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Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68

Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer ...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:01:27 GMT
Jockey Aaron Gryder to move riding base from SoCal to Hong Kong

Aaron Gryder, who rode Well Armed to victory in the $6 million Dubai World Cup this year, is moving his riding career from Southern ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:24:29 GMT
Filly and mare neck-and-neck for Horse of the Year

In a debate that is testament to one of the most memorable seasons in Thoroughbred racing history, Horse of the Year voters must ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:48 GMT
Classic indeed: Zenyatta roars back for Breeders' Cup win

Zenyatta has beaten the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, running her record to 14-0 in a race delayed briefly when ...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:15:22 GMT
Out of Zenyatta's shadow, Life Is Sweet wins Ladies' Classic

Life Is Sweet led a parade of longshots to the winner's circle at the Breeders' Cup on Friday, with the stablemate of Zenyatta ...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:13:13 GMT
Mare Zenyatta runs for history, takes on boys in Breeders' Cup

Zenyatta, who met every challenge through 13 career starts, faces the test of a lifetime Saturday when she attempts to become ...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:18:46 GMT
Trainer Baffert's post-position draw is less than Zensational

Although trainer Bob Baffert brings a strong hand to the Breeders' Cup World Championships and a history of success, he has already ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:13 GMT
Santa Anita sunshine, top horses among lures for Breeders' Cup

Tom Pedulla, who covers Thoroughbred racing for USA TODAY, answers questions about the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:29:43 GMT
2009 Breeders' Cup schedule

Full schedule and entry notes for the 2009 Breeders' Cup:

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:48:19 GMT
All-weather synthetic tracks have few fans in horse racing

With Santa Anita preparing to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships on its Pro-Ride surface for the second consecutive year, ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:24:02 GMT
Owner confirms Zenyatta to run in Breeders' Cup Classic

Zenyatta will put her 13-0 record on the line running against the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:50:29 GMT
Rider for Cloudy's Knight has clear goal for winning a Breeders' Cup

Rosemary Homeister Jr. thinks she has a big chance of becoming the second female jockey to win a Breeders' Cup race. The Maryland-based ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:10:16 GMT
Gotta Have Her wins Sen. Ken Maddy at Santa Anita

Favorite Gotta Have Her beat long shot Pasar Silbano by two lengths in the $100,000 Sen. Ken Maddy Handicap on Saturday at Santa ...

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:53:13 GMT
Hot Cha Cha gives Phil Sims first Grade 1 race win

Trainer Phil Sims and owner Nelson McMakin have been in the horse business together for two decades, but it took a sizzling run ...

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:39:12 GMT
Mine That Bird set for Breeders' Cup despite poor weekend race

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will remain at Santa Anita and point to the Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 7.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:29:19 GMT
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