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The Giant Killer

“Someone once said trainer Allen Jerkens must be part horse. This certainly would explain why he understands horses as few other people do. He’s a genius who has pulled off some of the biggest upsets ever.” Just never in the Breeders’ Cup. Don’t count Jerkens out this Saturday though. “The Giant Killer, as he’s fondly called, will try to put his magic to work Saturday at Lone Star Park with horses in two races on the $14 million program. Ignore him at your peril, even if his Bowman’s Band is a scary 50-1 in the $4 million Classic.” (Lexington Herald-Leader)
More: “Jerkens looking for first Breeders’ Cup win” (MSNBC)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 26, 2004

All Have Place at Lone Star

The champions, the journeymen, and the upstarts — there’s room for all at Lone Star Park this year. “Horse racing, after all, is among the most democratic of endeavors.” (Dallas Morning News)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 26, 2004

Joy to Behold

“One of the shortest price betting favorites in the Breeders’ Cup Saturday will be an American horse going a mile and a half on the grass and shooting for Horse of the Year honors. Now there’s a real switch!” (New York Post)

Posted in Breeders' Cup on October 26, 2004