ZipseAtTheTrack

Wake-up call.
Do not sleep on multimillionaire White Abarrio in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. Brian Zipse makes the case in his Sunday column.
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Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Ranking the contenders Brian Zipse ranks 15 horses in the prospective field, with Sovereignty on top.

See how @zipseatthetrack.bsky.social sees the Classic shaping up.

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Should Sovereignty be Horse of the Year no matter what happens in the Breeders' Cup Classic? I believe he has earned it with a strong full-season campaign 🏇
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Winning at the Breeders’ Cup once is tough enough. Doing it a second or even third time places you in rarified air. Join the discussion now on my Sunday morning column! 🏇
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As Sovereignty nears his date with destiny in the Breeders' Cup Classic, let's take a closer look at 3-year-olds facing older in the big race 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...

In this week's Breeders' Cup Classic Watch article:
🔥Fierceness sizzles on the West Coast
🙄Jockey Club Gold Cup is a throw-out for most
🏇Pennsylvania Derby is shaping up nicely
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Sweet as candy.
Trainer Aggie Ordóñez hits the big time thanks to Del Mar winner Om N Joy. Brian Zipse goes in-depth in his Sunday column.
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A day for champions.
From Thorpedo Anna to Sovereignty, Saratoga has a Saturday not to be forgotten. Brian Zipse recounts the memorable afternoon in his Sunday column from trackside.
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Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Sovereignty leads 10 hopefuls With a lull in the action of key preps, Brian Zipse unveils his list of top 10 contenders.

Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇 With a lull in the action of key preps, this is the perfect time to reveal my list of the Top 10 contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic with analysis on each ... www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...

A shiny nugget.
Chunk of Gold carries big hopes to match his big West Virginia Derby score. Brian Zipse looks ahead in his Sunday column.
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Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Sierra Leone is back with style Sierra Leone returns to the limelight with his strong win in the Whitney.

We're tracking the likely Breeders' Cup Classic contenders – see where things stand after weekend races.

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Looks like MyRacehorse has another good in the speedy Seismic Beauty. Read all about it in my latest Sunday morning column! 🏇
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It’s not often these days we see two champions race against each other as many as five times ... bring on Fierceness & Sierra Leone Round 5! Plus, Sovereignty and Nysos on a brand-new Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...

Best of luck to our old friend Carl Spackler as he takes on a tremendous field on Wednesday in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Among his competition are many of the top milers in the world: Field of Gold, Henri Matisse, Rosallion, and Docklands 🏇

Zipse: Baeza runs big, but he was born in the wrong year Zipse: After the Jim Dandy, imagine if Baeza had been foaled any other year.

Are you a fan of Baeza? This one's for you! Celebrating the horse who keeps running big only to finish behind Sovereignty and Journalism 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/Baeza_runs_big_but_was_born_the_wrong_year_123

How good is this current crop of 3yo Males? Will Sovereignty get Jim Dandied in the Jim Dandy?? Join us for HorseCenter now 🏇
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In this edition of my Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇
🔥Journalism,
🔥Sovereignty
🔥Nysos
🔥Magnitude
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From modest beginnings, the New Jersey-bred gelding Book'em Danno has become a horse to beat for the Breeders' Cup Sprint 🏇
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HorseCenter: Haskell Stakes analysis and top picks Matt Shifman and Brian Zipse offer analysis, top picks for Saturday's race at Monmouth Park.

Remembering great editions of the Haskell from years gone by and looking forward to Journalism in this year's running of the big one at Monmouth Park right now on HorseCenter! 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/HorseCenter/HorseCenter_Best_of_the_Haskell_Stakes_2025_Analysis_and_Top_Picks_123

I'm excited to offer a brand-new feature on Horse Racing Nation. The Breeders' Cup Classic Watch begins now! Journalism jets to Jersey 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...

Appreciating Thorpedo Anna while she is still racing 🏇
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Plenty to talk about this week on HorseCenter!
🏇Can Locked rebound in the Suburban?
💰A long shot selection in the Belmont Derby
♥️Saying goodbye to a legend
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The Lord of Laurel Park struck again on Saturday. The classy Post Time is untouchable at his home base in Maryland 🏇 ... www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/M...

HorseCenter has it! 🏇
🔥- Analysis and Top Picks Stephen Foster
🔥- Analysis and Top Picks Wise Dan
🔥- Thorpedo Anna, Tiztastic, and Booth discussion
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A late bloomer in the making? Delaware Derby winner Admiral Dennis sets sail on second half 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/D...

A recap of Sovereignty, Journalism, and the Triple Crown + Top Picks for the Delaware Oaks right now on HorseCenter!
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Led by Sovereignty and followed closely by Journalism, this year's Triple Crown series leads me to believe that we are watching the best 3-year-old crop in years. 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/Sovereignty_stands_atop_a_strong_crop_of_3_year_olds_123

Pipsy gave trainer Will Walden his third graded stakes victory in the Grade II Intercontinental Stakes at Saratoga today. José Ortiz was onboard for owner Woodford Thoroughbreds. #racingsky 🏇

Shot for the Saratoga Special

The Derby winner is back! Mystik Dan winning the Blame at Churchill Downs happily bucks the trend of failure by Kentucky Derby winners. 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/Mystik_Dan_triumphant_in_his_return_to_Churchill_Downs_123

The Breeders' Cup will be hosted by Keeneland in 2026 and Belmont in 2027.