For the fourth year in a row more than 200 pre-entries have been accepted for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Connections of top Thoroughbreds from around the globe have declared their intention to compete in the Breeders’ Cup Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar, with 207 pre-entries recorded this week for the international festival of racing. That number is down slightly from the 212 entered last year, also at Del Mar.
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Skip Away: The Unlikely Story of an FBI Agent and a Gray Racehorse
The story of Skip Away begins with Carolyn Hine, wife of late Hall of Fame trainer Sonny Hine, wishing for a white Thoroughbred. Carolyn has diminished eyesight and wanted to be able to follow her horse beyond her blazing red and yellow silks. Sonny explained that white horses are extremely hard to find, but he attended a sale for 2-year-olds at Calder Race Course in Miami to see whether he might find a modestly priced gray horse that could run a bit.
Looking Back at 14 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships marks the 42nd year the best Thoroughbreds in North America meet up to compete in races that usually determine divisional championships at the Eclipse Awards.
Ten Interesting Facts About the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
The 42nd annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in Southern California.
