November 19, 2009
Larry Bortstein: Lava Man
Lava Man is back in training at Hollywood Park and being pointed for a comeback as an 8-year-old.
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November 15, 2009
Bob Ehalt: The danger of splitting mares
There some who would like to see split ballots for Horse of the Year, but that idea simply does not make sense.
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November 13, 2009
Alex Waldrop: Rachel v. Zenyatta – Two Champions and the Race for Horse of the Year
For the reasons I will explain, a democratic, head-to-head vote -- Rachel Alexandra v. Zenyatta -- is the only way to make this decision.
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November 12, 2009
Dean Arnold: Get Ready for the Post Breeders’ Cup Bounce
We just enjoyed the biggest stakes weekend of 2009 -- and for anyone willing to take a stand against BC alumni, it will be a chance to score in stakes after stakes against vulnerable favorites.
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November 10, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Breeders' Cup reflections
Some questions, and answers, to arise out of the Breeders' Cup.
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November 08, 2009
Larry Bortstein: Zenyatta
Now the race for Horse of the Year might start to get nasty.
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November 08, 2009
Alex Waldrop: Initial Reflections
Breeders' Cup 2009 was outstanding. Competitive from top to bottom. Inclusive of many of the best horses from around the world.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: The unbeatable Zenyatta
Zenyatta, the unbeaten Zenyatta, defined her greatness by winning the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: No disgrace in losing
Presious Passion showed great courage in finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Turf after setting blazing fractions.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Land of the long shots
Yet another long shot prevailed as Farthest Land took the Synthetic, er, Dirt Mile and paid $44.60.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Another Gold-en moment
Goldikova was brilliant once again, storming to victory in the BC Mile for a second straight year.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: A score for the Tax Man
European shipper shipper Vale of York takes the Juvenile, paying $63.20 and triggering a $1,915.60 double and $36,538.90 pick four.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: A return to normalcy
A longshot, Dancing in Silks, takes the Sprint and pays $52.60.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Score One for California
Two straight chalks at the Breeders' Cup. Strange but true.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Pouncing on them
Pounced starts off the Breeders' Cup with a win for the Europeans and chalk players.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: The fun begins
Post time is at hand for the first Breeders' Cup race.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Early wagering report
The daily double wagering pretty much reflects the morning line in the BC Juvenile Turf.
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November 07, 2009
BC Juvenile Turf: Terry Flanagan: Viscount Nelson Will Win ... Maybe
The Santa Anita starting gate crew will spring the latch on the Juvie Turf in almost exactly 24 hours from the writing of this sentence.
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November 07, 2009
BC Sprint: Alan Mann: Sprint Picks
I'm going to bet against Zensational (7-5), and I might have a good clue early on whether that's a mistake or not.
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November 07, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Day 2 arrives
I'll be blogging throughout the day, telling you what happened and what to look for in today's Breeders' Cup races.
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November 06, 2009
BC Mile: Greg Calabrese: Breeders' Cup Mile Sponsored by TVG (Betfair)
TVG was generous enough to sponsor the B.C. Mile. The B.C. Mile sponsor's parent company Betfair may just hold the key to making the Sport of Kings the king of sports once again.
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November 06, 2009
Dean Arnold: My Cup Selections for Saturday
Three for six on Friday, as I wrote earlier this week, with so much to study, it makes sense to draft a game plan, and have an idea about what to bet on each day.
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November 06, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Life Is indeed sweet
John Shirreffs won a second straight Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic, this time with the second string, Life Is Sweet.
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November 06, 2009
Bob Ehalt: That's 2 for Europe
European Midday scooted up the rail to win the Filly and Mare Turf.
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November 06, 2009
Bob Ehalt: Another Wild finish
She Be Wild works out an inside trip to take the Juvenile Fillies.
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