Monday November 16, 2009

Frankel passed away on Monday at his home in Pacific Palisades from complications of lymphoma, which had returned 6 months ago after he beat it 10 years prior. He was a top trainer for over 40 years and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1995. He not only won 5 Eclipse Awards as top trainer but trained 10 horses who won 11 individual Eclipse Awards. Here is a look at his career.
Wednesday November 11, 2009

Saturday at Aqueduct Expansion (left) won the Red Smith Handicap (G2) for older turf horses, Buddy's Saint won the Nashua Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old colts, and Ailalea won the Tempted Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wednesday November 11, 2009

2009 was a very good year highlighted by three repeat winners, including Zenyatta of course. Here is an overview of the records, big achievements, attendance, and wagering figures for the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Sunday November 8, 2009

The 2009 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 8 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by undefeated favorite and 5-year-old mare Zenyatta (right) who became the first female Classic winner in its 26 year hisory. Get the results, charts, and photos for 4 races here: the Classic won by Zenyatta, the Turf won by Conduit, the Sprint won by Dancing in Silks, and the Juvenile won by Vale of York.