2008 Breeders' Cup Contenders

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2008 Breeders' Cup Contenders

Smooth Air

Trainer: Bennie Stutts Jr.
Jockey: Manoel Cruz
Foaling Date: 3-12-2005
Pedigree: Smooth Jazz - Air France by French Deputy
Dosage Profile: 4-0-4-0-0

Dosage Index/CD: 3.00 1.00
Note: Winner of the Hutcheson at Gulfstream after finishing second in the Jack Price Juvenile at Calder. Followed up with a 3rd in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay and 2nd in the Florida Derby. Missed a work on April 26 due to a fever, but was treated and back to normal on April 27. Never really got into the race and finished 11th in the Kentucky Derby. Came back to win the Ohio Derby on 5/31 then was 2nd in the Pennsylvania Derby on 9/1.

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Saturday: Marathon Juvenile Turf Dirt Mile Turf Sprint Juvenile Sprint Mile Turf Classic

Breeders' Cup quick links:

Breeders' Cup Wrap-up - An overview of the highlights, big achievements, attendance, and wagering figures for the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup Saturday Results - There were 8 races Saturday highlighted by the Classic where Zenyatta wrapped up her career with an impressive win over the boys to retire undefeated. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Breeders' Cup Friday Results - There were 6 races Friday highlighted by the Ladies' Classic where Life Is Sweet rallied from last to win by 2 1/2 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
Breeders' Cup Miscellaneous photos - More photos of Zenyatta plus scenery, celebrities, and other interesting things from Breeders' Cup week.
2009 Breeders' Cup Entries and Post Positions - Final entries are up now with morning line odds and post positons for all 14 races. Zenyatta is the 5-2 favorite in the Classic and Careless Jewel is the 2-1 favorite in the Ladies Classic. Also has links to free past performances.
Thursday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Details and photos for 20 of the Breeders' Cup horses on the track including Zenyatta.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Details and photos for 45 of the Breeders' Cup horses on the track Wednesday.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Details and photos for 33 of the Breeders' Cup horses on the track Tuesday.
Monday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Details and photos for 47 of the Breeders' Cup horses on the track Monday.
Breeders' Cup Weather - What will the weather be like at Santa Anita
The Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita - A look the history of the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita and its influence on the event.
Breeders' Cup Challenge Races - All the 'Win and You're In' races for this year with results.
Breeders' Cup Field Selection Rules - how they decide who gets in if a Championship race is oversubscribed at pre-entry time.
Review: Crushing the Cup 2009 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett. An invaluable tool for trying to unlock the mysteries of handicapping the Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita.
Review: Betting Synthetic Surfaces - Conquering Racing's Newest Frontier By Bill Finley
Breeders' Cup 360 - 'The Bettor's Inside Source' for all things Breeders' Cup handicapping
Free Prep Replays - listed by date in reverse chronological order
Breeders' Cup Links - the master list with even more info
The Breeders' Cup Championship Day - The official page for the Breeders' Cup championship races. Just about anything you need to know about it: results, video clips, and race calls for past years, and eventually nominations, entries, and results.
Handicapping the Breeders' Cup - Resources, tips, and more to help you handicap the Breeders' Cup.
Points Standings - from the Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup Postcards - Breeders' Cup theme virtual postcards to send your friends including all last year's winners
Breeders' Cup Supplemental Entries - past supplements and how they fared
Daily Racing Form Breeders' Cup Special - lots of news, stats, and other info
Blood Horse Countdown to the Cup - Contenders, news, history and more
Thoroughbred Times Breeders' Cup Coverage - News, contender profiles, stats, history, and more
The Downey Profile Breeders' Cup Special - full analysis for lots of contenders and other info
European News - the latest on the Euro contenders from Sporting Life
Santa Anita area Hotels and Air Fare - The closest hotels to the track with rooms left with distance and pricing, plus links to get discount air fare online.
2008 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results
2008 Breeders' Cup Friday Results
Breeders' Cup Wrap-up - An overview of the highlights, big achievements, attendance, and wagering figures for the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
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