Conduit repeats as $3M BC Turf champion
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:49 PST)
Conduit defended his $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf championship, wearing down front-runner Presious Passion at the wire to win by a half-length. Ridden by Ryan Moore, the 4-year-old colt covered 1 1/2 -miles on Santa Anita's turf course in 2:23.75 and paid $3.80, $3 and $2.20. Presious Passion returned $5 and $3.80, while Dar Re Mi paid $3 to show.

Long shot Furthest Land wins BC Dirt Mile
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:41:52 PST)
Furthest Land has pulled off a stunning upset in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, defeating Ready's Echo by three-quarters of a length. Furthest Land went off at 21-1 odds on Saturday at Santa Anita, and paid $44.60 to win. Ridden by Julien Leparoux, Furthest Land ran the distance in 1:35.50 on the synthetic surface, which replaced Santa Anita's traditional dirt track a few years...

Vale of York stuns at 30-1 in BC Juvenile
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:21:52 PST)
The Kentucky Derby has been an elusive gem for the deep pockets of Godolphin Racing. Vale of York may change that misfortune. The 2-year-old colt stormed home for a frantic finish, edging betting favorite Lookin At Lucky by a head to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile and stamping himself as an early Derby favorite.

Goldikova wins 2nd straight BC Mile
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:50:44 PST)
Goldikova has successfully defended her title in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile, beating 10 male rivals. The Irish import won Saturday's race at Santa Anita by a half-length. Ridden by Olivier Peslier, Goldikova ran the distance on the turf in 1:32.26 and paid $4.80, $4 and $2.60 as the 7-5 wagering favorite.

Dancing in Silks pulls shocker in BC Sprint
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:54:41 PST)
Dancing in Silks has pulled off a huge upset in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint, winning a four-horse photo finish by a nose. The 4-year-old gelding edged Crown of Thorns in Saturday's race at Santa Anita. Ridden by Joel Rosario, Dancing in Silks ran 6 furlongs in 1:08.14. Carla Gaines became the third woman to train a Breeders' Cup winner, and the first since Laura de Seroux saddled...

California Flag cruises to win in BC Turf Sprint
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:53:00 PST)
California Flag has lived up to his favorite's status by winning the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. The 5-year-old gray gelding defeated Gotta Have Her by 1 3/4 lengths Saturday at Santa Anita. It was the first Breeders' Cup win for 20-year-old jockey Joe Talamo and trainer Brian Koriner, who along with California Flag are based in California.

Pounced wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:08:43 PST)
Pounced split horses in deep stretch and went on to victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Pounced defeated Bridgetown by three-quarters of a length in Saturday's opening Breeders' Cup race at Santa Anita. Jockey Frankie Dettori earned his ninth career BC win and had to steady himself with two hands on the ground after his traditional flying dismount.

Zenyatta relaxes before tackling boys
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:09:49 PST)
Careless Jewel was on a mission, and there was very little jockey Robert Landry could do to dissuade her. As expected, the 3-year-old filly jumped right to the lead in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic on Friday at Santa Anita. That's her style, a tactical advantage that produced five straight dominant wins.