The Breeders Cup World Championships are quickly approaching.

The two day event is November 6th and 7th.

The Breeders Cup is being held at Santa Anita for the 2nd year in a row during the Oak Tree meet.

For news leading up to the Breeders Cup visit - http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/breeders-cup

The big question leading up to the Breeders Cup is: Will Zenyatta face the boys in the Classic or stick to racing againsit her gender in the Ladies Classic? Her camp has said she is leaning towards the Classic so I guess we'll see what happens.

 Can't wait!! I really like Zenyatta. I'd like to see her beat the boys. In my opinion, I don't really see a colt headed to the Classic that I don't think she could beat, although I'm a little nervous to see her run against the boys for the first time in such a huge race. On the other hand, I'm sure she'd dominate the Distaff (Ladies Classic...whatever). Whichever way she heads, I'll be watching for sure!! Beautiful mare.

PS. I notice you have Standardbreds in your profile. I grew up with them, they have a soft spot in my heart. They are such nice animals  

I like both Big Z and Rachel. I'm kinda bummed Rachel isn't going but oh well save her up for next year. I'd like to see Zenyatta face the males. It would be good for the sport if she did. I don't know if she would beat the males but it would be a great race to watch with Mine That Bird, Summer Bird, etc being in that race. She would dominate the Ladies Classic for a fact. If her camp wants to win HOTY they have to enter her in the Classic and have her win it. Either way I'll be watching her do her thing. She's a beautiful mare that's for sure.

Before I moved to North Carolina we had a local harness track near Pittsburgh that I would go to and take pictures of the horses. I've also been to The Little Brown Jug (2005 & 2006) & The Hambletonian (2007). The horse in my signature is my favorite racehorse. I don't own any Standies but I sure love to watch them on the track. 

BREEDERS' CUP RACE SCHEDULE

* Note these post times are Pacific time*

There will be 9 hrs of TV coverage for the Breeders Cup

http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=42972

Just heard on TVG that Zenyatta will be entering the Breeders Cup Classic.

Field for the Classic

Found some wonderful pictures of the horses in the BC races.

http://www.daylife.com/search?q=breeders+cup

Just a reminder the Breeders Cup races today come on at 3:30 ET on ESPN2 this afternoon.

Today showcases the ladies.

Even without Zenyatta in the Ladies Classic it should be a great day of racing.

Day 1 Winners

Breeders Cup Marathon - Man of Iron (Half brother to Rags to Riches, Jazil, and Casino Drive)

Breeders Cup Juvnile Fillies Turf - Tapitsfly

Breeders Cup Juvnile Fillies - She Be Wild

 Breeders Cup F & M Turf - Midday

Breeders Cup F & M Sprint - Informed Decision

Breeders Cup Ladies Classic - Life Is Sweet (Stablemate to Zenyatta & full sister to 2004 Juvnile Fillies winner Sweet Catomine)

That is it for day 1.

Day 2 starts at 1:30 PM ET on ABC for the 1st 4 or 5 races then they switch over to ESPN.

Day 2

Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf - Pounced

 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint - California Flag

Breeders Cup Sprint - Dancing in Silks

Breeders Cup Juvenile - Vale of York

Breeders Cup Mile - Goldikova

Breeders Cup Dirt Mile - Furthest Land

Breeders Cup Turf - Conduit

Breeders Cup Classic - Zenyatta

That's it for this year.

What a great two days of racing.

Thanks, SBW! I had to miss yesterday's races and only saw 4 races today. I knew that when I got home I would be able to find out who won the "big one" today by checking your post! I may have to see if I can find a video of Z winning the classic... Thanks again for the posts!

It's no problem. I'm always glued to my TV during the Breeders Cup. I love seeing the great horses from around the world all in one place.

Youtube has it up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud_XPH6Eix4

There was excitement when the horses were loading into the gate. Quality Road threw an absoulte fit when it was time for him to load. He ended up being scratched.

Z was on top of her game. She truly is one of the greats. I think I remember them saying today she is the first female to win the Classic.

It's too bad both Z and Rachel couldn't win horse of the year. They both deserve to win it.

They sure do make a great team. I hope her camp brings her back next year to try and defend her title. If they don't we still have Rachel to enjoy next year.

I just watched the video of Z winning the Breeders Cup. Wow! I was focusing on her ears: pinned for most of the race, but it appeared as soon as she took the lead, THEY CAME FORWARD! She must like being in front!