Churchill Downs Barn Notes: McCraken Looks Ahead to Grade I Clark Handicap

By Darren Rogers —- McCRAKEN LOOKS AHEAD TO GRADE I, $500,000 CLARK HANDICAP PRESENTED BY NORTON HEALTHCARE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017) – Janis Whitham’s homebred McCraken, seeking to land an elusive Grade I victory, continues to prepare for his next start in...
Posted On 09 Nov 2017
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KEENELAND: Champion Stellar Wind Commands $6 Million during Opening Session

By Amy Owens —- Champion Stellar Wind Commands $6 Million during Opening Session of Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 7, 2017) – Champion Stellar Wind will be retired and bred to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah after selling for $6 million to...
Posted On 08 Nov 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS KEY DATES TO KNOW: 146th THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON

By Brian Spencer —- NEW ORLEANS (November 7, 2017) – The 146th Thoroughbred Racing Season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is approaching, with Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, November 18 with Starlight Racing and a 3 p.m. first post. Below are some key dates...
Posted On 08 Nov 2017
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NEW IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- NEWLY ENACTED IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, November 6, 2017) – Despite some of the longest-priced winners in Breeders’ Cup...
Posted On 07 Nov 2017
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Breeders’ Cup Notes Nov 5, 2017

DMTC News – From the Wire —- Mike Smith; Benoit Photo Smith Extends Lead in Breeders’ Cup Victories; Velazquez Moves Into Tie for Second Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, 52, extended his lead for all-time Breeders’ Cup World Championship victories in the 14 Hands...
Posted On 06 Nov 2017
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GUN RUNNER TO RETURN HOME TO KENTUCKY AS A BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC CHAMPION

By Darren Rogers —- Gun Runner; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017) – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner will return to Kentucky on Monday following his 2 ¼-length victory in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I)...
Posted On 06 Nov 2017
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Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Horsemen Give Breeders’ Cup Classic Opinions

By Darren Rogers —- TIGER MOTH HOPES FOR STRONG PACE IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 CHILUKKI STAKES LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Nov. 3, 2017) – John Gunther’s homebred Tiger Moth could benefit from a cut-back in distance and a hot pace in Saturday’s $200,000 Chilukki Stakes...
Posted On 04 Nov 2017
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CLASSIC: ARROGATE RETURNS TO WINNING WAYS

By Rick Francis —- Del Mar Race 12), 1&1/4 Mile. Breeders’ Cup Classic Grade I. Purse $6,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: 8:35/ 7:35/ 6:35/( 5:35) Arrogate (1), the only question to be asked about racing’s $17 million dollar man is...
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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Breeders’ Cup “Undercard” Selections

By Rick Francis —- Del Mar Race 4) 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies Gio Game (4), maiden win at Keeneland and subsequent works show me one thing, fast. Separationofpowers (13), G1 Frizette score produced field’s highest speed rating. Heavenly Love (1),blew away the...
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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Del Mar Stable Notes Nov 2, 2017

DMTC News – From the Wire —- SPOTLIGHT HITS CAL-BRED BABIES ON BREEDERS’ CUP UNDERCARDS Among the rich undercard races on the Breeders’ Cup days of racing Friday and Saturday are two for California-bred juveniles. The fourth race on the Friday program that starts at...
Posted On 02 Nov 2017
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