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ZipseAtTheTrack
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Editor of Horse Racing Nation (2010-2017)
Host of HorseCenter (2014-2024)
Diehard Fan of Horse Racing since 1973
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With the Breeders’ Cup now in the rearview mirror, Brian Zipse takes an initial look at the 2026 Kentucky Derby with rankings of the most promising 2-year-olds.

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Kentucky Derby 2026 Sweet 16: Ted Noffey on top
Initial look at the Kentucky Derby 2026 rankings of the most promising 2-year-olds.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I know some don't get into the whole awards thing, but I do. It's a celebration of the very best horses of 2025🏇🏆This is actually one of my favorite editions of HorseCenter of the year--Who will win this year's Eclipse Awards? Tell Matt and I what you think!
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November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Heir apparent.
Forever Young‘s win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic restores the memory of his great-grandsire Sunday Silence. Brian Zipse has more in his Sunday column.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Wake-up call.
Do not sleep on multimillionaire White Abarrio in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. Brian Zipse makes the case in his Sunday column.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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See how @zipseatthetrack.bsky.social sees the Classic shaping up.

📸: Candice Chavez / Eclipse Sportswire
Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Ranking the contenders
Brian Zipse ranks 15 horses in the prospective field, with Sovereignty on top.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Should Sovereignty be Horse of the Year no matter what happens in the Breeders' Cup Classic? I believe he has earned it with a strong full-season campaign 🏇
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October 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Winning at the Breeders’ Cup once is tough enough. Doing it a second or even third time places you in rarified air. Join the discussion now on my Sunday morning column! 🏇
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September 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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As Sovereignty nears his date with destiny in the Breeders' Cup Classic, let's take a closer look at 3-year-olds facing older in the big race 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...
September 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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In this week's Breeders' Cup Classic Watch article:
🔥Fierceness sizzles on the West Coast
🙄Jockey Club Gold Cup is a throw-out for most
🏇Pennsylvania Derby is shaping up nicely
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September 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Sweet as candy.
Trainer Aggie Ordóñez hits the big time thanks to Del Mar winner Om N Joy. Brian Zipse goes in-depth in his Sunday column.
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August 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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A day for champions.
From Thorpedo Anna to Sovereignty, Saratoga has a Saturday not to be forgotten. Brian Zipse recounts the memorable afternoon in his Sunday column from trackside.
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August 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇 With a lull in the action of key preps, this is the perfect time to reveal my list of the Top 10 contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic with analysis on each ... www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...
Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Sovereignty leads 10 hopefuls
With a lull in the action of key preps, Brian Zipse unveils his list of top 10 contenders.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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A shiny nugget.
Chunk of Gold carries big hopes to match his big West Virginia Derby score. Brian Zipse looks ahead in his Sunday column.
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August 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We're tracking the likely Breeders' Cup Classic contenders – see where things stand after weekend races.

📸: NYRA / Susie Raisher
Breeders' Cup Classic watch: Sierra Leone is back with style
Sierra Leone returns to the limelight with his strong win in the Whitney.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Looks like MyRacehorse has another good in the speedy Seismic Beauty. Read all about it in my latest Sunday morning column! 🏇
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August 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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It’s not often these days we see two champions race against each other as many as five times ... bring on Fierceness & Sierra Leone Round 5! Plus, Sovereignty and Nysos on a brand-new Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...
July 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Best of luck to our old friend Carl Spackler as he takes on a tremendous field on Wednesday in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Among his competition are many of the top milers in the world: Field of Gold, Henri Matisse, Rosallion, and Docklands 🏇
July 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Are you a fan of Baeza? This one's for you! Celebrating the horse who keeps running big only to finish behind Sovereignty and Journalism 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/Baeza_runs_big_but_was_born_the_wrong_year_123
Zipse: Baeza runs big, but he was born in the wrong year
Zipse: After the Jim Dandy, imagine if Baeza had been foaled any other year.
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July 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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How good is this current crop of 3yo Males? Will Sovereignty get Jim Dandied in the Jim Dandy?? Join us for HorseCenter now 🏇
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July 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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In this edition of my Breeders' Cup Classic Watch 🏇
🔥Journalism,
🔥Sovereignty
🔥Nysos
🔥Magnitude
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July 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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From modest beginnings, the New Jersey-bred gelding Book'em Danno has become a horse to beat for the Breeders' Cup Sprint 🏇
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July 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Remembering great editions of the Haskell from years gone by and looking forward to Journalism in this year's running of the big one at Monmouth Park right now on HorseCenter! 🏇https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/HorseCenter/HorseCenter_Best_of_the_Haskell_Stakes_2025_Analysis_and_Top_Picks_123
HorseCenter: Haskell Stakes analysis and top picks
Matt Shifman and Brian Zipse offer analysis, top picks for Saturday's race at Monmouth Park.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I'm excited to offer a brand-new feature on Horse Racing Nation. The Breeders' Cup Classic Watch begins now! Journalism jets to Jersey 🏇 www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/B...
July 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Appreciating Thorpedo Anna while she is still racing 🏇
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July 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Plenty to talk about this week on HorseCenter!
🏇Can Locked rebound in the Suburban?
💰A long shot selection in the Belmont Derby
♥️Saying goodbye to a legend
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July 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM