Tag Archives: 2023 Breeders Cup

Sire Curlin at Lane's End Farm

Breeders’ Cup Sires: Curlin

By Jarrod Horak This is my first article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. I will start my series with 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin.  Race Record Curlin (Smart Strike – Sherriff’s Deputy, by Deputy Minister) started 16 times with 11 wins, two runner-up finishes, and a pair of show finishes. He captured […]

Jockey Flavien Prat in 2022

Breeders’ Cup Jockeys to Watch

By Jarrod Horak The horses are clearly the main attraction, but Breeders’ Cup jockeys are a big part of the equation. In this report, I will take a look at three jockeys to keep an eye on for both Breeders’ Cup days at Santa Anita Park on November 3-4, 2023. Breeders’ Cup Jockeys to Watch […]

Trainer Brad Cox after winning the 2021 Belmont Stakes with Essential Quality

Breeders’ Cup Trainers to Watch

By Jarrod Horak The horses are obviously the star of the show, but Breeders’ Cup trainers are a big part of the story. In this report, I will take a look at three trainers to keep an eye on for both Breeders’ Cup days at Santa Anita Park on November 3-4, 2023. Breeders’ Cup Trainers […]

Elite Power wins 2023 Alfred Vanderbilt at Saratoga

Breeders’ Cup Sprint 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Sprint is one of the original seven BC races, and Eillo was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be dashing six furlongs on the main track.   Recent Breeders’ Cup […]

Golden Pal wins 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint arrived on the scene at Santa Anita Park in 2008, and Desert Code was the inaugural winner at 6 1/2 furlongs on the downhill turf course for Richard Migliore and David Hofmans. The 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Saturday, Nov. 4, […]

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Flightline

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the main event. It is one of the original seven BC races and Wild Again was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984 under Pat Day. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a […]

Highland Reel wins the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park

Breeders’ Cup Turf 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Turf is one of the original seven BC races, and Lashkari (GB) was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a mile and a half on the turf course. […]

Breeders' Cup Distaff starting gate

Breeders’ Cup Distaff 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Distaff is one of the original BC races, dating all the way back to Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a mile and an eighth on the main track. Recent Breeders’ Cup […]

Breeders' Cup statue at Keeneland

Breeders’ Cup Mile 2023 Angles

By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Mile is one of the original seven races, dating all the way back to Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling one mile on the turf course.   Recent Breeders’ Cup Mile Results  […]