Horse Racing: Breeders' Cup Turf

Imperatriz confirmed her status as the world's top sprinter on turf with her ninth G1 victory as she made her comeback after a summer break in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Saturday [Feb 17]. Although the five-year-old was sent off odds-on favourite in an eight-runner field for Melbourne's premier five-furlong sprint,…

Chief Bearhart darted between horses like a red flame, swinging four-wide to charge alongside millionaire Flag Down. The finish pole on the Hollywood Park turf course beckoned ahead, but to reach the wire first, the mighty Chief Bearhart had to outrun Germany's brilliant champion, Borgia. The two tussled briefly, but Chief Bearhart lunged ahead,…

The $4 million, Breeders' Cup Turf drew a full field of 14 international turf starts that will go the 1 1/2-mile distance at Del Mar on Saturday. The field is evenly divided between seven European-based and seven American-based runners, although 10 of the horses are listed as European-breds and have run in races around the world. European runners…

The New Zealand-born rider was named the Longines World's Best Jockey for 2022 and will be eager to demonstrate why is he is so highly regarded next month. McDonald is enjoying another excellent year in the saddle, most notably due to his exciting partnership with recent Cox Plate winner Romantic Warrior. The combination will be reunited next month…

Imagine you've bet on a horse at Ascot to win the last race of the day. It's charging towards the line and seemingly on for the win, until at the last second a rival horse draws level! They both cross the post at the same time, and the photo finish cannot split them. What happens to your horse racing bet now? Dead-heats in horse racing aren't as…

The Breeders' Cup Turf is shaping up to be the best race of the whole Breeders' Cup meeting at Santa Anita as the leading middle-distance horses in Britain and Ireland battle it out Stateside. Auguste Rodin, the dual Derby and Irish Champion Stakes scorer, and King Of Steel, fresh from a maiden Group 1 success in the Champion Stakes, are set to…

The other marquee race along with the Classic and the longest race in the Breeders' Cup brings together an eclectic group of horses, but two stand above the rest in the $4 million marathon. Let's check the latest Horse Racing odds, stats, injury reports, and Horse Racing lines for the Breeders' Cup Turf. We've plenty of Horse Racing betting…

Dirt prices look settled, but the grass market is in upheaval. At first glance, that probably reads like guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Actually, it is a snapshot of futures odds for the Breeders' Cup, which arrives at the junction of turf and surf near San Diego in just over two weeks. Knicks Go, whose stud rights were sold this…

Mind Control works out before Breeders' Cup JuvenileTrainer Gregg Sacco's Mind Control worked 5 furlongs at Monmouth Park on Oct. 26, his final workout before the Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Nov. 2 Enable, who scored a stirring victory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe outside Paris on Oct. 6, her second straight win in the event, will take on…

Geaux Rocket Ride © Benoti Photo Eleven runners will go to the post Saturday in Del Mar's showcase offering - the $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic - highlighting a stellar 11-race card that offers five Graded stakes and more than $2.3-million in purses. This 33rd edition of the Grade I Pacific Classic will feature a trio of 3-year-olds…

A 14-RUNNER field, with star attraction Nation's Pride as the leading contender, will compete in the $1m 2023 Bahrain International Trophy at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club's (REHC) racecourse in Sakhir this afternoon. The race has attracted overseas-trained horses from Great Britain, Ireland, France and the UAE, as well as two…

Readers of Bettors Insider are getting a one-race preview of my day's selections. To sign up for daily emails with the day's FULL selections and weekly Saturday videos, click here Saturday's Race Recap from Aqueduct: (All odds US) Aqueduct: Race 1: 5th@ 5.30/1 Race 2: 4th@ 0.50/1 Race 3: 1st@ 3.40/1 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Race 5: 1st@ 6.00/1 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Race 6:…

With a full field expected for the Grade 3 River City Stakes on Saturday at Churchill Downs, the first thing I did to handicap this 1 1/8-mile turf race is use the Horse Racing Nation Track Trends tool. It's a relatively small sample size with only 31 races in 2022-23, but I think the numbers show that pace-wise it is better to be farther back than…

Auguste Rodin won again in America at the weekend Aidan O'Brien was among the big winners at the Breeders' Cup meeting at Santa Anita over the weekend where his dual Derby hero and Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes winner Auguste Rodin landed the 12-furlong Longines Breeders' Cup Turf. The Ryan Moore-ridden 9/4 favourite beat local hope Up To the…

This year's event at Santa Anita in California generated plenty of headlines as the top equine performers on the planet battled to etch their names into Breeders' Cup folklore. Technology has played an increasingly important role in the Breeders' Cup in recent years, with various innovations helping to support the successful staging of this iconic…

Irish raider Gentlemansgame produced a shock when he defeated the heavily-fancied Bravemansgame to win the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday. With the second day of the two-day meeting surviving an early track inspection, a big crowd headed to the West Yorkshire track to see if Paul Nicholls' 10-11 favourite could complete…

Aidan O'Brien had long had this race in mind for his dual Derby hero, a plan firmed up after his thrilling victory in the Irish Champion Stakes, which cemented his place in his trainer's affections. There has been the odd hiccup in Auguste Rodin's journey to stardom, but he has always bounced back from his setbacks in style and thrived in his first…

THE Breeders' Cup Turf has concluded - and Auguste Rodin ridden by Ryan Moore has triumphed at Santa Anita Park. Here is how every horse finished right here, or check out Sun Racing's Breeders' Cup live blog for the latest race updates. Breeders' Cup Turf results: 1 Auguste Rodin 2/1 2 Up To The Mark 4/1 3 Shahryar 25/1 4 Gold Phoenix 50/1 5 King…

The remarkable Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to win the same Breeders' Cup race seven times on Saturday when Derby hero Auguste Rodin pounced under an inspired Ryan Moore in a strong edition of the Turf. His rivals included Mostahdaf, King Of Steel and Onesto - among the cream of Europe's best middle-distance horses - but the Coolmore colt…

Sent off the 5-2 chalk in Saturday's GI Longines Breeders' Cup Turf in a season that has included victories in the G1 Derby at Epsom and in the Irish equivalent as well as the G1 Irish Champion S., the Coolmore partners' AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) (c, 3, Deep Impact {Jpn}-Rhododendron {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}) enjoyed a dream trip beneath Ryan Moore, got…

Horse racing gamblers are you looking for 2023 Breeders' Cup Turf Free Pick & Handicapping Odds…plus some predictions? Need some advice on who to take? The 2023 Turf is set for November 4 at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, CA. Here's a preview of our top contenders.

The Classic might be the one that all the Americans want, but for the Europeans the Turf is the most anticipated race at the meeting and this year's running should provide some real fireworks. There are 12 runners and 11 are Group or Grade 1 winners, including a stellar team of six from Europe, and it's the visitors who look ready to light up Santa…

IF the cast of Ocean's Eleven was impressive that's nothing to the leading lights in the 2023 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita. A mouthwatering line-up under the sweltering California sun is headed by Derby hero Auguste Rodin and 1000 Guineas heroine Mawj. But boy, those playing the supporting roles are right up with the two main protagonists. They…

The Breeders' Cup, one of horse racing's most prestigious events, returns to Santa Anita racetrack for the 11th time in its 40 years. Nine races are scheduled for Saturday; the highlight of the day is the Breeders' Cup Classic, a 1 1/4-mile test of speed, stamina and heart that often crowns the Horse of the Year. In a twist this year, the Classic…

The Breeders' Cup, one of horse racing's most prestigious events, returns to Santa Anita racetrack for the 11th time in its 40 years. Nine races are scheduled for Saturday; the highlight of the day is the Breeders' Cup Classic, a 1¼-mile test of speed, stamina and heart that often crowns the Horse of the Year. In a twist this year, the Classic…

Auguste Rodin faces a familiar foe in his bid to provide Aidan O'Brien with a record-extending seventh winner in the Breeders' Cup Turf. The three-year-old has already got the better of King Of Steel in the Epsom Derby and Irish Champion Stakes, and an advantageous draw - as well as a potential tow from stablemates Bolshoi Ballet and Broome -…

Aidan O'Brien is one of the most successful trainers in the history of the Breeders' Cup and the Ballydoyle master sends a 10-strong squad across the pond for this year's meeting at Santa Anita. One of the leading stars of the season, Auguste Rodin, spearheads the team travelling from Ireland as the dual Derby hero prepares to face familiar foe…

The 2003 Breeders' Cup Turf, which resulted in a dead-heat between Johar and High Chaparral with Falbrav a head back in third, was not only a magnificent spectacle and one of the most exciting races in recent memory, but also an exceptionally high-quality affair. The trio ran to a rating of 130 at Santa Anita, and no winner of the Breeders' Cup…

Up to the Mark scoring in the Coolmore Turf Mile on Oct. 7 at Keeneland, where he nipped Master of The Seas (IRE) by a nose. (Courtney Snow/Past The Wire) Breeders' Cup Notes At this time last year, Up to the Mark had lost his most recent race by 10 lengths and was being prepared for his next start, which-as the even-money favorite-he lost by 5 1/2…

In a year marred by late scratches and tragic breakdowns, this year's Breeders' Cup fell prey to similar unfortunate events Tuesday. Arcangelo, a frontrunner for Horse of the Year and a favorite in the Classic, was scratched due to an issue with his left hind foot, while Dirt Mile contender Practical Move died suddenly during a training gallop in…

Given Frankie Dettori's aptitude for theatre - just a fortnight ago he used every ounce of experience to steer King Of Steel to win the Champion Stakes on his last ride in Britain - no one is betting against the jockey starting his new life in California with a bang at the 40th Breeders' Cup this weekend. Yesterday, as he was reunited with John…

Sky Sports Racing pundit Peter Fornatale has cast his eye on Saturday's Breeders' Cup Turf, a race dominated by European challengers in recent years. Watch the 2023 Breeders' Cup from Santa Anita live on Sky Sports Racing (Sky 415 | Virgin 519) on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November. SHAHRYAR Jockey: C Demuro | Trainer: H Fujiwara Beat 2021 Turf…

Every year, the Breeders' Cup attracts a strong contingent of international raiders to challenge North America's best horses in a series of lucrative World Championships races. Among the 14 Breeders' Cup races, none attract a stronger international presence on a year-to-year basis than the $4 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders' Cup Turf. The 1…

In this article, Donn McClean delves into the rich history of the Futurity Trophy and highlights three exceptional champions that left an indelible mark on the race. Throughout the article, McClean carefully selects and profiles three standout winners, recounting their thrilling victories, unique characteristics, and the lasting impact they've had…

A decision on whether to go to the Breeders' Cup Turf hasnot been made yet for King Of Steel, who was ridden to victory by Frankie Dettori in Saturday's Group 1, US$1457400 ChampionStakes in England. Trainer Roger Varian told Nick Luck on the U.K.'s Racing TVthat Amo Racing owner Kia Joorabchian has left it to him to make the call on going toSanta…

Two-time Group 1 winner Mostahdaf, who was scratched fromSaturday's Group 1 Champion Stakes in England, was expected to be redirected tothe $4 million Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, according to a U.K.report Sunday. "With the option of the Breeders' Cup still to come, theredidn't seem any point in bowing out on a low note when we can…

Preliminary competition in all ten offered disciplines at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, is now complete, giving us our winners who will be honored at tomorrow evening's Awards Party as well as the top five in each discipline who will proceed now to the Finale Championships on…

The next best thing to the Breeders' Cup is a weekend filled with Breeders' Cup preps. That was the story last week as 31 graded stakes races were contested, many of them races that would help shape the fields for the Breeders' Cup races. Who were the big winners? Who were the big losers? Here's our reports card: Up to the Mark: A+ It had been a…

Friday's Race Recap from Keeneland: (All odds US) Keeneland: Race 4: 6th@ 9.21/1 Race 6: 9th@ 31.13/1 Race 8: 7th@ 6.56/1 Race 9: 7th@ 7.10/1 In Race 4, Kenwick was well back early as expected but never made up the necessary ground and checked in sixth. In Race 6, Pour Some Wisdom broke fine before shuffling back to last and rallying only mildly…

The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes 2023 runners are headed by Godolphin's Rebel's Romance, who is coming over from the Charlie Appleby yard in the UK and wil be ridden by top English jockey William Buick. Will they be taking the $500000 purse back across the Atlantic, or will the Turf Classic stay on home soil? This Saturday's Joe Hirsch Turf…

Ireland has a rich horse racing history, which is why the sport is so popular on the Emerald Isle today. It is home to some of the biggest Flat and National Hunt races in the world, with the best thoroughbreds, jockeys, and trainers all featuring here. Here is a look at some of those major races and where they take place across the country. The…

Ralph Beckett is eyeing a run at the Breeders' Cup following Westover's brave second in the Qatar Prix de l' Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp. The son of Frankel, who was an Irish Derby winner at three, had to settle for sixth in his first crack at Europe's richest middle distance prize. But returning to the French capital on the back of a fine…

While Newmarket's G1 Juddmonte Cheveley Park S. was stripped of an important runner in the certain favourite Relief Rally (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), whose dirty scope ruled her out of action on the eve of the race, there can be few complaints that Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio-Too Precious {Ire}, by Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) was not ultimately a worthy…

The Charlton yard won three successive editions of this fillies' condition event between 2018 and 2020, most notably with the subsequent Fillies' Mile winner Quadrilateral in 2019. This year Inversion is the chosen representative from Beckhampton, a half-sister to Lucid Dreamer, who won the 2020 running for the same stable. Quadrilateral and Lucid…

When they throw $1.7 million at a race that entitles the winner to a guaranteed, fees-paid berth in the field for the GI Breeders' Cup Turf, sometimes you cast all logic aside and roll the dice against all odds. As the saying goes, 'you miss 100% of the shots you don't take,' and it was with that mindset that Get Smokin (Get Stormy)-a Grade II and…

The main Kentucky Derby race is scheduled to begin on Saturday, promising significant revenue for equestrians. Held at the iconic Churchill Downs, the race serves as an important milestone in the Kentucky Turf Cup. The event for two-year-old fillies will continue the tradition of earning a spot in the Breeders' Cup. A stunning lineup of 16…

For the seventh year in a row, America's Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the "Big Race…

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Weekend horse racing is all about the turf with seven Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" grass races on the program, two at Kentucky Downs and five at Ireland's two big racecourses. Two-year-old competition continues to heat up on both turf and dirt at Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, Colonial and Gulfstream Park. On the world scene, those…

If you are thirsty for some top notch competition, there will be plenty of Cups to drink from at Kentucky Downs on September 9. Located just north of the Tennessee state line, that little "country" track in Franklin, Kentucky will feature a huge day of racing on Saturday, September 9. A monstrous lineup featuring six stakes races that are all worth…

Accumulated profits at the Curragh based racing firm owned by one of the best known names in Irish horse racing, trainer, Dermot Weld increased to €4.61 million last year. Accounts recently filed by Mr Weld's Rosewell Racing Ltd show that the company recorded post tax profits of €137456 last year. The €137456 profit represents a 37.5 per cent…