Are you a horse racing fan planning a trip to Del Mar for an upcoming meet and/or the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2? If you answered yes, you are not alone. As host of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, the Del Mar area will surely be a popular travel destination for horseplayers and racing fans from far and wide this season.
The Incomparable Cigar: A Trainer’s Ability to Create a Champion Athlete
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.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, October 16
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Kempton, Nottingham, Wetherby, and Worcester.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Oct. 16-20
This upcoming weekend marks the two-week countdown to the 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championships, held Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. The fields for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races are coming into focus, with pre-entries scheduled to be released on Oct. 23.
