Most yearlings arrive unnamed at Thoroughbred auctions, identified only by their hip numbers and pedigrees, before being named by their purchasers. Hip #2271 at the 2019 Keeneland September yearling sale wasn’t like most horses then, nor is he now. He came to the Taylor Made Sales Agency consignment named Jackie’s Warrior, and though he was sold to Kirk Robison for $95,000, his name was not changed.
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Why the Breeders’ Cup is a Great Time to Make a Bet
The Breeders’ Cup: it’s the culmination of an entire year’s worth of the best horse racing on Earth, when top Thoroughbreds from around the globe congregate at Keeneland Race Course on Nov. 6-7 to the sport’s world championships. The spectacle alone makes the event appointment viewing, but don’t sleep on your chance to bet small and win big at Breeders’ Cup.
Twenty-Five Horses in Outstanding Costumes to Celebrate Halloween
What could possibly make Halloween – a holiday that revolves around free candy – better? Adding some horses in amazing costumes, of course! We’re celebrating your creativity by sharing some of our favorite Instagram posts of riders and horses decked in their Halloween finest below.
Where to Watch/Listen During 2020 Breeders’ Cup Week
An unprecedented 2020 horse racing calendar altered by the COVID-19 pandemic winds down in more familiar fashion on Nov. 6-7 at Keeneland Race Course with the 37thBreeders’ Cup World Championships.
