Favored Corniche’s sensational front-running effort provided embattled trainer Bob Baffert with a record fifth triumph in the $2 million TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on Nov.
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Echo Zulu Dazzles in Juvenile Fillies, Pizza Bianca Delivers Emotional Win for Flay, Clement
After watching Echo Zulu deliver one of the most dominating victories in Breeders’ Cup history, co-owner Lee Levinson searched for words to sum up the feeling. “I’m an attorney; I speak for a living and I can’t talk,” Levinson said.
Veteran Turf Writers Ehalt and Pedulla Evaluate the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing. They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.
Q&A: NBC Sports’ Nick Luck Shares His Thoughts on the Breeders’ Cup
NBC Sports will provide extensive coverage of the 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which are being held at magnificent Del Mar for only the second time in their history.
