Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races

War Flag Springs Upset In G1 Flower Bowl

ELMONT, NY – Joseph Allen’s homebred War Flag broke through for her first American graded stakes victory, holding off a duo of Chad Brown-trained stars to spring the upset in Sunday’s Grade 1, […]

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Separationofpowers Separates From Field In G1 Frizette

ELMONT, NY – Klaravich Stables’ Separationofpowers stamped herself a big contender for the Breeders’ Cup, using a strong stretch run to clinch Sunday’s Grade 1, $400,000 Frizette Stakes at Belmont Park. The Frizette […] Read More

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Diversify Wires Paceless G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup

ELMONT, NY – Lauren and Ralph Evans’ Diversify took full advantage of a paceless field, wiring Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes at Belmont Park. The Jockey Club Gold Cup […] Read More

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Suedois Invades G1 Shadwell Turf Mile Victory Lane

LEXINGTON, KY – George Turner and Clipper Logistics’ European invader Suedois found the American turf to his liking, using a stalking trip to overtake the favored Heart to Heart in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1,000,000 […] Read More

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Free Drop Billy Claims Victory In G1 Breeders’ Futurity

LEXINGTON, KY – Albaugh Family Stables’ Free Drop Billy took control in the top of the stretch and took off to win Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland. The Breeders’ […] Read More

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Zipessa Zips To Upset In G1 First Lady

LEXINGTON, KY – Empyrean Stables’ Zipessa overcame big odds and four multiple graded stakes-winning champions to spring the upset and win Saturday’s Grade 1, $400,000 First Lady Stakes at Keeneland. The First Lady […] Read More

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Roy H Confidently Conquers G1 Santa Anita Sprint Championship

ARCADIA, CA – Rockingham Ranch’s Roy H got the break he needed to return to victory lane, confidently conquering Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes. The Santa Anita Sprint […] Read More

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Finley’sluckycharm Flies Home First In G2 Thoroughbred Club of America

LEXINGTON, KY – Carl R. Moore Management’s Finley’sluckycharm found a new dimension to fly home first in Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland. The Thoroughbred Club of America […] Read More

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Firenze Fire Blazes To Front Late In G1 Champagne

ELMONT, NY – Mr. Amore Stables’ homebred Firenze Fire bade his time until the right moment, blazing to the front with a furlong remaining to take Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Champagne Stakes at […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 258: Final Breeders’ Cup Preps Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes rapid-fire preview the seven Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re In” races Saturday from Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Santa Anita Park, including the Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey […] Read More