Breeders' Cup News Wire
ouija rules in filly & mare
Ouija Board won the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf for the second time in three years with a convincing victory.
dettori doubles up on rocks
Frankie Dettori completed a big-race double with a brilliant victory on Red Rocks in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
invasor too good for bernardini
Invasor floored hot-favourite Bernardini to land the Breeders' Cup Classic for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin.
approval springs mile surprise
Miesque's Approval was a surprise winner as the seven European raiders failed to sparkle in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
thor's thunders to sprint prize
Thor's Echo produced a power-packed display as hot favourite Henny Hughes flopped in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
pond picks up distaff prize
Round Pond landed the Breeders' Cup Distaff as hot favourite Fleet Indian and Pine Island came to grief.
sense wins by a street
Street Sense ran away from the opposition as he turned the Breeders' Cup Juvenile into a procession.
anna takes breeders' opener
Dreaming Of Anna made all the running when landing a cosy success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
bayeux gives european challenge a boost
Bayeux struck an early blow for the European raiders at Churchill Downs when he landed the Grade 3 River City Handicap.
gosden satisfied with ground
John Gosden believes the turf course should suit the majority of runners at the Breeders' Cup meeting.
george checks out dirt surface
George Washington familiarised himself with the track at Churchill Downs on Friday morning.
derby considering ouija plans
Ouija Board's owner Lord Derby spent Friday looking at potential mates for his brilliant filly.
high hopes for junior
Brian Meehan expects David Junior to put up a bold show in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic.
high hopes for invasor
Kieran McLaughlin believes his Invasor can turn over hot-favourite Bernardini on Saturday.
godolphin pair aim for mile glory
Godolphin are double-handed as they bid to win the Breeders' Cup Mile for the first time at on Saturday.
brilliant bernardini bouncing
Bernardini will face the toughest test of his career at Churchill Downs on Saturday, according to his trainer.
lava bubbling ahead of classic
Trainer Doug O'Neill believes Lava Man can cause a big-race upset in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.
o'brien excited by classic bid
Aidan O'Brien feels George Washington's bid for Breeders' Cup Classic glory represents a calculated risk.
araafa spin delights noseda
Araafa has flexed his muscles ahead of the Breeders' Cup Mile with a routine piece of work at Churchill Downs.
stoute hopes rob can steal mile
Sir Michael Stoute hopes there will be cut in the ground on Saturday to help Rob Roy in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
tabor excited by 'tip-top' run
Hurricane Run's owner Michael Tabor has emphasised the importance of some cut in the ground at Churchill Downs.
george draws stall four
George Washington will start next to hot favourite Bernardini in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic.
ground concerns for dunlop
Ed Dunlop is concerned by the prospect of softening conditions for Ouija Board at Churchill Downs.
roualle realistic about queen chance
Satwa Queen's trainer says his horse is an "outsider" and that Ouija Board is the one to beat in the Filly & Mare Turf.
satulagi back on track
Satulagi is reported to be back in good form ahead of Saturday's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
meehan hoping for quick getaway
Brian Meehan believes Breeders' Cup hopefuls David Junior and Red Rocks must make good starts.
indian ready for mile test
Connections of Sleeping Indian are well aware of the uphill challenge he faces in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Mile.
pegasus flying ahead of juvenile
Wayne Lukas has issued a bullish appraisal of the chances of Pegasus Wind in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
breeders' set for qualification revamp
Qualifying procedures for the 2007 Breeders' Cup meeting are set for a major redevelopment.
junior team unruffled by dirt
Breeders' Cup Classic contender David Junior will be right at home on the Churchill Downs dirt.
araafa team in high spirits
Connections of Breeders' Cup Mile hope Araafa are thrilled with his condition.
godolphin duo stretch out
Echo Of Light and Librettist worked at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning.
fears emerge over satulagi
Connections Satulagi are concerned John Egan's mount has been off her food.
ouija settles into breeders' base
Confidence in the Ouija Board camp has escalated after her arrival in Louisville.
commentator misses sprint
A shin injury has ruled Nick Zito's Commentator out of the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
european challengers arrive
Eleven of Europe's Breeders' Cup hopes have arrived safely at the quarantine barn at Churchill Downs.
dominguez on board rob roy
Ramon Dominguez will partner the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Rob Roy in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Mile.
soumillon to partner run
Christophe Soumillon will ride Hurricane Run in the Breeders' Cup Turf on Saturday week.
noseda delighted with araafa
Jeremy Noseda believes Araafa holds a major chance in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
george going for classic glory
George Washington has been confirmed as a definite starter in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
ouija ready to roll
Globetrotter Ouija Board may run in Japan after she tries to regain the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf crown.
scorpion ready to sting in turf
Aidan O'Brien believes Scorpion is showing all the right signs ahead of the Breeders' Cup Turf.
indian poised for breeders' bid
Sleeping Indian is looking increasingly likely to take his chance in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
george goes for broke in classic
Aidan O'Brien admits George Washington's bid for the Breeders' Cup Classic is a huge gamble.
barathea memories burn bright
Luca Cumani admits Barathea's thrilling Breeders' Cup Mile win of 1994 was one of the highlights of his career.
shirocco team play the waiting game
Shirocco's connections have yet to decide whether the horse will run in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
bc mile considered for indian
Sleeping Indian could represent John Gosden in the Breeders' Cup next month.
george to retire after breeders' bid
George Washington will be added to Coolmore's illustrious list of stallions after the Breeders' Cup.
araafa set for stateside swansong
Jeremy Noseda confirmed that Araafa will finish his racing career in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
george still considered for classic
Aidan O'Brien revealed George Washington is still "a possibility" for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
fog scuppers washington workout
George Washington's planned racecourse gallop at Southwell had to be cancelled.
brilliant bernardini in top trim
Brilliant Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Bernardini is in flying form after his latest emphatic victory.




