Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is the venue for the 2024 Breeder’s Cup, but also Drew Fleming, president and CEO of Breeders’ Cup Limited in a press release assured that the event will also be held in Del Mar in 2025.
So, you know what’s coming up next in this race to be held on November 1 & 2. Now, it’s time to go back in time to learn more about the event, which is the closing of the season of the great Horse Racing events, along with the jewels of the Triple Crown.
That’s right, every year the Breeders’ Cup closes with the best of finery, in this sport that conquers the hearts of Americans.
Breeders’ Cup Top Finishers & Glorious Moments in this Horse Racing Event
Who were the winners of the Breeders Cup? We have the complete list of all the Champions of this event, but for now, check out the winningest horses of all time.
Breeders’ Cup Top Winners
With 3 Races
Goldikova
Mile 2008, 2009 and 2010
Beholder
Juvenile Fillies 2012
Distaff 2013 and 2016
With 2 Races
Zenyatta
Distaff in 2008
Classic in 2009
Secret Circle
Juvenile Sprint in 2011
Sprint in 2013
Stephanie’s Kitten
Juvenile Fillies Turf in 2011
Filly and Mare Turf in 2015
Knicks Go
Dirt Mile in 2020
Classic in 2021
Golden Pal
Juvenile Turf Sprint in 2020
Turf Sprint in 2021
Modern Games
Juvenile Turf in 2021
Mile in 2022
Breeders’ Cup Evolution, History and Actuality
It was in 1984 and thanks to the visionary John Gaines, was the idea of creating a Horse Race where the best horses in the world would meet, who would culminate each season answering the question of which horse is the best.
The idea was to create an event of such magnitude that it would resemble the Super Bowl, in this case, 7 races for different horses of different ages and sexes, and obviously participating in the same track on the same day.
The Breeders’ Cup debuted on a sunny October afternoon in 1984 at Hollywood Park in Southern California.
By 1985, the second Breeders Cup race was broadcast on NBC to 40 countries and had newspaper coverage in England, Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden and Japan.
John Gaines sold Gainesway Farm in 1989, yet remained involved in the breeding and racing industry.
The event has always been held at the end of October, where it used to be held in a single day, since 2007 and currently, it is disputed in two days and the venue varies from year to year, being between the main Santa Anita Park and Churchill Downs.
This year the number of races was also increased from 8 to 13, with 14 participating horses.
In addition, the Breeders’ Cup Challenge was created, with a series of thoroughbred races taking place in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, South Africa, Argentina, Germany, Japan, Australia and even Brazil.
The winner of each race earns a ticket to the Championship Race.
Minaret Station secures his spot in the #BreedersCup Juvenile Turf with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Bourbon Stakes! Cheers to the connections!
— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) October 6, 2024
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Trainer: William Walden
Owner: OXO Equine LLC
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How does the Breeders’ Cup Challenge work today?
The Challenge Series is made up of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic free entry to the Breeders’ Cup World Championship. The events take place in October. Don’t miss any details of these events with horse racing news.
The Futurity
- Date: Oct 04
- Division: Juvenile Turf Sprint
- Track: Aqueduct
- Region: East
Stool Keenon Ogden Phoenix
- Date: Oct 04
- Division: Sprint
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Jessamine Presented by Keeneland Sales
- Date: Oct 04
- Division: Juvenile Fillies Turf
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Darley Alcibiades
- Date: Oct 04
- Division: Juvenile Fillies
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
The Champagne
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Juvenile
- Track: Aqueduct
- Region: East
The Frizette
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Juvenile Fillies
- Track: Aqueduct
- Region: East
Thoroughbred Club of America
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Filly & Mare Sprint
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Coolmore Turf Mile
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Mile
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Clairborne Breeders’ Futurity
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Juvenile
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Oak Leaf Stakes
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Juvenile Fillies
- Track: Santa Anita
- Region: West
Rodeo Drive Stakes
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Filly & Mare Turf
- Track: Santa Anita
- Region: West
American Pharoah Stakes
- Date: Oct 05
- Division: Juvenile
- Track: Santa Anita
- Region: West
Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Juvenile Fillies Turf
- Track: ParisLongchamp
Prix de L’Abbaye De Longchamp Longines
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Prevagen Turf Sprint
- Track: ParisLongchamp
Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Juvenile Turf
- Track: ParisLongchamp
Qatar Prix de L’ Arc de Triomphe
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Longines Turf
- Track: ParisLongchamp
Prix de L’Opera Longines
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Filly & Mare Turf
- Track: ParisLongchamp
The Miss Grillo
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: John Deere Juvenile Fillies Turf
- Track: Aqueduct
- Region: East
Juddmonte Spinster
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Longines Distaff
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Castle & Key Bourbon
- Date: Oct 06
- Division: Juvenile Turf
- Track: Keeneland
- Region: Midwest
Qipco Champion Stakes
- Date: Oct 19
- Division: Longines Turf
- Track: Ascot
Qipco British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes
- Date: Oct 19
- Division: Filly & Mare Turf
- Track: Ascot
Breeders’ Cup Championships
As mentioned above, 14 thoroughbred horses from all over the world are seeking the crown of this great event, which this year 2024 will be held in Del Mar, on November 1 and 2.
Friday, November 1
$1,000,000 |
5 Furlongs |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 2 |
Surface: Turf |
Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile Turf Sprint
Despite having debuted in 2018, the race is one of the bookies’ favorites, has 12 starters and 2-year-old horses that represent the fastest future stars of the World.
$2,000,000 |
11/16 Miles |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 2 |
Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile Fillies
Here we can see the strongest and most resistant two year old mares, where usually since its creation, the winner of this competition is named the Champion of all two year old females.
$1,000,000 |
1 Mile |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 2 |
Surface: Turf |
Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile Fillies Turf
The best 2-year-old mares from the U.S. and abroad gather to compete in this 1-mile event, which is run on a grass track.
$2,000,000 |
11/16 Miles |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 2 |
Surface: Dirt |
Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile
If you are one of those who like the future of horse racing, this race deserves special attention, as here are presented the horses that will participate in the next season to try to reach the Triple Crown.
This event is said to be the most important event of the Breeders’ Cup as mentioned above, so be on the lookout for the 11/16th of a mile on the first day of competition.
$1,000,000 |
1 Mile |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 2 |
Surface: Turf |
Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile Turf
This is another good event to futurity the best horses on turf tracks, whether they race in America or Europe.
The race is run over 1 mile on turf, restricted to two-year-old males.
Saturday, November 2
$1,000,000 |
1 Mile |
Grade: 1 |
Age: 3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Dirt Mile
Endurance is put to the test in this race for male and female horses three years of age and older.
Here the horses must cover a longer distance rather than a sprint, so adaptation in this competition is essential for those who normally compete in shorter races.
$2,000,000 |
13/8 Miles |
Grade: 1 |
Age:+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Filly & Mare Turf
This is the ideal moment to follow closely the best mares in the world running on grass, since more than half of the winners during the years of competition are foreigners.
$1,000,000 |
7 Furlongs |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Filly & Mare Sprint
One of the bookies’ favorites. Here we can appreciate the fastest mares in the world.
This event is especially for female sprinters, as it is run in only 7 Furlongs.
$2,000,000 |
1 Mile |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Mile
It is said that this race favors horses that start fast from the start, ensuring a good place in the home straight.
In the Mile, male and female horses of three years of age or older compete in a demanding event that is run on turf.
$2,000,000 |
11/8 Miles |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Distaff
Want to see the most successful fillies and mares in the world? Then this dirt race is for you!
In an 11/8-mile duel, 3-year-old and older females seek the grand prize offered by the Distaff in a major championship contest.
$5,000,000 |
11/2 Miles |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Turf
This test is made for horses with strength, speed and endurance, as the 1.5 mile course for 3+ year old males and females is a major attraction for the best turf talent from Europe and North America.
Notably, Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf a record six times.
$7,000,000 |
11/4 Miles |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Classic
This is where the champions are crowned, as there are 7 million reasons for this event to gather the best international thoroughbreds, including the winners of the races involving the Triple Crown.
This race is run on a dirt track, and is the culmination of the horse racing season worldwide and is open to male and female horses 3 years of age or older, with 14 entries.
$1,000,000 |
5 Furlongs |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Turf Sprint
Like the Juvenile Turf Sprint, this race combines speed and agility.
For international competitors, this turf competition differs from the above-mentioned competition in that the male and female horses are 3 years old or older.
$2,000,000 |
6 Furlongs |
1 |
3+ |
Breeders’ Cup
Sprint
We have races for 5 and 7 Furlongs, and of course there are 6! It is contested in 3/4 of a mile for male and female horses 3 years old and older.
In addition, it has as a high point the incredible speeds reached by the thoroughbred horses of almost 65 km / h on the home straight.
Breeders’ Cup Contenders 2024
Fierceness
- USA
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
City of Troy
- Ireland
- Jockey: Ryan Moore
- Trainer: Aidan O’ Brien
Forever Young
- Japan
- Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
- Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
Sierra Leone
- USA
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Chad Brown
Subsanador
- USA
- Jockey: Mike Smith
- Trainer: Richard Mandella
Highland Falls
- USA
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Brad Cox
Ushba Tesoro
- Japan
- Jockey: Yuga Kawada
- Trainer: Noboru Takagi
Arthur’s Ride
- USA
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Trainer: William Mott
Tapit Trice
- USA
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Mixto
- USA
- Jockey: Kyle Frey
- Trainer: Doug O’ Neill
SkippyLongStocking
- USA
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Crupi
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Newgate
- USA
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
Pyrenees
- USA
- Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
- Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
Il Miracolo
- USA
- Jockey: Mike Smith
- Trainer: Antonio Sano
Next
- USA
- Jockey: Luan Machado
- Trainer: William Cowans
Senor Buscador
- USA
- Jockey: Joseph Talamo
- Trainer: Todd Fincher
Katonah
- USA
- Jockey: Tiago Pereira
- Trainer: Doug O’ Neill
Derma Sotogake
- Japan
- Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
- Trainer: Hidetaka Otonashi
Facteur Cheval
- France
- Jockey: Maxime Guyon
- Trainer: J Reynier
Breeders’ Cup Winners and Results of the Last 4 Years
- Juvenile Turf Sprint: Big Evs
- UK
- Jockey: Tom Marquand
- Juvenile Fillies: Justify
- USA
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Juvenile Fillies Turf: Hard to Justify
- USA
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Juvenile: Fierceness
- USA
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Juvenile Turf: Unquestionable
- Ireland
- Jockey: Ryan Moore
- Dirt Mile: Cody’s Wish
- USA
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Filly & Mare Turf: Inspiral
- UK
- Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
- Filly & Mare Sprint: Goodnight Olive
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Mile: Master of the Seas
- UK
- Jockey: William Buick
- Distaff: Idiomatic
- USA
- Jockey: Florent Geroux
- Turf: Auguste Rodin
- Ireland
- Jockey: Aidan O’ Brien
- Classic: White Abarrio
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Turf Sprint: Nobals
- USA
- Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
- Sprint: Elite Power
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Juvenile Fillies Turf: Meditate
- Ireland
- Jockey: Ryan Moore
- Juvenile Fillies: Wonder Wheel
- USA
- Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
- Juvenile Turf Sprint: Mischief Magic
- UK
- Jockey: William Buick
- Juvenile: Forte
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Juvenile Turf: Victoria Road
- Ireland
- Jockey: Ryan Moore
- Filly & Mare Sprint: Goodnight Olive
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Turf Sprint: Caravel
- USA
- Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
- Dirt Mile: Cody’s Wish
- USA
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Filly & Mare Turf: Tuesday
- Ireland
- Jockey: Ryan Moore
- Sprint: Elite Power
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Mile: Modern Games
- UK
- Jockey: William Buick
- Distaff: Malathaat
- USA
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Turf: Rebel’s Romance
- UK
- Jockey: James Doyle
- Classic: Flightline
- USA
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Juvenile Turf Sprint: Twilight Gleaming
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Juvenile Fillies: Echo Zulu
- USA
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Juvenile Fillies Turf: Pizza Bianca
- USA
- Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
- Juvenile: Corniche
- USA
- Jockey: Mike E. Smith
- Juvenile Turf: Modern Games
- UK
- Jockey: William T. Buick
- Filly & Mare Sprint: Ce Ce
- USA
- Jockey: Victor Espinoza
- Turf Sprint: Golden Pal
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Dirt Mile: Life is Good
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Filly & Mare Turf: Loves Only You
- Japan
- Jockey: Yuga Kawada
- Sprint: Aloha West
- USA
- Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
- Mile: Space Blues
- UK
- Jockey: William T. Buick
- Distaff: Marche Lorraine
- Japan
- Jockey: Oisin Murphy
- Turf: Yibir
- UK
- Jockey: William T. Buick
- Classic: Knicks Go
- USA
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Juvenile Turf Sprint: Golden Pal
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Juvenile Turf: Fire at Will
- UK
- Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
- Juvenile Fillies: Vequist
- USA
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Juvenile Fillies Turf: Aunt Pearl
- Ireland
- Jockey: Florent Geroux
- Juvenile: Essential Quality
- USA
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Filly & Mare Sprint: Gamine
- USA
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Turf Sprint: Glass Slippers
- UK
- Jockey: Tom Eaves
- Dirt Mile: Knicks Go
- USA
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Filly & Mare Turf: Audarya
- UK
- Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
- Sprint: Whitmore
- USA
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Mile: Order of Australia
- Ireland
- Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
- Distaff: Monomoy Girl
- USA
- Jockey: Florent Geroux
- Turf: Tarnawa
- Ireland
- Jockey: Colin Keane
- Classic: Authentic
- USA
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
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