Watch: $1,433,000 Worth Horse Racing Icon Takes On Santa Anita Track Ahead of Breeders Cup Classic 2023

Hearts are beating fast as the most awaited event approaches. The Breeders’ Cup this year marks its 40th anniversary and offers a purse of more than $30 million. However, the most exciting part of the event is the intense competition between the best horses. With famous horses like Zandon, White Abarrio, River Tiber, and Missed the Cut already performing, this event remains highly unpredictable, as any horse has the potential to emerge victorious, not just the famous ones.

However, recently, Arcangelo, who had been leading in the post ranking had to withdraw from this event due to a hoof injury. But the good news is that another favorite horse is also performing in this event who never disappoints his fans. He recently offered a glimpse of the upcoming event.

An Equestrian sensation

National Treasure is a 3-year-old colt bred in Kentucky by Peter E. Blum. He is sired by Quality Road, who won the 2009 Florida Derby but due to minor injuries did not compete in the U.S. Triple Crown events. National Treasure was consigned to the 2021 Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga Select Yearling Sale and was bought by Tom Ryan’s SF Racing ownership group for $500,000. National Treasure is owned by the ownership group of SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan. He is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.

Recently, the Daily Racing Form shared a post on X showing National Treasure, ridden by Juan Hernandez, who will also ride him during the Breeders Cup. It was captioned as, “National treasure out on the track this morning, getting ready for the Breeders Cup.”

Hernandez has been riding National Treasure since the horse’s debut in March 2023, and together, they have maintained a perfect record, winning all six of the races they’ve entered. National Treasure is the favorite to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and Hernandez plays a significant role in this prediction. As a talented jockey, he has earned $76 million to date, and this partnership has contributed to National Crush’s lifetime earnings of $1,433,000. However, there are many more horses poised to demonstrate their prowess in the Breeders’ Cup.

The unpredictable thrill

The Breeders’ Cup 2023 Friday races at Santa Anita Park feature some exciting contests. In the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, 2-year-olds will compete over 5 furlongs on the turf for a purse of $1 million. Timberlake, trained by Brad Cox, is a top contender after winning the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct. The post positions and morning-line odds for this race have been announced, with Crimson Advocate and No Nay Mets as the early favorites. All Friday races will be broadcast live on USA Network and FanDuel TV.

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These races feature 2-year-old fillies competing on dirt and turf, respectively, with notable contenders like Tamara and She Feels Pretty. The post positions and morning-line odds for these races add to the anticipation, ensuring a day filled with top-class horse racing on Friday at Santa Anita Park.

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