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Horse Country Connections: Breeders’ Cup 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 - 11:52 am by
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The 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held on Nov. 3 + 4 at Santa Anita Park in California. While the event is taking place over two thousand miles away from Central Kentucky, we will be tuning in to cheer on the horses with connections to our Horse Country members as they compete in the biggest races of the year.

The Breeders’ Cup begins on Friday, Nov. 3 with Future Stars Friday, a card dedicated to two year old races. The races will be televised live on USA Network and FanDuel TV.

Breeders’ Cup Saturday will be broadcast on USA Network (1:30pm PT – 3:30pm PT) and NBC (3:30pm PT – 7pm PT), with all races except the Breeders’ Cup Classic available to livestream on FanDuel TV. Peacock will also televise the final two races of the day, the Turf Sprint and Sprint.

Pro-tip: all post times are listed in Pacific Time, which is three hours behind the Eastern Time Zone and two hours behind the Central Time Zone.

Please note: additional scratches may occur beyond what is listed below. For the most up to date scratches and changes, please click here for information from Breeders’ Cup.

Juvenile Turf Sprint – 2pm PT

At a glance: European-bred horses make up half of the overflow field of 15 horses, and the past two winners of this race were bred in Ireland. Crimson Advocate, a daughter of Darley stallion Nyquist, looks to be the favored American-based entrant.

  1. Crimson Advocate – sired by Nyquist (Darley America), big winner at Royal Ascot earlier this year.
  2. No Nay Mets (IRE) – bred by international breeding entity Coolmore.
  3. Tiger Belle (IRE)
  4. Big Evs (IRE)
  5. Givemethebeatboys (IRE) 
  6. Starlust (GB) – 
  7. Shards – placed third in the Indian Summer Stakes at Keeneland in October.
  8. Cherry Blossom (IRE) 
  9. Amidst Waves – sired by Midshipman (Darley America), placed second in the Indian Summer Stakes at Keeneland in October, and is a Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  10. Valiant Force – a graduate of the Mill Ridge Farm consignment at Keeneland, we highly recommend checking out this Thoroughbred Daily News feature on his breeder, R.J. Rangel of Spendthrift Farm. 
  11. Slider –  sired by Jimmy Creed (Spendthrift Farm).
  12. Committee of One – sired by Mendelssohn (Coolmore America), winner of the Indian Summer Stakes at Keeneland in October. 

Also Eligibles (may draw into field if any scratches occur from the body of the race): 13 Hedwig (owned by Godolphin), 14 Asean (IRE) and 15 April Vintage (sired by Spendthrift Farm stallion Vino Rosso)

Juvenile Fillies – 2:40pm PT

At a glance: Tamara, a daughter of three-time Breeders’ Cup champion mare Beholder, hopes to follow in her mom’s footsteps in winning the G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies for owner/breeder Spendthrift Farm. Plus, every filly in the field is sired by a stallion standing at a Horse Country member farm. 

  1. Candied – sired by Candy Ride (Lane’s End Farm), winner of the G1 Darley Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland in October.
  2. Jody’s Pride – sired by American Pharoah (Coolmore America). 
  3. Scalable – sired by Speightstown (WinStar Farm), and bred by Stonestreet Farm. Gainesway Farm consigned the filly at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. 
  4. Where’s My Ring – sired by Twirling Candy (Lane’s End Farm), and a graduate of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. 
  5. Omaha Girl – sired by Omaha Beach (Spendthrift Farm), and a graduate of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. 
  6. Chatalas – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm).
  7. Tamara – owned by Spendthrift Farm, who stands sire Bolt d’Oro and is the owner/breeder of her Hall of Fame dam Beholder. 
  8. Esprit Enchante – sired by Tapit (Gainesway Farm), and a graduate of the Taylor Made Farm consignment at Keeneland September. 
  9. Brightwork – sired by Outwork (WinStar Farm).
  10.  Accommodate Eva – sired by Munnings (Coolmore America), broke her maiden (earned her first victory) at Keeneland in October. 
  11. Life Talk – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm), and a two time graduate of the Keeneland Sales ring. 
  12. Just F Y I – sired by Justify (Coolmore America)
  13.  Alys Beach – sired by Omaha Beach (Spendthrift Farm), and a graduate of the Keeneland September Sale. 

Juvenile Fillies Turf – 3:20pm PT

At a glance: Graded stakes winning fillies from California, Canada, Kentucky and more will go head to head, with a few European invaders adding an international flair to the race. 

  1. Buttercream Babe – sired by Twirling Candy (Lane’s End Farm) and a Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  2. Flattery – Keeneland September Sale graduate. 
  3. Buchu – sired by Justify (Coolmore America), the filly was born and raised at Denali Stud. 
  4. Laulne (FR) 
  5. Content (IRE) 
  6. Gala Brand – Keeneland September Sale graduate. 
  7. Life’s an Audible – sired by Audible (WinStar Farm), and a two-time Keeneland sales graduate. 
  8. Carla’s Way (IRE) 
  9. Austere – sired by Mendelssohn (Coolmore America), consigned by Lane’s End Farm at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.  
  10. She Feels Pretty – sired by Karakontie (Gainesway Farm) and a Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  11. Hard to Justify – sired by Justify (Coolmore America) and a Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  12. Dreamfyre – sired by Flameaway (Darby Dan Farm), consigned by Darby Dan Farm at the Keeneland September Sale. 
  13. Les Pavots (IRE) 

Also Eligibles (may draw into field if any scratches occur from the body of the race): 15 Go With Gusto (sired by Medaglia d’Oro), 16 Mo Fox Givin (sired by Mo Town)

Juvenile  – 4pm PT

At a glance: Freshman sire Vino Rosso (Spendthrift Farm) has two entries in this race (The Wine Steward and Wine Me Up), and the top two finishers in the G1 Breeders’ Futurity will face off again (Locked and The Wine Steward) Plus, we’ll be rooting on WinStar Farm, one of the co-owners of Timberlake. 

  1. The Wine Steward – sired by Vino Rosso (Spendthrift Farm), finished second in the G1 Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland in October.
  2.  Prince of Monaco –  sired by Speightstown (WinStar Farm), bred by Stonestreet Farm 
  3. Wine Me Up – sired by Vino Rosso (Spendthrift Farm), Keeneland November Sale graduate.
  4. Timberlake – sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm), co-owned by WinStar Farm and a graduate of the Gainesway Farm consignment at the Keeneland September Sale
  5. Ecoro Neo – SCR
  6. Locked – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm), winner of the G1 Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland in October and a Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  7. Cuban Thunder (IRE)
  8. General Partner – sired by Speightstown (WinStar Farm).
  9. Fierceness –  sired by City of Light (Lane’s End Farm).
  10. Muth – Keeneland September Sale graduate.

Noted – finished second in the G2 Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes at Keeneland in October, Keeneland September Sale graduate.

Juvenile Turf – 4:40pm PT

At a glance: Keeneland Stakes winner Can Group, Mill Ridge Farm graduate Endlessly and more Horse Country connections will compete in the culminating race on Breeders’ Cup Friday. Plus, Carson’s Run brings an inspiring story to light with his success on the track. 

  1. Air Recruit 
  2. River Tiber (IRE) 
  3. Tok Tok – sired by Quality Road (Lane’s End Farm).
  4. Can Group –  sired by Good Samaritan (WinStar Farm), winner of the G2 Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes at Keeneland in October.
  5. My Boy Prince
  6. Stay Hot 
  7. Agate Road –  sired by Quality Road (Lane’s End Farm), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  8. Unquestionable (FR) 
  9. Endlessly – sired by Oscar Performance (Mill Ridge Farm) and raised at Mill Ridge Farm. 
  10. Fulmineo – sired by Bolt d’Oro (Spendthrift Farm).
  11. Liam’s Journey – sired by Liam’s Map (Lane’s End Farm), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  12. Mountain Bear (IRE) 
  13. Grand Mo the First – sired by Uncle Mo (Coolmore America) 
  14. Carson’s Run – Keeneland September Sale graduate, and named for Carson Jost, who suffers from Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. The inspiring story of the young horse and his namesake is reminiscent of Cody’s Wish, and we recommend reading more in the Thoroughbred Daily News. 

Dirt Mile – 11:30am PT 

At a glance: Last year’s Dirt Mile winner Cody’s Wish is on the hunt for a repeat victory in the race, which also includes Justify’s half brother Stage Raider and Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure.

  1. Stage Raider – half brother to Triple Crown winner Justify (Coolmore America).
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  3. Cody’s Wish – bred and owned by Godolphin, named for Cody Dorman, who suffers from Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Cody’s Wish was victorious in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Keeneland, and is looking for a repeat victory. 
  4. Zozos – sired by Munnings (Coolmore America)
  5. Charge It – sired by Tapit (Gainesway Farm)
  6. Skippylongstocking 
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  8. Shirl’s Bee – sired by Bee Jersey (Darby Dan Farm)
  9. National Treasure – sired by Quality Road (Lane’s End Farm)

Filly & Mare Turf – 12:10pm PT

At a glance: A full field of internationally-bred fillies in mares will compete for Breeders’ Cup glory, including Keeneland stakes winner In Italian (GB). 

  1. In Italian (GB) – winner of the G1 First Lady Stakes at Keeneland and the runner-up in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
  2. Warm Heart (IRE)
  3. With The Moonlight (IRE)
  4. Moira (ON)
  5. Win Marilyn (JPN) 
  6. Inspiral (GB) 
  7. Lindy (FR) –  finished second in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October
  8. Fev Rover (IRE)
  9. Didia (ARG) 
  10. McKulick (GB) 
  11. Lumiere Rock (IRE)
  12. State Occasion (GB)

Filly & Mare Sprint – 12:50pm PT

At a glance: Last year’s winner Goodnight Olive, bred by Stonestreet Farm, faces a tough field including the G1 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland in October.

Goodnight Olive – winner of the G1 Madison Stakes at Keeneland in April and bred by Stonestreet Farm
Clearly Unhinged – sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm).
Eda – sired by Munnings (Coolmore America).
Matareya – bred and owned by Godolphin.
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Meikei Yell (JPN)
Society – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm), finished third in the G1 Madison Stakes at Keeneland in April.
Three Witches – sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
Yuugiri – winner of the G1 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland in October.

Mile – 1:30pm PT

At a glance: Three Spendthrift Farm stallions have offspring in the Mile, and Japanese superstar mare Songline makes her first North American start.

  1. Shirl’s Speight – sired by Speightstown (WinStar Farm)
  2. Gina Romantica – sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm) and the winner of the G1 First Lady Stakes at Keeneland in October 
  3. Casa Creed – sired by Jimmy Creed (Spendthrift Farm), and a graduate of the Keeneland September Sale
  4. Win Carnelian (JPN) 
  5. Lucky Score (ON) 
  6. Mawj (IRE) 
  7. Masteroffoxhounds 
  8. Du Jour – sired by Temple City (Spendthrift Farm)
  9. Astronomer 
  10. Songline (JPN) 
  11. Kelina (IRE) 
  12. Exaulted – sired by Twirling Candy (Lane’s End Farm)
  13. More Than Looks 
  14. Master of the Seas (IRE) 

Distaff –  2:10pm PT

At a glance: Three year old fillies will take on older fillies and mares for the first time in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Godolphin has two homebred three year old fillies, Pretty Mischievous and Wet Paint, 

  1. Hoosier Philly – sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  2. A Mo Reay – sired by Uncle Mo (Coolmore America), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  3. Pretty Mischievous – bred and owned by Godolphin and sired by Into Mischief (Spendthrift Farm).
  4. Idiomatic – winner of the G1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland in October.
  5. Adare Manor – sired by Uncle Mo (Coolmore America).
  6. Search Results – Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  7. Wet Paint – bred and owned by Godolphin.
  8. Randomized – sired by Nyquist (Darley America), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  9. Clairiere – Bred and owned by Stonestreet Farm.
  10. Desert Dawn – finished second in the G1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland in October.
  11. Le Da Vida (CHI) 

Turf – 2:50pm PT

At a glance: Nine internationally-bred and/or based horses will line up in the starting gate, along with the Kentucky-bred filly War Like Goddess and a handful of other American hopefuls. 

  1. Shahryar (JPN)
  2. Onesto (IRE) 
  3. Gold Phoenix (IRE)
  4. Bolshoi Ballet (IRE)
  5. Auguste Rodin (IRE) 
  6. Get Smokin – SR
  7. Broome (IRE) 
  8. Up to the Mark – sired by Not This Time (Taylor Made Farm), winner of the G1 Coolmore Turf Mile at Keeneland in October, and a future Lane’s End Farm stallion
  9. Mostahdaf (IRE) 
  10. Adhamo (IRE) 
  11. King of Steel 
  12. Balladeer
  13. War Like Goddess

Classic – 3:40pm PT

At a glance: The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the crowning race of the year in Thoroughbred racing, and some of the best dirt horses in the country – and internationally – are lined up for this year’s edition. 

  1. Arcangelo – SCR
  2. Zandon – Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  3. White Abarrio 
  4. Missed The Cut – sired by Quality Road (Lane’s End Farm), Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale graduate.
  5. Derma Sotogake (JPN) 
  6. Saudi Crown – sired by Always Dreaming (Winstar Farm), Keeneland January Horses of All Ages graduate.
  7. Clapton 
  8. Ushba Tesoro (JPN) – winner of the Dubai World Cup
  9. Senor Buscador – sired by Mineshaft (Lane’s End Farm).
  10. Dreamlike – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  11. Bright Future – Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  12. Arabian Knight – sired by Uncle Mo (Coolmore America), Keeneland September Sale graduate.
  13. Proxy – bred and owned by Godolphin, sired by Tapit (Gainesway Farm).

Turf Sprint – 4:25pm PT

At a glance: 

  1. Big Invasion – Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate
  2. Bradsell (GB) – SCR
  3. Caravel – winner of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland
  4. Tony Ann – winner of the G2 Franklin Stake at Keeneland in October
  5. Live In The Dream (IRE) – SCR
  6. Gear Jockey – sired by Twirling Candy (Lane’s End Farm) 
  7. Nobals – consigned by Mill Ridge Farm as a yearling
  8. Aesop’s Fables (IRE) 
  9. Roses for Debra – sired by Liam’s Map (Lane’s End Farm)
  10. Motorious (GB) 
  11. Jasper Krone – sired by Frosted (Darley America)
  12. Arzak – sired by Not This Time (Taylor Made Farm), winner of the G2 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland in October

Also Eligibles (may draw into field if any scratches occur from the body of the race): 13 One Timer, 14 Beer Can Man, 15 Lane Way (sired by Spendthrift Farm stallion Into Mischief), 16 Twilight Gleaming (IRE) 

Sprint – 5pm PT

At a glance: 

  1. Nakatomi – Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale graduate 
  2. Dr. Shivel – will retire to Taylor Made Farm after the race.
  3. American Theorem – sired by American Pharoah (Coolmore America)
  4. Hoist The Gold – sired by Mineshaft (Lane’s End Farm)
  5. Three Technique – Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale graduate 
  6. The Chosen Vron –
  7. Speed Boat Beach – 
  8. Elite Power – consigned by Lane’s End Farm at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, winner of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland
  9. Gunite – sired by Gun Runner (Three Chimneys Farm)