The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is North American Thoroughbred racing’s championship event. Often, the results of the Longines Classic are the determining factor in which racehorse is honored as Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards. In the 41 prior years of the Breeders’ Cup, 16 Classic winners have been voted Horse of the Year months later, including three in the past five years.
Month: October 2025
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Determined Trio Down to the Wire in 2022 Distaff
Anyone who watched the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships in person or on TV will always remember the Longines Classic first. A truly grand finale, the last of 14 World Championship races was a display of racing brilliance, as undefeated Flightline closed out his career with an 8 ¼-length runaway win.
‘The Greatest Sport in the World’ Through the Eyes of Young Racing Fan Nate Rosen
My name is Nathan Rosen. I am 16 years old from Middletown, N.J. Horse racing has been a passion of mine since I was born and I am so glad to share my experiences with you.
Champion Untapable a Dominant Force on Racing’s Biggest Days
The maroon and white silks of Winchell Thoroughbreds are a familiar sight on racing’s biggest days.
