Despite loss, Chrome's still beloved
In show business, it's how you leave 'em that counts -- laughing, crying, wanting even more. Last Saturday's Day 2 of the Breeders' Cup provided all that and then some.
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California Chrome almost perfect this year
For once, jockey Victor Espinoza was searching for an excuse as he walked back to the Santa Anita jockeys' room. He pinned the blame on himself.
Arrogate stuns Chrome at Breeders' Cup Classic
Arrogate chased down California Chrome in the final 100 yards to win the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic by a half-length. Keen Ice was third, Hoppertunity was fourth and Melatonin was fifth.
Race Replay: Breeders' Cup Mile (5:01)
In the Gate: Metro Meteor (8:29)
Breeders' Cup clears up Eclipse Award picture
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Beauty is in the stride of Beholder
Santa Anita had been Beholder's house for five years, from her breakthrough win in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies to her return earlier this year at 6 years old.
Arrogate stuns Chrome at Breeders' Cup Classic
Arrogate chased down California Chrome in the final 100 yards to win the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic by a half-length. Keen Ice was third, Hoppertunity was fourth and Melatonin was fifth.
Race Replay: Breeders' Cup Turf (5:27)
Classic Empire guts out Juvenile victory
Classic Empire came out running and put himself right into the race in the early stages of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Queen's Trust gets by Lady Eli to win Filly & Mare Turf
Queen's Trust had only one victory in seven starts and on paper seemed a bit out of place in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf.
Drefong comes through for Baffert in Breeders' Cup Sprint
Trainer Bob Baffert appeared to be holding a pretty strong hand when entries were drawn Monday for the $1.5 million Breeders' Cup Sprint.
Race Replay: Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5:10)
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Champagne Room upsets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Champagne Room was largely overlooked prior to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, and why not?
Finest City gets Filly & Mare Sprint victory
Ian Kruljac has won four races as a trainer, all with Finest City.
Beholder edges Songbird in great Distaff finish
Beholder wore down the previously undefeated Songbird in a stretch-long street fight to win by a nose in a race for the ages.
Tamarkuz takes Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Tamarkuz was fed a steady diet of one-turn races throughout his career, but in his 20th and perhaps final career start, he successfully stretched out around two turns to win the Dirt Mile.
New Money Honey takes BC Juvenile Fillies Turf
New Money Honey won her stakes debut and recorded her first victory in the Grade 3 Miss Grillo Stakes on a yielding turf course at Belmont Park on Oct. 2, her second career start.
Oscar Performance puts on a show in BC Juvenile Turf
Oscar Performance acted like a good horse from the time he was broken to saddle, and on Friday at Santa Anita, he was the leading man in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
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Scuba scores easy victory in Marathon Stakes
There's something about Santa Anita and long-distance runners that brings out the best in trainer Brendan Walsh.
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Handicapping the Breeders' Cup Part 2
Will California Chrome cap off a perfect season in the Breeders' Cup Classic? Our expert panel breaks down the Juvenile, Turf, Mile, and Classic.
Hemsworth runs to victory in Nashua Stakes
The Grade 2 Nashua on opening day at Aqueduct looked like an interesting matchup between the impressive 2-year-old maiden winners Mo Town and Capitaine.
Girl Power on display at Breeders' Cup
In the beginning, it was the money. At one point, it became the action. Now, in a social environment so completely attuned to the cult of personality, the Breeders' Cup is all about the stars.
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Breeders' Cup Saturday Pick 4: Races 9-12 (5:38)
Meet 'The Chromies,' California Chrome's unprecedented fan base
A talented horse, unprecedented access, a longer-than-usual racing career and social media have combined to build a nation of Chromies -- the superfans of racehorse California Chrome.
Sunday Race of the Day: Goldikova Stakes (7:08)
Marty McGee preview: BC Filly & Mare Sprint (2:27)
The Haiku Handicapper: Breeders' Cup picks
Joe Nevills analyzes each race of the 2016 Breeders' Cup World Championships in the form of Haiku.
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Keying a Live Longshot in the BC Turf
The Breeders' Cup Turf features a packed field of international stars and local heroes who have been in great form over the lawn at Santa Anita Park.
Marcus Hersh preview: Breeders' Cup Mile (7:41)
Breeders' Cup betting guide: How to bet the races
It's two of the best gambling days of the year. The Breeders' Cup is back in Santa Anita and Chalk's horse racing experts are here to handicap every race for you.
Bet the BC Juvenile on a $25 Budget
One year ago, a rising star named Nyquist rallied to victory in the $2 million Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile, defeating a quality group of rivals.
Leg infection knocks Lord Nelson out of BC Sprint
Lord Nelson, the 5-2 morning-line second choice, had to be scratched from Saturday's $1.5 million Breeders' Cup Sprint after having to be treated for an infection in his right foreleg.
Handicapping the Breeders' Cup Part 1
Will the undefeated Songbird rise above her elders in the Distaff? In Part 1, our expert panel breaks down that race, plus the Dirt Mile, Sprint, & Filly and Mare Turf.
Daily Breeders' Cup report: Firday, Nov. 4 (5:06)
Steve Andersen preview: Juvenile Fillies Turf (3:38)
Chrome looks to close out perfect season
Before the year started, those associated with California Chrome mapped out an itinerary for 2016, and thus far, they've hit every planned stop with nary a misstep.
Breeders' Cup Pick 4: Friday, Nov. 4 (6:58)
Steve Andersen preview: Juvenile Turf (3:45)
Breeders' Cup Classic: Key contenders
Key contenders for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Marty McGee preview: Juvenile Fillies Turf (2:34)
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Dortmund, Runhappy among big names for Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Dortmund is trying to reinvent himself as a miler after going down the Triple Crown trail last year at age 3 and this year finding the Breeders' Cup Classic road too rugged.
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