Horse Profile: Derma Sotogake

Tue Oct 29 2024Kellie Reilly

After outperforming his 26-1 odds as the runner-up last year, Derma Sotogake is likely to be overlooked again.
2024 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications

Tue Oct 29 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The final fields are set for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. Post positions were drawn on Monday, one week after pre-entries closed.
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Final fields come into focus

Mon Oct 28 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is only four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Horse Profile: Henri Matisse

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

As the sole runner for O’Brien, a six-time winner of this race including the past two years in a row, Henri Matisse is eminently logical.
Horse Profile: Shareholder

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

By the same sire as Turf Sprint favorite Cogburn, Not This Time, Shareholder was on an accelerated course to make Royal Ascot just about a month after selling at Arqana May for roughly $495,000.
Horse Profile: Aesterius

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

One of two prime contenders for Wathnan Racing, along with Shareholder, Aesterius has a couple of points in common with trainer Archie Watson’s best previous hope in this race.
Horse Profile: Big Mojo

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Trained by Mick Appleby for RP Racing, Big Mojo aims to give his connections a repeat win in this race, following stablemate Big Evs (Turf Sprint).
Horse Profile: Magnum Force

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Third as the Flying Childers (G2) favorite, Magnum Force has to find a way to reverse form with Aesterius and Big Mojo.
Horse Profile: Arizona Blaze

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

After missing narrowly with Valiant Force a year ago, Kia Joorabchian’s AMO Racing and trainer Adrian Murray return with Arizona Blaze.
Horse Profile: Ecoro Sieg

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Fresh off a juvenile record-smashing romp at Nakayama, unbeaten Ecoro Sieg will try to give Japan’s pioneer on the world scene, Hideyuki Mori, a first Breeders’ Cup win.
Horse Profile: American Bikini

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

When setting or equaling the juvenile track record in her front-running victories, American Bikini has called to mind the panache of sire American Pharoah.
Horse Profile: Otomena Shacho

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Although Otomena Shacho was no match for American Bikini in an about five-furlong scramble at Kokura, she took a step forward to set a juvenile track record of her own next time out.
Horse Profile: Lake Victoria

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Lake Victoria brings a stellar 4-for-4 record, including the “Win and You’re In” Moyglare Stud (G1) and the Cheveley Park (G1) that showcased vastly different running styles.