Flavien Prat, who guided two horses to Breeders’ Cup victories Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club during the World Championships, won the 22nd Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey of the event. Source
Category: Top Headlines
This category covers the top horse news stories from around the world. It is a great place to find out about the latest news that is making headlines in the horse world.
Full Serrano Grabs Dirt Mile for Hronis and Sadler
Owner Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler have had a long and successful partnership, and collaborated again on Full Serrano to take the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) Source
Straight No Chaser Triumphs in Breeders’ Cup Sprint
After a career plagued by false starts, Straight No Chaser came to his most important race in top form. Source
Apparent Heart Attack Claims Jayarebe After BC Turf
Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) runner Jayarebe suffered an apparent heart attack and died after finishing the 1 1/2-mile race Nov. 2 at Del Mar. Source
Late Runner Soul of an Angel Upsets Filly & Mare Sprint
A year after being on the Breeders’ Cup sidelines and watching his former trainee, White Abarrio, win the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) for trainer Rick Dutrow Jr., Saffie Joseph Jr. now knows what it is like to experience Breeders’ Cup success. Source
Raqiya, Hope Road Capture BC Undercard Stakes
Under a bold ride from Frankie Dettori, European shipper Raqiya upset the $302,500 Goldikova Stakes (G3T) in front-running fashion Nov. 2 at Del Mar. Source
Distaff Entrant Awesome Result Among Latest Scratches
Awesome Result, the Japan-based daughter of Justify and the second choice (4-1) in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) was scratched Nov. 2. Cherie DeVaux trainee Pipeline, slated to run in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), is also out. Source
Governor Sam Hits Board in BC Juvenile Turf Sprint
Breeders’ Cup Notebook: Governor Sam prevents European sweep, high praise for jockey Keane, Immersive follows in sire’s footsteps, a look at Day 1 handle and attendance, and standout quotes from Future Stars Friday. Source
Multiple Stakes Winner Noble Drama Joins Old Friends
Florida-bred Noble Drama was a multiple stakes winner for trainer/owner David Fawkes. Source
HISA Recommends Turf Paradise Delay Upcoming Meet
HISA has recommended Turf Paradise and the Arizona Department of Gaming delay the start of the upcoming meet at Turf Paradise and cease training and racing until adjustments and preparations have been made and the main track has been retested. Source