When Breeders’ Cup put the “World Championships” in their name, they weren’t lying. Every year, horses from around the world flock to the host track to take their shot at taking home the trophy in their respective races. As always, there are some Breeders’ Cup regulars and many new faces to North America coming via turbo jet airliner from Europe and Japan, with this year’s group including a Breeders’ Cup Mile winner from a couple of years ago and multiple horses who hit the board in other Breeders’ Cup races.
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NBC’s Moss Chats Pletcher’s Hand, Live Longshots, Flightline’s Chance to Achieve Legendary Status
NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this Friday and Saturday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.
1992 Horse of the Year A.P. Indy: Destined for Greatness
A.P. Indy was seemingly born to greatness. He was sired by Seattle Slew, a Triple Crown winner. His successful dam (mother), Weekend Surprise, was no surprise because she was sired by Secretariat, another Triple Crown champion. Ambitious owners will pay massive sums for such regal bloodlines, so it was no surprise that Japanese owner Tomonori Tsurumaki went to $2.9 million before the auctioneer’s hammer fell at Keeneland’s July yearling sale in 1990.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic
There are few accomplishments for a jockey that could rival the magnitude of riding in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Think of the jockeys in the race, which will be run on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course, like the quarterbacks of teams in the Super Bowl.
