October 26, 2008
Claire Novak: Midnight Lute
It is quiet this morning, and the only signs of Saturday's revelry are two blankets of white and purple flowers, one from the Juvenile, one from the Sprint. A big, dark horse circles the shedrow. That's Midnight Lute.
October 25, 2008
Claire Novak: Curlin still a champ
Sunset falls on Santa Anita. In the dusky silence, lone reporters straggle from the press box. The crowds have already departed. Breeders' Cup 2008 is in the record books. It's been a long day.
October 25, 2008
Jeremy Plonk: LIVE reaction to Saturday's racing
We'll be here monitoring all the action all day.
October 24, 2008
Claire Novak: Ladies' Day All Zen
From a former renegade against that controversial Breeders' Cup creation – Ladies' Day – comes the most shocking confession of the season: I've converted.
October 24, 2008
Jeremy Plonk: LIVE reaction of Friday's racing
Check back all day today and tomorrow as I blog live ....
October 23, 2008
Claire Novak: Freddie Head
Freddie Head is no stranger to the Breeders' Cup winner's circle; he notched back-to-back scores in the Mile aboard Miesque in 1987 and 1988
October 23, 2008
Joe Kristufek: Tom Amoss
Perennially near the top of the national trainer's list by wins, Tom Amoss knows a lot about horseflesh. Employed by TVG as a member of "The Works" team, he is on the scene at Santa Anita, breaking down the moves of this year's Breeders' Cup contenders ... and pretenders.
October 22, 2008
Claire Novak: Jay Robbins
Tiznow's victories were great. They were like everything Jay Robbins had ever hoped for. They were something he wished every trainer, every owner, could experience.
October 22, 2008
Claire Novak: Enjoying The Ride
Emirates Airline Filly and Mare Turf contender Pure Clan has taken exercise rider Steve Schmelzel from the modest grounds of Ellis Park to Santa Anita's hallowed loam. And he's been part of her transformation – from a nervous, green filly to a seasoned stakes contender.
October 22, 2008
Lauren Stich: Value plays in the Breeders' Cup
This is the final installment of this blog, and it's been real joy to write and especially get feedback from racing fans.
