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The article recommends a Japan double bet in the Breeders' Cup Classic and Mile, highlighting Argine's potential and Frankie Dettori's farewell ride in the Mile, with a preference over the favorite Notable Speech.
Foreign competitors in the Breeders' Cup are expected to leave with prizes, and there is a possibility of winning the Classic race, highlighting the international competition and potential for non-American winners.
D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary horse trainer with 15 Triple Crown race wins and a record-tying 20 Breeders' Cup victories, has died at age 89. Known for his dedication, expertise, and influence in the sport, Lukas's career spanned over five decades, and he was celebrated for his passion and mentorship in horse racing.
Cody Dorman, a teenager with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, who watched his namesake horse Cody's Wish win at the Breeders' Cup, has passed away at the age of 17. Dorman suffered a "medical event" on the way home from the championships. The horse had been named after Dorman following a special connection during a Make-A-Wish visit. Cody's Wish won his final race, the $1 million Dirt Mile, before retirement, ensuring a storybook ending. Dorman's passing has saddened many, but his journey with his best friend, Cody's Wish, brought joyous moments.
Cody Dorman, a 17-year-old with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, has passed away shortly after witnessing his horse, Cody's Wish, win the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile for the second time. Dorman's bond with the horse had been a source of strength for him throughout his life. The Dorman family had planned to continue visiting Cody's Wish after his retirement. The Breeders' Cup community expressed their condolences and paid tribute to Cody's strength and spirit. Donations to Make-A-Wish have been requested in lieu of flowers.
The 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita Park features last-out Grade 1 winners Locked and Timberlake taking on the Bob Baffert-trained trio of Prince of Monaco, Muth, and The Wine Steward. The article also mentions the early favorite for the 2024 Kentucky Derby and offers a subscription package with free guides for the Breeders' Cup.
Practical Move, a racehorse training for the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, suffered a suspected cardiac event and died at Santa Anita Park. The horse's rider dismounted during training, and immediate medical attention was given, ruling out musculoskeletal injury. The cause of death is believed to be cardiac, a common but poorly-understood occurrence in racehorses. Practical Move had an undefeated record leading up to the Breeders' Cup and was a top contender in the Dirt Mile.
The $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, takes place on Saturday with Forte, last year's Juvenile champion, and National Treasure, the Preakness winner, among the top contenders. The Belmont Park card includes six Grade 1 races, offering a chance to add clarity to several different divisions beyond the 3-year-olds. The day kicked off with Love To Shop winning a $90,000 maiden race, followed by Emmanuel winning The Poker and Elite Power winning the True North.
Trainer Todd Pletcher has been suspended for 10 days and fined $1,000 by New York regulators after his colt Forte, the favorite in last week's Kentucky Derby until he was scratched due to injury, failed a drug test last September. The colt tested positive for meloxicam, a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to manage pain and swelling, which is not approved in the United States for the treatment of racehorses in training. The disqualification of Forte in last September's Hopeful Stakes means his co-owners will not collect the $165,000 first-place check.