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Authentic earns BC Classic spot in Haskell

Darryl Sherer

Authentic earned an automatic starting spot in the Gr1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic with victory in Saturday’s Haskell Stakes (9f) for 3yos at Monmouth Park. Away smartly and quickly settling on the lead under Mike Smith, Authentic (pic: Monmouth Park/ Ryan Denver/EQUI-PHOTO) was allowed an uncontested lead and held a clear advantage at the final
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Stroll for Midnight Bisou in Fleur de Lis

Darryl Sherer

Champion mare Midnight Bisou strolled to victory in Saturday’s Gr2 Fleur de Lis Stakes (9f) at Churchill Downs to earn herself another tilt at Breeders’ Cup glory. Allowed to settle off the early speed set by Serengeti Express, Midnight Bisou rolled up around the home turn and went clear under a Mike Smith hand ride
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