After celebrating a big race day Oct. 6 at Santa Anita Park, the many common connections behind 2-year-old turf standouts Thought Process and Iron Man Cal will aim to add to that success Nov. 1 at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar. Source
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Alastair Down dead aged 68: Legendary writer and Channel 4 broadcaster passes away as tributes pour in for one of the most decorated racing journalists of modern times
Down has been hailed as one of the most decorated and cherished racing writers of modern times. He is the only journalist to be named Racing Writer of the Year five times.Source
Order your copy of Legends of Speedway!
Once considered the most exciting sport in the world, speedway was getting crowds that were even bigger than football.Source
Legendary writer and broadcaster Alastair Down dies aged 68, as tributes pour in for one of the most decorated racing journalists of modern times
Down has been hailed as one of the most decorated and cherished racing writers of modern times. He is the only journalist to be named Racing Writer of the Year five times.Source
Tributes paid as racing journalist Down dies
Tributes are paid to racing writer and broadcaster Alastair Down following his death at the age of 68. Source
Michael Tabor like you’ve never seen him before as he talks chasing ‘utopia’ with wonder horse City of Troy, his bid to buy West Ham and finding the elixir of youth at 83
DOMINIC KING IN DEL MAR: From an attempt to buy West Ham and hairdressing to unimaginable success and the importance of passion, the conversation doesn’t disappoint.Source
O’Brien Hopes Firm Turf Brings Out Best in Luxembourg
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Breeders’ Cup Contenders Train at Del Mar Oct. 31
BloodHorse’s Sean Collins takes you trackside at Del Mar Oct. 31 as contenders train for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. 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
South African ‘Storm’ Set to Hit Breeders’ Cup
Isivunguvungu and Beach Bomb are looking to become the first South African horses to win a Breeders’ Cup race. Both their original trainers are on hand to watch their Nov. 2 runs at Del Mar with current trainer Graham Motion. Source