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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Gleaming
Although her Wesley Ward stablemate Averly Jane ranks as the favorite, Twilight Gleaming has the right profile for this race as well. She hasn’t been spotted stateside since her brilliant maiden win at Belmont in :56.49, but she’ s run well in her two interim starts in Europe.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Thunder Love
A precocious filly who won twice early in the season on Polytrack, the Amo Racing runner has found turf stakes company a tougher challenge.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Go Bears Go
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Armor
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Jet
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hierarchy
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Matera Sky
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Queen Supreme
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Acanella
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Rougir
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Ocean Road
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Love
Although not the all-conquering force of a year ago, Love remains capable of a top-class effort in the right circumstances.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: A Case of You
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.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Emaraaty Ana
Kevin Ryan returns not only with defending champ Glass Slippers, but also her resurgent stablemate, Emaraaty Ana.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Albahr
Having punched his ticket in an arguably less-than-vintage edition of the Summer (G1) at Woodbine, Albahr has to raise his game again versus a much deeper cast at Del Mar.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Dubawi Legend
Highly regarded as a classic prospect by trainer Hugo Palmer, Dubawi Legend comes out of two particularly strong races.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Glounthaune
Glounthaune is the type who can take a substantial step forward in this race at 12-1 on the morning line.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Modern Games
As the Somerville Tattersall (G3) winner, Modern Games achieved more in Great Britain than his stablemate Albahr did before he plundered the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Malavath
The Francis-Henri Graffard filly has raced solely at about six furlongs so far, which hasn’t been the winning formula for this contest. Yet her profile suggests she’d enjoy more distance.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Cachet
With a series of stakes placings highlighted by the Fillies’ Mile (G1) and the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2), the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing colorbearer has claims to get involved.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hello You
After looking like a work in progress over the summer, Hello You put it all together in the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Mise en Scene
Prestige (G3) winner Mise en Scene has loads of potential for next year, but could be ready to make her presence felt here.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Great Max
After mixing it up against the leading lights in the division in Europe, Great Max hopes that a change of venue will spark a breakthrough.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Siskin
An unbeaten 2-year-old who progressed into a classic winner, Juddmonte homebred Siskin has outstanding credentials in this career finale.
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Mucciolo: Breeders' Cup reflections; the good, bad, and ugly
I survived yet another Breeders’ Cup weekend, and I once again came out on the positive side of the ledger, albeit by a small amount. The World Thoroughbred Championships have been good to me on more occasions than not over the years, but I did leave it very late this season to find a signature win. Here are a few of my experiences from the grand weekend of racing:
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Nov 9, 2021
Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks alumni came out in force at the weekend, and not just at the Breeders' Cup.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup & Results: Nov. 8, 2021
Blowout victories, thrilling photo finishes, career-defining performances—the 2021 Breeders’ Cup offered something for everyone.
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First-Crop Sires: Gun Runner into exclusive Breeders' Cup club
Four years after Gun Runner won the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), his first-crop daughter Echo Zulu took out the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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Betting takeaways from the 2021 Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup 2021 was interesting, to say the least, from a wagering and sporting perspective.
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Breeders' Cup stars Knicks Go, Life Is Good eye Pegasus World Cup
After Knicks Go and Life Is Good ran their rivals ragged in their respective Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday, a burning question presented itself: what might have happened if they’d squared off against each other? If all goes according to plan over the next couple of months, we’re likely to have an answer, because both are pointing to the Jan. 29 Pegasus World Cup (G1).
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How did Paulo Lobo get back to the biggest stage? He never gave up
The Brazilian-born trainer, after some down years in California, has found new life with his stable based in Kentucky.
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Scully: Betting Breeders' Cup Saturday
One of horse racing's biggest days, Breeders' Cup Saturday features a challenging nine-race sequence, and James Scully shares how he will attack it
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Hanson: Handicapping the Breeders' Cup Saturday All-Turf Pick 4
The introduction this year of an All-Turf Pick 4 wager on the Breeders' Cup Saturday program at Del Mar could not have been more timely.
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Mucciolo's Breeders' Cup Saturday single
While Audarya returns to defend her title, I am siding with another in a race that has been especially good to me over the years.
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5 under the radar horses for Breeders' Cup Saturday
In my view, the favorites look to be imposing in at least three of the races, but I feel that there are multiple events where great value could be found.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Normally, the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) is billed as a showdown between the American home team and the European raiders. But the 2021 renewal is introducing a third flavor to the mix.
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Barn favorite Snapper Sinclair seeking glory in Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Snapper Sinclair is a longshot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), but he's been whiskers away from greatness before.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint
A total of nine horses will travel six panels in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Eight horses will travel one-mile on the Del Mar main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Mile 2021
An overflow field of 16 will converge in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Five under the radar contenders for Breeders' Cup Friday
Four of the five major events boast deep and highly competitive fields with horses that offer great value.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Breeders' Cup week 2021
With Breeders' Cup on the horizon, there are plenty of Kentucky Derby and Oaks alumni to check in with this weekend. But, several also hit the track in the last week, making it the right time to look back and then look forward!
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Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
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Track Update: Del Mar for Breeders' Cup Week
Just in time for Breeders' Cup, find out who comes to the Bing Crosby meet ready to fire!
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Trends, angles to note for 2021 Breeders' Cup turf races
To borrow an observation from the iconic jockey Frankie Dettori, the Europe-versus-America dynamic in the Breeders’ Cup is reminiscent of golf’s Ryder Cup. While the parallel extends to American success in a few of the turf races, others have been more evenly matched, and Europeans remain historically dominant in the 1 1/2-mile Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A dozen juveniles dashing five furlongs on turf can be a recipe for chaotic results. But there’s a strong chance we’ll see the opposite in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Looking for a formidable handicapping challenge? Look no further than Friday’s 1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar.
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Hanson: How I will bet Breeders' Cup Friday
Win plays and the Late Pick 3 will be Vance Hanson's betting focus on Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) is one of the best betting races of the Nov. 5-6 championships at Del Mar. These are the key contenders, including a great win candidate at a square price!
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Gamine is the heavy favorite on the morning line for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Del Mar. But is she the goods?
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Traditionally, the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) has been a race dominated by European raiders. Between 2007 and 2018, nine of the 12 winners prepped across the pond.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Among the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, one of the trickiest to handicap is the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), and not because the field is difficult to decipher.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile: By The Numbers
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile has regularly produced drama and quality. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the race:
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile hopeful Jasper Great at Del Mar (Photo by Cecilia Gustavsson/Horsephotos.com)
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Jasper Great
From the first crop of the late champion Arrogate, Jasper Great sports a superb pedigree as well as an imperious debut victory on the dirt at Hanshin.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf 2021
A superb and overflow field has been entered for Saturday’s $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). The 1 1/2-mile test has a strong international flair, and in a race that has been dominated by the Euros over the years, I am expecting a similar outcome in 2021.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Distaff 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar.
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Breeders' Cup 2021: Trainer Fausto Gutierrez
Trainer Fausto Gutierrez wasn't a household name until Letruska's 2021 season, but he has long had stars on his shedrow.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 2, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the Breeders' Cup news of the day as well as the tragic death of jockey Miguel Mena. Then we welcome in trainer Chris Davis to talk about starting his first Breeders' Cup runners, training at Del Mar, the growth of his stable, and more!
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What does the draw mean for the race shape of the Breeders' Cup Classic?
One of the most compelling races of the Breeders' Cup weekend, from a pace perspective, is the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
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2021 Breeders' Cup Entries & Official Morning Line Odds
A list of contenders and morning line betting odds for every race for the 2021 two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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2021 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Here is our list of longshots to watch in the upcoming two-day, Breeders' Cup fixture on Friday and Saturday.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Nov. 1, 2021
We’re in the homestretch now! The Breeders’ Cup will take place at Del Mar this Friday and Saturday, and final entries for the 14 championship races will be revealed shortly.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies: By the Numbers
A look at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies by the numbers.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Loves Only You
The complete Breeders’ Cup International Scouting Report, covering Friday and Saturday, will be available on Brisnet.com early in the week. Here is a sample featuring the top contender from Team Japan, Loves Only You.
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Finding vulnerable favorites key in Breeders' Cup handicapping
Here are a few short-priced horses we'll be looking to beat on the first weekend of November at Del Mar.
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What is the most exciting juvenile Breeders' Cup race of 2021?
Get to know the leading contenders in each of the Future Stars Friday races, and then you tell us which race is the most exciting of the two-year-old races next weekend!
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Breeders' Cup post times, pre-entries and wagering menu now available
Breeders' Cup Post Times, Pre-Entries & Wager Menu Now Available!
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Analyzing the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup were announced on Wednesday, and as usual, the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) has attracted a prospective field worthy of its $6 million purse.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni update for Oct. 25, 2021
Though we are less than two weeks from the Breeders' Cup, where several Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses are expected to appear, the calendar has still been busy for several other alumni within the last week.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Oct. 25, 2021
The Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is less than two weeks away, which means key contenders are busy training and pre-entries will soon be released.
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Breeders' Cup: Trends for juvenile tilts
Check out a few trends of interest for the Future Stars Friday card.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf races: By the Numbers
A look at the three juvenile turf races at the Breeders' Cup by the numbers.
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Breeders' Cup: Six under-the-radar internationals to watch
Aside from the big names, a few internationals not as well-known stateside are worth a look.
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Breeders' Cup: Three Del Mar trends identified from Challenge races
Nuggets of information from Del Mar that could yield dividends during Breeders' Cup weekend.
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Vulnerable favorites for the 2021 Breeders' Cup
There are multiple deserving favorites on Breeders' Cup weekend, but also some that could be vulnerable.
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Breeders' Cup: Top seven Mile memories
As we gear up for Breeders’ Cup 2021, thoughts turn to championships past. Here’s my idea of the seven most memorable runnings of the Mile (G1).
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2021 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
The Breeders' Cup news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! For horse-players who want to know what to bet.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Oct. 18, 2021
Less than three weeks remain until the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which means the official prep races are complete and the fields are coming into sharper focus.
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Breeders' Cup: Mucciolo's contender rankings for 2021
The Breeders’ Cup is rapidly approaching. Here are my top contenders in each division of the dirt races on Saturday.
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Who is the horse to beat in the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic?
With the Breeders' Cup around the corner, it's the right time to look at the top of the handicap division, and find out the horse to beat in the Classic!
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Breeders' Cup: Trends worth remembering from Del Mar's first BC
As Del Mar plays host to the Breeders' Cup for a second time next month, we scout out the more notable trends from its first in 2017.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 11, 2021
Just under four weeks out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, racing preparations for the year-end championship are nearly complete.
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Scully: Speed lining up for Breeders' Cup Classic
Knicks Go’s assignment in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic has become more difficult in recent weeks
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Oct. 4, 2021
Last week produced the year’s busiest round of qualifiers for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. No fewer than 14 official prep races took across the U.S. and France.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Sept. 27, 2021
We’ve reached the final rounds of prep races for the Breeders' Cup, which means the next couple of weeks will be dizzyingly chaotic as dozens of talented horses wrap up their racing preparations.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 20, 2021
Less than 50 days out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, a bevy of qualifiers took place across North America.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Sept. 13, 2021
Eight weeks out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, a bevy of important qualifiers took place around the world last weekend. Let’s get caught up on all the latest results.
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Kentucky Downs Breeders' Cup Challenge Races: By The Numbers
The winners of the Calumet Turf Cup and the Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint both earn starts at the Breeders' Cup.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 7, 2021
The summer meets at Del Mar and Saratoga are officially in the books, which means we’re just two months away from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Aug. 30, 2021
Summer might be winding down, but the road to the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is just heating up. Let’s look back and recount all the action on a busy weekend of racing.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 23, 2021
Just over two months out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, high-class summer racing action is heating up around the globe.
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Got Stormy winning the Fourstardave H. (G1) at Saratoga. (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 16, 2021
Grass stars took center stage during a busy Aug. 14-15 weekend on the road to the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, with eye-catching performances taking place at tracks across the globe.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 9, 2021
Last weekend was a big one at Saratoga, where Breeders’ Cup contenders took center stage on a high-class Saturday of racing.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Aug. 2, 2021
It’s August, and the summer race meets at Del Mar and Saratoga are in full swing. Key contenders for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar are taking center stage every weekend.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: July 26, 2021
What’s that? You’re a little behind in processing the latest developments on the road to Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar? Never fear! We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the latest news and notes.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: July 19, 2021
A disqualification in the Haskell, the return of a Breeders’ Cup winner, the exit of two key Classic contenders -- there’s never a dull week on the road to the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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The Breeders' Cup World Championships
All aspects of horse racing are on display as the best of the best contend in the Breeders' Cup.
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Betting and the Breeders' Cup
When wagering on the Breeders' Cup, horse players look forward to lucrative odds and bet returns among the massive pools which traditionally exceed a million dollars. With pari-mutuel betting on hand, which means you are betting against other people and not the house, combined with a strong opinion, bettors score some of the biggest returns of the year!
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Breeders' Cup Expert Picks
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf
- The Breeders’ Cup Mile Tipsheet
- The Breeders’ Cup Distaff Tipsheet
- 2024 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
- 5 Key Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends for Turf Races
Breeders' Cup Analysis
- Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw Analysis and Implications
- Breeders’ Cup International Scouting Report: Japanese contingent
- Breeders’ Cup Rankings for Juvenile Races
- Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends
- How much of a connection does the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies have to the Kentucky Oaks?
- A Classic Connection: How Derby Horses Fare in the Breeders' Cup Classic
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