As much as Europeans generally have an edge in Breeders’ Cup turf races, the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF has historically been an exception. Since 2011, eight of 15 Mile winners have been based in the United States. Lately, though, the edge has rested with the Europeans and other foreign runners who have won five of the last six editions.
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Nitrogen a Love Bug in the Barn, But a Lioness on the Racetrack
She’s raced on the dirt and the turf. She’s taken on the boys and shown her heels to her fellow fillies more than once. Nitrogen has shown over and over what grit, grace, and versatility look like, building a record of nine wins, six seconds, and three thirds from 18 starts with an Eclipse Award and a Sovereign Award to her credit in her three seasons on the racetrack.
From a Welsh Pony to the Winner’s Circle: Pat Day’s Journey to Four Breeders’ Cup Classic Victories
Ask Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day about the pivotal victories of his career, and the conversation reaches beyond the finish line. Recently, he looked back on his four Breeders’ Cup Classic victories and the moments that shaped his life. He considers himself blessed. Over 33 years, he recorded 8,803 wins from 40,305 starters that amassed more than $297.9 million in career purse earnings, according to Equibase statistics. His victories include nine in Triple Crown races.
Rookie Rankings for 2027 Kentucky Derby Prospects: Oct. 26 Edition
The results of two races on Sunday at Churchill Downs shook up the latest Rookie Rankings. Since the Rookie Rankings rate 2-year-old Thoroughbreds based on their potential to win the 2027 Kentucky Derby, the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes — a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier held over 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs — unsurprisingly affected the rankings.
