Returning from the Breeders’ Cup yesterday, I was reflecting on the many comments I heard regarding how the weather/track conditions played a role in the results of the day’s races. While this may be true, nothing should be taken away from the performances of the eight winners. There were no undeserving winners, and there were no flukes. In fact, this is the FIRST TIME in the 24 runnings of the Breeders’ Cup, that ALL the winners had previously won a GRADE 1 race during the same year! This is a very, very impressive group of champions.