Authentic proved he is the real deal with a powerful front-running 2 ¼-length victory against stablemate Improbable in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course
The horse of a lifetime gave her many connections a sweet parting gift Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
For the fans, it was the chance to follow champion Monomoy Girl through what may have been her final start, a showdown with the best of her division at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Good racehorses don’t often run on into their older years, but in her 5-year-old season, the daughter of Tapizar delivered.
In a race that largely decides who will be the leading favorite on next year's Triple Crown trail, 2-year-old Godolphin homebred Essential Quality stamped himself the "One to Watch" when he took a late-running trip down the center of the homestretch to win the $2 million TVG Bre
Thrilling uncertainty surrounds the purchase of a well-bred yearling.
How will the prospect develop physically and mentally? Will the runner be ready at age 2 or require greater patience? Will it prefer turf or dirt? Long or short? Can it compete at the highest levels? Can it accomplish anything memorable?
Owner Bob Edwards could sense trouble as the great Rushing Fall prepared to compete in the First Lady Stakes presented by UK Healthcare last October at Keeneland.
