Oct 11-13

OCTOBER 11-13

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Racing this weekend includes two Grade 1 races in the U.S., and several Grade 1 races in Great Britain and Australia.  Please note that the Australia races, because of the time difference, are run in the United States Friday evening, New York time.

Notables I will be following include Green Moon, Simenon, Atlantic Jewel, Fast Dragon, and Miracles of Life.  Simenon, in hopes of getting in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Nov. 5, lines up in the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday, over a mile and half in the hope of getting the penalty which is likely to get him into the race.  Read more





The National Racing Report - October 11, 2013 from NYRA on Vimeo.

World Rankings of Thoroughbreds
Saturday's best bets AUS racing
Belmont Recap of last weekend

Note:  International and NA champion races on tap Oct-Nov.  Be sure to scroll to the NEWS/COMING UP section for info and preview videos for the British Champions Day, Cox Plate, Breeders' Cup, and Melbourne Cup.  A collection of video previews and other links to get familiar with these fields.

Featured races listed below in time ordered format with a link to view the card.  After the race is run, come back and click on the Card to view race result and video replay (U.S. races).   Check out my printable time ordered list and entries:  Click here

FEATURED RACES

 Ann Maree's Time Ordered LIST and ENTRIES - This is a printable PDF file

Friday evening/SATURDAY

International
Great Britain
9:35 a.m. ET  Middle Park,  G1, New, £170,000 (*$276,199), 6f  T R2 CARD
10:10 a.m. ET  Dewhurst,  G1, New, £350,000 (*$570,500), 7f  T R3  CARD 
                         War Command wins Dewhurst!
10:50 a.m. ET, Cesarewitch (Heritage H), New, 3yo+, £250,000, 2 1/4 mi, R4  Card

More on today's races
Future Champions Day on tap Saturday

Australia

CARD - for all Caulfield races on Saturday, Oct 12

8:25 p.m. ET Friday - Blue Sapphire S, Caul, $250,000, 3yo, 1200m, R3
10:10 p.m. ET Friday - Caulfield S ,G1, Caul, A$400,000, 2000 m (T) R6
11:02 p.m. ET Friday - Spring Champion, G1, Rand, 2000m (T)A$ 400,000 R6 CARD
11:20 p.m. ET Friday - Herbert Power S H'cap, G2, $220,000,  2400 m, R8
11:55 p.m. ET Friday - Toorak H., G1, Caul, A$ 400,000, 1600m T R9
12:45 a.m. ET Saturday - Caulfield Guineas,G1, Caul, A$ 1,000,000, 1600m (T) R10 - Long John wins.

Caulfield results
Randwick results

More info on today's races:
Tiger on prowl for Cesarewitch glory
Caulfield Race Course - Victoria 
Long list of positives for Long John to score Group 1 glory in Guineas
Full form for Herbert Power Stakes
Simenon horse profile
Breednet - Australian racing news and information
Atlantic Jewel heads select field in Caulfield
Randwick Race Course - Race info
Green Moon out of Caulfield Cup - will run in Caulfield S Saturday

North America

3:30 ET  My Dear Girl S (R), Calder, $300,000e, 2yo f, 1 1/16 mi R7 CARD
4:00 ET  In Reality S (R), Calder, $300,000e, 2yo, 1 1/16 mi, R8 CARD
4:02 ET  Knickerbocker H G3, Bel, $150,000g, 3&up, 1 1/8 mi T, R7  CARD
4:24 ET  Carotene S, Woodbine, $150,000, 3 yo f, 1 1/8 mi, R8, CARD

5:06 ET  Athenia G3, Bel, $150,000g, 3&up, f/m, 1 1/16 mi T, R9 CARD
5:21 ET  Q E II Ch. Cup S G1, Kee, $400,000g, 3yo f, 1 1/8 mi T  R9 CARD
7:00 ET  Calif. Distaff (R), SA, $100,000g, 3&up, f/m, Cal-bred, 6.5f T, R7 CARD

More on today's races:
Boisterous seeks repeat in Knickerbocker
Competitive field of 9 entered for QEII
Alterite leads loaded lineup for QEII Cup

SUNDAY

North America

4:24 ET  Nearctic S G1, Woodbine, $300,000g, 3&up, 6f T * R8  CARD

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NEWS/COMING UP

International Racing Calendar

British Champions Day Oct 19
European stars entered for British Champions Day
Web site:  Champions Day
PREVIEW - Video - Part 1
PREVIEW - Video - Part 2
Star fillies on track for Champions Day Appearances
More info - 2013 races to date in the series
British Champions Day fields taking shape

Cox Plate Oct. 26
Long John long shot after Caulfield Guineas Win
Big time performers Atlantic Jewel, Shoot Out, Green Moon, It's A Dundeel, Norzita and Super Cool head up the star-studded entries run at Moonee Valley on October 26.
Fox Sports - Australia - Atlantic Jewel confirms for Cox Plate

Breeders Cup Nov. 1-2
PREVIEW - Video
Margarson trains eyes on Breeders Cup for Kristale
Breeders Cup Classic - contenders, pps

Melbourne Cup Nov. 5
Simenon's odds cut after solid performance in Herbert Power
PREVIEW - Part 1 - Video
PREVIEW - Part 2 - Video
Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden likely to carry top weight for 2013 edition
Field and Form info - Melbourne Cup
Willie Mullins takes plunge with borderline Simenon

Japan St. Leger and Autumn racing series
Japan St. Leger Past Performances
Japan St. Leger details
Japan Autumn racing series info
Japan major graded stakes schedule

NEWS
Keeneland November Sale - Eblouissante and Groupie Doll
The Kronfield dispersal includes Eblouissante, the winning half-sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta.
Andrew Beyer: Stands may be empty, but people are betting
Leroi relocating to England in 2014
Panther left panting as Grandeur shows gears
Frank Mitchell: Breeders in Japan have their eyes on the classic prize
Glen Boss is the right man for the occasion
Panther still Melbourne bound
Multipe Grade 1 winner Richard's Kid retired
Busy work day for top Churchill based 2 yos
Nicky Henderson sets exciting agenda for stable stars
Tampa Bay tops again in Florida host-track battle
An intriguing experience at Shadai Stallion Station and Northern Farm

Other News
World denied by Kizuna in Niel
Light leads the way to hand O'Brien fourth St. Leger
Security measures increased for Jockey Club Gold Cup
Sunshine Millions Preview added to Gulfstream calendar
Gustavian noses out All Together in Lonesome Glory
Stevens to ride Mucho Macho Man in Awesome Again
Mizdirection works over Santa Anita turf

Back in Time
Kincsem: The Mystery and Majesty of an Immortal - THE VAULT
A tip of the hat to Round Table 

RACING INDEXES
BloodHorse
Daily Racing Form
Great Britain - Ireland
Australia
Japan
International

OTHER RACING RESOURCES
Fox Sports - Australia - News, Video, Live coverage

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