The field for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic begins to take shape in early summer after the Triple Crown races conclude and, in many ways, the road to the $6 million race begins in earnest with the Stephen Foster Stakes in June at Churchill Downs.
Tag: The Sport
Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Three ‘Win and You’re In’ Races Headline Holiday Weekend
The road to the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is in full swing as the calendar turns to July, and focus over the Independence Day holiday weekend shifts from Louisville, Ky., to New York’s Long Island and South Florida for three prep races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.
Maxfield Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth With Stephen Foster Win
The first day of the weekend is relished by most, but for the people behind Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Godolphin operation, it has become a time to celebrate.
Letruska Wins Fleur de Lis Impressively
A champion in Mexico, St. George Stable's Letruska now finds herself contending—if not leading—for a championship this year as North America's outstanding older dirt female.
