Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which featured 14 races worth $31 million in purses and awards.
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Derby Winner Authentic Romps in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Authentic proved he is the real deal with a powerful front-running 2 ¼-length victory against stablemate Improbable in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course
Monomoy Girl Dominant in Distaff, Fan-Favorite Whitmore Shines in Sprint
The horse of a lifetime gave her many connections a sweet parting gift Nov. 7 at Keeneland. For the fans, it was the chance to follow champion Monomoy Girl through what may have been her final start, a showdown with the best of her division at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Good racehorses don’t often run on into their older years, but in her 5-year-old season, the daughter of Tapizar delivered.
Essential Quality Rolls in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile to Headline Future Stars Friday
In a race that largely decides who will be the leading favorite on next year's Triple Crown trail, 2-year-old Godolphin homebred Essential Quality stamped himself the "One to Watch" when he took a late-running trip down the center of the homestretch to win the $2 million TVG Bre
