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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Curlin to Defend Breeders' Cup Title


Big Brown's season-ending injury may be bad news for the horse racing industry, but with Curlin now entered to defend his title in the 2008 Breeders' Cup Classic, horse racing fans and bettors still have a lot to look forward to.

Jesse Jackson, the majority owner of Curlin, announced Tuesday afternoon that Curlin has been pre-entered in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park. The 2007 Horse of the Year will be defending his title, as he won the Classic last year. With Big Brown out of the running, this means Curlin will be the horse to watch and bet on.

"I think I owed it to the horse," Jackson said on a national teleconference. "Curlin tells us he's fit, and when a top athlete is ready, he wants to compete. And I do want to help enhance the fan base and give hardcore fans a chance to see him one more time."

So, rather than looking at the Breeders' Cup Classic as a Curlin vs. Big Brown main event, Santa Anita Park officials are calling the race "Curlin vs. The World."

They don't call it the "Breeders' Cup World Championships" for nothing. The Breeders' Cup showcases the best of the best in thoroughbred racing, with competitors coming from all over the world to take part in this championship competition.

Betting on the Breeders' Cup? Bet on Curlin to win!

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