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Chris McGrath: Rip Van Winkle looks Champion choice to signal autumn awakening for Ballydoyle's fresh battalions
Two months to go to the Breeders' Cup, and Flat racing's big ranches have yet to bring the harvest in.

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William Hill rates defending champ Zenyatta and Preakness and Haskell winner Lookin At Lucky as 4-1 co-favorites for the Breeders’ Cup Classic as the British bookmakers opened for Cup business on Tuesday. Hill offers Whitney winner Blame at 6-1, ...

Through the binocs
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Today is "Party at the Spa" with late post at 2:30 p.m. Tomorrow's 11-race card includes the Grade 1 Forego and Grade 1 Woodward, probably the final appearance of Quality Road before the Breeders' Cup Classic. On the Sunday overnight sheet, there are 18...

Washington Park Handicap: Country Flavor can give trainer a boost
The trainer Greg Geier has sent out a grand total of one winner from 20 starters during the 2010 Arlington Park race meet, with Country Flavor scoring an upset victory in the Grade 3 Hanshin Cup on May 29.

Richard's Kid repeats in the Pacific Classic
Jockey Mike Smith loves the ride at Del Mar, but he would give it up in the Breeders' Cup. Jockey Mike Smith loves the ride at Del Mar, but he would give it up in the Breeders' Cup.

Soldat latest maiden to score in With Anticipation Stakes
Here's a tip for handicapping next year's With Anticipation Stakes at Saratoga. Bet the maiden.

Lots to like in 11-horse Forego
Forget the notion that big races always draw small, select fields. With 11 seasoned runners in the field, Saturday's Grade 1, $250,000 Forego at Saratoga has quality and quantity.

Bob, Richmond, VA Posted: 9/2/2010 1:37:00 AM
I scoff at the notion of William Hills making Lookin At Lucky co-favorite with Zenyatta at 4-1 for the Classic. There's only one horse that should be favorite for the Breeders Cup Classic, and that's Zenyatta. To be the best. You have to beat the best. And no one has done it yet. Nor will they.

Champ Pegasus secures Breeders’ Cup spot with Del Mar win
Less than a month and a half after making his stakes debut, rapidly improving Champ Pegasus wrapped up a starting spot in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) and a chance to face the best of the turf male division.

Million reasons for feeling home is where the heart is
RACING: BRIAN O'CONNORtalks to Dungarvan-born Tom Queally, who has made the most of his opportunities since leaving Ireland due to lack of opportunities