Tidbits left over from Breeders' Cup

We still are bummed by Zenyatta's loss in the classic. But we still are as proud as ever by the mare's accomplishments and what she has done for the sport. If there was an Eclipse Award for being the official ambassador to the sport she should receive it. What we can't understand however are the throngs of Zenyatta fans bitter towards Blame for beating her. LOL What is there to be bitter about? Both horses displayed greatness and courage and should be applauded. Lets show some class Zenyatta fans.

Speaking of Blame, he begins his new career at Claiborne with a stud fee of $35,000. Can you imagine if Blame and Zenyatta teamed up and had a baby? Wow! Both horses have great prospects as horse parents.

Zenyatta will be at Hollywood Park "winding down" from her campaign and no final plans have been made yet as to where she'll ship to as she begins her new career as a broodmare. Postings continue to pop up on blogs that she hasn't been retired as of yet but she has been. A formal announcement will be coming soon.

Another retirement comes in the way of Mind That Bird who lost his ninth straight race since winning the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-1. The time is right for this guy to begin his new career as he simply looks to have lost interest in racing. As of right now no formal arrangements have been made.

Lookin At Lucky has returned to Hollywood Park and no plans have yet been made with his future. Asked if Lookin At Lucky would have a 4-year-old racing campaign trainer Bob Baffert responded with "Right now, I'd say yes."

Unusual Suspect upset the field Saturday in the Grade I $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup to the tune of $22.40 under Cory Nakatani for trainer Barry Abrams. The son of Unusual Heat was winning for the ninth time in 55 lifetime starts and ended an 0 for 13 skid in 2010.

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Zenyetta, Blame drill for Breeders' Cup

Blame drilled a solid half-mile on Sunday over the Keeneland track in a snappy :47.60 in preparation for the November 6 Breeders' Cup Classic under his normal exercise rider Casey Chavez. His connections were happy with the drill and stated he was right on target for his next start.

Zenyatta was also seen at Hollywood Park earlier in the week and also drilled for her upcoming appearance in either the Breeders' Cup Classic or Ladies Classic. Her connections were happy with the way she looks and is preparing for her next start. Zenyatta will be looking to keep her perfect streak in tact which now stands at 19.

As reported last week, the new dirt track is progressing nicely at Santa Anita and projections have the new course being completed by December 6th which will allow several weeks of "settling" and allowing horses to train before any adjustments need to be made for opening day on December 26th.

The 2010 Grade II $150,000 Oak Tree Mile on Saturday went to the outsider, Fantastic Pick for jockey Corey Nakatani and trainer James Lloyd. Owned by Ford, Maycock and Smole the 3-year-old gelding was winning for the fifth time in 15 lifetime efforts and paid a hefty $46.20 to his backers while he edged out the promising local debut try of Blue Panis who was coming here from France. The invader did everything but win after cutting out the pace under Joe Talamo.

Sunday's feature the Grade III $100,000 Harold C. Ramser Handicap was taken by the upsetter Go Forth North under David Flores for trainer A.A. Avila and owners Lo-Bo Racing, Pyle and Summer of Fun Stable. The 3-year-old filly now has won a Graded race and is black type.

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