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A Sneak Peek at Three-Horse Chase for Champion 3-Year-Old Honors

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar last Saturday, besides providing countless memorable moments and fantastic races, went a long way toward deciding the winners of the Eclipse Awards. First held in 1971, the Eclipse Awards are racing’s year-end awards, given out to the champions of each major division.

Gentle Giant Kong Steals Hearts of Television Audience in First Appearance

Moments after NBC reporter Donna Barton Brothers made her first report trackside at the 2021 Breeders’ Cup, her social media accounts sprang to life. “What is the name of that gorgeous horse you are riding today?” “I want to hear more about that gorgeous pony you are riding tonight?” “Love that big paint you were on for Breeders’ Cup!!” “What spotted horse did you ride today to interview the winner? The horse was gorgeous!” “Who is your beautiful mount?”

Key Takeaways from an Exciting Breeders’ Cup Weekend

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar:

Horse Racing Trainer Cox Savors Knicks Go’s Classic Win, Prepares to Send Champion Essential Quality to Second Career

Less than 24 hours removed from the richest and most important victory of his 17-year training career, Brad Cox reflected on an “odd” feeling as he stood Nov. 7 amidst a quiet and mostly deserted Del Mar barn area.

Knicks Go Wins Breeders' Cup Classic in Front-Running Fashion

There was no early challenge to Knicks Go in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar – and he was gone.

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