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Shisospicy has become one of the prize pupils in the Jose D’Angelo barn. Churchill Downs Thoroughbred racing is the oldest game in town. The sport of kings has been on the map longer than any other organized sport. As is the case with any game, an infusion of youth is important in maintaining a relevant spot in the sporting world. As the old-timers get old, the whippersnappers push their way into prominence and that keeps the pulse beat pulsing. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two of the new kids on the block in horse racing. Bringing vibrancy and helping indoctrinate this next generation into the Thoroughbred game, these two young men hope to help elevate the game they love and keep this royal sport on the throne in the 21st century. Breeders’ Cup shines the light on Jose D’Angelo Jose D’Angelo has become one of the shining stars in the Thoroughbred training ranks. The 2025 Breeders’ Cup became a proving ground for this dedicated thirty-five year old and told many what others already knew about this native of Venezuela. Jose D’Angelo has quickly made a name for himself as one of the top young trainers in the Thoroughbred racing game G. Sonny Hughes Coming into these World Thoroughbred Championships, the Gulfstream Park based D’Angelo had two really live entrants. Both Bentornato and Shisospicy had taken some non-traditional routes to Del Mar, but after their jaw-dropping performances made D’Angelo one of the youngest trainers to capture Breeders’ Cup glory, few questions were asked about his ability to prepare a horse for the biggest of stages. First, there was Shisospicy whom Jose had prepped at Kentucky Downs for her run against the boys in the Turf Sprint. After lighting up the lawn with gate to wire brilliance, there…

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