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Breeders’ Cup Communique

Senor Buscador raced in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Keeneland. This year he will race in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.
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Arabian Knight won the first post of last year's Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday at Keeneland.
Arabian Knight won the first post of last year’s Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday, at Keeneland.

The Breeders’ Cup is back! The 40th anniversary edition is set to race November 3rd and 4th, 2023. The World Championships of racing will take place at Santa Anita Park’s racetrack in Arcadia, CA. The fourteen races of the fortieth Breeders’ Cup will be divided into Future Stars Friday and Championship Saturday. Thoroughbred U’s Breeders’ Cup communique covers the race day schedules.

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Stakes at Santa Anita Serve as Derby Preps

Mucho Gusto, winner at Del Mar!
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Mucho Gusto, winner at Del Mar!
Mucho Gusto, winner at Del Mar!

The Road to the Kentucky Derby travels through the west coast this weekend on its long trip to the bluegrass. Santa Anita’s track has seen plenty of future KY Derby winners over the past several years. Several key stakes races at Santa Anita reward KY Derby points. This weekend, Santa Anita will host its third prep race for the KY Derby and the second of three prep races for their own Santa Anita Derby, one of the most important races leading up to the KY Derby. Four of six contenders will earn KY Derby points. Who will triumph in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes?

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Who Is Going To Slam The Sham?

Coliseum broke his maiden at his first asking at Del Mar 11/18 by 6 and 3/4 lengths!
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Coliseum broke his maiden at his first asking at Del Mar 11/18 by 6 and 3/4 lengths!
Coliseum broke his maiden at his first asking at Del Mar 11/18 by 6 and 3/4 lengths!

It is time to see who will slam The Sham? Santa Anita Park in California is hosting the next race on The Road To The Kentucky Derby. Seven contenders make their 3 year-old debuts in the Sham Stakes this. Four will pick up KY Derby points. Only, one will win. Continue on to learn more about today’s race…

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The Future for Faversham

California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.

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California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.
California Chrome, full brother to Faversham, delights his visitors.

The future is bright for Faversham, the full brother to two time Horse of the Year, California Chrome!  Chromies rejoice as today is the 7th birthday of California Chrome and tomorrow, Faversham will race in the California Cup, just like Chrome did before he started down the Road to the Kentucky Derby!

 

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Here Comes Santa…

Collected right before his Lexington Stakes win at Keeneland

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Collected won the 2016 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland
Collected won the 2016 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland

On this fine Christmas Eve many children are eagerly awaiting a visit from their favorite mythical gift giver.  I am looking forward to attending church and spending the day with friends and family.  It is a very special time of the year that requires a great deal of preparation and anticipation.  Then, Christmas Day comes and goes like a flash.  Fortunately, the big guy in red isn’t the only Santa I’m waiting on.  Here comes Santa Claus Anita!

 

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