Category: Breeders’ Cup News

A racing fan to the core, there hasn’t been an important race that well-respected Kentucky horseman and stallion manager Wes Lanter hasn’t watched, especially if it included any children or grandchildren belonging to one of his …

When Swale romped home in the 1984 Kentucky Derby and I collected a nice Exacta coupling the winner with Coax Me Chad, I had Ed Fountaine and American Turf Monthly to thank for it. Mr. …

For much of the year, the Horse of the Year debate was no debate at all. It was Arrogate and everybody else. After a scintillating performance in the Dubai World Cup, Bob Baffert’s stable star …

When Juddmonte Farm’s Arrogate heads postward for the final time in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) at Del Mar, he will do so as the richest horse to ever grace thoroughbred racing’s world …

A full field of older turf stars will race the 1 1/2 miles over the Del Mar turf in the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (GIT), including a sea of strong contenders from Across …

Jordan Sigmond and Jim Safford share some of their favorites photos at the Breeders’ Cup.           Click HERE for more. Derek Simon Derek Simon is the Senior Editor and Handicapper at …

When Juddmonte Farm’s Arrogate heads postward for the final time in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) at Del Mar, he will do so as the richest horse to ever grace thoroughbred racing’s world …

A full field of older turf stars will race the 1 1/2 miles over the Del Mar turf in the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (GIT), including a sea of strong contenders from Across …

Since the Breeders’ Cup was first held in 1984, 24 winners of the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) have been crowned Champion Two-Year-Old Male Horse. Should Bolt d’Oro stretch his record to 4-for-4 in …

Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (GI) drew an all-star field of eight representing the best of the older fillies and mares division. Seven of the eight set to go postward in the nine-furlong main …

This year’s Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (GI) marks the 11th running of the $1 million main track event. And while it doesn’t carry the star-making power — or rich $6 million purse — …

Jordan Sigmon’s photographs of horses training for the Breeders’ up:             For more, Click HERE.   Jordan Sigmon

US Racing Editor Derek Simon offers some pointers for day 1 of the Breeders’ Cup from Del Mar Racetrack located in the seaside city of Del Mar, California. Races discussed include the Juvenile Fillies Turf, …

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 (3:50 PM PDT) Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (turf) Race ESR: -3 (moderate/soft) Race LSR: -1 (excellent/good) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 32.8 Last-Race Odds: …

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 (3:05 PM PDT) Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (dirt) *Race ESR: -10 (brisk) *Race LSR: -7 (fair/good) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 37.7 Last-Race Odds: …