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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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