The Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar last Saturday, besides providing countless memorable moments and fantastic races, went a long way toward deciding the winners of the Eclipse Awards. First held in 1971, the Eclipse Awards are racing’s year-end awards, given out to the champions of each major division.
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Key Takeaways from an Exciting Breeders’ Cup Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar:
Horse Racing Trainer Cox Savors Knicks Go’s Classic Win, Prepares to Send Champion Essential Quality to Second Career
Less than 24 hours removed from the richest and most important victory of his 17-year training career, Brad Cox reflected on an “odd” feeling as he stood Nov. 7 amidst a quiet and mostly deserted Del Mar barn area.
Knicks Go Wins Breeders’ Cup Classic in Front-Running Fashion
There was no early challenge to Knicks Go in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar – and he was gone.
