The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series winner, and whether I’m buying or selling their chances to win Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.
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Next, Horse Racing’s ‘Marathon Man,’ Prepares for Possible Breeders’ Cup Start
Trainer Doug Cowans and owner Michael Foster constantly look for opportunities in the claiming ranks. They devote hours to scrutinizing past performances and race replays in an incessant search for horses they believe are underachieving and can be improved.
Key Takeaways from Final Big Weekend of Breeders’ Cup Preps
Tom Pedulla offers five takeaways from a major weekend of racing that will significantly impact the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar. He looks at five Grade 1 races Saturday that offered automatic, fees-paid berths in corresponding Breeders’ Cup races.
Idiomatic Rolls, Minaret Station Suprises in Sunday Breeders’ Cup Preps at Keeneland
Juddmonte’s homebred champion mare Idiomatic returned to her winning ways at Keeneland Oct.
