J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 14 Breeders’ Cup races at Del Mar.

It’s unlikely that anyone outside of a handful of people remember Rare Rock. Yet he played an important part in as great a success story as Thoroughbred racing has ever seen.

Kia Joorabchian’s fast-growing Amo Racing USA operation will aim for its first Breeders’ Cup victory with five runners, including three who account for the owner’s placings to date in the World Championships.

On Racing

It’s been “Ladies Week” at the Brendan Walsh barn this week at Del Mar as the Kentucky-based conditioner aims for his first victory in the Breeders’ Cup with a trio of accomplished fillies.

Trainer Michael McCarthy shares his thoughts on Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) entrant Touch of Destiny (URU), a perfect 6-for-6 in his native Uruguay, ahead of his United States debut.

The owner of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) contender Bottle of Rouge never has a beef with the trainer. Everything trainer Bob Baffert does with Bottle of Rouge is A-OK. That’s because the owner is Jill Baffert, wife of the Hall of Famer. 

In a feat that would fit the international vision of the Breeders’ Cup, Aidan O’Brien this weekend will aim for the event’s record for trainer wins. He enters this season’s World Championships with 20 wins, tied with the D. Wayne Lukas for most.

Frankie Dettori will not stray far from racing in his upcoming retirement as the legendary jockey has been announced as Amo Racing’s global brand ambassador. 

1/ST Content has announced that Turkish racing as been made available for pool betting for North American bettors via Advance Deposit Wagering in U.S. and Canada where ADW is accepted.