When horses achieve greatness, or accomplish particularly memorable feats, it is customary for stakes races to be named in their honor.
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Del Mar History: The ‘Other Arrogate’ and Longden’s World Record
Once upon a time, a long time ago, a horse named Arrogate entered the spotlight with a series of victories in prominent stakes races. Wait a minute – “a long time ago?” Wasn’t Arrogate at the peak of his powers less than 10 years ago, winning such prestigious events as the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic and the 2017 Pegasus World Cup?
Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Bing Crosby, Jim Dandy, and Other Races
Another active week of top-class racing is on the schedule for July 27-28, with one Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” qualifier and several other important races on tap.
Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Haskell Stakes Victor Dornoch
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.
