No nothing! American Pharoah appears to be taking a good hold. But it isn't to be - it's a tack-walking day only. It's a glorious morning. Fanny Salmon (from French television) is here, too. Georgie, on the other hand, is panting like a Husky on a hot day! How is it possible that this horse is putting ON weight? The next thing, Georgie is hoisted aboard. Smokey looks delighted to be going about his work. Did Georgie lose count? Jay Privman Sep 03, 2015. Bob does not look happy! Belmont Stakes News. (If Georgie reads this he'll be spitting feathers!). Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? American Pharoah's really on his toes now, prompting Bob to exclaim, "I wish I felt like that." American Pharoah progeny and offspring and their race results and race records. At the gap, American Pharoah makes his way to the front of the class and takes his usual position alongside Smokey and Jimmy. 2020 Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Keeneland Race Course: Dirt Mile: Knicks Go: Nov. 7: 2020 Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Keeneland Race Course: Filly and Mare Turf: Audarya (FR) Nov. 7: 2020 Breeders' Cup Sprint Keeneland Race Course: Sprint: Whitmore: Nov. 7: 2020 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF Keeneland Race Course: Mile I can only hope he saw the sunrise this morning — it looked like an Allen Pauly painting, a red as a grapefruit. I watch closely as he swings wide at the 1/4 pole — the champ tosses his head, keen to do more. When talking about the greatest Thoroughbred racehorses of all time, American Pharoah easily belongs in that conversation thanks to winning the American Triple Crown, as well as the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will be held on Nov. 6 and 7 at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. "Back up to the gate," are the instructions from the big boss man. Zayat Stables' American Pharoah, impressive winner of the Del Mar Futurity (gr. Sometimes, horses can step on their own toes and rip off their shoes, especially when they're feeling well and misbehaving. American Pharoah heads straight into the barn. He then changes the subject and asks, "Oh, by the way, did you see Songbird work?" History (1875-2020 Derby Results & Videos) … Easy-peasy! Alvarez lets him stand for a couple of minutes, giving everyone a good glimpse of the champ. "Dana, I'm heading up there," Baffert says, as he takes his leave for his perfect spy-perch in the grandstand near the finish line. Hopefully, I will beat American Pharoah to Kentucky, as he leaves Tuesday morning on a Tex Sutton Charter plane — Air Horse One. Then, like an MI5 mission, Georgie executes the plan perfectly, puts the air brakes on American Pharoah at the 1/16 pole, slows down, and breaks into a jog at the wire. By god he looks amazing. The Breeders' Cup attracts competition from around the globe including the top talent from 6 continents and over 16 countries. Justin Zayat, racing manager for Zayat Stables, looks hopefully at every young horse his family breeds or purchases, wondering if another American Pharoah might come his way again. The 3-year-old colt Cafe … He walks off laughing — I cuss again calling him some expletives that can't be used in this article. ET this Saturday, June 13 headlined by the final race of American Pharoah ’s career. This is very odd behavior indeed, considering they're only walking in the dry! He's then led quietly out the front of the gate. But not here, as they don't want to encourage horses to back out the gate. Jimmy Barnes arrives at the Bob Baffert barn — EVERY DAY — at 4:30 a.m. "I am very confident that this is the right decision for American Pharoah," Zayat said. In doing so, he became the first horse to complete the … American Pharoah had gone so easy, Baffert says that Garcia thought he had worked in :48 seconds, instead of the actual :46 3/5. See you soon, Keeneland. In 2020, we're coming back. ET. With American Pharoah in the mix for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, along with other standout horses such as Beholder, horse racing fans are going crazy. Viewers are encouraged to share their memories of the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland using the hashtag #BC15ReLive this Saturday. The ramp comes down and American Pharaoh (who emerges looking far better than I did from my flight cross-country) struts down it looking like the equine version of Fabio from the "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter" commercials. Janine asked, before moving onto the horse he's most worried about. American Pharoah bows up for a minute, thinking he's headed out to feel the rain he so dearly loved in the Arkansas Derby and the Preakness Stakes (though the latter was a monsoon). It was run on October 31, 2015 at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.. Triple-crown winner American Pharoah was heavily favored for the race and won in a wire-to-wire performance. American Pharoah wins the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland. And instead of Jesus we have American Pharoah! The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year. When I asked him how his day off was yesterday, I was greeted with, "Oh ju know Soeeey." "I'm not taking him to the main track tomorrow and Georgie is going to wear a radio!" And bring on the champ! VICTOR ESPINOZA (AGE 43) - MEXICO - JOCKEY Location Site: Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky, United States Original Airdate: Saturday . Kentucky Derby News. Avila was American Pharoah's regular rider when the young unheard of colt first came to Santa Anita in June of last year. Songbird is the favorite for the BC 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies, and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. When I asked if there is another American Pharaoh waiting in the wings, Barnes replied, "You never know — I hope so. ), When I ask Jimmy how the whole year has been, he said, "It's been easy — well, the horse made it easy. This is the last time we will see him do his all too familiar inflatable mattress routine. More movie star treatment! I trundle down to the end of the barn, when I finally see the white haired wizard, accompanied by long time friend and owner Bernie Schiappa (of Game on Dude fame), walk in. He's sporting a new pair of shades he's very proud of. It was announced that the Champion Beholder is scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic, having bled ever so slightly during her morning gallop. Jockey Martin Garcia is absent this morning, but don't presume he's got the day off — he's en route to New York to ride Pretty 'n Cool in the Matron Stakes. Keeneland's first Breeders' Cup in 2015 was highlighted by American Pharoah's win in the Breeders' Cup Classic, completing the Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing. As they jog back past Clocker's Corner, the clicks from the assembled photographers sounds like the ripple from a small round of applause. American Pharoah is in blissful isolation. Jimmy Barnes, of course, is there, riding slowly down to the track on Smokey. View the 2020 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge Leaderboard. It is held annually at a different racetrack as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships in late October or early November. Sections of this page. 6:25 a.m.: Jimmy Barnes hops aboard Smokey the pony as two workers and American Pharoah circle the ring. I'm at Keeneland racecourse, and American Pharoah now has the National Guard monitoring his every move. "He has to keep him slowed down. Next week, NBC Sports presents six consecutive days of live horse racing starting with NBCSN’s coverage of Royal Ascot next Tuesday, June 16, through Friday, June 19, at 8:30 a.m. It's as though they both know that this is almost over — just one more race. If you're a horseman from the East Coast you will think this is madness (as I did when I first relocated west). Watching on is Ahmed Zayat, his wife and what seems like his whole extended family all in black jackets with "American Pharoah" emblazoned across their backs. (That seems to be my problem, too!). Barnes meets them at the entrance to the track, down by the gap. It's a very touching scene, and it really makes me wonder what they are talking about. "Oh Soeey, he's going 7:45 now it's a little cooler." I'm on to other side of the barn talking to John Sadler's crew (drinking their coffee) from a good vantage point well out of the way of a serious-looking Jimmy (who's been waiting for a while). But the show must go on, and Bob has a champ to train! Everyone's grinning. The breeding industry is the cornerstone of the Breeders’ Cup program, the very foundation of our Championships and Challenge series. "And stop showing off," he says, for good measure, then turns with a smile and says, "I don't know what I'm going to do with him!" I have to say, American Pharoah looks an absolute picture as he strides down the backside, leaning just a little on Georgie as they turn into the stretch. It's still raining! The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3-year-olds and older run at a distance of 1 1 ⁄ 4 miles (2,000 m) on dirt. On October 31, Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah will attempt to complete horse racing's first ever Grand Slam by winning the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic, adding to his legacy as one of the sport's all time greats. Triple Crown Winners, 2021 Hall of Fame Class Features American Pharoah, Todd Pletcher, Jack Fisher, Tips and Trends for Betting Races at Churchill Downs Ahead of Derby Week, Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for April 22-26, Breeders’ Cup, NBC Sports Announce 2021 Challenge Series TV Schedule. Now, where's that "other" good three-year-old from the Baffert barn? "Better Bob than the horse!" Good luck with that! They're halfway along the back-stretch before Garcia turns his horse around. Coverage of the 2021 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports. He doesn't even notice the difference — off he goes, accompanied by Smokey, who also appears glad to be out of the barn after an easy day yesterday. They think he's serious and run outside for a better shot. American Pharoah's familiar shadow appears at the "on" gap at 7:00 a.m. It was won by Authentic in a track record time of 1:59.60.. There are a lot of of people here today, but you could hear a pin drop. American Pharoah switches leads on cue and they canter to the seven furlong pole nice and easy. Two of Baffert's workers are flying to his inside along the rail, and American Pharoah jumps into the bridle like it's go time. Mission accomplished! The 2021 Breeders' Cup will be held at Del Mar on Nov 5 and 6. NBC SPORTS HORSE RACING SCHEDULE, THROUGH JUNE (All Times ET), Horse of a Lifetime: American Pharoah’s Run to the Grand Slam (Breeders’ Cup Classic), Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In -Presented by America’s Best Racing – Stephen Foster Stakes (LIVE), Preakness Quick Sheet: Get to Know the 2021 Preakness Horses, SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Kentucky Derby Contenders, Get to Know All 13 U.S. Some smart-aleck shouts out: "Do you think he's a good one?" "He had to show us something like that," Baffert admits, and he says that American Pharoah must continue to show the same level of form during the days leading up to the Classic. "What's happening?" Accessibility Help. Again, I feel bad as I have been so close to American Pharoah so many times. Breeders' Cup 2020 at Keeneland coverage featuring PPs, news, race previews and race recaps. When talking about the greatest Thoroughbred racehorses of all time, American Pharoah easily belongs in that conversation thanks to winning the American Triple Crown, as well as the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will be held on Nov. 6 and 7 at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. He sails past the wire — out six furlongs, out seven, out a mile in 1:37. American Pharoah is feeling very happy and jumps right into the bridle, forcing Georgie to go into "feet on the dashboard" mode! Songbird did look great — the real deal. ), Having gone about a mile and three furlongs, American Pharoah pulls up at the 7/8 pole and jogs back towards Baffert. Preakness Stakes News. He only gets about two steps before jumping off again though. Track's slow. American Pharoah. Let’s look at the full field: Road to the Kentucky Derby. "Keep him jogging," says Bob, in response. It's all very quiet at the track compared to 30 minutes ago, when Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies hopeful Songbird worked, as well as No Silent (Turf Sprint) and Wild Dude (Sprint). By now, American Pharoah has deflated. Fans can also follow @BreedersCup on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and check in for regular updates at www.breederscup.com. I have now seen ALL of the European horses do their thing on the training track, and I go in search of Pharoah, wondering if I'm not on the team anymore, and that they've somehow duped me about his whereabouts! AP obliges and poses for pictures, Martin aboard grinning from ear to ear — everyone is happy today, and even the mountains are peeking through the clouds. Like a covert Special Ops Mission, American Pharoah and Smokey make their way to the main track for one last stretch of the legs, old friends going out for one last stroll together. Just a short 10 minutes later, Smokey emerges from the barn promptly followed by an American Pharoah who still seems to be gaining weight. It's yet another testament to Baffert's training regime, and also the reason why he's the first in 37 years to capture the Triple Crown. I) and Frontrunner Stakes (gr. Is it winter already? Two days out that's enough, said the Hall of Famer. Facebook. American Pharoah steps onto the track with a bright-eyed Georgie Alvarez aboard. Facebook. Jimmy strolls over to Bob's car and they discuss the morning routine. The training track is 5/8 around. Coming by me, Alvarez says under his breath, "Whoa, easy boy." At 6:40 a.m., a laidback American Pharoah slips out the end of the barn sporting bell-boots and four spotless polo wraps. "I contemplated working him with another horse. My god, he looks fabulous as he strikes another pose. Bring on tomorrow! Coolmore... Jump to. It looked effortless, but that's American Pharoah for you.". Two days after the Classic, American Pharoah was vanned to Coolmore’s Ashford … Jimmy's face doesn't move, though I have a pretty good idea what's he' thinking ... American Pharoah leaves the barn. He was seven of eight in 2016 and earned $8,288,800, the most money ever won by a racehorse in a single season in North America. He's waiting patiently for his saddle and bridle. (Eclipse Sportswire) With the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships … 2020 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) race results, race date, entries, field, video, contenders, probables, news, notes, & comments. Georgie looks deadpan, today. (Let's call him Fred! At the far side, Georgie turns around and sets off in an easy lope — at least for a furlong! Baffert watches everything. I know exactly who "She" is! Jog on training or walk shedrow. Sign Up. Rustin Kretz purchased the gray colt for $200,000.“I was a big American Pharoah fan,” Kretz told Thoroughbred Daily News. "What do you think? Phew! The first to leave, Dortmund appears very happy, and jig-jogs down to the track. Only, there's no sign of Georgie Alvarez (AP's regular "rock-star" exercise rider). As he's galloping down the lane, I savor the last time that I'll see American Pharaoh here at Santa Anita, as I'm hopping on a plane first thing tomorrow. With that, I just watch in awe as he effortlessly floats by me, Georgie leaning back in the irons letting American Pharoah be American Pharoah ... A mile and an 1/8 later, Georgie pulls up and turns around and heads home. Everyone's in a Twitter frenzy! I'm reminded of that time I was awaiting those test results ... "Back against the wall — all of you." He then turns around and lopes off. American Pharoah fired off a similar two-month holiday this summer, when returning from his Belmont (G1) tour de force to romp in the Haskell Invitational (G1). Anchored by several TVG on-air commentators who cover racing every day, including TVG host and NBC Sports reporter Britney Eurton, TVG’s “Trackside Live” provides fans with live horse racing from various tracks across the country. As American Pharoah circles the ring, the others are returning, hard-working Garcia smiling as usual. But that doesn't stop throngs of people, some pint sized, some not, trying to edge away from the wall to get a better look. I walk by Clockers' Corner. He jogs straight off under Martin Garcia, countless eyes watching, before they break into a canter at the seven furlong pole. "Hi Sooey," says Georgie, breaking into a thin-looking smile. Judging by the way Bob's kept everyone entertained this morning, his wish is coming true! No, really — he's good, just need to keep him happy and healthy.". Jimmy Barnes is planted firmly by his side. The Classic is run on dirt at one mile and one-quarter (approximately 2000 m). A quick equipment adjustment and they're off again, Jimmy and Smokey taking the Tonto role of trusty sidekick. Georgie, fresh from his day off, is beaming too! He's got his routine down pat, and does his head-bow thing as if on cue. The first ones down to the (off) gap, the pair waits. ("He," of course, meaning the Triple Crown victor. He then does a quick check of the workers. I look over to the hill on the far side where a whole gaggle of people are standing. He drops his head and jogs off with Smokey, towering above the little buckskin who has been his friend and confidant throughout this long year. The two-hour special “Horse of a Lifetime: American Pharoah’s Run to the Grand Slam” will look back at the Triple Crown winner’s victory in the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Classic, becoming the first horse to win racing’s “grand slam” (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup Classic). Pulling up alongside barn 62 a little after 4:00 p.m. is a van containing a very valuable cargo: Jimmy, Georgie, Dana, Smokey, and, of course, American Pharoah. American Pharoah continues to circle, so I head to the track. Hang on — what's this? Key Takeaways from the 2020 Breeders’ Cup. Preakness Stakes News. Next, it's time for Smokey and Georgie "Rock Star" Alvarez to enter the barn. AP's workmate is once again Zayat Stables' Madam Amoura. Alvarez has the day off — something not a lot of exercise riders can brag about! Bob says he may even work him at 7:00 a.m. rather than right after the break, when the track resembles the notorious 405 freeway at rush hour. Once finished, Barnes accompanies the big horse back to the barn. They jog off to the wire. Barnes is aboard Smokey. American Theorem is from the first crop sired by American Pharoah, the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner. At the entrance to the track, a voice booms over the racetrack Tannoy: "Ten minutes before the track reopens. He's been with Bob since November 1997, just a few short months after witnessing Silver Charm's agonizing defeat in the Triple Crown. Translated, this means a round of golf followed by an afternoon of birdwatching (of the feathered kind), then a marathon episode of Angela Lansbury's "Murder She Wrote" (this, of course, is the family friendly version of events — he didn't get his "rock star" status for nothing!). The 3-year-old colt Cafe Pharoah has won four of his five races … Talking of trainers, Bob Baffert's here. Now, he's just got to run and win before he goes out a champ.". American Pharoah appears a happy horse, almost like he is savoring the gorgeous sunrise. Back at the barn, the DRF's Steve Anderson is trying to get a quote or two from a rather tight-lipped Garcia. We would love to see American Pharoah go for horse racing’s "Grand Slam." "She" is some 2,000 miles away in Kentucky preparing for the race of her career in the Breeders' Cup Classic — Beholder. The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3-year-olds and older run at a distance of 1 1 ⁄ 4 miles (2,000 m) on dirt. I ask Bob how HE was today. We will wait and find out where and when American Pharoah has his last gallop EVER tomorrow. In fact, it's very, very quiet at Keeneland this morning — not like yesterday when legions of fans young and old scrambled over security like kids at a Justin Bieber concert. Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and trainers Todd Pletcher and Jack Fisher have been announced as the 2021 inductees into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic was the 37th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic, part of the 2020 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships program. (She knows what's coming and has a resigned look on her face.). Of course, everyone knows who the "He" is. #hesback! The two head to the track, neither in any kind of hurry. Press alt + / to open this menu. American Pharoah S. American Pharoah S. (G1) Race 8 at Santa Anita Park on September 26, 2020. Second time around, American Pharoah's just getting going. The 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic was the 33rd running of the Breeders' Cup Classic, part of the 2015 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships program. It looked very, very easy indeed. ET. Horse racing’s World Championships was first held at Keeneland in 2015, resulting in unforgettable moments like American Pharoah’s Classic win, Tepin’s Mile victory, and Found’s defeat of Golden Horn in the Turf.. 1 ½ miles: the distance of the longest Breeders’ Cup race, the Longines Turf. Because American Pharoah works this morning, it's Martin Garcia's turn to take the reins - he comes swaggering around the corner, whip slapping his boots, and hops aboard. The saddle! There, he poses for pictures. 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