Four of the last eight and six of the last 12 winners of the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance have been longshots who prevailed at double-digit odds. Likewise, eight of the 12 editions of the Juvenile held in Southern California over the last 25 years were won by 2-year-olds who paid $23 or more for a $2 win bet.
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Big trio set for Champions Day showdown at Ascot
Three of the world's top-rated racehorses - Ombudsman, Delacroix and Calandagan - meet in a blockbuster Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna Officially Retired from Racing
Trainer Kenny McPeek announced Oct. 15 that 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna has been officially retired from racing and will call John Sikura’s Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa near Paris, Ky., her home as she embarks on her second career as a broodmare.
The Incomparable Cigar: A Trainer’s Ability to Transform an Athlete into a Champion
Few sports fans ever have the privilege of watching a world-class trainer cultivate a champion athlete—and even fewer fans have the opportunity to witness the development of an elite animal athlete. The transformation of Cigar from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates how critical a trainer’s role can be in our sport. The transformation of Cigar from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates how critical a trainer’s role can be.
