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.
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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.
What to Know About the Breeders’ Cup ‘Championship Saturday’ Races
The day racing fans and horseplayers wait for all year for is almost here. The Breeders’ Cup Saturday program will feature the international equine and human stars of horseracing squaring off in nine championship races on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Del Mar. The event will be headlined by the richest horse race in North America, the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Cheat Sheet
The $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff has been a part of the World Championships since the inaugural edition in 1984 at Hollywood Park, and the list of winners is one of the most impressive for any U.S. Thoroughbred race.
