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Seismic Beauty Seeks Fourth Straight Victory in 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff

Seismic Beauty has a chance to continue her three race win streak into the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Saturday for trainer Bob Baffert. Seismic Beauty is a four year old filly by the late Uncle Mo.

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Ted Noffey captures Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Ted Noffey won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by one length at Del Mar on Friday, stamping himself as the winter favorite for next year's Kentucky Derby.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 31

Tommy Jo Leads Star-Studded Field in 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Showdown

Spendthrift Farm juvenile filly star Tommy Jo will attempt to string three consecutive Grade 1 wins together in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 31

Expert picks for each of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races

Even without Kentucky Derby, Belmont, and Travers winner Sovereignty, Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic promises to be a heavyweight showdown. The rest of the card is equally as tasty, with nine Breeders' Cup races total.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 31

Betting the Breeders' Cup Classic: Field wide open after Sovereignty is scratched

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / October 30

Bottle of Rouge a Family Affair for Bafferts

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.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 30

Expert picks for each of Friday's Breeders' Cup races

Friday kicks off the Breeders' Cup action at Del Mar with five races for juveniles. Below are some picks for each race: Race 6 - Juvenile Turf Sprint - 5:45 p.m.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 30

Even without Sovereignty, the Breeders' Cup Classic stacked with star power

Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic was billed as the Race of the Century but the heavyweight showdown lost a competitor on Wednesday. News of Sovereignty’s fever made headlines Tuesday and trainer Bill Mott officially scratched his Kentucky Derby winner on Wednesday.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 30

Minnie Hauk battles the boys in Breeders' Cup Turf

Per usual, this year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf runs through the European invaders. While deciphering which one may be difficult, trainer Aidan O’Brien perhaps tipped his hand.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 30

Rhetorical faces toughest test yet in Breeders' Cup Mile

When it comes to the Breeders’ Cup Mile, and generally all turf racing, Europe reigns supreme. Of the last five editions of the Mile, More Than Looks’s victory last year is the only one by an American-based horse.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 29

Horse Racing Playbook for October 30th, 2025: Best Races to Bet

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 29

Watch out for longshot Japanese runner American Stage in Breeders' Cup Sprint

In 2021, Japan announced their presence on horse racing’s global stage, taking two races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday. This year, with the Breeders’ Cup back at Del Mar, Japan once again has a solid chance to add to their tally.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 29

Derby winner Sovereignty out for Breeders' Cup

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty will not compete in the Breeders' Cup on Saturday due to a fever.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 29

Breeders' Cup Juvenile a battle of East vs. West with Ted Noffey and Brant

A pair of undefeated 2-year-olds will square off in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, the headliner on the first of the two-day championships. It will also be a battle of East versus West, as New York-based Ted Noffey meets California-based Brant.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 29

Gstaad gets tough draw as O'Brien eyes another win in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has dominated the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf - and that’s an understatement. O’Brien has won seven of the 18 runnings of the race and just eight other trainers have won the race.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 29

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint kicks off the action with packed starting gate

The 14-race action of the Breeders’ Cup kicks off Friday with the Juvenile Turf Sprint, a wide-open, five-furlong affair for both 2-year-old colts and fillies.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 26

Daily Racing Form's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 22

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, October 23, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 20

Is Portnoy the Spartacus that horseplayers need in the war against CAWs?

Like Washington crossing the Delaware, William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and Herb Brooks taking on the Soviets, it would appear horseplayers have found their leader in the war against computer-assisted wagering.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / October 18

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, October 19, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Bob Baffert’s Champion Colt Eyes Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Return

Bob Baffert, who’s used to having a bunch of top-notch horses ready for the Breeders’ Cup, is showing off his impressive lineup as the championship gets closer.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Facing Defeat Bob Baffert Shares Honest Reaction to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Qualifier’s Loss

Bob Baffert has seen plenty of champions cross the finish line, but even he knows not every race goes as planned. On Saturday at Santa Anita, Baffert watched Desert Gate, his highly regarded 2-year-old colt, lead much of the American Pharoah Stakes only to be narrowly overtaken by Intrepido at the finish.

Horse Racing News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Locked Looks To Bounce Back In The 2025 Woodward Stakes

Two-time Grade 1 winner Locked will lead a field of seven to the post for the 71st running of the Woodward Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday afternoon.

Horse Racing News / Stadium Rant / August 29

Nysos Takes On Journalism; Fierceness In The 2025 Pacific Classic

The brilliant Nysos will take on Preakness Stakes winner Journalism and 2024 champion Fierceness. The showdown might be the race of the year, the 2025 Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.