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Breeders’ Cup Archive

Another Cup Contestant

Bago, winner of the Arc on Sunday, may put in an appearance at the Breeders’ Cup. “‘We always thought he was an exceptional horse,’ Cooper said, adding that the horse might put his credentials on the line at the Breeders’ Cup in Texas on Oct. 30.” (International Herald Tribune)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 4, 2004

The New Thing

Some of the country’s best trainers are trying to prep their horses for the Breeders’ Cup with long layoffs. “That’s the trend. Give them a nice long rest before Breeders’ Cup Day, which will supposedly have them fresh fit and at their most dangerous come time of the big event. There’s just one problem with that strategy: it rarely works.” (ESPN)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 1, 2004

If It’s Right There …

“And if the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships land in your back yard … well, you go racing, of course. You never know what you might win.” Local horses aim for Breeders’ Cup races. (Dallas Morning News)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 1, 2004

Going the Distance

For European horses traveling to Texas for the Breeders’ Cup, transport is complicated. (Star-Telegram)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on September 27, 2004