There was no shortage of superlatives tossed around before, during, and after the 1998 edition of the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and for good reason. “Best field I’ve ever seen,” Seth Hancock, president of Claiborne Farm on co-owner of one of the 10 Classic runners (Arch), told BloodHorse before the race. “You put up the money and you are going to get the best of the best.”
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Dan’s Double: Shooting for the Stars at Woodbine
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Trainer Lynch, 26, Targets First Win in Mr. Prospector Stakes
The way Natalia Lynch had it planned out in her mind is that she would spend another year or so working as an assistant trainer before trying to go out on her own. Then owner Al Gold offered to let her train nine horses from Gold Square LLC. So on Aug. 25, Lynch, known by her nickname “Tally,” officially became a licensed trainer. A day later, she saddled her first starter.
Grosser Preis von Baden – Preview & Tips
by Michael Hähn The race One of the seven Group 1’s held in Germany each year, the Grosser Preis von Baden is the highlight of the final day of the five day Baden-Baden festival. Running for the 148th time, the 2400m (12 furlong) race has been a Group 1 since 1972 and like most races […]
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