The Goodwood Stakes has long been a West Coast fall staple on the path to the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and while the race has been renamed several times over the years it has frequently served as a springboard to success at the World Championships. It’s currently a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Longines Classic set for Nov.
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Silver Charm: As Tenacious as They Come
There are a variety of reasons to explain why a long list of outstanding horses were thwarted in their bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion. Some are predictable; others are surprising. Premature moves, exhausting paces, injuries, medications, and even a safety pin have all played a role in a drought that stood at 37 years until American Pharoah completed the sweep in 2015.
Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Pennsylvania Derby Winner Baeza
Had he been born in a different year, there is a very good chance Baeza would have a victory in a Triple Crown race on his resume. Surely, he would have won a Grade 1 race before the Pennsylvania Derby Sept. 20 at Parx Racing.
Proving Ground: Santa Anita a Key Pathway to Breeders’ Cup Success
Arguably no region across the U.S. has been more intertwined with the Breeders’ Cup World Championships than Southern California. The first Breeders’ Cup in 1984 took place at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif., and since then racetracks in SoCal have hosted the World Championships 16 more times, with another on the horizon this Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
