The Breeders’ Cup also beefed up its own pre-race exams and observations of Cup runners. It was the only injury in the 14 Cup races. “Everyone took every precautionary measure they possibly could.”Four horses were scratched Saturday from Cup races after pre-race exams by vets found issues concerning enough to keep them in their barns. “It feels great.”Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. earned a leading fourth Cup victory of the weekend that featured just three victories by favourites. At 26, he became the youngest trainer to win a Cup race with Iridessa’s neck victory in the $2-million Filly & Mare Turf.

Source: thestar November 03, 2019 03:20 UTC