Saturday’s 161stQueen’s Plate at Woodbine brings together the top Canadian-bred 3-year-olds for what is an annual high point of racing north of the border. The $1 million Queen’s Plate is the oldest continuously run race in North America and is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, followed by the Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie and then the Breeders’ Stakes on turf at Woodbine.
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How to Pick a Horse to Back at the Breeders’ Cup
This year’s Breeders’ Cup takes place on Nov. 6 and 7. Starting two months ahead gives us a bit more time to pick some winning horses, but just what do you need to look for when making your selections?
Road to 2020 Breeders’ Cup: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Sept. 8
The path to the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course on Nov. 6-7 is a road with plenty of ups and downs as talented racehorses vie for a spot in one of 14 championship races and $35 million in purses and awards.
Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Sept. 8
Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2020 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
