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Breeders' Cup Classic notable for the horses that aren't running

Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo was scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic and retired on Tuesday because of an issue with his left hind foot.

LOS ANGELES — The richest race held annually in this country is the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic. It's been the home of some of the most memorable races in the sport. Who can forget Zenyatta's last-to-first run in 2009? Or Triple Crown winner American Pharoah's win in 2015. And then there was Arrogate running down California Chrome in the stretch in 2016. Last year, Flightline stamped his

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