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International

On the Grounds

By Nick Luck / 8:16 am, 11.05.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

Safely installed at Santa Anita, Nick Luck provides a more complete picture of the European contenders. The gossip and rumor mill is at full steam; here’s how he see things.

‘Rip’ Ready for Challenge

By Fanny Salmon / 8:50 pm, 11.01.09 / 3 Comments / Tagged , , , ,

With Sea the Stars retired the focus shifts, as it often does at this time of year, to the Ballydoyle runners pointing to the Breeders’ Cup.

Contender Analysis: The Europeans

By Jeff Siegel / 5:25 pm, 10.30.09 / Comment

Delegator and Mastercraftsman

HRTV analyst Jeff Siegel has examined every 2009 Breeders’ Cup European-based entrant in a series of race-by-race thumbnail sketches. Browse the sketches, beginning with contenders likely for the Friday races.

The European Team: Faulkner’s First XI

By At the Races / 10:00 am, 10.23.09 / 2 Comments / Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

After an incredible night of European success at the Breeders’ Cup 12 months ago, it should come as no surprise that trainers from across the pond are preparing their strongest ever salvo to fire at Santa Anita.

Which Europeans Might Be Vulnerable?

By Nick Luck / 4:17 pm, 10.20.09 / 10 Comments / Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

We’re little over a fortnight away from the main event; the likely starters are growing clearer: it’s time to consider some serious wagering strategies, and to blow apart some European slam-dunk theories.

Profile: Father Time

By Jeff Siegel / 12:00 pm, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Marathon) Father Time did win his only start over an all-weather surface so his connections are hopeful he’ll take to the Pro-Ride at Santa Anita.

Profile: Man of Iron

By Jeff Siegel / 11:59 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Marathon) Based on pure form and not his fancy pedigree, Man of Iron has little chance to compete with either Mastery or Father Time.

Profile: Mastery

By Jeff Siegel / 11:58 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Marathon) The Marathon has always been on Mastery’s agenda, so connections must be confident he’ll able to reproduce his form over the Pro Ride at Santa Anita.

Profile: Muhannak

By Jeff Siegel / 11:57 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Marathon) Muhannak hasn’t won since his BC Marathon triumph and is mired in a seven race losing streak.

Profile: Elusive Galaxy

By Jeff Siegel / 11:56 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Juvenile Fillies Turf) There was nothing Elusive Galaxy did at Woodbine that would provide confidence that she will be capable of defeating a much tougher, deeper field.