2009 BREEDERS’ CUP COMES TO SANTA ANITA — For the first time in its history, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held at the same site for two consecutive years.  It is the richest prize-money event in sports, consisting of 14 races and purses totaling $25.5 million. The 2009 Breeders’ Cup will be held on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7.  While this is the first time the event will be held at the same site two years running, the Breeders’ Cup has been in the same market in consecutive years. Three of the first four Breeders’ Cup events were held in southern California, beginning in 1984 at Hollywood Park, at Santa Anita in 1986 and again at Hollywood Park in 1987.  The Breeders’ Cup historically generates in excess of $50 million in annual economic impact for host states. update 10/12

BUY A RACE HORSE — Chomping at the bit to buy a racehorse?  Bill Koch and Gary Fenton, co-owners of Little Red Feather Racing, will give you their expert advice on purchasing a four-legged investment. In just eight years, Little Red Feather Racing has become a market leader in thoroughbred racing partnerships. For more information, click here.

DEL MAR WRAPS UP CHALLENGING SEASON —  The 70th race meeting ended September 9th, not with a bang but a whimper, mainly because of the difference it had from 59 years of others that had come before. Read season ending report by Hank Wesch of San Diego Union Tribune.