Your local turf writer and racing photographer thought she would have time to write an article about the backstretch the morning before the start of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She was wrong. Instead, here are some beautiful pictures from Thusday, as well as a comprehensive list of websites that can lead to insightful stories about the Breeders’ Cup. We will return to our normally competent write-up next week!
Breeders’ Cup Turf contender Workforce, winner of the Arc de Triomphe
Juvenile contender Jacito
Filly & Mare Turf contender Shared Account
Classic contender Lookin at Lucky
2-time Breeders’ Cup Mile champion Goldikova
Zenyatta schools in the paddock
Bloodhorse.com
ThoroughbredTimes.com
Brian Zipse’s Blog, Zipse at the Track
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