A clue in Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup record

Wed Nov 02 2022Kellie Reilly

It’s fitting that Aidan O’Brien’s first Breeders’ Cup runner was Second Empire.
Catching My Eye: Hot Keeneland jockeys

Wed Nov 02 2022Kevin Kilroy

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.
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Silver Knott

Wed Nov 02 2022Kellie Reilly

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.
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Chain of Love

Wed Nov 02 2022Kellie Reilly

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.
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup

Tue Nov 01 2022Vance Hanson

A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications

Tue Nov 01 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
Who were the founders of the Breeders' Cup and what legacy did they create?

Mon Oct 31 2022Ashley Anderson

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.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 31, 2022

Mon Oct 31 2022Jason Beem

Jason talks about "state-bred season" as many states showcase their state-bred runners before the Breeders' Cup kicks off.
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race

Mon Oct 31 2022Vance Hanson

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.
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests

Mon Oct 31 2022TwinSpires Staff

Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Contender Rankings

Fri Oct 28 2022John Mucciolo

This is how I currently see the top-three players in each of the seven Grade 1 dirt divisions.
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders

Thu Oct 27 2022J. Keeler Johnson

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.
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders

Thu Oct 27 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.