Breeders’ Cup is currently the most awaited event of the season amongst the equestrian community. The horse racing realm’s World Championship welcomes thoroughbreds from across the world to declare the best in the field. The coming weekend is all thrill and excitement for the enthusiasts as horses occupy the grounds over the course of two days. Interestingly, with nearing dates, exciting news reveals that horse racing isn’t contained to the equestrian world.

Alex Bregman, to no one’s surprise, has a well-established presence in the MLB. However, what makes the news is the baseman’s staunch interest in another sport ? horse racing. The Huston Astros’ third baseman has held a long family history in matters of racing. Years after following his passion for the MLB, Alex is all set to wear another badge of Championship title; this time carrying the passion of his family along.

Alex Bregman reveals the equestrian in him

The Breeders’ Cup is all set and scheduled for intense racing on the 3rd and 4th of November. Now, as the entries are making their way to the grounds with inching championships, the Breeders’ Cup team caught up with Alex Bregam for a chat; not just about his interest in the field but about one of his equines contending in the Juvenile Turf Sprint. “Our family has always had a serious love for horse racing ever since I was a little kid,” Alex revealed in the interview. The MLB star further continued to talk about his competing equine, No Nay Mets, in the posted interview.

No Nay Mets is a 2-year-old colt who started his career in 2023. Though the decision to get the colt home was a spontaneous one, No Nay Mets has proven to be a solid competitor. In his 4 starts, the colt has raced at Ascot-GB,?Colonial Downs,?Gulfstream Park, and Monmouth Park with 1 place finish in the latter 3. Heading into the Breeders’ Cup, Alex hopes to get a 4-on-4 on American soil for the 2-year-old. This may be Alex’s first huge race, but the MLB icon definitely has some experience in the field.

MLB star’s horse racing journey

Alex has revealed that the passion for horse racing has run through his family for generations. From his grandfather taking him to the race tracks to his father being on the horse racing commission in New Mexico, Alex has lived through the interests. Interestingly, the Bregman family never seemed to have bought horses until Alex did.

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According to reports, last year, Alex and his wife invested in about 8 race horses. Following the same, Alex has had quite a few wins in the industry. In April, Cadillac Candy finished second in the 5 1/2-furlong race in Lexington, Kentucky. While Kodiac Wintergreen has had 2 placings in his 3 starts. With the excellent numbers on his card, Alex is preparing to add another win to his name as he saddles up to leave for California; completing his MLB World Series.

Ultimately, it boils down to what Alex said, “It’s very hard, it’s a hard game. You fail more than you succeed. You gotta be tough and you gotta really enjoy the good ones because there’s not many of them. It’s very similar to baseball.”?

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