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Catching Up with 2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Classic Empire

Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse was coming off his first two Breeders' Cup wins just the year before when he entered Classic Empire in the Juvenile. Second choice on the board, Classic Empire made back-to-back Grade Is look easy following a powerful victory in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity. Casse indicated looks can be deceiving.

“Any hair I had left, he made sure it was gone,” said Casse recently with a laugh. “He was a pistol. A lot of people didn't know this, but six days before the Breeders' Cup–right before we were going to ship–he came up with a foot abscess and couldn't walk. We weren't even sure we were going to get him on the plane.

“We put a three-quarter shoe on him and he won. I have that shoe in my office with the win photo.

“That just showed how truly good he was, a testament to him and his ability. It was wonderful to win it for the Oxleys. They have always been big supporters of ours and they were there, so it was special to win.”

Classic Empire (2014 bay horse, Pioneerof the Nile–Sambuca Classica, by Cat Thief)

Lifetime record: Ch. 2yo colt, MGISW, 9-5-1-1, $2,520,220

Breeders' Cup connections: B-Steven Nicholson & Brandi Nicholson (KY); O-John C. Oxley; T-Mark Casse; J-Julien Leparoux.

Location photographed: Coolmore America/Ashford Stud, Versailles, Ky.

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Doyle to Miss Breeders’ Cup After Failed Appeal

Hollie Doyle will miss the ride on Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) at next week's Breeders' Cup after failing in her appeal against the severity of a careless riding ban. Doyle incurred a seven-day suspension for her ride at Kempton last week.

The British Horseracing Authority's independent disciplinary panel heard Doyle's appeal Thursday morning. The jockey contested the length of the ban rather than the riding offence itself. After hearing submissions from Charlotte Davison, representing the BHA, and Rory Mac Neice for Doyle, the panel concluded the original penalty should stand, resulting in Doyle's missing the Nov. 4 Breeders' Cup, when Bradsell is due to run in the Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. Luke Morris will ride in her place.

“We do accept there was corrective action taken by Miss Doyle, but the reality was unfortunately the situation had been caused. We can see from the footage interference does take place and it is, in our view, significant,” said Rachel Spearing, the panel's chair.

“We find interference was foreseeable, it was serious and it is appropriate to fall within the careless riding [penalty] of five to 14 days. We note she was provided with a seven-day suspension and we see no reason to interfere with those days.

“We have concluded this wasn't a frivolous appeal and in those circumstances agree to return the deposit.”

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‘He Dragged Me Around There’: BC Classic Contender Senor Buscador Records Final Work

It was a light morning in terms of Breeders' Cup workers at Santa Anita Thursday. The only horses pre-entered for next week's Breeders' Cup to record timed workouts were Senor Buscador (Classic), Didia (Filly & Mare Turf), and Lane Way (Turf Sprint).

Senor Buscador worked a bullet five furlongs in company under jockey Geovanni Franco, who has the call in the $6 million Classic on Nov. 4. Trained by Todd Fincher, Senor Buscador completed the work in 59.40 seconds. It was the fastest of 19 moves at the distance.

“He went really well, he dragged me around there,” Franco said.

A 5-year-old Mineshaft horse, Senor Buscador won the G2 San Diego Handicap this summer at Del Mar. He exits a third-place finish in the G1 Awesome Again here Sept. 30.

Didia worked five furlongs in 1:01.80 for trainer Ignacio Correas IV. It was her second drill since winning the G2 Rodeo Drive here Oct. 7.

Lane Way worked four furlongs in a bullet 47.0 seconds. It was the fastest of 29 moves at the distance. Winner of the G2 Eddie D here Sept. 30, Lane Way is pre-entered in the Turf Sprint for trainer Richard Mandella but did not make the main body of the 12-horse field. He would need multiple withdrawals to compete.

Among those scheduled to work Friday is Classic contender White Abarrio, whose work slated for Monday was postponed. White Abarrio most recently won the G1 Whitney Aug. 5 at Saratoga for trainer Richard Dutrow.

The 40th Breeders' Cup is set for Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita. The post-position draw for all 14 races will be held this Monday starting at 4:45 Pacific at the nearby Pasadena Civic Center. It will be televised on FanDuel TV and streamed on Breederscup.com.

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TCA To Host ‘Bash At the Breeders’ Cup’ Fundraiser

Edited Press Release

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host the Bash at the Breeders' Cup presented by Churchill Downs Incorporated at the Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia, CA, Friday, Nov. 3. The hotel is located opposite Gate 5 at Santa Anita.

“Over the last eight years, Bash at the Breeders' Cup has become a very popular event on the Breeders' Cup week calendar,” said Erin Halliwell executive director of TCA. “We are excited to return to California and raise money for our approved grant recipients. TCA's grants provide a broad range of support to approved charities offering Thoroughbred aftercare, health and human services to backstretch and farm workers, equine-assisted therapies, as well as Thoroughbred incentive programs. Our work wouldn't be possible without the support of our donors.”

The event will feature a live auction including a Del Mar Racing package, halters worn by Arcangelo and Mage, a racing saddle signed by numerous jockeys including Johnny Velazquez, Flavien Prat, Julien Leparoux and Tyler Gaffalione, a VIP day at the races at Santa Anita Park, a Whitney S. weekend package in Saratoga, a box at the Blue Grass S. with weekend accommodations, a VIP race day at Kentucky Downs, a stay in a luxury Mexican villa, 2024 Breeders' Cup tickets and more. For those that cannot attend in-person, online bidding will be available beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1. Online bidding will close at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 3 and bidders wishing to continue bidding in the live auction may bid by telephone. Auction items may be previewed here.

Bash at the Breeders' Cup is generously presented by Churchill Downs Incorporated. Other sponsors include Herringswell Stables, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Candy Meadows Farm, Tito's Vodka, Maker's Mark, and Jackson Family Wines. Media sponsors include BloodHorse, TDN, Paulick Report, and the Horse Racing Radio Network.

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