Since running his first horse in a Breeders’ Cup race in 1998, Aidan O’Brien has won 18 Breeders’ Cup races, second only to Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas’ 20 wins. His Breeders’ Cup horses have earned more than $33.8 million, trailing only the stable tally of Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, another 18-time winner with more than $40.3 million.
The Breeders’ Cup Sprint is as American as apple pie, hot-dog eating contests, and fireworks. Sprint races on a dirt main track make up the foundation of U.S. racing and this country excels in the discipline. It’s also usually a damn good race with 12 of the last 25 editions decided by less than a length.
