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McDynamo steeplechase Hall of Fame Far Hills maiden race trophy Michael Moran Sanna Neilson Guy Torsilieri Grand National jumps trainer owner hurdle tribute yearling Keeneland

New Race at Far Hills Meet Honors Hall of Fame Steeplechaser McDynamo

Guy Torsilieri, the chairman of the Far Hills race meet in New Jersey, remembers the first time he saw McDynamo in person. The then-4-year-old gelding had just picked up his first steeplechase victory, taking a maiden special weight race by 4 ½ lengths at Far Hills on Oct. 20, 2001. Torsilieri was impressed.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Frizette Belmont at the Big A Aqueduct Scottich Lassie McKinzie Jorge Abreu Jose Lezcano trainer owner jockey pedigree speed figure Parkland Thoroughbreds

Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Frizette Stakes Winner Scottish Lassie

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.

2024 Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup, Keeneland, She Feels Pretty

She Feels Pretty Adds Blinkers, Rolls to Big Win in Keeneland's QEII Cup

Outfitted with blinkers for the first time, She Feels Pretty responded to the equipment change with a dominant victory in the $750,000 Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup presented by Dixiana on Oct. 12 at Keeneland.

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Nail-Biter of a Coronation

Bricks and Mortar had vaulted into the Horse of the Year debate with five wins in as many starts in 2019 entering the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

The Longines Turf, which usually lures a robust, powerful international contingent, drew four European invaders but lacked the star power of 2018 winner Enable, leaving Bricks and Mortar a true standout for the 1 ½-mile race.

Grayosh, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes, Keeneland, Eclipse Sportswire

2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at a Glance

For the connections of a 3-year-old turf filly looking for Grade 1 honors before the year ends, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes Presented by Dixiana is the perfect spot.

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