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Trainer Bobby Frankel passes away at age 68

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:56:49 +0000

Frankel passed away on Monday at his home in Pacific Palisades from complications of lymphoma, which had returned 6 months ago after he beat it 10 years prior. He was a top trainer for over 40 years and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1995. He not only won 5 Eclipse Awards as top trainer but trained 10 horses who won 11 individual Eclipse Awards. Here is a look at his career.

Trainer Bobby Frankel passes away at age 68 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 20:56:49.

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2009 Red Smith, Nashua, and Tempted Results

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:02 +0000

Saturday at Aqueduct Expansion (left) won the Red Smith Handicap (G2) for older turf horses, Buddy's Saint won the Nashua Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old colts, and Ailalea won the Tempted Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2009 Red Smith, Nashua, and Tempted Results originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 19:22:02.

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2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-up

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:55 +0000

2009 was a very good year highlighted by three repeat winners, including Zenyatta of course. Here is an overview of the records, big achievements, attendance, and wagering figures for the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-up originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 17:08:55.

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2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 1

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:21:06 +0000

The 2009 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 8 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by undefeated favorite and 5-year-old mare Zenyatta (right) who became the first female Classic winner in its 26 year hisory. Get the results, charts, and photos for 4 races here: the Classic won by Zenyatta, the Turf won by Conduit, the Sprint won by Dancing in Silks, and the Juvenile won by Vale of York.

2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 1 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 04:21:06.

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2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 2

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:20:46 +0000

Also on the Saturday Breeders' Cup card Goldikova (left) successfully defended her title in the mile making her trainer, Freddie Head, the first person to win the Mile twice as both a jockey, aboard Miesque, and a trainer. Get the results, charts, and photos for 4 races here: the Mile won by Goldikova, the Dirt Mile won by Furthest Land, the Turf Sprint won by California Flag, and the Juvenile Turf won by Pounced.

2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 2 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 04:20:46.

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2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday Results

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:33:58 +0000

Friday included 6 races, all for fillies and mares only except the Marathon, making for an all Breeders' Cup Pick Six. Life Is Sweet rallied from last to win in the $2 million Ladies' Classic, while favorite Careless Jewel went to the front early then burned out to finish last. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 Friday races here.

2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday Results originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 02:33:58.

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Thursday Breeders' Cup Works

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:49:24 +0000

Thursday was the first appearance of Zenyatta at Santa Anita after she arrived the previous afternoon. Here is a selection of 10 photographs from Thursday, which also includes Quality Road, Lookin at Lucky, and Informed Decision.

Breeders' Cup Entries
Free Breeders' Cup Past Performances

Thursday Breeders' Cup Works originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 03:49:24.

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Wednesday Breeders' Cup Works

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:59:51 +0000

Mornings are very busy now at the Breeders' Cup, with most of the horses on the grounds and the Europeans out of quarantine. Here is a selection of 10 photographs from Tuesday and Wednesday, including California Flag's run after dumping his rider, Summer Bird, and Goldikova.

Wednesday Breeders' Cup Works originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 00:59:51.

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2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Entries and Post Positions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:02 +0000

Final entries closed Tuesday and post positions were drawn for all 14 Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita. Zenyatta will go against the boys in the Classic on Saturday and is the 5-2 morning line favorite. Careless Jewel is the 2-1 morning line favorite in the Ladies Classic on Friday. Get the entries, post positions, and odds for all 14 races here.

2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Entries and Post Positions originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 23:46:02.

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Shocking wins the 2009 Melbourne Cup

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:52:07 +0000

He held off Crime Scene to win the 2009 Melbourne Cup by a half length at Flemington Racecourse in Australia. Mourilyan was third while favorite and last year's winner Viewed finished 7th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Shocking wins the 2009 Melbourne Cup originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 02:52:07.

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