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Examining the Breeders' Cup Classic field with pre-entries

Wed Oct 23 2019John Mucciolo

In a year lacking a standout in the Breeders' Cup Classic, I admittedly have an interest in several contenders.
Ranking the vulnerability of notable 2019 Breeders' Cup favorites

Wed Oct 23 2019Vance Hanson

We've known for some time who most of the betting favorites will be over the two-day fixture, though some are a bit more challenging to pin down.
Evaluating stock in the 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic field

Wed Oct 23 2019Vance Hanson

Santa Anita will still have plenty of implications with respect to Eclipse Awards for both the three-year-old male and older dirt male categories.
Dick Powell’s Australian Pick of the Week for October 23

Wed Oct 23 2019Dick Powell

Race 4 at Hawkesbury (Australia A) on Wednesday night is a class 1 handicap going five furlongs around one right-handed 90-degree turn. The track is expected to be “Soft-5” so it is right in the middle of the ground classifications.    ...
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 23, 2019

Tue Oct 22 2019Jason Beem

It's a double guest day as we're excited to welcome in trainer Graham Motion to talk about some of the runners in his barn, the Breeders' Cup, and much more.  Then Brad Free from the Daily Racing Form joins us to talk all things Breeders' Cup. ...
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Top 5: Sophomores lead the charge

Tue Oct 22 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Of the 14 races comprising the Breeders’ Cup, arguably none is more affected by the event’s nomadic existence than the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

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Hong Kong Spot Plays: How about some Elite Talent?

Tue Oct 22 2019J. Keeler Johnson

When: Wednesday, October 23 at 6:45 a.m. (ET). Where: Happy Valley racecourse in Hong Kong. What: A day of competitive grass racing with huge betting pools and plenty of options for handicappers to consider. Wednesday’s nine-race ...
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Top 5: Covfefe or Come Dancing?

Tue Oct 22 2019J. Keeler Johnson

While some handicappers seem ready to concede Covfefe the victory, the last four editions of the Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) have been won by runners starting at 10-1, 8-1, 66-1 and 25-1.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 22, 2019

Mon Oct 21 2019Jason Beem

Jason discusses a variety of topics from the racing world including the "optics" of the sport, racing from Keeneland, as well as some betting discussion. ...
Breeders' Cup Turf Top 5: It it Bricks and Mortar's year?

Mon Oct 21 2019J. Keeler Johnson

While the field for the November 2 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Santa Anita remains in flux, one thing seems certain—it won’t be the strongest renewal ever contested. With defending winner Enable passing the race — and with fellow Europe ...
John Shirreffs holds strong hand on Road to the Kentucky Derby

Mon Oct 21 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer John Shirreffs hasn’t had a major impact on the Derby since Giacomo, but his luck could change in 2020 with Express Train, Honor A. P. and Thunder Code.
Ten horses that peaked in the Breeders' Cup

Mon Oct 21 2019Vance Hanson

It often takes a career-best effort to win a Breeders' Cup race, and many over the years have been unable to duplicate it.
Rosecroft offers solid Sunday night card

Mon Oct 21 2019Ted Black

One night after Laurel Park hosted the latest edition of the Maryland Million on an ideal fall afternoon, Rosecroft Raceway offered a solid Sunday program amid rainy, windy conditions that were difficult for both humans and equines to navigate early. ...

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