Matt Shifman is a journalist who specializes in horse racing. He writes for Horse Racing Nation and covers various aspects of the sport, including race previews, analysis, and updates on Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. With a deep knowledge of the industry, Matt provides valuable insights and predictions for horse racing enthusiasts.
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By: Brian Zipse, Matt Shifman
This week on HorseCenter, Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman take their first look at future stars of racing. Whether it be for next month's Breeders'Cup Juvenile or next year's Kentucky Derby, there are many top prospects running this weekend in the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct and the Breeders' Futurity (G1) at Keeneland.
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup will be run Saturday as part of the Keeneland fall meeting. A field of 10 3-year-old fillies received invitations from the racing office to run in this 1 1/8-mile turf race.
This week on HorseCenter, Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman ramp up their coverage of the 2024 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar as each host offers their current top five contenders for all seven main-track races next month at Del Mar. This year, more than ever, international stars should have a strong say in the world championships, starting with the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
By: Matt Shifman, Brian Zipse
Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman look at top contenders for all 7 Breeders' Cup races on grass.
The $7 million 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic drew a pre-entered field of 14 led by 3-year-old Fierceness and Europe-based City Of Troy. In the last 10 years, the Classic was won by four 3-year-olds, Authentic, Arrogate, American Pharoah and Bayern, and all of them were trained by Bob Baffert. In Breeders’ Cup history, 13 sophomores were victorious in the featured race.
By: Matt Shifman, Teresa Poplin Eclipse Sportswire
Red Smith will be run Saturday at Aqueduct as the fall meeting has its first weekend. A field of nine veteran turf runners, including the winner of last year’s race, will run 1 3/8 miles on the grass.
By: Brian Zipse, Matt Shifman
This week on HorseCenter, Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman recap the world championships at Del Mar where Sierra Leone and Thorpedo Anna were the biggest stars. Your hosts also discuss what the results mean to the 2024 Eclipse Awards. Some championships were clinched at the Breeders' Cup, but others remain very much in question.
By: Brian Zipse, Matt Shifman
This week on HorseCenter Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman take an initial look at the 2025 Kentucky Derby by revealing their first rankings for next spring's run for the roses. Your hosts discuss what they like about each promising juvenile and their prospects moving forward.
Bob Hope Stakes at Del Mar on Sunday drew a field of six 2-year-olds that will race the seven-furlong distance. Bob Baffert entered two, although the Michael McCarthy runner Bullard is the morning line favorite.
By: Brian Zipse, Matt Shifman
This week on HorseCenter, Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman offer analysis and top picks for a pair of interesting Grade 3 stakes from Churchill Downs. Two Sharp looks to continue her upward momentum in the Chilukki Stakes, while the Commonwealth Turf should be a wide-open affair.
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