Horse Racing
Flatter: Breeders’ Cup 2024 Q&A conjures more Q’s than A’s
Del Mar, Calif. This was supposed to be the Breeders’ Cup that answered a lot of questions. Like whether Japan could take its burgeoning international succe
Sierra Leone Soars in 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic | Horse…
Sierra Leone finally ran straight and true in the biggest race of the year and delivered a stirring victory in the $7 million Breeders‘ Cup Classic at
Breeders’ Cup Classic reaction as Sierra Leone wins and City…
Our man in Del Mar Ben Linfoot reacts to the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic as City Of Troy's career ended with a whimper.Country trumps City in the ClassicThe
Sierra Leone captures Breeders’ Cup Classic victory, beating favorite Fierceness
DEL MAR — Sierra Leone’s reputation was as a talented horse that never seemed to win. In his last four races he finished second twice and third twice.
Breeders’ Cup Classic: Sierra Leone wins to deny City of…
City of Troy was never in contention as Sierra Leone won the Breeders' Cup Classic at the Del Mar track in California.The Derby winner had been aimed at a glori
Apparent Heart Attack Claims Jayarebe After BC Turf
Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) runner Jayarebe suffered an apparent heart attack and died after finishing seventh in the 1 1/2-mile race Nov. 2 at Del Mar. Br
No Denying Sierra Leone in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Sierra Leone , his lofty reputation blemished after four consecutive defeats following his victory in the April 6 Blue Grass Stakes (G1), shined in a cha
Horse dies during second day of Breeders’ Cup at Del…
DEL MAR — A festive Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar took a tragic turn Saturday when Jayarebe, a 3-year-old French-bred colt, died suddenly after suffering
Starlust Shocks Burnt-Out Cogburn in Turf Sprint Upset
Not that there's ever a sure thing in horse racing, but one of the races in which many fans and gamblers were expecting to be an easy single was Cogburn
Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic after suffering…
DEL MAR, Calif. — Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, inclu
Thorpedo Anna Dominates in Breeders’ Cup Distaff
As he stood amid the congratulatory chaos of the winner's circle moments after Thorpedo Anna had won the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar, Kenny Mc
Breeders’ Cup notes: Saturday updates on Friday runners
These are the observations and plans reported Saturday for horses who raced in Friday's Breeders' Cup races.Breeders' Cup JuvenileCitizen BullBreeders’ Cup F
