International Horse Profile: Switch in Love
Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
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Kellie Reilly is a journalist and turf writer specializing in international horse racing.
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission
A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
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International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii
Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
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International Horse Profile: Balantina
Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
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International Horse Profile: Precise
Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
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International Horse Profile: Aspect Island
Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
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International Horse Profile: Military Code
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
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International Horse Profile: Havana Anna
Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
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International Horse Profile: Mission Central
Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.
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International Horse Profile: Brussels
Campaigned over further until his most recent start, Brussels was routinely described as babyish in his earlier races. His immaturity, combined with possibly not focusing on the right trip soon enough, implies that he's better than the bare record.
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International Horse Profile: True Love
True Love, O’Brien’s most accomplished entrant in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, has followed a somewhat similar itinerary to So Perfect. But True Love has achieved more, including a big victory over the colts.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: 14 Postscripts on the Championships
Thoughts on Forever Young, Nysos, Ethical Diamond, Scylla, Ted Noffey, and more!
Breeders Cup
Top 5 questions to be answered at 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Two extraordinary days of racing at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup promise to deliver pulsating performances on the track, with wider historical repercussions.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar internationals for 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Eight international runners who are flying under the radar at Del Mar, all at double-digit morning line odds.
Breeders Cup
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Sires battle for all-time record
Into Mischief, Dubawi, Curlin, and Tapit all have multiple chances to increase their totals.
Pedigree
Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Championships Saturday
Continued from Vol. 1 on Breeders' Cup milestones and storylines for Future Stars Friday
Breeders Cup
Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Milestones, Future Stars Friday
As we eagerly await the official fields for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 extravaganza at Del Mar, the prime contenders and broad outlines are already coming into focus
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British Champions Day to Breeders’ Cup: Key stats for quick turnaround
One trainer in particular is happy to wheel horses right back from Ascot into the Breeders’ Cup.
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Prix de l’Opera as a stepping stone to BC Filly & Mare Turf
The Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day has become a pipeline to the Filly & Mare Turf (G1), especially in recent years.
Breeders Cup
Price horses of interest on 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day
With six contentious Breeders’ Cup Challenge races on tap at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, it’s mandatory to probe for value and try to find the right overlays.
International
2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Minnie Hauk, Aventure, Kalpana, the Japanese, Andre Fabre & more!
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International Spotlight: Is Delacroix vulnerable in Irish Champion?
Delacroix is a short-priced favorite in Saturday’s Irish Champion (G1), but the Aidan O’Brien sophomore might not have as much margin for error as his odds suggest.
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Arc Trials: Price horses of interest at Longchamp Sept. 7
Along with the three “Arc trials,” Sunday’s card features the Prix du Moulin (G1) for milers.
International
Japanese shippers loom large in Breeders’ Cup Challenge races in Korea
For the past two years, Japan has swept both Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Seoul, the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3).
Breeders Cup
Remembering Katrina, Part II: Our 'Happy Ticket'
Continued from Remembering Katrina, Part I: "Shadow Cast" over Travers weekend.
Features
Remembering Katrina, Part I: 'Shadow Cast' over Travers weekend
Originally published in August 2015, this personal reflection re-emerges from the archives in observance of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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International spotlight: 2025 Juddmonte International at York
The Juddmonte International (G1) might have only six runners, but the Wednesday highlight is brimming with intrigue.
Breeders Cup
Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 10
It’s another banner Sunday at Deauville, with the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) highlighting a card including four black-type races.
International
2025 Arlington Million International Scouting Report: Cairo
Once a promising prospect for Aidan O’Brien, Cairo is in the midst of a renaissance for British trainer Alice Haynes.
International
Glorious Goodwood 2025: Sussex, Molecomb, Nassau offer BC berths
Three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races are on tap at Glorious Goodwood this week, but clues for Del Mar can be gleaned throughout the festival.
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