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Zenyatta outruns the boys in Breeders' Cup

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mare rallies to win by a length at Santa Anita

Zenyatta, now undefeated in 14 starts, took a major gallop Saturday to go from racing's rock star to America's superstar by becoming the first female horse to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

It's Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta in ballot box race for Horse of Year honor

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:10:00 -0500

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it's on, but only on paper. Horse racing's top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.

Life Is Sweet wins the Ladies Classic

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

{Life Is Sweet wins Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic} {Undefeated mare Zenyatta runs against the boys Saturday}

The story of this year's Breeders' Cup centers on Zenyatta, the undefeated mare who plans to take on the boys in today's $5 million Classic. And even though she didn't race Friday, her specter was still large as the day's big race was won by the horse who could never beat her.

If you want to bet on Breeders' Cup, here's some advice

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:17:00 -0500

This weekend's races at Arcadia are particularly challenging to predict; we break down who has the best track record among handicappers.

The first day of the Breeders' Cup is upon us and everyone is looking for an edge. This two-day festival of racing is among the most difficult days to handicap because there are few horses you can throw out and a bunch of European horses you have no idea about.

Unbeaten Zenyatta made 5-2 favorite

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Zenyatta was made the early 5-2 favorite Tuesday in a field of 13 for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, where she'll put her 13-0 record on the line against the boys for the first time.

Laurel: Oct. 31 results

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:03:00 -0400

Results, entries and comments provided by the Maryland Jockey Club. For automated results by phone, call 410-792-0278. Saturday, Oct. 31 results First - Purse $20,000, Maiden Claiming $40,000-$35,000, 2 yo, One Mile

Site near BWI offered for slots

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Developer says it could break political deadlock over proposed Arundel Mills slots parlor

A company that is planning a mixed-use development near Baltimore- Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has floated the location as a possible venue for a slots casino if a nearby site at Arundel Mills mall falls through.

Zenyatta to run in Breeders' Cup Classic, owner says

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:25:00 -0500

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

Zenyatta might outdo Mine That Bird, Summer Bird at Breeders'

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A couple of birds look to close stellar years in this weekend's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic: Mine That Bird, who is winless since his big Kentucky Derby upset, and Summer Bird, the first horse since 1989 to sweep the Belmont, Travers and Jockey Club Gold Cup.

Greenspring continues roll, wins Laurel Park feature

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Greenspring, trained by Chris Grove , won the $34,000 feature at Laurel Park, giving him four wins in five lifetime starts. The colt charged to the lead in mid-stretch and won the six-furlong race by 4 1/2 lengths in 1 minute, 9.49 seconds on the fast main track. Greenspring will conclude his 4-year-old campaign in the Grade III Fall Highweight at Aqueduct on Thanksgiving day. ... One day after Clinton Potts won four races, jockey Rosemary Homeister rode a natural triple at Laurel, winning the third (Zurs-$34.80), fourth (Sunday in Malibu-$17.60) and fifth (Mississippi Storm-$14) races on the card. ... Starting Wednesday, first post for live racing will fall back to 12:35 p.m. to compensate for the end of daylight saving time. ... The gates at Laurel and Pimlico Race Course will open at 11 a.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday for fans interested in wagering on the Breeders' Cup from Santa Anita Park.