Nyquist Retires, Out Of Breeders’ Cup
The final 2016 Triple Crown champion from this season has been put out to stud. Following the lead of Creator and Exaggerator, Nyquist retires ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Classic. It is a stunning bit…
October 2016
Gun Runner Pointed Towards Dirt Mile
Gun Runner took to the Santa Anita Park track on October 30 for a half-mile breeze and wore a saddle towel engraved with the words “Dirt Mile”. Entered in both the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr….
Bernardini Family Steals the Show at FT Auction
The closing session of the 2016 October Fasig-Tipton yearling sale was dominated by Darley stallion Bernardini, as his sons were involved in the two of the highest prices sales of the day. The sales topper…
Breeders’ Cup Draws 185 Entries
California Chrome in Classic leads 185 Entries at Breeders’ Cup The Breeders’ Cup is less than 10 days away at Santa Anita Park, and a total of 185 horses have been pre-entered for next Friday…
Admirals War Chest Repeats Maryland Million
It took a whole calendar year for Admirals War Chest to win another race, but the wait was well worth it. The five-year old gelding led wire-to-wire at the 2016 Maryland Million Classic, repeating as champion….
Breeders’ Cup Distaff in Sight for Curalina
Curalina continues to prepare for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I) with a half-mile work at Belmont Park. She ran in the company of Zulu, who won the 2016 Fountain of Youth (gr. II)….
2016 Empire Classic At Belmont
The 2016 Empire Classic Handicap is a top heavy field. The majority of the group is listed at 10/1 or far greater. A chance of an upset always exists, but only four horses have legitimate…
Mandella, Beholder On Course For Distaff
The road to the Breeders’ Cup has been a winding one for Richard Mandella and Beholder. After opening the year with wins at the Adoration and the Vanity, Beholder has lost two races to Stellar…
Frosted Trainer Undecided About Breeders’ Cup
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin isn’t ready to announce which Breeders’ Cup race Frosted will start in, but he was willing to confirm the four-year-old Tapit son is progressing towards the goal of competing in the Breeders’…
Clubhouse Renovations Planned at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs Set for $16 Million Renovation of Second Floor Clubhouse The second floor of the Churchill Downs clubhouse is getting an upgrade. A $16 million capital project covering 95,000 square feet is scheduled to…