Before dreams of roses in May and visions of Triple Crown bids in June begin to manifest among racing fans, “Future Stars Friday” at the Breeders’ Cup serves as a launching point on the path to stardom for horse racing’s next generation.
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Meet the Jockeys of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Some of the most accomplished jockeys in the U.S., plus a top rider from Japan, have mounts in the 42nd running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Breeders’ Cup International Horses
It’s another exciting Breeders’ Cup weekend this year with the best horses from five continents meeting up on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Only three of the 14 Breeders’ Cup races will not have an international entrant in this year race and many of the races will have multiple horses from abroad set to compete.
American Pharoah’s Historic Season 10 Years Later: Espinoza Reflects on ‘Best Horse I Ever Rode’
It is an iconic image that still resonates with fans and horse racing professionals 10 years later. Jockey Victor Espinoza (a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee) with his arm raised in triumph and the world’s biggest smile crossing the finish line on American Pharoah.