position as leading candidates by qualifyi...
In this short video preview of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, US Racing‘s Derek Simon discusses Runhappy’s chances of returning to the winner’s circle at the Breeders’ Cup ...
When I chose the name “Anticipation” for my first article covering this year’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff, I thought it was the perfect name for the story, as it was the one race many were most loo...
We have finally entered the stretch run of the 2016 thoroughbred racing season. The finish line is clearly in sight, as we approach the 32nd edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. D...
Though Sunday’s Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (GI) is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (GI) in just under four weeks, it’s no surprise that only five t...
Spendthrift Farms’ Lord Nelson qualified — again — for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (GI) after earning a 2 ½-length victory in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (GI) over four talent...
The $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (GI) will be the last major American prep race for the Breeders’ Cup Mile, held at beautiful Santa Anita Park on Nov. 5. The winner of the Shadwell Turf Mile wi...