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October 2008 - Posts

• With Curlin faltering, race for Horse of the Year heats up
  Oct 27 2008, 12:27 AM

  As trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. sees it, strong arguments can be made for Big Brown, Curlin and unbeaten filly Zenyatta when the ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Derby path for Juvenile champ Midshipman may go through Dubai
  Oct 26 2008, 07:48 PM

  A More questions than answers surround Juvenile champion Midshipman because of Darley Stable's recent purchase of the colt.Trainer ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Raven's Pass wins Breeders' Cup Classic in upset
  Oct 25 2008, 08:59 PM

  Raven's Pass spoiled Curlin's bid for a second consecutive Breeders' Cup Classic by winning the $5 million (euro4 million) race ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Premier Filly: Zenyatta proves her worth in Breeders' Cup win
  Oct 24 2008, 09:49 PM

  The undefeated Zenyatta proved her dominance beyond doubt when she made a breathtaking rally from last to first to take the $2 ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Curlin, Zenyatta poised to take their star turns at Breeders' Cup
  Oct 23 2008, 10:07 PM

  A hero and a heroine will dominate the spotlight if they run to expectations in the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa ... Read More... Post Reactions

• For Breeders' Cup bettors, surface shift not all smooth
  Oct 23 2008, 08:39 PM

  Thoroughbred racing breaks from its tradition-rich past when it holds the Breeders' Cup World Championships on a synthetic ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Curlin's minority owners disbarred in Kentucky
  Oct 23 2008, 05:20 PM

  The minority owners of reigning Horse of the Year Curlin have been permanently disbarred in Kentucky for their handling of a ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Top jockey finds peace following rocky ride
  Oct 22 2008, 11:02 PM

  Nearly five years after his arrest on drug charges spurred him to accept help, Garrett Gomez enters the Breeders' Cup World Championships ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Cup moments worth remembering
  Oct 22 2008, 09:23 PM

  Memorable moments in Breeders' Cup history: Read More... Post Reactions

• Handicapping: Could slow pace yield Curlin upset?
  Oct 22 2008, 09:18 PM

  In a race projected to be run at a slow pace, jockey Robby Albarado may be forced to put Curlin on the lead and fight off several ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Breeders' Cup CEO Avioli proud of strides in sport
  Oct 22 2008, 09:12 PM

  Greg Avioli has overseen a period of unprecedented change since he was hired as president and chief executive officer of Breeders' ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Four potential Classic starters entered in alternate race
  Oct 22 2008, 08:50 AM

  Change was in the air at Santa Anita Park when four potential starters for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic Awesome ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Five potential Classic starters entered in alternate race
  Oct 21 2008, 08:02 PM

  Change was in the air at Santa Anita Park when four potential starters for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic Awesome ... Read More... Post Reactions

• Devotion to one horse pays off for 76-year-old trainer
  Oct 20 2008, 08:46 PM

  A 76-year-old trainer with one horse to care for reaches the ultimate championship event with one of the favorites. Read More... Post Reactions

• Despite Big Brown's retirement, Breeders' has stories to watch
  Oct 16 2008, 09:40 PM

  When Santa Anita Park was chosen as the first track with a synthetic surface to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships, it ... Read More... Post Reactions