Share This: Authentic wins the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland by 2.25 lengths!
What a difference a week makes! After looking forward to Breeders’ Cup for so long the two day event raced by in a flash. Each of the 14 BC races were spectacular. Let’s look at the winners and what their post championship life looks like today.
Share This: The Breeders’ Cup Trophy on the grounds of Churchill Downs
Today, we welcome the world back to my old Kentucky home! Once again, Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY welcomes visitors and viewers from all corners of the earth. This racetrack continues to take the international spotlight for grand Thoroughbred racing! Churchill Downs is known for delivering the “Greatest Two Minutes In Sports” for over 144 years and is now hosting it’s ninth of 35 Breeders’ Cup Events. The Breeders’ Cup is serving up 2 days of 14 World Championship races with $30 million in purse money. I just could not help but attend Dawn at the Downs to see the last morning workout before Breeders’ Cup 2018 (BC18) begins!
Share This: Monomoy Girl, winner of the Ashland Stakes!
Change is inevitable. Horse racing has its own trends. However, some breaks with tradition seem stranger to me than others. I am surprised that the Acorn Stakes is now described as the Belmont Stakes undercard. Here are some big reasons why should be acknowledging the Acorn, the third leg of the Filly Triple Crown, the first jewel of the Triple Tiara.
Kenny McPeek and Corey Lanerie had a nice finish with Eskimo Kisses in second place in the Ashland Stakes!
Are you ready for my favorite fourteen filly face-off on Friday, the 4th? I have a quick breakdown on the facts, fun, food, fashion, feelings and fortune that awaits in the 144th Kentucky Oaks. Please, follow along with my easy outline for the Oaks.
