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Arc weekend in Paris likely provided some Breeders' Cup contenders

Sports News // 1 week ago

Arc weekend in Paris likely provided some Breeders' Cup contenders

While American racing focused on a plethora of domestic "Win and You're In" races for the Breeders' Cup program, there were five more of the same being run during the weekend in Paris.

Derby preparations on final approach in England

Sports News // 4 months ago

Derby preparations on final approach in England

Derby preparations were on final approach during the weekend in England and some of the big names among older horses got a shock result while Japan celebrated an Oaks winner.

Heavy rain for British Champions Day could benefit Breeders' Cup

Sports News // 11 months ago

Heavy rain for British Champions Day could benefit Breeders' Cup

Heavy rain threatens to turn the Ascot Racecourse turf into a challenge for Saturday's Champions Day races, and that could work to the benefit of next month's Breeders' Cup in sunny California.

Japanese win big on Saudi Cup program; Confidence Game enters Kentucky Derby picture

Sports News // 1 year ago

Japanese win big on Saudi Cup program; Confidence Game enters Kentucky Derby picture

Japanese horses won three races, including the $20 million Saudi Cup, Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse as trainer Bob Baffert settled for his third straight second-place finish in the world's richest race.

Baaeed, Alpinista star in England; Nest, Secret Oath square off at Saratoga

Sports News // 2 years ago

Baaeed, Alpinista star in England; Nest, Secret Oath square off at Saratoga

Baaeed already was called the world's best horse before the Knavesmire at York on Tuesday. When he was done with the Juddmonte International Stakes, he'd left only the ghosts of past greats by which to judge him.

Saratoga opens summer racing season with a bang

Sports News // 2 years ago

Saratoga opens summer racing season with a bang

Saratoga is off and running with action from the 2-year-olds all the way up to returning Breeders' Cup winners.

U.S. 3-year-olds turn back Europeans in big Belmont Turf horse races

Sports News // 2 years ago

U.S. 3-year-olds turn back Europeans in big Belmont Turf horse races

Some feisty American 3-year-olds upheld national honor against foreign invaders in the big New York turf races this weekend but the competition will get tougher as the series heads to Saratoga.

European 3-year-olds test U.S. counterparts in rich grass races at Belmont

Sports News // 2 years ago

European 3-year-olds test U.S. counterparts in rich grass races at Belmont

The Belmont Derby and Oaks headline weekend horse racing, which also includes the Iowa Derby, Indiana Derby and Los Alamitos Derby in California.

Ohio Derby, Irish Derby, Breeders' Cup qualifiers in 3 countries on weekend card

Sports News // 2 years ago

Ohio Derby, Irish Derby, Breeders' Cup qualifiers in 3 countries on weekend card

Weekend horse racing has an international flavor with top races on three continents, but much of it points back to November's Breeders' Cup World Championships in the Kentucky Blue Grass.

International stars fill horse racing's weekend as Preakness field gets a shakeup

Sports News // 2 years ago

International stars fill horse racing's weekend as Preakness field gets a shakeup

With the Kentucky Derby winner out and the Kentucky Oaks winner in, the Preakness Stakes on May 21 will be an unusual one. In the meantime some top international racing talent fills this weekend's programs.

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For the first time, the top horses from each country can meet for one belt
Curlin upset by Raven's Pass in Classic Oct 25, 2008

I was hoping I wouldn't have to beat Hystericalady to the Breeders' Cup. She's an awfully tough filly. But my filly is awfully talented, and talent overcomes a lot of stuff
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 29, 2008

She leaves me speechless. She just seems to be sent from heaven, man. She does things horses aren't supposed to do. Those other mares picked it up. Not only did she pick it up, but she did it like, 'OK, let's go.' She pulled up and gathered herself up real quick
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 29, 2008

We knew this time we were going to be a little handier. That was the only plan
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 29, 2008

She has to be supplemented to the Breeders' Cup, but she's made enough money for Mr. (Tom) Mankiewicz that I'm sure he'll be glad to do that
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Aug 25, 2008

British Classics / Breeders' Cup wins: The Derby (1997) Breeders' Cup Classic (2008) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (2008) (2009) 1,000 Guineas (2000) St. Leger (1996) (2007) (2010) Breeders' Cup Mile (1984)

John Gosden (born on 30 March 1951 in Sussex, England) is a racehorse trainer. Having trained over 2,000 winners since his return to England in 1989, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic and the Derby, he is generally considered one of the most successful racehorse trainers of his generation.

After graduating from Cambridge University, he began as assistant to champion trainer Noel Murless. After Noel retired, Gosden became assistant to Vincent O'Brien in Ireland. He then moved to California, becoming assistant to Tommy Doyle, before attaining an American Horse Training license in 1979.

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