Trainer Hughie Morrison planning to appeal decision to rule Marmelo out of Lexus Melbourne Cup

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

The six-year-old was beaten just a length into second by Cross Counter in last year’s edition of the big race, and was among the leading hopes again after winning a Deauville Group Two in August.Source

Frankie Dettori says his Breeders’ Cup chances have been hampered by a tough draw

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

Dettori said: ‘The draws are going to make life very difficult, especially in the shorter races. It’s a tight track and you want an inside draw but we can’t change what we’ve got.’Source

Cedillo Parlays Success Into Breeders’ Cup Chances

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

After riding relatively unnoticed on the national stage for 10 years, jockey Abel Cedillo is now in the Breeders’ Cup spotlight for the first time this week at Santa Anita Park. He rides in four Breeders’ Cup races. Source

Giant Expectations Flips Before Morning Outing

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) entrant Giant Expectations flipped while in tight quarters on the gap before entering the track Oct. 30 at Santa Anita. The 6-year-old recovered and made his way to his morning exercise without incident. Source

Martin Savors First Breeders’ Cup Experience

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

Becoming a trainer was the simple part for Carlos Martin. You can freely say that he was born to care for Thoroughbreds, being the grandson of Hall Fame trainer Frank Martin and the son of Jose Martin, who trained three champions. Source

Indiana Sale Topped by Pass Rush Yearling Filly

October 30, 2019 WeRaven

A yearling daughter of Pass Rush was sold for $26,000 to top the Indiana Thoroughbred Owner’s and Breeder’s Association’s Fall Mixed Sale Oct. 28 at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino near Shelbyville, Ind. Source