There is a strong European presence at this years Breeders Cup meeting, but the reason may trainers are keen to attend is not he prize money or trophies but to raise the value of their stallions for stud later...
Breeders' Cup is not all about money - Telegraph: "This year's Santa Anita meeting has been extended, for the first time, to 14 races over two days and, worth $26.5m, it purports to be the most valuable two days of sport ever, a boast I'm not going to argue with.
But while the big money is the main draw for many Europeans, a few million bucks here and there, is not life-changing for either of Europe's two superpowers, Coolmore's John Magnier and Sheikh Mohammed. For them the Breeders' Cup is what it says on the tin, much more about showcasing potential stallions. That's the thinking behind Duke of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator and Raven's Pass all running in the Classic instead of on turf"
For a great preview ( and tipping competition) check out At The Races Breeders Cup Site: "Breeders' Cup Preview! Introduced by Tony Ennis with special guest Matt Chapman, this nine-part programme looks at all the races at the 2008 Breeders' Cup meeting with detailed analysis and video form."
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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