COVFEFE, BRITISH IDIOM RETURN TO CHURCHILL DOWNS BREEDERS’ CUP CHAMPIONS

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019) – The look on trainer Brad Cox’s assistant trainer Jorge Abrego said everything as he stood proudly alongside two winning Breeders’ Cup flower blankets that were showcased outside Barn 22 at Churchill Downs from...
Posted On 06 Nov 2019
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Aqueduct: Majestic Reason headlines Pumpkin Pie

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Set to make her first start since finishing third in the Grade 3 Gallant Bloom Handicap on September 22, stakes winner Majestic Reason will headline a field of seven in Saturday’s $100,000 Pumpkin Pie at Aqueduct...
Posted On 06 Nov 2019
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BRICKS AND MORTAR GOES OUT ON HIGH NOTE IN NTRA TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL

Alicia Hughes/NTRA —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 4, 2019) – After capping off his unblemished season with a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park, Bricks and Mortar was an emphatic choice to hold the No. 1 position in the final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of...
Posted On 05 Nov 2019
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Breeders’ Cup: Omaha Beach one to beat in Dirt Mile

By Rick Francis —- SANTA ANITA Race 6) 1 Mile. Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. Post Time 4:10 EST 1) Giant Expectations – winless in last nine starts, however always finds a spot on the board; a user...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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Breeders’ Cup Classic Selections

By Rick Francis —- SANTA ANITA Race 12) 1&1/4 Mile. Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Grade I. Purse $6,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. Post Time 8:44 EST 1) Math Wizard (Joseph/Santana); blew up the Pa. Derby tote-board with his 31-1 shocker; don’t...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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Breeders’ Cup Saturday: Full Card Selections

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- SANTA ANITA Post Time: Post Time: 1:07/12:07/11:07/(10:07) Race 1: 2-3-4-8 Race 2: 5-3-4 Race 3: 11-1-7-3 Race 4:7 Furlongs. Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR FILLIES AND MARES,...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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View From the Grandstand: Saturday Breeders’ Cup Picks

By Bob Hill TSV staff writer —- Race 4 BCFMSprt G1 4 – Come Dancing Only loss in 2019 was to Midnight Bisou n a route race 6 – Bellafina Undefeated at SA and very good at distance 8 – Dawn the Destroyer Seldom off the board in this type of race 9 –...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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Correll’s Corner: Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Selections

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- The Breeders’ Cup Saturday (Nov. 2) kicks off with the Filly and Mare Sprint which is Race 4 on your program with a post time of 11:55 Pacific (2:55 Eastern and 1:55 Central time) Filly and Mare Sprint Race 4 – Covfefe, post 1...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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Fair Grounds Connections Represented in Upcoming Breeders Cup Championships

By Grant LaGrange —- New Orleans (October 31, 2019) – The upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships contested on Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, will feature a handful of horses with Fair Grounds roots led...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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LOCAL TRAINERS, HANDICAPPERS GIVE SELECTIONS FOR BREEDERS’ CUP

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019) – There are more than 40 horses competing at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships with local ties including 19 horses that were based at Churchill Downs. Several trainers and handicappers have been...
Posted On 01 Nov 2019
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