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Breeders’ Cup, Miguel Clement, Christophe Clement, trainer, horse racing, Del Mar, Bellezza, Tawny Port, Intricate Spirit, Bottas, legacy, cancer, Del Mar, Saratoga, ABR

Miguel Clement Hopes to Honor Late Father’s Birthday With Breeders’ Cup Success

A huge wave of emotions will pour out if trainer Miguel Clement wins a Breeders’ Cup race Nov. 1.

Saturday would have been the 60th birthday of his late father, Christophe, who built the successful stable that Miguel now runs.

And for a family as close-knit as the Clements, Miguel knows there would be no better way to honor his beloved dad than to stand in the winner’s circle Saturday after a victory at the World Championships.

Kate Hunter, Japan, JRA, Forever Young, Del Mar, Breeders' Cup Classic, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Women in Racing: Kate Hunter Right at Home in Japan, Making an Impact in the U.S.

America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements.

“I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I think maybe it’s both.” – Forrest Gump

Percy’s Bar, filly, Percy Pool, Keeneland, Churchill Downs, bartender, honor, legacy, fans, patrons, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, family, racetrack, Gatewood Bell, Hat Creek Racing, Kentucky, bar, horse racing, ABR

Stakes-Winning Filly Percy’s Bar Honors Legacy of Kentucky ‘Institution’ Percy Pool

Editor’s note: Percy’s Bar came back after a five-month break to romp by 2 ¼ lengths in her 3-year-old debut April 3, 2026, the Grade 1 Central Bank Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. She earned 100 qualifying points for the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs with the victory.

Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty, Bill Mott, Godolphin, Cody's Wish, Del Mar, Breeders' Cup Classic, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Breeders’ Cup Classic Diary: Confident Alvarado Seeking Cherry on Top of Dream Season

Jockey Junior Alvarado’s career has blossomed since he began riding regularly for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.

Mike Smith, Hall of Fame, Nevada Beach, Omaha Beach, Breeders' Cup Classic, Tamara, Filly & Mare Sprint, Bottle of Rouge, Juvenile Fillies, Breeders' Cup, Del Mar, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith Appreciates Opportunity to Add to Breeders’ Cup Record

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith took a minute to remember his very first horse. He recounted his many adventures with a little black pony that his father bought him. The pony was named Stormy and taught him many lessons, as only an ornery Shetland could. Smith said, “Stormy had a ‘little man syndrome.’ I’d saddle him up and ride him after school or any chance I got. I’d learn how to post and how to stay on and not get bounced off.”

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