Twitter Accounts to Follow for Breeders’ Cup 2014
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The unofficial end, and culmination, of the Thoroughbred-racing season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a $26-million, two day, 14-race extravaganza featuring the best horses, jockeys, trainers and owners from around the world?! I’ve rounded up a list of must-follow Twitter accounts for all things Breeders’ Cup.
1. Breeders’ Cup
The Breeders' Cup World Championships return to Santa Anita Park on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. #BC14
2. Santa Anita Park
"The Great Race Place" is once again home to our beloved Breeders' Cup Championships.
3. America’s Best Racing
Our main account @ABRLive - #AmericasBestRacing #BetOnIt
4. @ABRVTour
Each ambassador will be celebrating the Breeders’ Cup in their respected markets and sharing the fun on our group account. Be on the lookout for Ciara and Jose’s Twitter feeds as they will be tweeting live from the action-packed Santa Anita Park all week.
5. Clocker’s Corner
One of my favorite places at the track, Clocker's Corner is a great spot to grab breakfast and watch horses work alongside jockeys, trainers, racing insiders and other connections - Breeders' Cup week will be especially busy and their Twitter always has awesome morning work pictures!
6. Some Breeders’ Cup horses have fun Twitter accounts and like to let us humans know what is going on with them – all fun follows!
Beholder
California Chrome
Close Hatches
Goldencents
Shared Belief
Stopchargingmaria
Tonalist
7. Peter Rotondo
Known for his #GetHot #StayHot mantra and collection of bowties Peter Rotondo, vice president of media and entertainment at Breeders' Cup, is also an avid Twitter user. His feed is nothing short of fun, informative and full to the brim with all things Breeders’ Cup!
8. Christine A. Moore
Fashion is a huge part of the fun of Breeders' Cup experience - "a head without a hat is like a horse without a jockey!" Christine Moore, official milliner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup, has countless headwear styles for both women and men – you’re sure to becoming inspired and find something you love!
9. SA Press Box
The Santa Anita press team constantly updates their feed with press releases, Stable Notes, industry news, quotes, facts and scratches – their account is a great follow to stay up to date on all things Santa Anita.
10. Victor Espinoza
Jockey Victor Espinoza rode California Chrome to victory in two of the year’s top races -- the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Sakes and will ride him in this year’s Classic. He’ll also be riding Breeders’ Cup Juvenile favorite American Pharoah.
11. Jim Rome
He may be most widely known for his sports radio talk show, but plenty of people have heard him talk about his hobby - horse racing. His undefeated 3-year-old colt, Shared Belief, will run in the $5-million Classic.
Other Celebrity Ambassadors that will be at Breeders’ Cup include: Kate Upton, Bobby Flay, Joe Torre, Rick Pitino, Bo Derek, Elizabeth Banks, Rob Dyrdek, Laura Bell Bundy, Toby Keith, Wes Welker, Steven Jackson, John Ortiz, Avery Johnson, James Carville, and Gary Player.
12. Jay Privman
Jay Privman is a national correspondent for the Daily Racing Form whose major responsibilities include the Triple Crown, Breeders' Cup and Southern California Racing. His feed is full of work times, trainer quotes, details on the contenders, and more.
13. Tom Quigley
VIP Player Concierge for Santa Anita Park and host of Quigley's Corner, Tom Quigley’s Twitter feed is full of his picks, thoughts of the races, pick of his paddock handicapping seminar guests, and more!
Who are some of your favorite horse racing personalities to follow?