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.
Tag: Racing
Memories of a Father’s Life Well Lived Propel Arthur’s Ride to the Breeders’ Cup
There is so much behind the name of Arthur’s Ride, who looms as a contender when the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is run Nov. 2 at Del Mar.
Five Takeaways You Need to Know From Key Weekend at Woodbine, Churchill Downs
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a racing weekend highlighted by competition at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine hosted three Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races Saturday that offered automatic, fees-paid berths in corresponding contests at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar.
Jonathan’s Way Wins Iroquois to Take First Step on Road to 2025 Kentucky Derby
Trainer Phil Bauer and owner Richard Rigney had plenty to celebrate after Rigney's Jonathan's Way wired the field for a handy 2 3/4-length score in the $254,745 Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes for 2-year-olds at
