Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Thunder Love

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

A precocious filly who won twice early in the season on Polytrack, the Amo Racing runner has found turf stakes company a tougher challenge.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Go Bears Go

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

The near-misser in Royal Ascot’s Norfolk (G2), a “Win and You’re In” for this race, Go Bears Go hopes that history repeats itself. Last year, Golden Pal was just denied in the Norfolk, but won the Juvenile Turf Sprint.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Armor

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

A Breeders’ Cup trophy has continued to elude Richard Hannon, both the father and son of that name. If the younger Hannon is going to win one, chances are it would come courtesy of a sharp juvenile. Armor fits that profile, if the five-furlong specialist can maintain decent position on the turn.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Jet

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

The joint sales topper for £210,000 at the Doncaster Breeze Up in April has been on the go all season, amazingly putting up a career best in his 10th start last out. Owner/trainer Michael O’Callaghan’s initial thought was to put him away for the winter, rather than try the “lottery” of the Juvenile Turf Sprint, but Twilight Jet apparently overruled him. And now he’s added new co-owners in the Iavarones.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hierarchy

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

Improving colt has raced exclusively at six furlongs, but could be the type to prefer shorter. That gives him dark horse appeal in a furiously competitive event.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Matera Sky

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

Last of eight behind Mitole in the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Matera Sky must overcome a similar challenge, now two years later in the twilight of his career.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Queen Supreme

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

An Irish-bred with a global pedigree who became a celebrity in South Africa for Mike de Kock, Queen Supreme has to overcome a far from ideal preparation.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Acanella

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

Although Acanella doesn’t sport the resume usually associated with Juddmonte’s Breeders’ Cup stars, the blueblood sophomore has progressed since beginning her career in April.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Rougir

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

A regular competitor on the French three-year-old filly scene, Rougir finally got her nose in front in the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Ocean Road

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

On paper, Ocean Road has plenty to prove, but the Qatar Racing sophomore is likely better than her literal record, and even that represents some intriguing form.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Love

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

Although not the all-conquering force of a year ago, Love remains capable of a top-class effort in the right circumstances.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: A Case of You

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

A Case of You captured the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Abbaye (G1), handing veteran trainer Adrian (“Ado”) McGuinness his first Group 1 victory.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Emaraaty Ana

Thu Dec 30 2021Kellie Reilly

Kevin Ryan returns not only with defending champ Glass Slippers, but also her resurgent stablemate, Emaraaty Ana.