Far smaller than its peers and located in a minor-league media market, Keeneland is not your typical Breeders’ Cup host site. But due to its iconic status and location in the heart of the U.S. horse industry, it’s also become the most anticipated event in Breeders’ Cup’s history.
To say trainer Jimmy Takter is well represented in the dozen Breeders Crown races on Saturday night at Woodbine is an understatement. The Swedish native has been defining and redefining himself as a master craftsman throughout the years in the standardbred sport and he enters Saturday night with 17 starters from his powerful stable.
Trainer Al Stall Jr. sent a division of horses to Oaklawn last year, and he said he plans to return to the Hot Springs, Ark., track for the meet that opens in January.
Hal Wiggins, who trained Rachel Alexandra through her dominating win in the Kentucky Oaks, is set to start his second season as a Fair Grounds steward next month.
Garnet Barnsdale's analysis of the Saturday 10/24 card at Woodbine Harness.
Matt Rose's analysis of the Saturday 10/24 card at Yonkers Raceway.
Bob Pandolfo's Sharp Horses and Track Trends for October 15 to 18, 2015.
Darrel McHargue, a retired champion jockey and longtime steward at California tracks, was named chief steward for the state Thursday at the monthly meeting of the California Horse Racing Board.
Longtime rivals Kharafa and Lubash meet for the 12th time Saturday in the $200,000 Mohawk Stakes at Belmont Park, one of eight stakes on the 11-race Empire Showcase Day card.
Jeremey Day's analysis of the Saturday 10/24 card at Balmoral Park.
