DRF | 2 years ago
Trainer Chad Brown has confirmed Raging Sea for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, the Nov. 4 race that will be just the third start for the Curlin filly.
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Breeders’ Cup Sprint: C Z Rocket hoping third time is the charm
DRF | 2 years ago
There is likely to be one very familiar face in the starting gate for this year's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint, the 8-year-old C Z Rocket, who is on a path to compete in the race for a third consecutive year.
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Breeders’ Cup Mile: Annapolis arrives on the scene in style
DRF | 2 years ago
A major player for the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile emerged last Saturday at Keeneland. This Saturday at Ascot, two major European players for the BC Mile could see action.
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Breeders’ Cup Turf: War Like Goddess looks to add to recent female success
DRF | 2 years ago
The recent history of the Breeders' Cup Turf bodes well for the 5-year-old mare War Like Goddess.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile: Cave Rock, Forte run themselves into role of favorites
DRF | 2 years ago
Cave Rock and Forte likely established themselves as the first and second betting choices for the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Nov. 4 at Keeneland with victories in Grade 1 stakes last weekend.
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Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint: Cazadero making most of second chance
DRF | 2 years ago
Cazadero, making his turf stakes debut in just his second start for Brendan Walsh, won the Grade 2 Nearctic Stakes on Saturday at Woodbine, stamping himself as a possibility for the Breeders' Cup.
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Breeders’ Cup Distaff looking like intramural battle between Nest, Malathaat
DRF | 2 years ago
Trainer Todd Pletcher managed to avoid running Nest and Malathaat against each other all spring and summer, postponing the ultimate question until fall. Which filly is better – 3-year-old Nest or 4-year-old Malathaat? The stablemates finally will meet ...
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint: Private Creed, Nagirroc impress
DRF | 2 years ago
In some ways, the picture for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint got clearer over a busy weekend of preps, with the promising Private Creed and Nagirroc solidifying their respective places in the lineup with impressive wins. But in other ways, the picture got more muddled.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies: Chocolate Gelato leader of evenly matched group
DRF | 2 years ago
The last two preps for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies did give the Nov. 4 race some clarity – although not a ton. It's still shaping up to be a very well-matched race.
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Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint: Kimari to be pre-entered in both sprints
DRF | 2 years ago
The connections of Kimari will keep their options open leading up to the Breeders' Cup, with plans to pre-enter her in both the $2 million Sprint and the $1 million Filly and Mare Sprint, trainer Wesley Ward said Monday.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf: Catalano could take home another trophy with Andthewinneris
DRF | 2 years ago
In 2021, trainer Wayne Catalano won one graded stakes race – the Breeders' Cup Sprint with Aloha West. In 2022, Catalano again came into autumn winless in graded races. That changed quickly. On Oct. 7 at Keeneland, Manny Wah won the Phoenix and now is bound for his second start in the Breeders Cup Sprint. Two days later, Andthewinneris rolled home an impressive winner of the Bourbon Stakes. He starts next in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
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Breeders’ Cup Classic: Rich Strike on fence between Classic or Clark
DRF | 2 years ago
Though not fully committed just yet, the connections of Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike are preparing their horse as if he will run in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 5 at Keeneland, trainer Eric Reed said this week.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf: Versatility a plus for Pleasant Passage
DRF | 2 years ago
The versatile styles that Pleasant Passage displayed by winning her first two starts on turf in New York could prove to be a tremendous asset in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Nov. 4 at Keeneland.
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Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile: Two races on menu for Injunction
DRF | 2 years ago
It's going to be a busy Breeders' Cup week for trainer Carlo Vaccarezza. He has Injunction under serious consideration for the $1 million BC Dirt Mile on Nov. 5 at Keeneland, and co-owns and operates two popular restaurants in Lexington, Ky.
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Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf: Even without winner, Prix de l’Opera will be an influence
DRF | 2 years ago
The winner of the Prix de l'Opera earlier this month won't be shipped overseas for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, but the fillies who gave her closest chase in that prestigious French event remain two of the major contenders for the Nov. 5 race at Keeneland.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf: Catalano could take home another trophy with Andthewinneris
DRF | 2 years ago
In 2021, trainer Wayne Catalano won one graded stakes race – the Breeders' Cup Sprint with Aloha West. In 2022, Catalano again came into autumn winless in graded races. That changed quickly. On Oct. 7 at Keeneland, Manny Wah won the Phoenix and now is bound for his second start in the Breeders Cup Sprint. Two days later, Andthewinneris rolled home an impressive winner of the Bourbon Stakes. He starts next in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
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Nagirroc going in right direction heading into Breeders’ Cup
DRF | 2 years ago
The whole point of wheeling Nagirroc back in Sunday's Grade 3, $150,000 Futurity was to try and earn a berth into the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Nov. 4 at Keeneland. That mission was accomplished when Nagirroc ran down Saratoga Flash to win the Futurity by a head.
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Nagirroc going in right direction heading into Breeders’ Cup
DRF | 2 years ago
The whole point of wheeling Nagirroc back in Sunday's Grade 3, $150,000 Futurity was to try and earn a berth into the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Nov. 4 at Keeneland. That mission was accomplished when Nagirroc ran down Saratoga Flash to win the Futurity by a head.
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Nest to return next year for 4-year-old season
DRF | 2 years ago
While Nest still has one more major objective for this year, the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff at Keeneland on Nov. 5, part-owner Mike Repole confirmed Sunday that the likely 3-year-old champion filly will return for a 4-year-old campaign in 2022.
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Nest to return next year for 4-year-old season
DRF | 2 years ago
While Nest still has one more major objective for this year, the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff at Keeneland on Nov. 5, part-owner Mike Repole confirmed Sunday that the likely 3-year-old champion filly will return for a 4-year-old campaign in 2022.
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Whatmakessammyrun will skip Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
DRF | 2 years ago
Whatmakessammyrun, winner of the Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes on the hillside turf course on Oct. 1 at Santa Anita, will skip the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint on Nov. 5 at Keeneland.
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After big weekend, Pletcher sitting pretty in Breeders’ Cup Distaff
DRF | 2 years ago
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher was at Keeneland to watch Malathaat win the Spinster Stakes on Sunday and not at Aqueduct to see Nest win the Beldame earlier in the day. There's absolutely no reading into what any of that means, simply because a person can't be in two places at one time.
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Slow Down Andy pointing to either BC Dirt Mile, or Classic
DRF | 2 years ago
Slow Down Andy is bound for a Breeders’ Cup race at Keeneland on Nov. 5, with both the Dirt Mile and Classic under consideration, trainer Doug O’Neill said on Sunday.
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Nagirroc takes Futurity, gains berth in BC Juvenile Turf Sprint
DRF | 2 years ago
A short turnaround proved not to be a problem for Nagirroc, who ran down Gaslight Dancer and Vacation Dance to win Sunday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Futurity Stakes at Aqueduct by a neck and earn a trip to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint next month at ...
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Elite Power, after Vosburgh win, targets Breeders’ Cup Sprint
DRF | 2 years ago
Elite Power will likely be pointed to the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint following his 5 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Vosburgh at Aqueduct.
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War Like Goddess may be horse to beat in BC Turf
DRF | 2 years ago
Unbeaten at the distance, undefeated at Keeneland and now with a victory against males, the 5-year-old mare War Like Goddess may have established herself as North America’s top contender for the $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf on Nov. 5 at Keeneland.
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You’re My Girl to supplement to BC Juvenile Fillies
DRF | 2 years ago
In 2000, Mike Gatsas put up $360,000 to supplement Gander to the Breeders’ Cup Classic and walked away with nothing as the New York-bred gelding finished ninth, 12 3/4 lengths behind Tiznow. Twenty-two years later, Gatsas is ready put up another hefty ...
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Keeneland worktab cranks up as Breeders’ Cup contenders arrive
DRF | 2 years ago
The majority of the traditional stakes races at Keeneland’s front-loaded fall meeting may be in the books, but the action is just heating up at the track, even as the weather cools. Trainers are beginning to consolidate their Breeders’ Cup arsenals at ...
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Cave Rock romps in American Pharoah Stakes, will head to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as favorite
DRF | 2 years ago
A 2-year-old colt named for a hole in a mountain ran a hole in the wind Saturday at Santa Anita to solidify his role as early favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
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Cave Rock romps in American Pharoah Stakes, will head to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as favorite
DRF | 2 years ago
A 2-year-old colt named for a hole in a mountain ran a hole in the wind Saturday at Santa Anita to solidify his role as early favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
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And Tell Me Nolies overcomes stumble to win Chandelier Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
A 2-year-old filly whose above-average class compensates for her below-average speed is on her way to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies after overcoming another bad trip to win another graded stakes on Saturday at Santa Anita.
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Going to Vegas leaves California a winner with repeat victory in Rodeo Drive Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Making what is likely her final start in the state, Going to Vegas led throughout the Grade 1 Rodeo Drive Stakes for fillies and mare at 1 1/4 miles on turf. Going to Vegas ($7.20) won the race for the second consecutive year.
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Annapolis defeats older rivals, sets stakes record in Coolmore Turf Mile
DRF | 2 years ago
Annapolis from the start of his career looked like a turf horse overflowing with raw talent. Saturday, facing by far the toughest field he’s ever met, he brought all that natural ability to bear winning the Grade 1, $1 million Coolmore Turf Mile in sma...
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In Italian turns back stablemate Regal Glory to win First Lady
DRF | 2 years ago
This time, In Italian was the first lady home. In Italian, whose only losses this season have come in races won by her Chad Brown-trained stablemates, captured the Grade 1, $750,000 First Lady Stakes on Saturday on the Keeneland turf.
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War Like Goddess passes first test against males in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
DRF | 2 years ago
The 5-year-old mare War Like Goddess rebounded from her hard-luck loss in the Grade 2 Flower Bowl last month at Saratoga with a solid 2 3/4-length victory against males in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Aqueduct, putting her sq...
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Forte shows he can handle two turns with game victory in Breeders’ Futurity
DRF | 2 years ago
Forte validated his victory in the Hopeful Stakes and prevailed in his first attempt around two turns Saturday when outgaming Loggins in a thrilling 109th running of the Grade 1, $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland.
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American Apple takes advantage of perfect setup at 47-1 in Matron Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
American Apple, the recipient of a perfect setup and smart ride by Eric Cancel, pulled off a 47-1 upset in Saturday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Matron Stakes to potentially put her in play for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint next month at Keeneland.
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My Dear Girl winner Atomically sold, with Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies a possibility
DRF | 2 years ago
Atomically, impressive winner last Saturday at Gulfstream Park of the My Dear Girl Stakes, the finale of the filly division of the Florida Sire Stakes, has been sold privately to Eclipse Thoroughbreds, her owner-breeder-trainer, Jose Pinchin, reported ...
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Slammed leads from flagfall to finish in Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Trainer Todd Fincher got his first Breeders’ Cup starter last Saturday when Senor Buscador won the Ack Ack at Churchill Downs, and at nearly the same time a week later, he may have got his second when Slammed rolled to a 6 1/2-length triumph in the 42n...
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Golden Pal cruises to front-running repeat in Woodford Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Golden Pal remained unbeaten on the Keeneland turf – and unbeaten in North American stakes company overall – with a 1 1/2-length win in the Grade 2, $350,000 Woodford Stakes. The winner of the 2020 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on this course and the 2021 BC Turf Sprint at Del Mar, he solidified his status as a favorite for this year's edition on his home course by setting a stakes record in his repeat Woodford win.
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Elite Power continues to roll with easy Vosburgh victory
DRF | 2 years ago
Elite Power ran his winning streak to four, won his stakes debut, and gave his connections something to think about regarding the Breeders’ Cup by winning Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Vosburgh Stakes by 5 3/4 lengths at Aqueduct.
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Flightline stays on schedule with five-furlong drill
DRF | 2 years ago
Flightline was the first worker after the 6:30 a.m. break Saturday at Santa Anita, strolling through a five-furlong drill as his flawless preparation continues for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 5 at Keeneland.
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Flightline stays on schedule with five-furlong drill
DRF | 2 years ago
Flightline was the first worker after the 6:30 a.m. break Saturday at Santa Anita, strolling through a five-furlong drill as his flawless preparation continues for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 5 at Keeneland.
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Wonder Wheel just hangs on to take Alcibiades, punch ticket to BC Juvenile Fillies
DRF | 2 years ago
While her 13 rivals had varying degrees of trouble or simply were found wanting, Wonder Wheel led them all on a merry chase Friday when holding on for a narrow victory in the Grade 1, $497,337 Alcibiades Stakes as Keeneland kicked off its 2022 fall mee...
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Delight runs away from rivals in Jessamine Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Delight appeared to do just that in her trip around the Keeneland turf course on Friday afternoon. The filly controlled the tempo with her ears pricked down the backstretch and gladly turned on the afterburners when asked, coasting to a five-length vic...
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Manny Wah closes from last to upset Phoenix Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Cat Daddy is going back to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, thanks to an improbable stretch run Friday by Manny Wah in the Grade 2, $350,000 Phoenix Stakes at Keeneland.
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Motion decides risk of running Nagirroc off short rest in Futurity is worth potential reward
DRF | 2 years ago
It is not Graham Motion's modus operandi to run a horse back in two weeks, but when you train a horse that may be Breeders' Cup worthy, sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone. That's why Motion will run Nagirroc in Sunday's Grade 3, $150,000 Futurity Stakes at Aqueduct.
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Nest using Beldame as warm-up for Breeders’ Cup Distaff
DRF | 2 years ago
The leading 3-year-old filly Nest will ease her way into facing her elders when she starts as a prohibitive favorite against four opponents in Sunday's Grade 2, $250,000 Beldame Stakes at Aqueduct, a stop on the way to meeting faster foes in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
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Comanche Country takes two-race win streak into Surfer Girl Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Comanche Country left Del Mar last month with a perfect record in the United States after two starts. If she maintains her perfect record in this country on Sunday at Santa Anita, she is likely bound for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Nov. 4 at Keeneland.
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Boppy O, Andthewinneris rematch a subplot in wide-open Bourbon Stakes
DRF | 2 years ago
Boppy O and Andthewinneris finished first and third, respectively, in the Grade 3 With Anticipation at Saratoga. The colts get a rematch and have plenty of other competition in the Grade 2, $350,000 Bourbon Stakes on Sunday at Keeneland.
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