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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Five Key Takeaways to Know From Inaugural California Crown Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a major weekend of racing centered around the inaugural running of the $1 million California Crown Stakes presented by SirDavis American Whisky Saturday at Santa Anita Park.
Thorpedo Anna Rewards Breeder Judy Hicks’ Dedication and Persistence
Judy Hicks had almost reached her breaking point not long ago. When she and her husband, R.W., purchased Brookstown Farm near Versailles, Ky., in 1983, they knew the business of breeding Thoroughbreds could be richly rewarding. They also realized it would very likely be fraught with setbacks.
Mufasa, Zulu Kingdom Earn Breeders’ Cup Berths on Big Saturday of Racing in New York
Mufasa parlayed a track record-setting win at Colonial Downs into his first stateside graded stakes victory one start later in the $250,000, Grade 3 Vosburgh Stakes, one of four graded stakes held Sept.
