After shipping to Europe to take down the Nunthorpe Stakes (G1), Bacio returned home to Keeneland and dominated the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) Oct. 31.
Avenging his defeat in the Woodbine Mile (G1T), a perfect stalking trip worked out by jockey Kendrick Carmouche carried Deterministic to hold off Notable Speech's late charge by three-quarters of a length in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T).
Trainer Daisuke Takayanagi called the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) a "dream come true" for his grade 1 winner T O Elvis, who blazed past 4-5 favorite Englishman in deep stretch. He won by 1 1/4 lengths.
Taking command in early stretch after stalking the pace, Klaravich Stables' Ways and Means romps by 6 1/4 lengths in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert gives his barn a grade of A-minus following the performances of his 2-year-olds at the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30 at Keeneland.
Scat Daddy, who died in December 2015 at just 11, has left a legacy of outstanding sons at stud on both sides of the Atlantic, which is continuing to pay off for Coolmore's breeding and racing outfit.
Six months in advance of Kentucky Derby 153, the pari-mutuel field of "All Other Colts and Geldings" closes as the even-money favorite in Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Near-perfect fall Kentucky weather will greet racegoers arriving at Keeneland for the second day of the Breeders' Cup. Cloudy skies and a high temperature of 73 degrees are in the forecast. The main track is fast and the turf is firm