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TPD Numbers Point to a Gutsy Juvenile Effort by Hughes

9 hours 50 min ago
There were some lofty reputations on the line Oct. 30 in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), and in their own way, each of the main contenders emerged with credit. Their connections can look forward to what might happen in 2027.

TPD Takes Analytical Look at Sovereignty's BC Classic

9 hours 50 min ago
Above the starting stalls at Keeneland this weekend were the words "Breeders' Cup World Championships." This meeting is designed to be the pinnacle of the sport, the best taking on the best. Sovereignty is the best. 

Heavyweight Sire Battle Could Go Down to Last Round

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 15:00
Into Mischief, the seven-time defending leading sire in North America, came into the Breeders' Cup needing to land some big blows to stave off Not This Time from taking his crown.

Moyglare Stud Lands Grade 2 Winner Bless the Broken

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 03:00
For the second year in a row Bless the Broken has sold at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale. And for a second year in a row, plans call for continued racing.

BH Monday: Reaction to Top Breeders' Cup Performances

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 03:00
On the Nov. 2 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer Miguel Clement, Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) winner Deterministic, and D. J. Stable's Jon Green join the show as we recap the 2026 Breeders' Cup.

Breeders' Cup Horses Highlight November Sales

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 00:00
Following a global gathering of top talent at the Breeders' Cup World Championships in Lexington, 15 participants from the two-day event are headed to the upcoming November auctions at Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland.

The Puma Connections Look Forward to 2027 Campaign

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 00:00
It wasn't the victory they wanted, but finishing second in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) wasn't a bad consolation prize for trainer Gustavo Delgado and his son and assistant, Gustavo Jr.

Mott Reflective on Career After Sovereignty's Classic

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 00:00
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott had his final moments with Sovereignty in his care Nov. 1 before the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner left for Jonabell Farm to begin his stud career with Darley America.

Mott Speaks with Media About Sovereignty's Classic Win

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 00:00
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott meets with the media the morning after Sovereignty's Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) victory.

2026 Breeders' Cup Slideshow

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 00:00
Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, Breeders' Cup Classic, Breeders' Cup Turf, Breeders' Cup Distaff, & more.

BC Distaff Winner Nitrogen has D. J. Stable Flying High

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 15:00
Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Nitrogen is not only a homebred for the D. J. Stable of Len Green and his wife, the late Lois Green, and managed by their son Jon Green, she is a true family affair. 

Slight Drop in Wagering on 2026 Breeders' Cup Races

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Handle on the 14 Breeders' Cup races Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland saw a slight decline when compared with last year's event at Del Mar.

Prat Wins Shoemaker Award at Breeders' Cup

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Flavien Prat, who guided three horses to Breeders' Cup victories Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland during the Breeders' Cup, wins the 22nd Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey.

Sovereignty Caps Career With Breeders' Cup Classic Win

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Sovereignty proved to be much the best when taking the highly anticipated $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Oct. 31 at Keeneland. He prevailed by 1 3/4 lengths over The Puma.

Kathynmarissa Reels in Gimme a Nother in F&M Turf

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Kathynmarissa powers past a star-studded international cast, including Gimme a Nother, in the stretch at Keeneland to take the $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) Oct. 31 by three-quarters of a length.

Benvenuto Cellini Rallies Late to Capture BC Turf

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Benvenuto Cellini completed the 1 1/2-mile race in 2:27.50, using a late rally to beat longshot Map of Stars by three-quarters of a length. Diamond Necklace was third.

Nitrogen Takes Air Out of Breeders' Cup Distaff Rivals

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
After rating in third early, Nitrogen rallies wide on the far turn under Jose Ortiz to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) Oct. 31 at Keeneland.

Deterministic Turns Tables on Notable Speech in Mile

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Avenging his defeat in the Woodbine Mile Stakes (G1T), a perfect stalking trip worked out by jockey Kendrick Carmouche carried Deterministic to hold off Notable Speech's late charge in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T).

T O Elvis Flies Past Englishman to Take BC Sprint

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:00
Trainer Daisuke Takayanagi called the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) a "dream come true" for his grade 1 winner T O Elvis, who blazed past 4-5 favorite Englishman in deep stretch. He won by 1 1/4 lengths.

Keeneland King Further Ado Wins Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 21:00
Further Ado improves to 3-for-3 at Keeneland, taking the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) by a nose in a tight, head-bobbing photo finish with Owen Almighty.

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