The Handicapper's Edge is a service of brisnet.com, your source for racing information, news, data, and FREE Handicapping software - (C) Copyright 2005 BRIS - All rights reserved http://www.brisnet.com/news/ Eight-year-old veteran COMPANY (Miracle Admire), who became the oldest horse ever to win a Japanese Grade 1 race when capturing the Tenno Sho (Autumn) (Jpn-G1) last time out, will attempt to conclude his career on a high note in Sunday's $2.2 million Mile Championship (Jpn-G1). The bay horse has tried the Kyoto feature twice before, finishing fifth in 2007 and fourth last year, but is in his all-time best form at present.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16962Four international invaders jetted into Narita Airport in Japan on Thursday. Two-time Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) hero CONDUIT (Ire) (Dalakhani), Canadian Grade 1 victor MARSH SIDE (Gone West) and Italian Group 1 winner SCINTILLO (Fantastic Light) are all contenders for the November 29 Japan Cup (Jpn-G1). Multiple Grade 1 star SUMMER BIRD (Birdstone) is bound for the December 6 Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-G1).http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16960Schooling sessions for Edward P. Evans' QUALITY ROAD (Elusive Quality) continue Saturday morning at Aqueduct, where the three-year-old will go through the paddock and load into the gate with jockey John Velazquez aboard as his connections ponder a start in the Cigar Mile H. (G1) on November 28.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16958Rick Mettee, assistant to trainer Saeed bin Suroor, confirmed Friday that Godolphin's Grade 1-winning triumvirate of MUSIC NOTE (A.P. Indy), COCOA BEACH (Chi) (Doneraile Court) and SEVENTH STREET (Street Cry [Ire]) have all been retired.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16959Veteran trainer Hal Wiggins, nearing the end of a distinguished training career capped by a record-smashing victory by Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro) in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), will be honored on Saturday as the recipient of the 2008 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award, which is presented annually by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners (KTO).http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16950On November 28, jockeys across North America will be asked to contribute one mount fee to the Julia Brimo Fund, set up to assist with her expenses during rehabilitation for her injuries.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16951Shadwell Stable's MAFAAZ (GB) (Medicean), the winner of the March 18 Kentucky Derby Challenge at Kempton Park in England, suffered a serious illness over the summer after joining Kiaran McLaughlin, assistant trainer Neal McLaughlin revealed Thursday.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16946Bollam, Sheedy, Torani, & Co (BST), Financial and Management Consultants, will once again underwrite a special Thanksgiving meal at both Belmont Park and Aqueduct so that more than 500 backstretch workers will have the opportunity to share in the true spirit of the holiday. It will mark the third year the Albany, New York, based firm has sponsored the feast for the Backstretch Employees Service Team (B.E.S.T).http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16943Popular Churchill Downs-based jockey Calvin Borel, who swept this year's Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) aboard RACHEL ALEXANDRA (Medaglia d'Oro) and MINE THAT BIRD (Birdstone), respectively, will be honored at Churchill Downs this weekend with a bobblehead giveaway, autograph session, roast and his very own drink special.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16937The mid-season exit of two-time champion Good Night Shirt (Concern) due to injury left a huge void in the steeplechase division that has not entirely been filled.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16940The exceptional SEA THE STARS was named Cartier Horse of the Year and Cartier champion three-year-old colt at the 2009 Cartier Racing Awards, which were presented at Claridge's Hotel in Mayfair, London, England, before an invited audience of 200 on the Tuesday night.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16935Following the overwhelming popularity of a three-date market test this spring, Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby (G1), will stage six special "Downs After Dark" nighttime racing programs under the lights in 2010.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16932Hall of Fame horseman Bobby Frankel, a five-time Eclipse Award winner whose exceptional list of pupils included 10 champions and Belmont S. (G1) winner Empire Maker, died at his home in Pacific Palisades, California, early Monday morning.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16928Gulfstream Park has announced adjustments to their 2010 stakes schedule and the creation of a new stakes day for sprinters. Affected by the changes are the dates of the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth S. (G2), and the layering of stakes races on Saturdays, especially the first Saturday of the meeting, when the five stakes carded compose the inaugural Gulfstream Sprint Showcase.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16927Internationally renowned sire RED RANSOM (Roberto) has been euthanized in Australia, according to a Vinery release posted on racingandsports.com.au. The 22-year-old stallion had been experiencing complications in the wake of abdominal surgery on Saturday. http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16926Undefeated champion ZENYATTA (Street Cry [Ire]), who finished her career with a perfect 14-for-14 record by beating males with her dramatic late charge in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), will be saluted by Hollywood Park on November 29, the final day of the 18th Turf Festival.http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16921Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, who never won the prestigious Matriarch S. (G1) as a rider, will try to win the test as a trainer with DIAMONDRELLA (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar [Ire]) on November 28 at Hollywood Park. http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16922Once more proving the old adage that pace makes the race, Green Farm's QUEEN SPUMANTE (Jungle Pocket) benefited from a heady front-running ride from 23-year-old Hiroyasu Tanaka to spring a 77-1 stunner in Sunday's $2,141,000 Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (Jpn-G1).http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=16919