Sunday October 11, 2009
There were 3 Grade 1 races on the final Saturday of Breeders' Cup preps at Belmont Park. Homeboykris (left) won the Champagne for the juvenile colts, Devil May Care won the Frizette for the fillies, and Take the Points won the Jamaica for the 2-year-old turf horses. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Wednesday October 7, 2009
The Handicapper's Guide to Breeders' Cup XXVI by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett. An excellent publication for anybody wanting to bet the tough Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita Park and for newer horseplayers wanting to learn more about the use of angles and biases when handicapping a race.
Breeders' Cup Index
Monday October 5, 2009
The weather at Belmont Park was much improved on Sunday, although the turf was still soft, causing the races to be moved to the main track with short fields as a result. Le Grand Cru won the Kelso, Dad's Crazy won the Miss Grillo, and Eskendereya won the Pilgrim. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Latest NTRA Thoroughbred Racing Poll
Monday October 5, 2009
3-year-old sensation Sea the Stars overcame a troubled trip against older horses to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by 2 lengths. Youmzain was second for the third consecutive year while French runner Cavalryman was third. Also on Saturday, Goldikova was upset in the Prix de la Foret won by Varenar. Get the results, charts, and photos here.