As we approach the 31^st running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, each of us will analyze the 2014 campaign and profile of one potential contender per week that we think is worthy of consideration when forming your tickets come October 31 and November 1.

Staying on the subject of the Filly and Mare Turf, today BC Profile analyzes “Win and You’re In” qualifier Emollient, who finished 4^th in this race last year as a three year old.

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Every Breeders’ Cup features fascinating storylines and plot twists that build the anticipation and suspense leading up to the Championships.  The stories within each race and behind each entrant add intrigue to the excitement and suspense of the race itself and help fuel Breeders’ Cup success. While each story is unique and follows its own script, there are undoubtedly common themes and genres we have watched unfold in the previous 31 Breeders’ Cups. In the weeks leading up to this year’s Breeders’ Cup, we hope to highlight some of our favorite themes from over the years in the context of a 2014 story.

For racing fans, the Breeders’ Cup often provides the annual forum for showdowns between stars which would not otherwise occur.  The tops of the east clashes with the best from the west. A U.S. turf champion is tested by the best of Europe.  Undefeated two year old prospects collide in what many hope is the beginning of a new rivalry and a preview of the first Saturday in May (we can always hope on this one).  But for me, the most intriguing and anticipated pairing is when an unproven star of a mid-major track steps up to face the mainstream divisional leaders.   It’s horse racing’s version of Boise State v. Oklahoma, Francis Ouimet in the U.S. Open, Hickory v. South Bend High. Continue reading Why We Watch: The Boise State of the Breeders’ Cup–Stopshoppingdebbie →

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