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Horse Profile: New Century

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Four years after Qatar Racing, trainer Andrew Balding, and jockey Oisin Murphy teamed up with Kameko, who finished seventh as the Mile favorite, they’re back hopeful of a better result with his son New Century
Horse Profile: Al Qudra

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Appleby’s other contender, Al Qudra, is a hardened veteran with a six-race campaign that began back in mid-April. Considering that he’d beaten New Century twice before the checkered passage in the Summer (G1), Al Qudra could claim the chance to rebound – unless New Century has progressed beyond him at this point. That’s the main question about the otherwise solid Godolphin entrant.
Horse Profile: Seagulls Eleven

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

An aggrieved third in the Vincent O’Brien National (G1), where he was mugged by Henri Matisse, Seagulls Eleven has a stealthy look in this spot. He also exits a loss in the Dewhurst (G1), which in the past has been a useful angle. Juvenile Turf winners George Vancouver (2012), Outstrip (2013), and Mendelssohn (at Del Mar in 2017) had placed in the Dewhurst, while Seagulls Eleven was only fourth, but the larger point remains of interest.
Horse Profile: Ides of March

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

O’Brien’s other runner, Ides of March, has yet to race at stablemate Whistlejacket’s level, as short as five furlongs, or away from the Curragh.
Japan at the Breeders’ Cup: Historical pointers and trends

Fri Oct 25 2024Kellie Reilly

Japan is expected to send a formidable team to the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. Before we begin to look at the likely contenders, let’s review the past Japanese shippers who have competed at the championships.
2024 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries

Fri Oct 25 2024J. Keeler Johnson

A total of 212 horses have pre-entered the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, slated to take place on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. That’s seven horses more than in 2023 and 2022.
Horse Profile: Emily Upjohn

Wed Oct 23 2024Kellie Reilly

If Emily Upjohn has been more frustrating to follow than not, she’s capable of firing a devastating broadside when the circumstances align.
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 23

Wed Oct 23 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Anmaat, Kalpana win final qualifiers

Mon Oct 21 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 11 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 19

Sat Oct 19 2024TwinSpires Staff

The Premier Bowl H. (G2) is the feature at Sha Tin on Sunday. Luke Middlebrook offers selections for the card, which kicks off at 12:45 a.m. (ET) late Saturday night.
Spot Plays for 2024 British Champions Day at Ascot

Fri Oct 18 2024Vance Hanson

It's not quite the Breeders' Cup, but Saturday's British Champions Day program at Ascot has itself evolved into an annually intriguing handicapping and betting test.
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley, Oct. 16

Tue Oct 15 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Classic field is taking shape

Mon Oct 14 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 18 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup: