Sixties Icon, Breeder’s Cup Contender

Jeremy Noseda is known as one of the top horse racing trainers in Britain. He started his career as a trainer by working closely with trainers such as John Dunlop and John Gosden, from whom he gained enough knowledge and insight into horse racing to go it on his own. But no matter how much experience Noseda gained over the years, nothing could have prepared him for Sixties Icon. A horse that never stops fighting back, that shows determination in every racing event and has proved that his age does not with hold him from victory, Sixities Icon is a horse that Noseda regards very highly. When a trainer gets a horse like Sixties Icon, they savor each victory and enjoy the ride.

Tam Lin Dominates Kelso Handicap

Kelso is probably one of the most legendary horses in the horse racing industry. Winning the Horse of the Year Eclipse Award no less than five times is testament to his greatness as a racehorse, and it is for this reason that the Kelso Handicap, or Kelso Breeder’s Cup Handicap, was named in his honor. Run annually at Belmont Park Racecourse, this Grade 2 event is a preparation event for the upcoming Breeder’s Cup Mile. On Sunday, 28 September 2008, six contenders entered the starting gates to take on the $250 000 Kelso Handicap for three year old horses and over.

Curlin is the Number One Earner

Belmont Park was alive with anticipation as the horses for the 90th Jockey Club Gold Cup began getting ready for this electrifying racing event. With a sloppy track and a starting gate filled with worthy contenders, most spectators were on the edge of their seats, hoping that they would witness a moment in history. As the mighty chestnut Curlin broke from the gate and comfortably settled down under Robby Albarado, the stage was set for the performance of the century.

Raven’s Pass Victorious

Everyone knew that the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes was going to be an exciting event. The contender field was filled with magnificent horses, with three names standing out – Henrythenavigator, Raven’s Pass and Tamayuz. While everyone thought that the entire race would come down to Tamayuz and Henrythenavigator, many also kept in mind the fact that Raven’s Pass has previously lost out three times to Henrythenavigator and would be looking to find a victory over his season rival.

Curlin Could Make History this Weekend

This weekend is gearing up to be a massive weekend for horse racing, as Santa Anita opens its doors to racing on its new surface and Belmont Park readies itself for the 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin. On Wednesday, 24 September 2008, Santa Anita Park confirmed their upcoming racing extravaganza, which they hope, if all the racing goes well over the weekend and rave reviews are given in regard to the surface, could lure the mighty Curlin to compete in the upcoming Breeder’s Cup Classic. But for now Curlin has his sights set on the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup.

Santa Anita Park Ready for Action

The new Pro-Ride synthetic surface at Santa Anita Park is now two weeks old and it has been undergoing rigorous testing. Racing events at the track started yesterday and there is a spectacular line-up of events for this weekend and for the coming weeks leading up to the prestigious Breeder’s Cup Classic. Track officials hope that the exciting program of horse racing events that are scheduled will get fans and spectators excited and ready for the Breeder’s Cup Classic that promises to be a thrilling showdown.

Orange County Takes Number Six for Oliver

A large contender field of eighteen horses entered into the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes that took place at Caulfield on Saturday, 20 September 2008. In post position fourteen stood a beautiful grey horse that had been plagued by misfortune throughout his career, but was waiting patiently for the starting gates to swing open to prove to the world that he had what it takes to be a champion. As Orange County started out the gates, a nervous and excited trainer, Brian Mayfield-Smith, watched anxiously as the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes got underway.

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