Flightline seeks new heights in Breeders' Cup Classic

Fri Nov 04 2022James Scully

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.
Kilroy previews 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders

Thu Nov 03 2022Kevin Kilroy

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. 
Nest comes rolling into the Breeders' Cup Distaff

Thu Nov 03 2022James Scully

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.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 3, 2022

Thu Nov 03 2022Jason Beem

Jason gives some thoughts and picks for some of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races!
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.
After the Racetrack: Finnick the Fierce finds his forever friend

Tue Nov 01 2022Jennifer Kelly

With his racing days behind him, Finnick the Fierce has traded the racetrack for the trail, taking Jackie Barr on quite a journey in a short time.
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.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 27, 2022

Thu Oct 27 2022Jason Beem

Jason looks back at some of his favorite Breeders' Cup memories from over the years.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile trends on the Road to the Kentucky Derby

Wed Oct 26 2022Ashley Anderson

Below we look at the last nine Juvenile winners, plus where they placed in Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races that followed and how they performed along the Triple Crown trail.
Golden Pal looks to match Beholder, Goldikova as three-time Breeders' Cup winners

Wed Oct 26 2022James Scully

Speed rules for Golden Pal, who led rivals gate-to-wire winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) the last two seasons, and the four-year-old seeks to become only the third horse to capture three Breeders’ Cup races when lining up for a title defense in the $1 million Turf Sprint at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends since 2017

Tue Oct 25 2022Ashley Anderson

Below we look at those trainers and jockeys who have been especially successful over the last five years, as we examine the top connections at the Breeders' Cup since 2017.
Jackie's Warrior pursues elusive Breeders' Cup win

Tue Oct 25 2022James Scully

Jackie’s Warrior has been a brilliant one-turn performer over the past three seasons, but the one distinction missing from a Hall of Fame-worthy resume is a Breeders’ Cup win.