The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returned to Arcadia, Calif., in 2023 for a record 11th time as the event celebrated its 40th Anniversary. A sensational Southern California fall afternoon greeted racing fans for the marquee year-end event. Future Stars Friday highlights the best up-and-coming talent Thoroughbred racing has to offer, and scenic Santa Anita Park likewise is one of the sport's signature venues. Eclipse Sportswire was on site to capture the splendor of Fall Stars Friday.
The winner of the Nov. 3 FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile presented by TAA at Santa Anita Park most likely will become the favorite, or at least one of the favorites, for next year’s Kentucky Derby. But through the years, such winners have performed more like longshots to win the run for the roses.
Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing.
They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.
