LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 31, 2015) – Racing fans could not be blamed if they were asking what took so long after a spectacular renewal of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, including Triple Crown winner American Pharoah’s history-making win in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, in its inaugural homecoming to iconic Keeneland Race Course, in the heart of the Thoroughbred industry in Central Kentucky.
Month: October 2015
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LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 30, 2015) – R3 Racing’s Bailoutbobby made a sweeping move on the far turn and drew off to win the eighth running of the $200,000 Marathon (G2) by 5 1/4 lengths over Majestic Harbor before a crowd of 44,947 on the opening day of the 32nd Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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Lexington, KY – Oct. 29, 2015 – When 15 horses qualified for the jump-off during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix, presented by Copernicus Stables, at the CP National Horse Show, it was clear that it would require more than just scope to win the day. For Kent Farrington, the need for speed paid off because his mount Willow is always ready to race. The duo’s faultless and fast jump-off round topped the leaderboard, with Japan’s Karen Polle taking home third on With Wings, while Laura Kraut and Deauville S rounded out the top three.
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 29, 2015) – Newtown Anner Stud and Joseph Bulger’s Falling Sky surged past Doubledown Again in the shadow of the wire by a half-length to win the 72nd running of the $100,000 Lafayette Presented by Keeneland Select for 3-year-olds and up on Thursday before a sun-drenched Prelude to the Cup crowd of 11,818.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
By Bob Ehalt
It’s a term that has been around in sports for decades.
Breeders’ Cup 2015Yet in horse racing, it came into being nearly five months ago.
It was the morning of June 7, 2015, less than 24 hours after American Pharoah had captured the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.
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Lexington, KY – October 28, 2015 – No one has won the Leading Hunter Rider title at the CP National Horse Show more than Scott Stewart, and on Wednesday at the Kentucky Horse Park he did it again.
Las Vegas, NV – October 26, 2015 – With a full schedule that includes a prestigious Longines FEI World Cup™ North American League leg, The Las Vegas National Horse Show will also host two Speed Classics, two Winning Round Classics, the West Coast Equestrian (WCE) Medal Finals, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame West Coast Championships and the NAL Finals from November 10-15, 2015.
Las Vegas, NV – October 26, 2015 – With a full schedule that includes a prestigious Longines FEI World Cup™ North American League leg, The Las Vegas National Horse Show will also host two Speed Classics, two Winning Round Classics, the West Coast Equestrian (WCE) Medal Finals, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame West Coast Championships and the NAL Finals from November 10-15, 2015.
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2015) – Thoroughbred breeders from around the world will be in Lexington when Keeneland’s 72nd November Breeding Stock Sale begins Monday, Nov. 2. Globally recognized as the premier auction of its kind, the sale immediately follows the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, being held for the first time at Keeneland on Oct. 30-31.
Special day of racing on the eve of World Championships
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2015) – Fans have the opportunity to see Keeneland outfitted in Breeders’ Cup purple on Prelude to the Cup, Thursday, Oct. 29, a special day of racing on the eve of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held Oct. 30-31.
Keeneland has carded nine races for Prelude Day, with the afternoon highlighted by the $100,000 Lafayette Presented by Keeneland Select for 3-year-olds and older at seven furlongs on the main track.