Y13 BREEDER'S CUP* / DEC WK4

[*Ripley*]

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Dirt Sprint

"We've been witness to several impressive races so far. With the three previous winners being Stride of Perfection Stable's Battle Wings, Witch Creek's Frozen Motion and Intrepid Racing's Acantha. The next race up on the card is the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Dirt Sprint. Two year olds will travel over six furlongs on the dirt in what will assuredly produce a fast time. The two year olds are precocious, but will they tire in the final furlong? The times have already been suicidal in the one dirt race today and that was a router race. We shall see. Gerald Thompson, my co-host in the paddock, what do you see for this race?"

"You are right that there have been several fast races on the card and from the look of this bunch, it will be the fastest yet. Star Thoroughbreds has the two prohibitive favorites and both look absolutely spectacular. Crowned Queen last won the Eagle Cup and did so impressively. She looks every bit as good as she did on that day. Sugar Rush is a glorious looking filly and is really on her toes today. Some sweat, but nothing too bothersome. She is a confirmed front runner and one that we expect to go right to the lead out of the gate.

In the middle of the field is Reflected In Water. Nature Blue Stable's representative is a physically impressive looking filly. She has been knocking at the door all season and her last work is reported to have gone very well. I wonder if six furlongs is mite shorter than what she really wants to do, but her class cannot be denied. She is the third choice in the field. She will break side by side with arch rival Tears No More. If there is one horse that needs to be awarded for best looking colt, it is Tears No More. He is just towering over the horses,  his muscles rippling. He is a bit more interested in the crowd than I'd like and he is known to have gate issues. But physically, none look better.

The final stall will be occupied by Stride of Perfection Stable's horse Alucard. Stride of Perfection did win a Breeders' Cup race earlier and I cannot imagine that their racing ability will run out here. He is the least bothered by the crowd and is seemingly indifferent. Very gorgeous and he has been known to toss out a knock out punch. Back to you Bill."

"Thank you and the riders are up." The crowd moves away from the paddock, following the line of horses out to the track. A hush falls over the abandoned paddock, a calm image for the chaos of Breeders' Cup time. A lone photographer snaps a shot, hurries to the racetrack afterwards

Sugar Rush leads the way, breaking into a canter up the track. She is sweating now and her rider just wants to get the filly away from the crowd. She canters up the dirt, eyes bright and legs limber and swift. Crowned Queen follows along in a reserved hand-canter. Her rider looks confident and eager to get the show on the road. Alucard and Tears No More break off side by side, both colts on the muscle, living up to the rave reviews. Reflected In Water is jogged and then cantered after them, poised and regal as ever.

"Ladies and Gentlemen the horses are at the post."

Tears No More gives the starters some trouble at the gate, tossing his head and slamming sideways against the gate. The workers straighten him out, load him. The rest go in swiftly after the notorious troublemaker goes in. Silence falls, a chirp of the bells and the gates burst open.

"And Sugar Rush is out of there like a rocket. Tears No More, breaking between Reflected In Water and Alucard bolts after the Star Thoroughbreds' filly, but is steadied by his rider when the separation is only a length. He settles to that speedy filly's outside, in prime position. Crowned Queen and Alucard are next, third and fourth respectively. Reflected In Water is just behind them, taking all of the kickback, but looks to be moving nicely.

Sugar Rush rips through the opening half in 21.45 seconds. She is really stringing this field out with only Tears No More in close pursuit. The big bay colt is stalking her through the suicidal pace. The others are quite content to sit back and let the front runners do the dirty work. Their positions are unchanged. Sugar Rush goes through the backstretch, finally cools her jets down for a :45.13 half-mile split. She could have already done serious damage and it is clear that her rider believes that there may be a speed bias to carry the filly. Tears No More has moved up a little as they go into the far turn. He is now at her barrel and is rounding up impressively to her outside. He runs by her and is now a length in front!

Crowned Queen and Alucard split around Sugar Rush as she is now backing up dangerously. Crowned Queen runs up the rail, spread out in full pursuit of the bay colt. Reflected In Water has no where to go, a tap by the rider causes the sprinting filly to dodge to the outside of Sugar Rush who has no more. She nearly goes down, looks as though she clipped heels with Sugar Rush! Reflected In Water nearly goes down in the early portion of the stretch. Alucard and Crowned Queen are gunning for Tears No More whose three length lead is diminishing quite rapidly!

Crowned Queen pulls up to his inside! It is going to be a thriller ladies and gents! She takes the lead. Tears No More gamely battles with Alucard! And oh my God! Reflected In Water is storming down the center of the stretch! Nature Blue Stable's filly is coming with a fantastic rush down the outside! Two hundred yards from the wire and she looked completely beaten!

Crowned Queen spies the other filly, battles courageously under the onslaught of her male competitors. Reflected In Water is coming! If she wins, she is tons the best! But Crowned Queen has a last burst and she goes under the wire a head in front! What a magnificent run from Reflected In Water to be second! It is a photo finish for third!"

Wild applause sounds as the chestnut filly is cantered into the far turn. An outrider catches her and the rider slaps his hand in a high-five. "Holy cow that is got to be one of the best runnings of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Dirt Sprint ever!"

"And it is Tears No More for third. What a gritty race he ran after those suicidal fractions."

"Ladies and gents, I draw your attention to the fact that there is a new world record over six furlongs. Crowned Queen has run 6 furlongs in 1:06:43 seconds!"


Congratulations Star Thoroughbred for your amazing win with this superb filly! The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Dirt has gone to Crowned Queen!


Win. Crowned Queen
Place. Reflected In Water
Show. Tears No More
Fourth. Alucard
Fifth. Sugar Rush

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:-(

What more can I do with Trouble, the same horses keep beating him and I can't get a win for him anymore :-( It's bugging me, I might just retire him :-(

[*Ripley*]

He's only two. He doesn't need to be retired. You should be proud of his effort. The two fillies are better than him at the moment. You also should take into account that the sprinter 3 year old has a crown and a tiara. The competition will end up separating. There is also the red mile series at The Wire for him. Not every horse is going to win a BC race. And most horses improve well beyond their two year old season.

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP DISTAFF*

"Alright folks, it's time for the fifth race on today's card, the top race for dirt fillies around the world - the Distaff. We've got a small field of four, racing over nine furlongs on dirt for a handsome purse and bragging rights for the year. The last time these four girls faced off was in the Dubai Filly Cup, where Intrepid's Nightshade and Witch Creek's Fiery Touch took control, followed by Stride of Perfection's Sizzling Dawn in second and Star Thoroughbred's War Cry in third. It was War Cry who turned the tables in her last out, taking the Dubai World Cup by storm. The other three contenders didn't have so much luck in their most recent races, making this field a bit of a wild card heading out.

And speaking of heading out, there's the call for rider's up! There's Marissa Star getting a toss onto a very ready War Cry." The chestnut filly tossed her head as the reins were gathered, resenting the lead still attached to her and dancing nearly sideways as they started toward the tunnel. "Ripley Marsh is up on Fiery Touch, no problems there. Michael Landing finds his seat despite a rather excited Nightshade, and Henna Turath is settled up on Sizzling Dawn, who is decidedly unhappy about being the last in this train as they move through the tunnel."

The announcer's voice fell silent, and the crowd simmered to an excited buzz, all eyes on the gap opening to the track. The horses themselves felt the excitement in the air, but they all reacted differently as per their natures. War Cry came out of the tunnel first and the cheer started in the crowd as the horses were handed off to track ponies, spaced as they were jogged past the grandstand for the post parade. Three bays and a chestnut, all the top of their field, all quite the best to meet as champions already on this spectacular day in December.

"In the red blanket we have War Cry, taking the rail position today. Second position is Fiery Touch, and just outside of her will be the three horse, Nightshade, a notable closer. Fourth position will be Sizzling Dawn. Get those wagers in, folks, we have five minutes to post."

While the horses proceeded with warm-ups, the last-minute bettors milling up the steps while others took their seats after walking around. The minutes flew by, really, and before long the horses were being walked to the gates. The tension could be felt, and it was obvious each jockey was focused beyond belief for the race ahead. A mile and one furlong, that's all the race was - and yet, it was years of training that led up to moments like this. Nobody wanted to come out less than first.

"Alright, here we go. There's War Cry, going in... she's settled, and Fiery Touch quickly follows. Nightshade's giving the team a bit of trouble; Sizzling Dawn is sent in. Nightshade is in after a bit of a push. They're all in."

A moment of silence, then the jolting ringing of bells as the gates flew open.

"And they're off! All broke well, War Cry predictably running for the lead with Sizzling Dawn just behind. Those two are settling neck-and-neck now, and neither seems willing to back down. Fiery Touch settles against the rail behind them about a length back, and it's another three back to Nightshade.

They're heading for the clubhouse turn, and it looks like Sizzling Dawn has a head in front. But War Cry's not finished, and the two are continuing to trade off. They've run a fast quarter, but it's not as bad as it looks. The frontrunners have opened up four lengths on Fiery Touch, who's being asked to give a little more to keep that gap from opening further. Nightshade's starting to make her move as they start into the final turn, gaining ground on Fiery Touch as Fiery Touch starts closing on the leaders.

And they're in the stretch! War Cry and Sizzling Dawn are fighting on gamely - but no! No, Sizzling Dawn has given some ground! She's still fighting, but Fiery Touch is coming up the middle with Nightshade on the far outside! They're trying to catch War Cry, but she's not backing down! It's coming down to the wire, and War Cry's opening the lead! Sizzling Dawn seems to have found a second wind, but it's too late! They're not going to catch her today! And it's War Cry by two lengths, with Nightshade coming in a head in front of Fiery Touch. An accelerating Sizzling Dawn was a neck behind.

A great showing by some great horses, but War Cry was much the best today! She may have tapered off toward the second half of the season, but she just proved that her World Cup victory was not a fluke. Congratulations to her connections, and to Marissa Star, who gave a great ride. The results are official. It's War Cry for the Breeders' Cup Distaff."



WIN War Cry
PLACE Nightshade
SHOW Fiery Touch
FOURTH Sizzling Dawn

[Cavallo]

BREEDER'S CUP FILLY AND MARE TURF*

Hello and welcome to this year's running of the Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf! There is quite the hustle this afternoon as people are crowding the paddocks to get a closer look at this years contestants and each horse and rider is looking to be in spectacular form.

Leading the line in the schooling yard is Flawed Princess with her rider Marcus Anton. This bay filly has been making herself quite at home at Valkyrie Stables and is coming off of a third place finish in the World Turf Cup*. This is a filly that has been a top turf filly competitor this year and even with her change of hands at the end of this year, Flawed Princess looks to be one of the top competitors for this year's Filly and Mare Turf. Rumor has it that this will indeed be this filly's last race and Valkyrie is looking to send this filly off on a high note. She hasn't won since October, but this may just mean that this is a filly who is hungry for the winner's circle. She looks simply stunning and is in her prime so it's easy to see how Flawed Princess is definitely one of the favorites for this race.

Following in the schooling yard, Calamity Queen is sporting the Witch Creek silks and boy is this one intimidating specimen! She is giving her handlers a rough go of it, but boy look at those muscles rippling. Calamity Queen has been making quite a turn around of her career with Witch Creek and though she isn't listed as the favorite for this race, this is one determined filly that should not be taken lightly. This filly has been putting in solid performances in the upper stakes races and it is only a matter of time before we begin to see this filly sweeping the wins. She looks to be full of fight today and will be an interesting horse to bet on for this race.

Whipped Cream is schooling right behind her fellow Witch Creek stablemate and boy if she doesn't look like an imperious queen in the paddocks. There is just a sharp look to this older filly and she isn't missing a thing. She seems to be a bit put out with her younger stablemate, but all in all, she just looks simply commanding. Witch Creek seems to have their horses on a secret formula because both of their fillies look to be in commanding top form. Her head is tucked in, showing her viewers a thickly muscled neck and her banner is carried high - this is a filly that means business and she's letting the competition know it. Much like Flawed Princess, Whipped Cream has had an amazing turn around year in the Witch Creek silks, taking the Melbourne Cup and the Pegasus Stakes. She has recently shown the racing community that she is a filly to be taken seriously on the tracks, but will it be enough against the more seasoned stakes horses?

Last, but not least in the yard is a more withdrawn looking grey filly by the name of Fleet Majesty from Stride of Perfection. Again, another rags to riches filly this year that has made her own beginning marks on the turf with her defining wins this year in the Duchess Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II. This is a filly that is all heart when she races. Though she doesn't seem to care too much though for the press at this moment, her handlers are trying to reassure her and she seems to be settling a bit more with what looks like annoyed flicks of her tail. A stunning grey, Fleet Majesty is a prime example of a thoroughbred in its prime and is the SOPS hopeful defender of their Filly and Mare Turf title.

These fillies are all looking to be in top form and now the jockeys are getting their leg-ups and the final call for betting is being announced as these thoroughbred athletes begin their procession to the gates.

Flawed Princess loads easily without a hitch, the gate hands have to maneuver Calamity Queen a bit, but she's soon loaded. Whipped Cream charges into her slot like a war horse, causing the humans to scatter out of her way and last a smooth loading Fleet Majesty.

The horses are loaded and set as a hush falls over the crowd. There's the bell and they're off! Calamity Queen rockets out first and beats the competition to the inside track on the rail, Flawed Princess settles in right behind on the filly's outside right and Whipped Cream is sitting just behind Flawed Princess with Fleet Majesty cruising comfortably in the back three lengths behind Whipped Cream. Each horse had a clean break and no one is really having to fight anyone for their preferred positions. Calamity Queen is settling a fast pace and cruises through the first quarter mile in 20.05!!! Amazing! Flawed Princess looks to be enjoying the faster pace and doesn't appear to be overexerting herself to maintain her trailing of a length behind the leader. Whipped Cream and Fleet Majesty are running gamely and nothing changes as the horses whip around into the back stretch. Half way down the back stretch and it looks like Whipped Cream and Laura are slowly inching on Flawed Princess, but the filly doesn't seem strained by the upped pace. Laura is positioning the filly to strike and now everyone is really gearing up as Calamity Queen charges into the turn and really fires up, but so has Flawed Princess! This is the moment that Marcus has been waiting for and there is no holding off Flawed Princess! Whipped Cream, who was perfectly positioned before the final turn is riding also up on the leader and the game Calamity Queen simply can't hold off this tidal wave! Flawed Princess and Whipped Cream are charging down the middle and the win is going to come down to these two champions, but wait! Here comes Fleet Majesty and boy look at her fly!! This is not a two horse showdown! Calamity Queen though is rallying again to take on the charging Fleet Majesty and she isn't backing down. It's too late to catch the closer and it is too late for Fleet Majesty to seal the deal, Calamity Queen paused up the filly and it's Flawed Princess and Whipped Cream dueling to the end and....it's Flawed Princess for the win by a nose as Marcus pushes her forward in a final burst! Whipped Cream claims a well-earned second a nose behind and Fleet Majesty comes in a length behind and Calamity Queen a half-length respectively. What a race! Congrats to Valkyrie Stables and Flawed Princess on their hard fought win!

WIN Flawed Princess
PLACE Whipped Cream
SHOW Fleet Majesty
FOURTH Calamity Queen

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Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf

Hello and welcome to the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf.

WIN The Devil's Hourglass
PLACE Samhain
SHOW Call Of The Wild
FOURTH King George

Comments coming later! :-) Will roleplay.

[Cavallo]

<sub>BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT*

Hello and welcome to this year's running of the Juvenile Turf Sprint! We have seen some fast paced, nail-biting races this year in the Breeder's Cup series and it doesn't look like this race will be any exception. We have four horses running today to try and lay claim to the Juvenile Turf Sprint, but there will only be one victor. The horses have already school in the paddock and are now in the post parade to the starting gates.

Leading the parade is a grey thoroughbred colt from Star Thoroughbreds that goes by the name of Manhattan Royalty. This colt has fought gamely his entire juvenile season and this is a colt that isn't embarrassed by better competition. The potential is finally starting to come to the surface for this colt. Being sired by HOF Royal Red Richard and the first time foal of Made In Manhattan, this is a colt that has the pedigree to take today's race, but form is another question. He's all fire out there and is giving his jockey and pony a good go of it. His body looks to be in sleek form and he looks more than ready for this race.

Following in the Witch Creek silks is Paranormal Hunter. This filly looks more like a colt in the way this tanker is built, but boy she looks the part of a champion. She's a confident performer with seven wins notched to her name this her juvenile year. Five out of those seven wins have been major stakes races, so we aren't bluffing we say that Paranormal Hunter is the type of filly that will be looking to finish first and in the money. She looks to be starring down the competition with a steely eye. She's got a look to her that is for sure.

Third in the lineup is an enraged looking Demonic Desires. Riding for Stride of Perfection, this colt is giving his rider and pony hell. In fact, it looks like he just tried to savage the outsider, but some quick thinking on Amber Black's part spared the poor soul. The pony is dropping back and the black colt is carrying himself to the gates. Looks like Amber didn't want to risk injuring anyone - smart move. I wonder if this ticked off colt will settle down to even load in the gates.

Finally finishing up the post parade is another Star Thoroughbred entrant by the name of Mighty News. Mighty News was a major prospect last year and this year in his debut racing year he's had a consistent year with some consistent places in a few of the upper stakes races. This colt has only finished outside of the money once and he's looking to break his seconditis streak with a win in this year's BC Juvi Turf Sprint. He looks to be quite energetic and is putting up quite the show for the crowds. He's definitely a crowd pleaser. His form is just stunning and looks to be a serious contender for the winner's circle.

Alright, the horses are loading. Demonic Desires is still acting up and we have to wait a few minutes while the gate hands and his jockey try to coax the colt in....and there we go. The gates are loaded.

And they're off!

Manhattan Royalty surges ahead to the inside rail, but Demonic Desires is right by her side and Mighty News trails only a fraction outside of Demonic Desires' right flank. Paranormal Hunter is riding smoothly three lengths back from the pack of preceders. Manhattan Royalty has a head lead over the pack as they fly down the stretch and into the first turn. Everyone seems to be maintaining their current positions and the pace, for a sprint isn't as fast as we thought it would be. Demonic Desires looks to be chaffing under the restraint that Amber Black has him under...he's veering dangerously close to Manhattan Royalty, but wow...close call. Amber has guided the aggressive black colt back into his lane barely missing bumping Manhattan Royalty on the rail. Mighty News is running smoothly biding his time, but is also keeping some parallel pace between him and the angry Demonic Desires as they come out of the turn and into the backstretch. Paranormal Hunter is running confidently, still three lengths behind, but now she starting to make her closing bid as the end looms.

Manhattan Royalty now makes his move and charges for the finish, but Demonic Desires and Mighty News are not to be shaken. Paranormal Hunter has swung wide and is now in an outright sprint for the finish! She's closed the ground and is parallel to Mighty News and now she's passing him! Demonic Desires has gotten the go and he's flying like a bat out of hell, but will it be enough to hold of Paranormal Hunter? The two are in a deadlock, stride for stride as they battle for the crown! Manhattan Royalty is gamely fighting off Mighty News, but the colt has his eyes locked on the leaders and he's trying to make up ground but it's too late! In a final push of defiance Demonic Desires has muscled his way into first place a mere nose in front of the game Paranormal Hunter! Mighty News claims third a length in front of a tired Manhattan Royalty.

Congrats to this year's winner, Demonic Desires and Stride of Perfection Stables.

WIN Demonic Desires
PLACE Paranormal Hunter
SHOW Mighty News
FOURTH Manhattan Royalty</sub>

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP MARATHON*

"It's been an exciting day thus far, and we are expecting nothing less from the next race on the card. The Marathon has drawn a large field this year, and it's one packed full of talent. The call for rider's up has been given, and the horses are making their way through the tunnel now. There's a lot of energy from the crowd, especially in a race such as this - there are a lot of animals, and a lot of stables, involved, and it only raises the competition - it's also great on the betting end.

And they're going into the post parade now! First in the lineup is Lusitania's Soldier, a four-year-old stallion owned by Star Thoroughbreds. He's chomping at the bit and looks more than ready to go. In the white blanket is Witch Creek's horse, the black mare Midnight thriller. In the three position is the bay filly Bellefire, owned by Intrepid Racing. She's acting a little fractious, giving a buck now, but her jockey sits easy and nothing seems amiss. Fourth out is another Intrepid horse, Indian Darling, formerly owned by Witch Creek. The Native Flame filly looks a little hot, but that's not unusual for her. Fifth in the lineup is GS Super Charged, owned by Nature Blue Stables. Sixth out is the oldest horse in the field, the five-year-old mare Fire Dancer owned by Stride of Perfection Stables. Last but certainly not least is the other SOPS horse, the black filly Sweet Inferno. All of the horses are certainly reacting to the crowd and the hype, and they definitely look ready for the battle that's surely awaiting them. Seven minutes to post, folks. Get your bets in."

The announcer goes silent as the horses are warmed up, riders making last-second adjustments during the remaining few minutes. Finally, the trumpet calls, and the horses are guided toward the starting area.

"Here we go. Lusitania's Soldier is brought up - he balks for a second, but he's in now. Midnight Thriller's in, Indian Darling as well. Bellefire's in, but GS Super Charged is fighting the gate crew. Fire Dancer and Sweet Inferno, both in easily. A bit of weaving and finagling, and GS Supercharged is convinced to move in as well. They're all set.

And they're off! All broke well. Sweet Inferno predictably breaks very well, taking quick strides across the field to get that lead position at the rail. Bellefire and Midnight Thriller are side-by side for a moment a length behind the leader, but Bellefire settles with a head just in front. Indian Darling is a half-length behind them, Fire Dancer to her outside. Lusitania's Soldier is about two lengths back, in no hurry, and GS Super Charged is another length back. The field has arranged itself as they go past the wire for the first time, pace moderate as would be expected for this grueling distance. Sweet Inferno sits steady up front, no problems there. There's a slight shuffling around the first turn - Midnight Thriller moves in front of Bellefire, settling just behind Sweet Inferno. Lusitania's Soldier moves up a little as well, leaving GS Supercharged alone in the back. They go easy down the backside, and here goes the final turn! The front end begins to bunch a little closer, and GS Super Charged is finally kicking in, but he's got a ways to go!

And they're out of the stretch! Sweet Inferno kicks it on, but Fire Dancer has moved up from the center, and Indian Darling is hot on her heels! The three are together coming into the last furlong, it looks like a battle between these three! But here comes Lusitania's Soldier out of nowhere! He's charging up the outside! He's going to pass them, but now Fire Dancer's kicking it into high gear! The two pull away, they're neck and neck, but here's the wire-

It's Fire Dancer! Fire Dancer got a nose in front! What a tremendous race, who knew they'd have that much fight at the end! Sweet Inferno comes in third, Indian Darling just behind. GS Super Charged tried to rally from the back, but there just wasn't enough speed up front to allow him to make up the distance. Midnight Thriller and Bellefire fought, but they couldn't rally after the wave hit. Good showing by all, and congratulations to Stride of Perfection Stables for their nail-biting win!"



WIN Fire Dancer
PLACE Lusitania's Soldier
SHOW Sweet Inferno
FOURTH Indian Darling
FIFTH GS Super Charged
SIXTH Midnight Thriller
SEVENTH Bellefire

[Snowflake]

Sorry no write up

BREEDER'S CUP TURF MARATHON

WIN Dazzling Dame
PLACE Infinite Warcry
SHOW Hokum
4th The Rising
5th Princetta

Dazzling Dame - She's impressed me on a few occasions and she's had alot of work put into her throughout the year.

Infinte Warcry - Last year was his year, and I believe that's when he peaked. He tried hard to defeat his defeat his sister but she's in prime form.

Hokum - Hasn't had the same exposure to the big races that the top two have. He's in great form however and I'm sure he'll be a force to be reckoned with next year.

The Rising - Like Hokum he hasn't been in the big races as much and he wasn't prepared for the competition he would face. Don't give up on him, he's bound to run a great season next year.

Princetta - She was tired coming into the race (ran Dec Wk1, Dec Wk3 and now Dec Wk4) whereas the others had been well rested, and she didn't have the experience the other entrants had in big races.

[Snowflake]

BREEDER'S CUP DIRT MILE*

WIN Lynara's Kingdom
PLACE GS Royal Crown
SHOW Ashes To Ashes
4th Arachne
5th Gamble On Peace

This was a close race, but I saw Lynara as the clear winner. She was able to conserve her energy for a big finish. Gamble On Peace I wanted to do better, but without a workout I couldn't justify placing him higher. Arachne is doing well and she will do better so don't be discouraged. Rip I could hardly decide between your two boys, but decided that Royal Crown has raced at a higher level and deserved the second for that.

[Snowflake]

BREEDER'S CUP TURF SPRINT*

WIN Cross My Heart
PLACE Innocent Passion
SHOW Sugar Jayde
4th Flying Solo

Cross My Heart and Innocent Passion have an intense rivalry and I just saw that ruling the race. Sugar Jayde was right with them to the end, but Flying Solo simply isn't in the same league as these fillies.

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP MILE*

WIN Bella Luna
PLACE Blue Me Away
SHOW Axis Mundae
FOURTH Firebird

LOL SNOWY'S PUSHIN' 'EM OUT SO FORGOING THE WRITE-UP FOR NOW. I might still do it for funsies but for now: Bella Luna was just dominating for me. She's had an absolutely amazing season, and this was the perfect way to finish it out. Blue Me Away and Axis Mundae are both fantastic horses as well, and pretty much placed themselves here. Firebird has done well and is a great horse, but he just wasn't up for this competition today.

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE*

WIN Limited Edition
PLACE Supernatural
SHOW Anodyne
FOURTH Glory Bell
FIFTH Headstrong
SIXTH Radiant Silver

The top placing could have gone either way, and I switched them back and forth a couple of times, but in the end I'm happy with this. Anodyne has had a strong showing late in the year, and that pushed her over Glory Bell. Headstrong and Radiant Silver both would have likely placed higher, but without updated works, they were both out of shape for the strong competition. This is a fantastic group of juveniles and I'm excited to see how they perform next year :D

[*Ripley*]

Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint

"Well this has been an absolutely super last couple of races. We lead into this race after the sparkling stretch dual between Limited Edition and Supernatural in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. We have a seven furlong race with only three contenders and looks to be much different then our last couple of very contentious races. The current favorite is even money and that is Ventura. Sweetness Unlimited is second choice at 5-1 and Beltane is at 10-1 right now. Stride of Perfection Stable will be looking for another victory after that last race and you have to admit that they have a pretty good shot of doing so with this three year old filly. Ventura is coming off of a victory over Forbidden To Fly and Ashes to Ashes, who finished third in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, in the Caracortado Stakes and while she is cutting back in distance, seven furlongs will not be a hardship for her.

Star Thoroughbreds' likely has the potential upsetter in Sweetness Unlimited, winner of the High Speed Stakes. Her last start was a second place finish in the Star Festival, December Week Two. She is not lacking in recent conditioning and by all appearances she will be running the length of the race side by side with Ventura. Beltane, from In Stride Racing, is looking at the back end of her career, but in the past she has been extremely competitive and very tough. She's been running in lower races, but does have classic past performances that suggest, despite running in lower races, she will be a viable candidate.

Let's give it to my co-host Gerald Thompson. He's down in the paddock with the fillies and mares."

"Thanks Bill. Everything you've just said I can reiterate here. All three of these horses look absolutely spectacular. All of them are dappled out, all of them are on the muscle. Ventura has been a bit hard to handle, but from past experience, I know this is just normal. Stride of Perfection Stable has just lifted Amber Black into the saddle and she has calmed down quite nicely. She's not the quietest mover, but she is nice to look at. Very muscled and very dangerous in this spot. She looks every inch the favorite.

Under saddle cloth number one we have Sweetness Unlimited. She sure is a classy looking mover. Long legged and gorgeous, she looks about as fit as can be. She is just walking around, checking out the scene and doesn't look to be too nervous despite the growing crowd as we near the Classic. She shakes her head, her jockey is given a leg up, and is now following along behind Ventura.

In Stride Racing's Beltane sure is a beauty, jet black and sturdy she has never had an issue in sprint races. She finished second in this race last year and is looking to go out with a bit of a bang. Her last workout was solid and she has been a model of consistency this season, and her past seasons as well. And the call for jockeys up has gone up, Beltane's rider is lifted into the saddle and she guides Beltane past Ventura to the second slot."

"Thank you Gerald."

Ten minutes pass. "The post parade was uneventful. All horses warmed up nicely, though Ventura was getting a little hot from the crowd. They're loading into their respective stalls. All go in quite nicely.

And they're off!

And Beltane is hustled out of the gate and quickly gets top position on the rail. Sweetness Unlimited tucks in second with Ventura three paths out to her outside. The three of them do not seem to be in any type of hurry and Beltane seems content to be nursed along on the lead. Her rider settles her down and she appears to be cruising with her ears bobbing around her head. Sweetness Unlimited tosses her head up, annoyed at being stuck on the rail. Her rider guides her out to fit her properly between the front runner and the favorite.

Ventura is being ridden confidently by Amber Black at this point, her hulking form is a vision of effortlessness as Beltane takes them through a quarter in :23 flat. Beltane is getting away with murder compared to the previous sprint and router races on this card. She has galloped up the backstretch, not extending her lead of a length, but not going on with it to shake loose of her opponents. Sweetness Unlimited has moved up to her hip, putting a little pressure on the black mare. Beltane responds with some speed but cruises through five furlongs in 1:10. The pace is slow and Sweetness Unlimited is now egged on for more. She confronts Beltane as they heading for the final turn and it looks as though we will have a new leader once they hit the next pole.

Amber Black shakes the reins on Ventura and just as easy as you please she swarms up three wide on the turn. It will be a battle for this victory as Beltane and Sweetness Unlimited are put to her drive. But Amber Black is silent on Ventura and Ventura has just run right on by the runners as though they were not even moving! Ventura is now a length in front! Now two, three! Four lengths in front and there is half the stretch left to go. She has left Beltane and Sweetness Unlimited well behind as she hits the final half-furlong before the wire! Beltane repels Sweetness Unlimited's bid, but she would have to sprout wings to catch this one!

Ventura rolls to an eight length victory and just canters through the wire, all under wraps! Oh this has to be one of the best performances I have seen by any sprinting mare! Beltane gets second by three-quarters of a length. Sweetness Unlimited is third!"

The crowd roars as Stride of Perfection's black filly is cantered back, looking as though she barely broke a sweat.

"Ladies and Gentlemen may I present to you Ventura, a daughter of Impressario and Rising Fury. She has just notched her nineteenth career victory in impeccable style. Congratulations to Stride of Perfection Stables and your breathtaking victory in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint."


Win. Ventura
Place. Beltane
Show. Sweetness Unlimited

[Sammy]

May I have feedback o GS SuperCharged please!

[Kenren]

_{First of all, that race was really hard to judge - all of the horses were great. The top three, though, were pretty solid for me and they just shone. I switched him and Indian Darling a couple of times, and it just came down to a judgement call during the write-up. There's absolutely nothing wrong with him, he just wasn't as strong as the top three for this one.}

[S u N f r O s t ~]

BREEDERS CUP FILLY AND MARE TURF SPRINT

Well folks, it has certainly been a thrilling day of racing. The temperature is absolutely pristine and the track has been lightning fast all day. We've seen some world record performances out there! The next race, the Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf Sprint, should prove to be just as fast as the previous ones. We have a nice field of three getting ready to head out to the track and I am excited to see how they do.

Tears of an Angel is sent out from In Stride Racing for this race. She's a great filly, full sister to Tears of Blood, and boy does she look as pristine as can be out there. Look at how that chestnut coat gleams! She looks like gold out there. There is definitely some focus in her eyes. She was the Wire's champion two year old filly last year. This season has perhaps not been quite as impressive, but she's been out there, and her most recent win was back in the Superstar Sprint in late September. We all know she'll be looking to fix that here. One of her rivals Cross My Heart won the Turf Sprint earlier today, so perhaps we'll see some of the same sharpness in this filly today. She generally plays the role of a stalker.

Feline Frenzy in gate two is four years old and the oldest in this field. She's a member of Witch Creek's surprise trio. Haven't heard of the surprise trio yet? Well there was a poll run about a month ago regarding which of the Witch Creek performers were the most surprising out on the tracks this season. Those horses were Whipped Cream, Flawed Princess and now this mare Feline Frenzy. So far, members of the surprise trio have put in great performances. Specifically, Flawed Princess and Whipped Cream placed one-two in the Filly and Mare Turf. I guess that means we can bet on Feline Frenzy for another surprise today! Let's see if the miracle story continues today. Expect to see her on the front end.

Loud and Clear from Star Thoroughbreds is breaking from gate three. She runs similarly to Tears of an Angel and is a pretty good filly, with some nice wins under her belt. She has the capability to pull a real upset here though, folks. Her record is full of bold and top-two places and she's definitely earned a spot here today. She hasn't been campaigned along any particular trail this year it seems. She's made appearances over both dirt and turf sprints. A third place finish in the End of Year Dirt Sprint just last week may see this filly entering this race in better form. We'll just have to wait and see.

The riders mount up and the three horses are now making their way to the track for warm up. Loud and Clear is really eager to get out there, tugging her pony along. She's definitely full of energy today. Feline Frenzy canters confidently up the track alongside her pony, a picture of professionalism. Tears of an Angel exhibits the same experienced air. She's the type that gets ultra focused on the track. She's eyeing her competition now, sizing them up. Ladies and gentlemen, I feel like this is going to be a close race. The odds boards show that Feline Frenzy is the very slight favorite, with Tears of an Angel narrowly behind and Loud and Clear at the longest odds with 10-1. An evenly matched field worthy of the Breeders Cup.

They are now loading into the gates. Everybody is loading in easily...the gates close...and they're off!

All three broke like bats out of hell. This is going to be a quick race from the start. Feline Frenzy takes the lead, Tears of an Angel settling just a half length behind. Perfect spot to put some pressure on the leader. Loud and Clear is swept along behind those two in third. Just look at those top two move! Feline Frenzy and Tears of an Angel are really pushing each other out there already. Loud and Clear has dropped back two lengths now. She's not wanting any of that early speed, and her rider has sensed that they might stand a better chance closing on the hopefully tiring mares by the end of the race. They snap through a twenty one and three fifths quarter. Tears of an Angel is still keeping the pressure on Feline Frenzy. Loud and Clear is three lengths behind as they blaze down the backstretch.

It looks like this could turn into a two horse race until the Star Thoroughbreds representative gets involved. Tears of an Angel is really riling Feline Frenzy up, and her jockey is trying to get her to settle down a bit. But Feline Frenzy is maintaining this ferocious pace. She's actually swept through the half mile mark in barely forty four seconds! A great pace. Tears of an Angel is pushing like a pro. Loud and Clear has lost a length, but she glides closer to the inside now. It looks like she's going to make up the lost distance on the final turn with a distance-saving run. She could have this in the bag if neither Tears of an Angel now Feline Frenzy were up to this stern task!

They're rounding the far turn now. Tears of an Angel's jockey seems to be waiting for the right moment to pounce. Feline Frenzy is done with waiting. She's given the signal and now the bay mare that could is digging in and showing the field her heels. She's taken off and has opened up two lengths in a heartbeat! Tears of an Angel is left slightly off balance in her wake, but recovers as Loud and Clear bears down on her inside. The clever Star Thoroughbreds filly is now being sent after the two pace setters! Will they have enough left to hold her off? We're about to find out!

AND THEY'RE IN THE STRETCH! TEARS OF AN ANGEL HAS REBROKEN! She is NOT giving up and she's leaving a surprised Loud and Clear in her wake! She is NOT going to let Feline Frenzy walk away with this race! She is absolutely cutting into Feline Frenzy's lead. With one furlong left to go, she's drawing up alongside Feline Frenzy. These two are absolutely BATTLING FOR DOMINANCE as Loud and Clear settles into third, out of contention, unable to keep up with these two fierce mares today. Who will win? Tears of an Angel sticks a nose in front...then a neck....and OH MY GOSH. Feline Frenzy has sudden gotten faster! She is DESPERATELY LUNGING FOR THAT LEAD!! I almost can't watch! She's made up that lost ground...they've hit the wire.....








FELINE FRENZY WINS BY THE WHISKER ON HER NOSE!! What a story, what a race! Tears of an Angel places second, and Loud and Clear finishes five lengths behind in third. An absolutely ROARING race! Feline Frenzy is cantered back to the winners' circle, and I think I am seeing the biggest smirk ever on Laura DeComte's face. Congratulations to Witch Creek Stable and their surprise trio member Feline Frenzy on this heart stopping victory! What a testament to the heart of a racehorse.

win Feline Frenzy
place Tears of an Angel
show Loud and Clear

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT*

WIN Mastermind
PLACE Forbidden To Fly
SHOW Aquatic Addiction
FOURTH Midnight Sun
FIFTH Canjun Moon

Tough race between the top two, but Mastermind just had enough left in the end to pull out the win. Aquatic Addiction is a fantastic horse, and should definitely be run in more big races next year. Midnight Sun just wasn't quite up there with the top three this time around. Canjun Moon was a little outclassed today.

[Kenren]

BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC*

"Ladies and gentlemen, after a long day of hard-fought races, it's come down to the event we've all been waiting for - the Breeders' Cup Classic. And it's by far the most talent-packed race that this announcer has called all day. Let's go down to the post parade.

First out here is Star Thoroughbred's Born To Impress, who we all remember as a winner of a number of big races this year, most notably early on along the Derby trail before taking the Kentucky Derby itself. Definitely a competitor in this horse, and he actually seems to be strutting out there - this crowd isn't hurting him in the least.

Next is the other Star Thoroughbred horse, the resounding Palm Tree Paradise Invitational winner among many others. This horse hasn't seen a breath of easy competition in two years, and he's not looking to back down now.

Third is the mare we all know and love, Paradise Island. She's made a good showing this year, her most recent win being the Independence Cup. She looks cool as a cucumber as she goes past the cameras.

Fourth is Witch Creek Stable's magnificent underdog, Red Herring. This colt has pulled out some astounding and impressive wins this year, and he definitely is one to look out for today.

Gate five will see Jazzaway, the colt from Nature Blue Stables. He's practically prancing next to the outrider, and looks completely raring to go. He's predicted to be the frontrunner in this field, though our number seven horse may give him a run for it and set up some early speed.

Horse six is the first of two horses from Stride of Perfection Stables, and definitely one to watch today. Flashy Wings is last year's Classic winner, and he's back today hoping to defend the title. He did well in his last out, winning the Dubai World Cup.

Last in the field is Eternal Phantom. Like Euphoria's Warrior, Eternal Phantom has only been facing the toughest competition this year. However, she's likely to be fighting Jazzaway for the lead, so we'll see how this tough mare handles it.

And there are your horses, folks! Let's take a break while they warm up the horses.

............

And there's the trumpet - the field is headed for the gate! The excitement is palpable in the air, and the horses are feeling it - new enemies and old rivals, jockeys and horses, it looks like everyone is ready to try and dig their teeth into this race. Born To Impress is led up first, and he goes in easily. The rest of the field follows willingly, veterans the lot of them. They're all in.

And they're off!

Red Herring has a bit of a stumble out of the gate, but he rights himself. It's going to keep him a little further back than he likes. Jazzaway predictably charges for the lead, and Eternal Phantom follows from the outside lane, both horses moving to the rail. Eternal Phantom has a head in front for now. Right on their heels is Born To Impress - but here comes Red Herring as well, taking an outside route and putting on a little gas to get right up behind the leaders. Perhaps an executive decision on the jockey's part to keep dirt out of the horse's face. Paradise Island is in the third land from the rail, at Red Herring's shoulder. Flashy Wings is another half-length behind, and it's three back to the closer Euphoria's Warrior, who's in no hurry as this field goes around the first turn. Paradise Island gives some ground to get closer to the rail, falling in behind Born To Impress and Red Herring. Eternal Phantom and Jazzaway have set a hot pace, neither unwilling to give up the lead for more than a few seconds - Red Herring isn't helping the matter, as he keeps rushing up on their heels just enough to get them to react. There's three lengths back now to Born To Impress, who's easing off of the pace just a little more than normal. Paradise Island and Flashy Wings are side-by side now, and halfway to the second turn, Euphoria's Warrior has slowly started closing a four-length gap. And here they go into the turn, and the pack has started closing the gap on the leaders. They're all picking up the pace, and the jockeys are starting to urge their mounts.

And they're into the stretch! Jazzaway has started dropping back early - the pace has taken its toll! Eternal Phantom and Red Herring are together now, but how long will they keep it up with the wave of horses rushing back? I don't think they're going to be able to stay after that pace! Born To Impress has overtaken them, and Flashy Wings and Paradise Island are charging to the challenge! And here comes Euphoria's Warrior from way in the back, charging up wide with two furlongs to go! Flashy Wings has started drawing away, but he might not see Euphoria's Warrior making the late drive - but he has! He finds a little bit more as they make their way to the wire! Neither of them is giving an inch, they're going stride for stride, and... it's... Flashy Wings! Flashy Wings by the bob of his head, taking the Classic for the second time! What an exhilarating finish to end the Breeders' Cup! It's Flashy Wings for Stride of Perfection Stables, and Euphoria's Warrior a close second. Born To Impress crosses two lengths behind, with Paradise Island forth at his neck. Eternal Phantom is another three lengths across, followed closely by Red Herring and a trailing Jazzaway.

There was so much class in this field, it's hard to say a horse is fifth, sixth, or seventh - give these horses, riders, and stables a standing round of applause, ladies and gentlemen, because you have just witnessed the finest horses over classic dirt. This is the fastest race at this distance run this year, and they all took it like champions. Thank you very much for attending, and we hope to see you all next year!"


WIN Flashy Wings
PLACE Euphoria's Warrior
SHOW Born To Impress
FOURTH Paradise Island
FIFTH Eternal Phantom
SIXTH Red Herring
SEVENTH Jazzaway

[Snowflake]

Gah I knew it! xD Congrats Frosty! ..I will be coming to collect my breeding reserve xD