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From dirty lessons to stewards' speed and tipping torture - David Jennings' ten takeouts from the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar
City Of Troy: couldn't cope with the kickback in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del MarCredit: Edward Whitaker
Deputy Ireland editor David Jennings has spent the last week at Del Mar covering the 41st Breeders' Cup. Here are his ten takeouts from the blockbuster event . . .
1. You can't just flirt with the dirt
Dirt is like parenthood. You can do all the preparation in the world, go to antenatal classes, practice with nieces and nephews, read books, watch YouTube clips but, ultimately, nothing can prepare you for the real thing.
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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor
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- David Jennings at Del Mar: City Of Troy pays expensive dirt tax as Classic masterplan fails spectacularly
- Breeders' Cup turnover 'incredibly healthy' as bookmaker friendly Saturday leads to layers coming out on top
- More Than Looks comes with a strong late charge to deny 2,000 Guineas winner Notable Speech in Breeders' Cup Mile
- 'Ryan had no chance' - City Of Troy fails to fire but owners Coolmore still come up trumps as Sierra Leone wins the Breeders' Cup Classic
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