Horse racing: 50 days, 5 key questions before the Breeders’ Cup

The Del Mar summer season that ended Sunday left Southern California horse racing fans with questions to answer as anticipation builds for the Breeders’ Cup at the same track this fall.
As of Thursday, it’s 50 days to the Breeders’ Cup, which will feature five races for 2-year-olds on Friday, Nov. 1, and nine for older horses on Saturday, Nov. 2, topped by the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.
While major races in September and October at Santa Anita and in Kentucky,