'There is always somebody trying to shoot down a good idea'

Article by Steve Dennis: As Santa Anita prepares to host the 40th anniversary Breeders’ Cup, Steve Dennis recalls how visionary owner-breeder John Gaines shook up the racing world four decades ago with his revolutionary concept for a big-money day of championship horse racing

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