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Monday, October 20, 2008

Red Giant, Tropic Storm Out of Breeders' Cup

With the 2008 Breeders' Cup betting expected to pick up steam this week, two more horses have been taken out of the running.

Red Giant, one of the favorites to win the US $2 million Turf race, is running a fever and is experiencing a loss of appetite. These symptoms were cause enough for trainer Todd Pletcher to pull his horse from the Breeders' Cup.

"The timing of it, six days before the race, gave him no time to recover and no time to work," said Pletcher. In light of this news, owner John Fort has instructed Pletcher to make breeding plans for Red Giant, effectively putting an end to Red Giant's racing career.

Over at Hollywood Park, trainer Craig Dollase has also confirmed that his horse, Tropic Storm, has suffered a soft tissue injury and won't be running in the Breeders' Cup Sprint and and Turf Sprint races.

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