Breeders' Cup expands

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: January 9, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
01-09-2007

Breeders' Cup expands
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 01-09-2007, Tuesday
Section: SPORTS
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NEW YORK — The Breeders' Cup got bigger and richer Monday, with thoroughbred racing's showcase event expanding to 11 races over two days in the largest addition to the competition since it began 24 years ago.

Three $1 million races and another day of racing were added to the program, beginning with this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park on Friday Oct. 26, and Saturday Oct. 27. The 11 races, televised by ...

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