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2009 Breeders Cup Post Positions and Odds

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 5th, 2009 | Add a comment
The 2009 Breeders Cup goes down November 6th and November 7th at Santa Anita Park. Favorite to win the Breeders Cup Classic is Summer Bird (6/1) who will be ridden by jockey Kent Desormeaux. Running from Post … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Countdown to the Breeders' Cup – Betting Tips

by Maria Starr | October 27th, 2009 | Add a comment
Betting on the Breeders’ Cup? Good for you! As far as horse racing goes, this is it. The Breeders’ Cup marks the end of another season in championship thoroughbred horse racing — and a golden opportunity for bettors to cash … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Hot Cha Cha Wins QE II Challenge Cup at Keeneland

by Maria Starr | October 19th, 2009 | Add a comment
In Saturday’s $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at Keeneland, Hot Cha Cha surprised everyone — except for trainer Phil Sims and jockey James Graham — with her first place, 4 1/2 length finish over second place finisher Shared … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Keeneland QE II Challenge Cup Odds and Contenders

by Maria Starr | October 17th, 2009 | Add a comment
Saturday’s $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) Stakes at Keeneland isn’t a ‘Win and You’re In’ Breeders’ Cup Challenge race, but it is still one of the most important Breeders’ Cup prep races of the season. And considering the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Gitano Upsets Mine That Bird to Win Goodwood Stakes

by Maria Starr | October 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
In just his first start in a Grade 1 stakes race, Gitano Hernando rallied from fifth in the final quarter-mile to finish ahead of favorite Colonel John to win the $305,000 Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. Richard’s Kid … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Zenyatta Wins Lady's Secret Stakes

by Maria Starr | October 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
Extending her unbeaten streak to 13 with a huge win in Saturday’s  $299,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes (and improving her Breeders’ Cup odds), Zenyatta is now tied with Personal Ensign. The victory also gives her an automatic entry to the Breeder’s … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Summer Bird Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup

by Maria Starr | October 5th, 2009 | Add a comment
On Saturday, Oct. 3 at Belmont Park, all eyes were on Summer Bird and jockey Kent Desormeaux as they made their way to the gates for a shot at yet another huge victory — the Grade I $750,000 Jockey Club … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup

2009 Breeders' Cup Schedule and Post Times Revealed

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
The 2009 Breeders’ Cup has released their schedule for the upcoming races. Bloodhorse is reporting that the Friday, November 6 program will consist of six Breeders’ Cup races, beginning with the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon, and will be followed by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Rachel Alexandra

Breeders' Cup to Rachel Alexandra, "What if we add $1 million?"

by Maria Starr | September 12th, 2009 | Add a comment
Breeders’ Cup organizers were so determined to see Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra race at Santa Anita on Nov. 7th against undefeated Zenyatta that they offered to sweeten the winner’s share of the of the Breeders’ Cup Classic by a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup

Long Shot Richard's Kid Wins Pacific Classic

by Maria Starr | September 7th, 2009 | Add a comment
Sunday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar paid off big time for anyone who took a chance on 24-1 long shot Richard’s Kid. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by Arnold Zetcher, the 4-year-old thoroughbred appeared to be enjoying the … Read More Read More