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Getting to Know Breeders’ Cup Classic New Shooter Tripoli

The field for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic begins to take shape in early summer after the Triple Crown races conclude. Last weekend an expenses-paid berth to the $6 million Classic was awarded to Tripoli for winning the $1,002,000 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes Aug.

Nine Things to Know about the Runhappy Travers Stakes

Saturday’s $1.25 million, Grade 1 Runhappy Travers Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in North America and is the annual centerpiece of Saratoga Race Course’s elite summer meet. This year, it’s been moved back to its normal late-August date after a most unusual 2020 when the race served as a prep for the rescheduled Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Key Takeaways from Pacific Classic and Alabama Weekend

Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar and other major developments this weekend:

Safe Conduct Holds On to Win Queen’s Plate Thriller

As the field thundered toward the finish in the $781,479 Queen's Plate at Woodbine Aug. 22, Safe Conduct had the lead, but one that looked anything but safe.

FanDuel Becomes Title Partner of Kentucky Downs' Meet in Three-Year Deal

The richest six days in horse racing is now named the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs, where among America’s largest fields run for some of the world’s biggest purses Sept. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12.

Kentucky Downs and FanDuel — the parent company of the U.S. market-leader TVG racing network and betting platform — announced the three-year partnership today.

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