What follows below is the full Breeders' Cup Compendium report, so you can see what I liked, why I liked it, what I said about the winners, how the trends played out, how the picks played out, and anything else about which you might be interested. There is an index at the top so you […]
The 2019 Breeders' Cup returned to Santa Anita for the tenth time. Much of the preamble to the weekend was familiar, then, but this year there was a difference. A near palpable atmosphere of anxiety and introspection pervaded proceedings; and, in spite of forensic levels of veterinary scrutiny, BC36 was not to sail smoothly across […]
All of the horses have now arrived at the track for the 36th Breeders' Cup in Santa Anita, California. The Europeans are settling in, the east coast and midwest challengers likewise. Final preparations are underway and the talk is everywhere. Soon it will be talking for the horses to do their own talking but, for […]
It's showtime again! Breeders' Cup 2019, the 36th edition, returns to its favourite venue, Santa Anita, on the left coast of America. At the foot of the San Gabriel mountains, we can expect autumnal sunshine and extremely high class racing. Over two days, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November, Breeders' Cup XXXVI (or just plain […]
With thanks to the guys at Old Forge Racing, this shortish audio contains interviews with Richard Johnson, Fergal O'Brien, Harry Skelton, Dr Richard Newland and Tom Scudamore.
Friday's pick was... 2.50 Newbury : Lady Adelaide @ 9/2 BOG 7th at 11/2 (Chased leaders on inside, ridden and weakened over 2f out) Saturday's pick runs in the... 2.30 Leopardstown : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the service. Generally, I'll identify and share the selection […]
Thursday's pick was... 8.15 Wolverhampton : Roving Mission @ 5/1 BOG 2nd at 5/1 (Pressed leader, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure) Friday's pick runs in the... 2.50 Newbury : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the service. Generally, I'll […]
Wednesday's pick was... 6.25 Wolverhampton : Trouble Shooter @ 7/2 BOG 4th @5/2 (Slowly into stride, held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge - poor ride) Thursday's pick runs in the... 8.15 Wolverhampton : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the service. Generally, […]
Tuesday's pick was... 3.10 Newcastle : Equiano Springs @ 13/2 BOG 14th at 15/2 (Held up early, pulled hard and soon tracking leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong) Wednesday's pick runs in the... 6.25 Wolverhampton : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the […]
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Monday's pick was... 7.30 Southwell : Atalanta Queen @ 4/1 BOG 2nd at 4/1 (Led, headed over 4f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, soon headed) Tuesday's pick runs in the... 3.10 Newcastle : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the […]
Saturday's pick was... 5.05 Wolverhampton : Pushaq @ 10/1 BOG 6th at 9/1 (Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, lost place approaching final furlong) Monday's pick runs in the... 7.30 Southwell : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the service. Generally, I'll identify and share the selection […]
Saturday's pick was... 5.05 Wolverhampton : Pushaq @ 10/1 BOG 6th at 9/1 (Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, lost place approaching final furlong) Monday's pick runs in the... 7.30 Southwell : Before I post the daily selection, just a quick reminder of how I operate the service. Generally, I'll identify and share the selection […]
Welcome to your BREEDERS' CUP COMPENDIUM DOWNLOAD PAGE. The Compendium will be released in phases, mirroring the release of pre-entries, post position draw, and the eve of the event. Here's how that looks, but please note these timings are approximate. Remember to use the link in your download email to check back regularly: FULL REPORT NOW […]
Breeders' Cup 2019: Video Form Guide One of the many great things about US racing is that all of the major races are available to view on the internet. When it comes to a meeting like the Breeders' Cup, then, it's simply a case of aggregating all the various recordings. And then annotating them. Which […]
