Seismic Beauty a Breeders' Cup First for Breeder Dorman
If things go according to plan, Maryland-based Matt Dorman will get his first Breeders' Cup runner at Del Mar when Seismic Beauty gets the start in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).
Leinster a Freshman Sire Standout in Breeders' Cup
Leinster, who has the fewest named foals among the top 20 freshman sires, is the only one in his sire class with a Breeders' Cup starter. He will be represented by multiple stakes winner Lennilu in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile…
Freirich’s $50K Match Supports BC Charitable Campaign
Racehorse owner and philanthropist Ken Freirich will double the power of all donations received—up to $50,000—during the Breeders' Cup "Champions Give Back" campaign, which concludes Nov. 1 at the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar.
Dettori to Retire From U.S. Riding After BC
Frankie Dettori announced Oct. 29 that the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar will be his stateside swansong, with the legendary jockey to retire from race riding in the United States and conclude his career in South America.
3 Things You Might Not Know About: Journalism
Chelsie Raabe with the Michael McCarthy barn tells us three things you might not know about Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) contender Journalism.
Schwarzenegger Takes Gallaghers Back to the BC
Schwarzenegger will be Frankfort Park Farm's ninth Breeders' Cup starter in the last 11 years when he lines up for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) Oct. 31 at Del Mar.
McGaughey Duo Leads the Charge in the Red Smith Stakes
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey leads a pair into the Nov. 2 $250,000 Red Smith Stakes (G2T), part of closing day of the Belmont at the Big A fall meet.
Deep Satin Heads Field of 13 for Goldikova Stakes
A two-time stakes winner, Deep Satin will look to add her first graded stakes victory to her resume Nov. 1 in the $300,000 Goldikova Stakes (G3T) at Del Mar. The daughter of American Pharoah leads a field of 13 fillies…
Veterinarians Add Heart Exams for Breeders' Cup Runners
As Breeders' Cup tries to support efforts to gather information on exercise-associated sudden deaths, all horses in this year's World Championships and undercard races will be auscultated—examined with a stethoscope or ECG—in their stalls at rest.
Nutella Fella Eyes Another Graded Win in Bold Ruler
Trainer Gary Contessa believes Nutella Fella's gate issues are far behind him and that the colt should be a live contender in the $175,000 Bold Ruler Stakes (G3) Nov. 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack.