Horse Racing News

Sprint champion Big Drama retired from racing

Florida breeder/owner Harold Queen has retired his homebred Eclipse Award winner and Breeders' Cup winner Big Drama. Breeding plans are undecided.

Mucho Macho Man set to return to the track

Posted 11/7/11 2:01 PM by David Grening

While the majority of high-profile horses are headed for a vacation, one significant player from earlier in the year is heading back to the races.

Asmussen makes HOY case for My Miss Aurelia

Posted 11/7/11 10:51 AM by Brisnet.com

Two floral blankets hanging on a blue and white sawhorses outside his barn Sunday morning were vivid and colorful proof that trainer Steve Asmussen had a very good Breeders' Cup weekend.

Champion Uncle Mo retired after enzyme test

Posted 11/7/11 9:40 AM by David Grening

Uncle Mo, last year's 2-year-old champion colt who finished 10th in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs, has been retired from racing, owner Mike Repole said Monday.

Drosselmeyer nips Game On Dude in BC Classic

Posted 11/5/11 5:36 PM by Daily Racing Form

Drosselmeyer came from far back in the pack and from the far outside lane to catch Game On Dude and win the Grade 1, $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Hansen holds off Union Rags in $2M BC Juvenile

Posted 11/5/11 3:06 PM by Daily Racing Form

The lightly raced Hansen went gate-to-wire to upset heavy favorite Union Rags by a nose in the Grade 1, $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

St Nicholas Abbey rallies to win $3M BC Turf

Posted 11/5/11 2:39 PM by Daily Racing Form

Jockey Joseph O'Brien, riding for his father Aidan O'Brien, rode St Nicholas Abbey to victory in the Grade 1, $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf.

Caleb's Posse storms home in $1M Dirt Mile

Posted 11/5/11 2:25 PM by Daily Racing Form

Caleb's Posse motored down the center of the track to rally for a 3 1/2-length victory in the Grade 1, $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Churchill Downs on Saturday. He paid $15.60 to win.

Regally Ready dominates$1M BC Turf Sprint

Posted 11/5/11 12:54 PM by Daily Racing Form

Regally Ready continued his mastery of turf sprints in winning the Grade 2, $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Amazombie grinds out upset in $1.5M BC Sprint

Posted 11/5/11 12:13 PM by Daily Racing Form

Amazombie outdueled Force Freeze to the finish line to win the Grade 1, $1.5 million Breeders' Cup Sprint on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

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