Fast racing, great loss highlight Cup Classic Curlin wins, George Washington euthanized following race BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       In the end, not even Mother Nature could dampen the aura and mystique that came with the Breeders' Cup. Nearly 80,000 people from around the world converged on Monmouth Park in Oceanport on Friday and Saturday to experience one of the most anticipated sporting events to ever grace the Garden Stat... More ... Hornets girls soccer plays today in state tourney BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Holmdel High School girls soccer team heads into the NJSIAA North 2 Group III tourney as the Shore Conference's Class A Central champion and holders of a 12-3-1 record, following a disappointing loss in the Conference Tournament quarter finals at home against Shore Regional. More ... Mid South field hockey wins opening-round game BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Middletown High School South field hockey team got by West Morris Mendham in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2 Group III playoffs to advance to the second round for the first time under coach Sarah Boyce, now in her fourth season at the helm. More ... Bad weather, service glitches lead to rough day at Breeders' Cup BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Though there was a palpable air of festivity at the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park, not everyone was a satisfied customer. Both Friday and Saturday saw intermittent rain showers, driving many from their seats outside into the packed clubhouse and grandstand areas. More ... Penalty kicks end BCC women's soccer season Blues fall in Region semis BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer       What 110 minutes of soccer couldn't do, a shoot-out did. That is, decide a winner between Brookdale Community College's women's soccer team and Ocean County Community College's team. The two teams, which have been nationally ranked this year, played to a scoreless tie through 90 minutes of regula... More ...