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Expert picks October 31, 2018

Best bet for Breeders’ Cup weekend, November 2-4

The biggest weekend in racing is upon us. Two days of Breeders’ Cup championship events will take place at Churchill Downs and the Best Bet of the weekend will be held beneath the Twin Spires on Friday.
Unbeaten COMPLEXITY (#6) (5-2) is one of...

October 30, 2018

Eight Kentucky Derby alumni competing in the 2018 Breeders' Cup

A total of eight Kentucky Derby alumni will compete on Saturday's Breeders' Cup card at Churchill Downs, all of whom hope to add their names to a very select group.
Since 1988, the first of eight occasions Churchill has previously played host...

October 27, 2018

Magna Grecia edges Phoenix of Spain in Vertem Futurity Trophy

Favored Magna Grecia just outdueled Phoenix of Spain – and then survived a stewards’ inquiry – to give trainer Aidan O’Brien his ninth win in Saturday’s Vertem Futurity Trophy (G1). Doncaster’s signature event for two-year-olds...

October 25, 2018

Magna Grecia, Turgenev clash in Vertem Futurity Trophy

Formerly known as the Racing Post Trophy, Saturday’s rebranded Vertem Futurity Trophy (G1) at Doncaster historically yields European classic contenders. The mile feature is also a scoring race on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering...

October 25, 2018

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Churchill Downs

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is among the most exciting events on the biggest weekend of racing. In addition, it holds special intrigue and importance when Churchill Downs hosts it.
The Juvenile winner will not only be in the driver’s...

October 25, 2018

2018 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Study Guide

 total of 15 juveniles threw their hats in the ring to contest Future Star Friday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1). A trio in the field made their way to Churchill Downs via victories in the 'Win & You're In'...

October 23, 2018

Lookin at Lucky hopes to strike Breeders’ Cup Classic, Distaff double

Two-time Eclipse Award champion Lookin at Lucky was out of luck in his Breeders’ Cup attempts during his racing career, but as a sire, he’s in a position to go for an unprecedented Classic (G1)/Distaff (G1) double on November 3 at Churchill...

Expert picks October 19, 2018

Best bet for the weekend of October 19-21

Chad Brown. Turf racing.
Any questions?
Saturday is Empire Showcase Day for New York-breds at Belmont Park , with eight stakes races worth a total of $1.75 million. The weather is supposed to cooperate so we are hoping all five turf races stay on it....

October 19, 2018

Which Breeders’ Cup Juvenile trend will go down this year?

One of two key Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) trends will likely be defied in the November 2 renewal at Churchill Downs . The question is, which one?
For a race that had been a haven for favorites in its early years, the Juvenile has turned into unfriendly...

October 18, 2018

Ten things to watch for this weekend (October 19-21)

1.       CHAMPIONS DAY AT ROYAL ASCOT
Four Group-1 events will headline a massive day of racing at Ascot on Saturday. Champions Day will play host to prestigious races such as the Champion Stakes (Eng-G1), Queen Elizabeth...

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