Glen Riddle Farm to be razed
Tuesday October 28, 2003
Glen Riddle Farm in Ocean City, Maryland, once owned by Samuel Riddle and the training ground for Man O'War and War Admiral is scheduled to be demolished soon and turned ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Results
Saturday October 25, 2003
The 20th running of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships is now history. Lots of longshots came in and some new records were set. Richard Mandella became the ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Entries & Post Positions
Friday October 24, 2003
Final entries were taken and post positions drawn Wednesday for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races to be held at Santa Anita Park on October 25th. Get post positions, ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Friday Workouts
Friday October 24, 2003
Friday was the last morning for serious works over the track as Breeders' Cup day will be an early start to accommodate the Eastern time zone telecast on NBC. ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Thursday Workouts
Thursday October 23, 2003
Thursday morning was again a busy time out on the track, turf course, and paddock as more Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship entrants, having drawn into the race, were keeping ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Wednesday Workouts
Wednesday October 22, 2003
On Wednesday morning, more Breeders' Cup entrants were out on the track for some final jogs over the Santa Anita track in preparation for the ultimate challenge on Saturday. ... Read More
Bill Shoemaker memorial service at Santa Anita
Wednesday October 22, 2003
A very emotional service was held to honor the late Hall of Fame jockey on Tuesday at Santa Anita. In attendance were many of racing's greats from past and present, ... Read More
Review: Thoroughbred Racing's Greatest Day
Tuesday October 21, 2003
The Breeders' Cup 20th Anniversary Celebration by Perry Lefko. Hits the highs and lows of the first 19 Breeders' Cups including lots of first-hand reports, personal stories, and photographs. ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Tuesday Workouts
Tuesday October 21, 2003
On It was a glorious sunny morning at Santa Anita and a number of Breeders' Cup entrants were out to stretch their legs and get accustomed to both the racing ... Read More
Azeri out of the Distaff
Tuesday October 21, 2003
Last year's winner of the Distaff and Horse of the Year Azeri will not be back to defend her title this year. A tendon injury in her left front leg ... Read More
Canadian International Results
Sunday October 19, 2003
Irish-bred Phoenix Reach made a late move to win the $1.5 million Grade 1 Canadian International over Macaw and Brian Boru. Also on the card was the $750,000 E.P. ... Read More
Breeders' Cup truck giveaway and special activities
Saturday October 18, 2003
A 2004 Hemi-powered Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT truck will be given away to one lucky fan at the October 25 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Oak Tree ... Read More
Horse racing tonight on "Larry King Live"
Saturday October 18, 2003
Merv Griffin, Gary Stevens and Chris McCarron will appear on "Larry King Live" Saturday night, October 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT) on CNN to discuss horseracing and ... Read More
Canadian International Entries
Friday October 17, 2003
While most of North America is waiting for the Breeders' Cup, Canada is holding its largest race of the year, the $1.5 million Canadian International (G1) at 1 1/2 miles ... Read More
Almata, Daughter of Exceller, Donated to Exceller Fund
Wednesday October 15, 2003
Almata, a 21 year-old daughter by Exceller out of Aloma (Native Charger), was donated for retirement to The Exceller Fund by John Franks, owner of Franks Farms. She was originally ... Read More
Bill Shoemaker 1931 - 2003
Sunday October 12, 2003
On Sunday, October 12, racing lost one of its legends when Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker died in his sleep at his home in San Marino, California, at the ... Read More
Funny Cide Breeders' Cup Bound
Sunday October 12, 2003
After a quick workout of 1:38 3/5 on the Belmont training track with exercise rider Robin Smullen aboard, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide will now be sent ... Read More
Breeders' Cup Weather Forecasts
Friday October 10, 2003
With only two weeks left before the Breeders' Cup, it is time to start checking the long range forecasts for the Santa Anita area. Average temperatures for the entire ... Read More
Sunday Breeders' Cup Prep Results
Sunday October 5, 2003
The final round of serious preps was Sunday with races from France to California. Dalakhani won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, Europe's most important race of ... Read More
Saturday Breeders' Cup Prep Results
Sunday October 5, 2003
It's crunch time now with just three weeks left before the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Santa Anita, and now is the last chance for horses to earn a ... Read More
Review: Crushing the Cup 2003
Sunday October 5, 2003
This annual stats bible for the Breeders' Cup handicapper is an essential tool for those trying to analyze the Championship Day races. For the last twelve years, professional handicappers Jim ... Read More
Mineshaft Retired
Friday October 3, 2003
Trainer Neil Howard announced the retirement of Mineshaft today due to chips in both front ankles and a problem with his right knee. He retires with a record of ... Read More
NTRA Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships Telecast
Thursday October 2, 2003
This weekend NBC will telecast the "NTRA Road to the World Thoroughbred Championship" including the Beldame, the Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap, the Shadwell Turf Mile, the Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap, ... Read More