A year that has been eventful, to put it mildly, will reach its championship crescendo Nov. 6 with a race stuffed with many of the major story lines in 2021.
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Key Takeaways from Busy Final Weekend of Preparation Before Breeders’ Cup
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways as the horses produced their last major workouts in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this coming Friday and Saturday at Del Mar:
‘She Wants to Be the Boss’: Fast and Fussy Filly Bella Sofia Primed for Breeders’ Cup
Dominick Imperio knew Thoroughbreds as well as anyone and better than most. He had trained them on the uber-competitive New York circuit before turning his attention to preparing young prospects in Florida.
Meet the Jockeys in the 2021 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic
Does the jockey really make a difference in deciding whether a horse wins or loses? It’s a question we hear all the time from people new to horse racing and learning to bet on races held during the biggest days in the sport. There are few days on the calendar bigger than Nov. 6. That’s when 10 jockeys will line up aboard their horses in the starting gate at Del Mar racetrack in pursuit of Breeders’ Cup glory.
