Classic Empire

Top 100 Horses to Watch for in 2017

With just a few days left in 2016, it’s time to focus on 2017. The dawn of a new year in horse racing always starts with the Kentucky Derby trail, […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 212: 4th Annual Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy Draft

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 208: Delta Downs and Del Mar Stakes Previews and Triple Crown Fantasy Draft Promo

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BLINKERS OFF 207: Breeders’ Cup Recap and Sound Bites

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

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Breeders' Cup

Classic Empire Holds off Favored Not This Time in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2016) – John Oxley’s Classic Empire ($11) disposed of Syndergaard at the head of the stretch and then held off a bid from favored Not This Time […] Read More

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Classic Empire Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth in G1 Breeders’ Futurity Victory

LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 8, 2016) – Trained by Mark Casse and ridden by Julien Leparoux, Classic Empire swept past dueling leaders Wild Shot and Blame Will at the head of the […] Read More

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Practical Joke Gets Last Laugh in G1 Hopeful

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Trainer Chad Brown and jockey Jose Ortiz put the finishing touches on their championship summers on closing day at Saratoga Race Course, teaming up to win […] Read More

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Hopeful Stakes Preview: Lukas Aims for Seventh Hopeful Victory

Man o’ War, Buckpasser, Nashua, Secretariat and Affirmed are among the roster of winners, so it’s fair to say the Hopeful has long been a showcase for thoroughbred immortals. Monday’s […] Read More

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Classic Empire Runs Downs Recruiting Ready to Win Bashford Manor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, July 2, 2016) – John C. Oxley’s Classic Empire sat off the pace set by speedy Maryland-invader Recruiting Ready but flew home late in the stretch to collar the 1-2 favorite in the […] Read More