04/09/2022. International Horse Racing World: Tapit, Kentucky Downs, Olympiad, Champions Dream by TDN – Today’s Edition ANZ – Breeder’s Cup news…

 

Tapit’s Flightline In A Race Of His Own In Pac Classic

Just when we thought FLIGHTLINE (c, 4, Tapit–Feathered, by Indian Charlie) couldn’t get any better, he laughed in the faces of anyone questioning his ability to get 10 furlongs with an absolute demolition of the… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Weather Forces Kentucky Downs to Cancel After 7th Race

Extreme weather forced Kentucky Downs to cancel the last four races on Saturday’s card, including the $1-million GIII WinStar Mint Million S. Lightning caused a weather delay prior to the cancellation. The Franklin, Ky. track… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Speightstown’s Olympiad Triumphs in JCGC

OLYMPIAD (c, 4, Speightstown–Tokyo Time, by Medaglia d’Oro) rebounded from a lackluster performance in the GI Whitney S. earlier in the meet with a decisive score in Saturday’s GI Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga,… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Justify Colt Becomes Latest Rising Star at the Spa

CHAMPIONS DREAM (c, 2, Justify–Dancinginherdreams, by Tapit), hammered down to 6-5 favoritism in this debut off a strong series of works, wired a solid field at Saratoga Saturday to become the latest ‘TDN Rising Star’…. [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

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This Labor Day weekend is a highly-anticipated stretch of racing, as the Saratoga meet concludes and Del Mar reaches its second-to-last weekend. Five Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races are on the docket, with two of today’s offering automatic berths to the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic: the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga and the TVG Pacific Classic from Del Mar. Other Win and You’re In races today include the Flower Bowl from Saratoga and the Del Mar Handicap presented by the Japan Racing Association from Del Mar. Coverage from Saratoga starts at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock and the action from Del Mar can be seen on FanDuel TV beginning at 8:00 PM ET. 

 

Finally, the Green Flash Handicap rounds out the weekend tomorrow, with an automatic entry to the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on the line. Watch on FanDuel TV at 1:30 PM ET!