It’s a rare occurrence when a 2-year-old manages to earn the Horse of the Year title at the Eclipse Awards, but then again, it’s not every day that a 2-year-old as talented and dominant as Favorite Trick emerges on the scene.
The undeniable quality of the speedy 3-year-old Bentornato boosts the chances of young Venezuelan trainer José Francisco "Kikito" D'Angelo in the Breeders' Cup. The World Championships that highlight the best of horse racing will be held at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2 for the 41st edition.
The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series winner, and whether I’m buying or selling their chances to win Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.
