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Rolling Double pools worth long look for 2023 Breeders' Cup
As we look ahead to this year's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita now less than three weeks away, it's time to take a brief look back and learn from the oversights of last year.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Dornoch impresses
You never know where a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) contender might come from. Three weeks out from the Nov. 3 showdown at Santa Anita, possible starters are still emerging.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 16, 2023
Godolphin homebred Mawj lived up to expectations when returning from a five-month layoff in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) at Keeneland.
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Breeders' Cup Rankings 2023: Future Stars Friday
A handful of races will be held on the opening-day portion of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Santa Anita on Nov. 3. European imports have endured a bevy of success in these tilts, especially in the events that have been contested on the turf, but my focus for this piece will be on the U.S.-based contenders.
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Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup analysis of two-year-olds, turf preps, and a stand against
Ashley Anderson and James Scully discuss impressive two-year-old performances and the best Breeders' Cup prep on turf, as well as prep winners the panel will take a stand against. Churchill Downs racing analyst Scott Shapiro joins the weekly Racing Roundtable video series and provides his input above in our on-camera portion.
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Catching My Eye: Keeneland Breeders' Cup preps from Saturday, Oct. 7
On Saturday, Keeneland had two "Win and You’re In” events, but connections used each of the five graded stakes as prep races for the first weekend in November.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 9, 2023
Opening week at Keeneland featured eight Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifiers across a variety of divisions.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Drum Roll Please breaks through
Is Drum Roll Please on his way to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and/or Road to the Kentucky Derby? It’s not out of the question after the Brad Cox trainee broke his maiden at Aqueduct last Friday.
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Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup Classic picture, Cody's Wish, Arc weekend
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson convene the Racing Roundtable to discuss Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) preps, Cody's Wish's victory in the Vosburgh (G2), and the weekend action in Europe.
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Japan’s Ushba Tesoro streaks into Breeders’ Cup Classic
The captain of Japan's Breeders' Cup team is Ushba Tesoro, the Dubai World Cup (G1) winner who rides a six-race winning streak into the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Stronghold is strong
Three maiden special weights at Churchill Downs last week produced possible Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and/or Road to the Kentucky Derby contenders.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 2, 2023
Half of this week’s Breeders’ Cup qualifying action took place at ParisLongchamp in France, where a quintet of Group 1 races awarded “Win and You’re In” tickets.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sept. 25, 2023
Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Saudi Crown is expected to target the Breeders’ Cup, with both the Classic (G1) and the shorter Dirt Mile (G1) being viable options.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Asmussen trainees score at Churchill
A pair of second-time starters from the Steve Asmussen barn graduated in seven-furlong maiden special weights at Churchill Downs last Friday, emerging as possible Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and/or Road to the Kentucky Derby contenders.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Private Desire posts fast win
Seven weeks out from the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, possible Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) contenders continue to emerge from maiden special weights around the country.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sept. 18, 2023
The Saturday card at Woodbine in Canada featured three Grade 1 stakes awarding “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup.
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Meet the Contenders: Pros, Cons, and horse ratings for the 2023 Iroquois S.
Meet the Contenders: Pros, Cons, and horse ratings for the 2023 Iroquois S.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 11, 2023
A pair of rich Saturday stakes at Kentucky Downs awarded “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Slider breaks through at Del Mar
At this time of year, you can usually count on at least one juvenile per week to deliver an exciting maiden victory. Last week, the excitement came courtesy of a bay colt named Slider.
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Breeders' Cup Classic Preview: Pacific Classic, Travers reinforce early projections
We previewed the major role three-year-olds were poised to play in our first installment of the Breeders’ Cup Classic preview last month, and Arabian Knight and Arcangelo established themselves as the probable top two betting choices with respective wins in the Pacific Classic (G1) and Travers (G1).
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Locked finishes fast at Saratoga
We won’t mince words: on Friday at Saratoga, Locked posted one of the most impressive maiden victories by any horse in the past few years.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 4, 2023
The Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) picked up two new contenders when a pair of up-and-coming colts won “Win and You’re In” prizes on opposite coasts.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Fierceness stuns at Saratoga
Did we see the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner debut at Saratoga last Friday?
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 28, 2023
Each week, J. Keeler Johnson reviews the latest news and results on the road to the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Vandeek qualifies; Randomized, Anisette win G1s
A couple of Grade 1 races for three-year-old fillies contested last Saturday could have Breeders’ Cup implications.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Risk It romps at Saratoga
The 2023 Breeders’ Cup is 2 1/2 months away, and while key contenders for some races are well-established, it’s possible the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner hasn’t even started yet.
Breeders Cup
Three-Year-Olds rule early Classic projections
The Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) landscape changed when the presumed favorite, Cody’s Wish, faltered on the stretch-out to 1 1/8 miles in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga, checking in fourth at odds-on. Three-year-olds appear poised to play a serious role in the Classic outcome.
Breeders Cup
Shirl's Speight takes on leading Japanese dirt horses in Tokyo
It’s a significant day of racing at Tokyo racecourse in Japan, with two features that have relevance to North America.
International
Pegasus World Cup 2023: Seven things to know
To help you get ready for the seventh running of the Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 28, here are seven things to know about race trends, the historical background, and successful trainers.
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Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Great clash expected in King's Plate
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge series heads to South Africa on Saturday with two qualifying races — one of which has a new name.
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2022 in Review: Leading Turf Horses by Eclipse Award categories
A majority of Eclipse Award categories for equine flat performers is technically open to all runners, regardless of surface proclivity.
Racing
Top Winning Brisnet Speed Ratings for 2022
Brisnet Speed Ratings show there were two outstanding performances in 2022: one by Flightline, and one by… Wudda U Think Now?
Analysis
2022 in Review: Reilly's 10 favorite races
From the sublime Flightline to photo-finish thrillers, the 2022 racing year delivered some outstanding moments. Here’s a personal list of my 10 favorite races of the season, divided equally between North America and Europe.
Features
Durazzo heads field for Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, first Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race
The race that is arguably the most important in South America is being staged this weekend. Fifteen horses are due to take part in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1).
International
First-crop sires: Good Magic's Breeders' Cup Juvenile duo in KDFW Pool 2
Although his three Breeders’ Cup runners didn’t crack the trifecta on Future Stars Friday, Good Magic’s terrific start to his stallion career has warranted a stud fee hike.
Features
Chop Chop among three early stakes winners for freshman sire City of Light
Since our first installment highlighting the first crop by City of Light, the freshman sire has been represented by an additional six winners, three of whom have won stakes.
Features
Catching My Eye: three things to take away from the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Three takeaways from last weekend: four-year-old equipment change for Todd Pletcher means something. Tyler Gaffalione is just getting started. Uncertainty around Cave Rock and Forte going forward.
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Kentucky Derby takeaways from the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
What can we take away from the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as we head toward the Kentucky Derby?
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Hanson: A case for Flightline's early retirement
While some racing fans are disappointed Flightline won't reappear on the racetrack, the "he has nothing more to prove" argument might be a sound one.
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Flightline: The best since Secretariat?
One of the superlatives given to Flightline has almost been sacrilege: a genuine comparison to Secretariat.
Breeders Cup
Flightline's Breeders' Cup Classic on the clock
Flightline’s tour de force in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was not only visually impressive. The unbeaten superstar delivered a performance of historical proportions on the clock as well.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Breeders' Cup weekend including the Betting Challenge tournament.
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Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
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The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
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Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
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Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
Racing
Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
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Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
Breeders Cup
Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
Breeders Cup
Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
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2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Race Replays & Expert Picks [VIDEO]
View Breeders' Cup thoughts from Joe Kristufek, Scott Shapiro, Ashley Anderson, Kaitlin Free, Julien Leparoux and D. Wayne Lukas!
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Breeders Cup
Flightline seeks new heights in Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline will bring superstar billing to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), overpowering the competition in five career starts, but he’s yet to beat the best. That opportunity comes at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
Breeders Cup
Betting against Flightline in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is an imposing 3-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals in the $6 million Classic (G1), but let's answer the following question: “Who to bet if trying to beat Flightline?”
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup undercard spot plays for Friday and Saturday
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares spot plays for the Breeders’ Cup undercard races on Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, including a 15-1 longshot in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup: How to play the All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday
The All-Turf Pick 3 starts with the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and will include the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and Juvenile Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Scully: Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5 play
Juveniles will be showcased in five Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland Friday, and my strongest opinion comes in the finale.
Breeders Cup
Breeders Cup: Two-year-old trends
Some trends of significant interest for the juvenile races at the 2022 Breeders' Cup.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
As was the case last year, the longshots we find the most intriguing a week out from the Breeders' Cup are largely concentrated on the weekend's grass races.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Kilroy previews 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
There’s only one thing standing in the way of this being the most white-knuckle, adrenaline-pumping, root-worthy Breeders’ Cup Classics of all time. And that’s Flightline.
Breeders Cup
Best exotic wagers for Breeders' Cup Friday 2022
It’s often easier to pick winners than sort out minor placings, so we’ll favor multi-race wagers when betting Breeders’ Cup Friday.
Racing
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup: Dirt race trends
I will take a look back at previous Keeneland Breeders' Cup results to unveil some trends that might be worth exploring.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Nest comes rolling into the Breeders' Cup Distaff
Following a second against males in June’s Belmont S. (G1), Nest stepped up with a series of stunning performances, winning the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), Alabama (G1), and Beldame (G2) by a combined 26 1/4 lengths.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar internationals for 2022 Breeders' Cup
Plenty of international star power is on display in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup. Indeed, there are so many logical contenders that a few could be overlooked, especially those with a dark-horse vibe at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 3, 2022
Jason gives some thoughts and picks for some of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races!
Features
At the Races TwinSpires Weekend Preview for Nov. 3
Part 2: Scott Shapiro, Fanny Salmon, F2W/Papo, Nick Tammaro, Mike Welsch
Racing Podcast
Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Dave Friedman for Nov. 3
James Scully gives the track-side happenings and on-site look of contenders from Keeneland.
Racing Podcast
A clue in Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup record
It’s fitting that Aidan O’Brien’s first Breeders’ Cup runner was Second Empire.
Breeders Cup
Catching My Eye: Hot Keeneland jockeys
Wondering which jockeys were hot at the Keeneland fall meet? You should be. The turf and dirt courses were idiosyncratic, and the riders who figured it out in October will have an advantage this weekend in the Breeders’ Cup.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Silver Knott
It’s fascinating that Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby sends Silver Knott here, not Mysterious Night, who earned a free pass to the Juvenile Turf in his Summer romp.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Chain of Love
After Japan’s Marche Lorraine capitalized on a pace meltdown to shock last year’s Distaff, compatriot Chain of Love will try to pull off a similar feat in the Filly & Mare Sprint.
Breeders Cup
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup
A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
Breeders Cup
Who were the founders of the Breeders' Cup and what legacy did they create?
On April 23, 1982, John Gaines made a surprise announcement at the Kentucky Derby Festival's "They're Off" luncheon, revealing his vision for an international racing event known today as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 31, 2022
Jason talks about "state-bred season" as many states showcase their state-bred runners before the Breeders' Cup kicks off.
Features
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race
One of the more intriguing situations in racing occurs when a horse replicates family success by winning the same stakes that their sire or dam did during their racing days.
Breeders Cup
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests
Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
Kentucky Derby
2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Contender Rankings
This is how I currently see the top-three players in each of the seven Grade 1 dirt divisions.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Racing
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
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- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic
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- 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
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- 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?
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