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Copa América Equina 2026 in Palmira: Colombia's Criollo Horse Fair
The 34th Copa América Equina opens Thursday at Asdeoccidente's country grounds on the Cali–Palmira road. The program isn't out yet, but here's how a Colombian Criollo horse fair works and how to enjoy one with the family.
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What Is a Vet Scratch? How Breeders' Cup Horses Get Checked
Every Breeders' Cup starter at Keeneland gets an entry exam, a jog in hand and daily looks from two teams of vets. Here's how a vet scratch works, what happens next, and why it divides racing.
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Breeders' Cup 2026 at Keeneland: Dates, Post Times and How to Watch
Future Stars Friday, a Halloween Championship Saturday and a Forever Young vs. Sovereignty Classic: the final race order, TV by race and every favorite after Monday's draw.
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Racing
Breeders' Cup Classic 2026 Field: Post Positions, Odds and Jockeys
Eight horses, two Kentucky Derby winners and a defending champion chasing history: the $7 million Classic field at Keeneland, horse by horse, with posts and morning-line odds.
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Racing
Irad Ortiz Jr. Breaks Ankle: Who Rides His Breeders' Cup Horses?
The five-time Eclipse Award winner needs surgery and misses the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. Here's who rides his six championship mounts, what happened and how racing handles a fall.
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Racing
Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw 2026: Results and How It Works
Forever Young drew post 5 as the 2-1 Classic favorite, and Englishman is 4-5 from the far outside in the Sprint. Here's every race's draw, plus the step-by-step path from pre-entry to the starting gate.
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