Sep 29 2018
Opening Weekend Santa Anita: 4 G1 Breeders Cup Challenge Races
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Sat, Sep.29. Santa Anita Park opened yesterday and gets right into very serious racing today with 4 Grade 1 races that are also Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races, meaning that the winner gets an automatic entry into the BC race of that division.
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Saturday’s Races:
Awesome Again G1 Stakes: BC Classic
Rodeo Drive G1 Stakes: BC Filly & Mare Turf
Chandelier G1 Stakes: BC Juvenile Fillies
American Pharaoh G1 (formerly Frontrunner): BC Juvenile
Sunday:
Zenyatta G1 Stakes: BC Distaff
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So at least 4 will get their entry ticket into the biggest race day in North America today. Others will likely appear in the Breeders’ cup as well due to prior combined achievements.
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