Edited press release courtesy of Monmouth Park It was just around noon that jockey Tomas Mejia learned he’d picked up a mount on what looked like a hopeless longshot in Saturday’s 13th race at Monmouth Park. A little more than six hours later he’d etched his name in the track’s record book.
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Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: ‘Too Close to Call’ in Unforgettable Dead Heat
In its 36 years, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has produced many stretch duels that have become part of racing’s lore, from the very first Classic in 1984 to Tiznow’s back-to-back Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, and on through Blame’s defeat of Zenyatta in the 2010 Classic and
2020 Vosburgh Stakes at a Glance
The Vosburgh Stakes lost its star power when Volatile suffered a career-ending injury earlier this week, but without him the six-furlong stakes added a few horses and became a much more competitive race. Even with just six starters, it should be an interesting betting race as some sharp sprinters battle for a free spot in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint through the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Win and You’re In program.
2020 Awesome Again Stakes Cheat Sheet
Saturday’s Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita Park is the centerpiece of an action-packed opening weekend that features seven Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” races at the picturesque Arcadia, Calif. track.
