The 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar lived up to expectations in many ways. The year prior, fans were prohibited from attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crowds that made it to the 2021 event at picturesque Del Mar in California were more than ready to celebrate as NBC Sports chronicled the festivities.
Category: Horse Racing News
SLIDESHOW: Meet the Fillies and Mares in the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
One of the perennial highlights of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the Longines Distaff, which brings together many of the best fillies and mares in training to compete for a $2 million purse and boost their chances at being honored as champion older female at the Eclipse Awards.
From Writer to Winner: Sean Clancy and Riverdee Stable Go for the (Purple and) Gold with Adonius
Sean Clancy has worn his share of hats over the years: rider, bloodstock agent, journalist, and now owner of a Breeders’ Cup contender. This former steeplechase jockey turned Eclipse Award-winning writer has parlayed his decades of experience with equine athletes into the fortuitous purchase of Adonius, a Soldier’s Call gelding trained by Rebecca Menzies.
All-Time Leading Breeders’ Cup Jockeys – Bet the Best Riders
Several of the all-time winningest jockeys in Breeders’ Cup history are still active and will be aboard many of the key contenders in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland. You could do a lot worse than picking the contenders ridden by the jockeys that have had the most Breeders’ Cup success so far in their careers.
