Breeders' Cup Classic (G1)
Breeders Cup 2009
Classic Conditions
BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC (G1)
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Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park, November 7, 1 1/4 miles. Purse $5,000,000. 3-year-olds and up. Weights: (Northern Hemisphere) 3-year-olds, 122 pounds; older, 126 pounds; (Southern Hemisphere) 3-year-olds, 117 pounds; older, 126 pounds; fillies and mares allowed 3 pounds. 26th running; race record set in 2004 by Ghostzapper (1:59.02).
Classic Prep Schedule
Date
Prep
Track
Winner
7/1
Dominion Day Stakes (CAN-G3)
-
(Video)
WO
Marchfield
7/4
Suburban Handicap (G2)
-
(Video)
Bel
Dry Martini
7/11
Hollywood Gold Cup (G1)
-
(Video)
Hol
Rail Trip
7/18
Swaps Stakes (G2)
-
(Video)
Hol
Misremembered
8/1
Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)
-
(Video)
Sar
Kensei
8/1
West Virginia Derby (G2)
-
(Video)
Mnr
Soul Warrior
8/2
Haskell Invitational (G1)
-
(Video)
Mth
Rachel Alexandra
8/8
Whitney Handicap (G1)
-
(Video)
Sar
Bullsbay
8/22
Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3)
-
(Video)
Mth
Chirac
8/22
Canadian Derby (CAN-G3)
-
(Video)
NP
Tommy Danzigger
8/29
Shadwell Travers Stakes (G1)
-
(Video)
Sar
Summer Bird
9/5
Woodward Stakes (G1)
-
(Video)
Sar
Rachel Alexandra
9/5
Washington Park Handicap (G3)
-
(Video)
AP
Gran Estreno (Arg)
9/6
Pacific Classic Stakes (G1)
-
(Video)
Dmr
Richard's Kid
9/7
Pennsylvania Derby (G2)
-
(Video)
Pha
Gone Astray
9/19
Super Derby (G2)
-
(Video)
LaD
Regal Ransom
9/26
Kentucky Cup Classic (G3)
-
(Video)
TP
Furthest Land
9/27
British Columbia Derby (CAN-G3)
-
(Video)
Hst
Winning Machine
10/3
Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1)
-
(Video)
Bel
Summer Bird
10/3
Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (G2)
-
(Video)
Haw
Awesome Gem
10/4
Durham Cup Stakes (CAN-G3)
-
(Video)
WO
Pool Play
10/4
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (FR -G1)
LCH
Sea The Stars
10/10
Goodwood Stakes (G1)
-
(Video)
OSA
Gitano Hernando (GB)
10/16
Meadowlands Cup Stakes (G2)
-
(Video)
Med
Etched
Classic Headlines
Zenyatta simply perfect in Classic
Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for the connections of unbeaten champion older mare Zenyatta. Fourteen, however, made history.
Hollywood Park to stage
Zenyatta Day on November 29
Hollywood Park will salute undefeated champion Zenyatta on November 29, the final day of the track’s annual Turf Festival.
Breeders’ Cup TV ratings down 11%
Television ratings for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships rose for the key segment that featured the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) but declined overall to the lowest in event history.
Thoroughbred Times co-hosts Backstretch Appreciation day
Breeders' Cup video retrospective
Zenyatta’s Classic ignites Horse of the Year debate
Breeders' Cup attendance increase sparks rise in on-track handle
Gate issues halt Quality Road’s Classic
Sun, stars expected
on Championship Saturday
INSIDE POST at the Breeders' Cup
THOROUGHBRED TIMES staff picks for Saturday's Breeders' Cup races
Breeders’ Cup Friday is a breeders’ day
Attendance, handle rise
on Breeders’ Cup Friday
Zenyatta leads star-studded Classic field
Ragozin Insider:
Best shot to beat Zenyatta
Juddmonte takes eight chances at more Breeders’ Cup glory
VIDEO - Zenyatta gallops at Santa Anita Park
Breeders' Cup Classic notes (11/5)
THOROUGHBRED TIMES’ Lowe wins Breeders’ Cup writing award
Breeders' Cup could decide freshman, juvenile sire titles
INSIDE POST at the Breeders' Cup
VIDEO - O’Brien drops Salix in trying to end Breeders’ Cup drought
Breeders' Cup Classic notes (11/4)
Woodbine form becoming more prominent in major stakes
VIDEO - Rip Van Winkle assuages O’Brien’s latest worries
Breeders’ Cup hopes local marketing efforts pay off
Godolphin’s U.S. string blazing through second half
Awesome Gem gets another shot after ending long drought
Zenyatta could shine brightest in Classic
Breeders' Cup Classic field
Gosden back at Santa Anita with strong hand in Breeders’ Cup
Richard’s Kid continues ascent
for Baffert
ESPN’s Bailey: Horse of the Year still up for grabs
Breeders' Cup Classic notes (11/2)
Colonel John could be peaking for Classic
VIDEO - Bullsbay moving forward to Dirt Mile
Mine That Bird ‘sharper’ for Classic
VIDEO - Baffert sitting in unlikely spot on synthetic track
ESPN, ABC release Breeders’ Cup broadcast schedule
VIDEO - Pitts-Blasi satisfied with Einstein's workout
VIDEO - Ice convinced Summer Bird will handle synthetic
Ragozin Insider:
Zenyatta and the pace predicament
Summer Bird strong in final workout for Classic
Zenyatta impressive in Breeders’ Cup tune-up
Gary Player wins inaugural Breeders’ Cup award
Logo unveiled for 2010 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (10/28):
Zenyatta on course for Classic challenge
Breeders’ Cup unveils wagering menu for 2009 World Championships
Breeders’ Cup Classic pre-entries
Zenyatta leans to Classic in Breeders' Cup
Careless Jewel, Zensational turn in bullet workouts
THOROUGHBRED TIMES, Racing2day team for Cup contest
Godolphin preps record Breeders’ Cup roster
Summer Bird breezes at Santa Anita
Zenyatta blazes six furlongs at Hollywood
Betfair, Breeders’ Cup reach deal
on wagering revenue
Gitano Hernando, Rail Trip pulled
from Breeders’ Cup Classic
Twice Over adds to Juddmonte’s formidable Breeders’ Cup hand
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (10/12):
Gitano Hernando stokes European fire
Sea The Stars out of Breeders’ Cup, retired
Gitano Hernando ships in from Europe for Goodwood surprise
Quality Road probable for Breeders’ Cup Classic
ESPN networks to have live coverage from Oak Tree, Keeneland
Mine That Bird points to Classic via Goodwood
Is Sea The Stars the sport’s greatest horse?
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (10/06):
Summer Bird may slide into favorite’s role
Shirreffs still looking for Zenyatta’s limit
Mine That Bird works five furlongs for Goodwood
Sea The Stars cements legacy with Arc victory
Awesome Gem wins Hawthorne Gold Cup
Summer Bird solidifies Eclipse credentials in Gold Cup
Mastercraftsman clicks on all cylinders in final Breeders’ Cup prep
Ragozin Insider:
Jockey Club Gold Cup
Sea The Stars takes starring role
as the one to beat in Arc
Summer Bird steps up in Jockey Club Gold Cup
Abscess knocks Bullsbay out of Goodwood
Summer Bird eyes Eclipse Award
HRTV to broadcast
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (9/30):
Rip Van Winkle a ‘brilliant’ prospect for Classic
Mine That Bird works out at Santa Anita
Ascot win confirms Rip Van Winkle
as Classic contender
Mine That Bird arrives at Santa Anita for Goodwood
Ragozin Insider (9/25):
Breeders’ Cup Classic
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (9/22):
Gio Ponti may target Breeders’ Cup Classic
All Breeders Cup pick six wager spans two days
Regal Ransom dominant in Super Derby
Soul Warrior ready for another fight in Super Derby
ESPN to telecast race between football games
Breeders’ Cup to boost Classic winner’s share if Rachel, Zenyatta start race
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (9/9):
Picture no clearer after Woodward, Pacific Classic
Richard’s Kid collars Einstein in Pacific Classic
Ragozin Insider (9/5):
Breeders’ Cup Classic
Gran Estreno captures Washington Park
Rachel Alexandra amazes
in Woodward victory
Sea The Stars dazzles in Irish Champion Stakes
Sea The Stars ‘likely’ for Irish Champion Stakes
Ragozin Insider:
Breeders’ Cup Classic
Soft ground has Sea The Stars on standby for Irish Champion Stakes
Stronach buys Einstein
Einstein seeks to rebound at Del Mar
Rachel Alexandra to take on seven in Woodward
Woodward may be Rachel Alexandra’s 2009 finale
CLASSIC ANALYSIS (9/1):
Summer Bird’s Classic outlook still murky
Rachel Alexandra posts final Woodward workout
Borel to ride Mine That Bird in fall races
Summer Bird’s accomplishment sinking in for Ice
Summer Bird soars to Travers victory
Summer Bird not bothered by lack of Travers hype
Quality Road gets big chance in Travers
Mine That Bird pulled from Travers Stakes
CLASSIC ANALYSIS:
In the Stars?
Ice pleased with Summer Bird’s breeze
Mine That Bird has successful throat procedure
Pletcher pleased with Quality Road’s workout
Summer Bird turns in workout
Inside Post Challenge set
for Breeders’ Cup season
Breeders’ Cup to adopt standard saddle towels
‘Mattress Mack’ offers $2-million for match race
Mine That Bird breezes at Saratoga
Zenyatta pulls Houdini act in Clement L. Hirsch
Gio Ponti rolls to Arlington Million victory
Bullsbay takes Whitney in an upset
Fever knocks Asiatic Boy out of Whitney
Well Armed out with ankle chip
Zenyatta’s perfect record on the line at Del Mar
Commentator seeks historic third Whitney win
Gio Ponti, Einstein top Arlington Million
Ca. lottery contest tied to Breeders’ Cup Classic
Quality Road eclipses track record in Amsterdam
Rachel Alexandra simply awesome in Haskell
Soul Warrior delivers West Virginia Derby stunner
Colonel John wins turf debut in Wickerr
Whitney made Breeders’ Cup Challenge race
Rail Trip sets track record in Hollywood Gold Cup
Dry Martini ‘picks up the pieces’ in Suburban
Sea The Stars’s stellar run continues in Eclipse
Champion Marchfield rallies to win Dominion Day
Fame And Glory sets record for O’Brien in Irish Derby
CLASSIC ANALYSIS:
Colonel John resurfaces as potential key player
MORE
HIDE
Classic Field
Horse
Sire
Trainer
Mine That Bird
Birdstone
Bennie Woolley Jr.
Colonel John
Tiznow
Eoin Harty
Summer Bird
Birdstone
Tim Ice
Zenyatta
Street Cry (Ire)
John Shirreffs
Twice Over
Observatory
Henry Cecil
Richard's Kid
Lemon Drop Kid
Bob Baffert
Gio Ponti
Tale of the Cat
Christophe Clement
Einstein (Brz)
Spend a Buck
Helen Pitts
Girolamo
A.P. Indy
Saeed bin Suroor
Rip Van Winkle
Galileo (Ire)
Aidan O'Brien
Regal Ransom
Distorted Humor
Saeed bin Suroor
Quality Road
Elusive Quality
James Jerkens
Awesome Gem
Awesome Again
Craig Dollase
Breeders' Cup
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Classic Statistics
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