BREEDERS’ CUP
November 3rd-4th, 2023
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California.
2023 Breeders’ Cup Expert Picks, Odds & Analysis
2023 Breeders’ Cup Betting Odds
The Breeders Cup is the final race of the Grade I Thoroughbred horse racing season and has been holding competitions annually since 1984. Unlike many of the other major races and Triple Crown races, it’s held at different courses each year. The courses chosen are decided on a bidding system and the 2022 Breeders’ Cup will be held at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
While the Breeders’ Cup is not technically a Triple Crown race, it is now the fourth leg of the Grand Slam of thoroughbred racing. A horse that wins the Triple Crown and also wins the Breeders’ Cup will receive the honor. American Pharoah was the first and only horse to win a Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing in 2015.
Race attendance rivals all the Triple Crown races, bringing in comparable numbers to the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes. With those numbers, there’s no question that the Breeders’ Cup is one of the top horse betting events of the season – albeit the last chance to get wagers in on some of the best horse racing until the following season.
The Breeders’ Cup will be held on November 4th and 5th, 2022, and if you aren’t at Keeneland to place your wager, you can certainly bet on the Breeders’ Cup online. We will have Breeders’ Cup betting odds, specials and props available.
How Breeders’ Cup Odds Work
The Breeders’ Cup odds will be listed as soon as the qualifying horses are announced. They will have odds next to their name, usually displayed in a fractional odds format. Many prefer American odds, but fractional odds aren’t that complicated to understand. Click our How to bet on the Breeders’ Cup tab to find out more on fractional odds.
Once the lines are set, they will move, and the odds will bounce around based on a horse’s likelihood of winning the Breeders’ Cup. Fluctuation is normal, but whatever odds you locked in when you placed your wager will be held true until the race is over. It’s not a stock in the stock market, you locked your odds in when you hit the ‘Bet Now’ button.
If you want to bet on a horse with 8/1 odds, you will essentially win $8 for every $1 you wager. You can bet $2 and win $16, $50 and win $400, etc.
Breeders’ Cup Betting Strategies
The main thing horse bettors need to understand is that the Breeders’ Cup is different from the Kentucky Derby or other Triple Crown races. Many don’t see the event in the same light as Triple Crown races, but tens of millions are placed on Breeders’ Cup races each year, and the handle continues to grow.
The difference with the Breeders’ Cup that horse bettors need to keep in mind is that the horses are from around the world, they aren’t just American thoroughbreds in the race. You can also bet on races ranging from six furlongs to 1.5 miles and the horses can be all different ages.
The best part of the Breeders’ Cup occurring at the end of the horse racing season is that you can look at a horses season in its entirety, and determine if you think that horse has another winning race under its belt, or if you think it’s tired, etc.
The biggest challenge you’ll find with betting on the Breeders’ Cup is that the location changes every year – it’s not a predictable course like Churchill Downs that you know well from watching the Kentucky Derby each year, it occurs throughout the United States, at different parks.
Events at the Breeders’ Cup
The best part about the Breeders’ Cup is that there are horses from all different ages and countries. You can bet on such a wide variety of horses – it isn’t so strict and buttoned up like the Kentucky Derby or any other Triple Crown race.
On Day One, usually, the Juvenile horses will race, featuring events for both fillies and colts. You can find turf sprint events, fillies turf events, as well as juvenile events for both fillies and colts.
Day Two of the event usually packs more variety as well as features the three-year-old horses, with filly and mare sprints and turf sprints, colt sprints and turf sprints, dirt mile races, a distaff race, and last but not least, the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Breeders’ Cup Championship Races
$31 Million in Purses and Awards
In 2022, the Breeders’ Cup will return to the cradle of the breeding industry and the heart of the Bluegrass state. Where the very idea of the Breeders’ Cup was conceived. To the classic elegance and the iconic feel of Keeneland.
2023 Breeders Cup Past Winners
Breeders’ Cup Classic
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $6,000,000.00 | 1 1/4 miles | 1 | 3+ |
Every sport has a definitive year-ending event to crown its champions. In Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the culmination of the horse racing season worldwide and the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic is the defining event of the international racing season.
The Breeders’ Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year. It is open to horses three-years-old and older and is limited to 14 starters.
Breeders’ Cup Classic Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Flightline | 5 | Flavien Prat | John W. Sadler | Horris Racing, Siena Farm, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, and Woodford Racing | 2:00.05 |
| 2021 | Knicks Go | 5 | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox | Korea Racing Authority | 1:59:57 |
| 2020 | Authentic | 5 | John Velazquez | Bob Baffert | Spendthrift Farm LLC, MyRaceHorse.com, Madaket Stables LLC, Starlight Racing Stable | 1:59.19 |
| 2019 | Vino Rosso | 4 | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable LLC | 2:02.80 |
| 2018 | Accelerate | 5 | J. Rosario | J. Sadler | Hronis Racing LLC | 2:02.93 |
| 2016 | Arrogate | 4 | Smith, Mike | Bob Baffert | Winchell Thoroughbreds & Three Chimneys Farm | 2:00.11 |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | 3 | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zayat Stables | 2:00.07 |
| 2014 | Bayern | 3 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Kaleem Shah | 1:59.88 |
| 2013 | Mucho Macho Man | 5 | Gary Stevens | Katherine Ritvo | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing | 2:00.72 |
| 2012 | Fort Larned | 4 | Brian Hernandez | Ian Wilkes | Janis R. Whitham | 2:00.11 |
| 2011 | Drosselmeyer | 4 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | WinStar Farm LLC | 2:04.27 |
| 2010 | Blame | 4 | Garrett K. Gomez | Albert M. Stall | Claiborne Farm/Adele Dilschneider | 2:02.28 |
| 2009 | Zenyatta | 5 | Mike Smith | John A Shirreffs | Jerry & Ann Moss | 2:00.62 |
| 2008 | Ravens Pass | 3 | L. Dettori | H M John Gosden | Princess Haya/Darley Racing | 1:59.27 |
| 2007 | Curlin | 3 | R. Albarado | S. Asmussen | Stonestreet Stables et al. | 2:00.59 |
| 2006 | Invasor (ARG) | 4 | Fernando Jara | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Racing | 2:02.18 |
| 2005 | Saint Liam | 5 | J. Bailey | R. Dutrow Jr | M/M William K. Warren, Jr. | 2:01.49 |
| 2004 | Ghostzapper | 4 | J. Castellano | R. Frankel | Stronach Stables | 1:59.02 |
| 2003 | Pleasantly Perfect | 5 | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella | Diamond A Racing Corp. | 1:59.88 |
| 2002 | Volponi | 4 | Jose Santos | Philip Johnson | Amherst & Spruce Pond St. | 2:01.39 |
| 2001 | Tiznow | 4 | Chris McCarron | Jay Robbins | Cee’s Stables | 2:00.62 |
| 2000 | Tiznow | 3 | Chris McCarron | Jay Robbins | Cooper & Straub-Rubens | 2:00.75 |
| 1999 | Cat Thief | 3 | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farms | 1:59.52 |
| 1998 | Awesome Again | 4 | Pat Day | Patrick Byrne | Stronach Stables | 2:02.00 |
| 1997 | Skip Away | 4 | Mike Smith | Hubert Hine | Carolyn Hine | 1:59.16 |
| 1996 | Alphabet Soup | 5 | Chris McCarron | David Hofmans | Ridder Thoroughbred Stable | 2:01.00 |
| 1995 | Cigar | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Bill Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 1:59.58 |
| 1994 | Concern | 3 | Jerry Bailey | Richard Small | Robert E. Meyerhoff | 2:02.41 |
| 1993 | Arcangues | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Andre Fabre | Daniel Wildenstein | 2:00.83 |
| 1992 | A.P. Indy | 3 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Tsurumaki/Farish/Kilroy | 2:00.20 |
| 1991 | Black Tie Affair | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Ernie Poulos | Jeffrey Sullivan | 2:02.95 |
| 1990 | Unbridled | 3 | Pat Day | Carl Nafzger | Frances A. Genter | 2:02.20 |
| 1989 | Sunday Silence | 3 | Chris McCarron | C. Whittingham | H-G-W Partners | 2:00.20 |
| 1988 | Alysheba | 4 | Chris McCarron | Jack Van Berg | Dorothy & Pam Scharbauer | 2:04.80 |
| 1987 | Ferdinand | 4 | Bill Shoemaker | C. Whittingham | Elizabeth A. Keck | 2:01.40 |
| 1986 | Skywalker | 4 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | M. Whittingham | Oak Cliff Stables | 2:00.40 |
| 1985 | Proud Truth | 3 | Jorge Velasquez | John Veitch | Darby Dan Farm | 2:00.80 |
| 1984 | Wild Again | 4 | Pat Day | Vincent Timphony | Black Chip Stable | 2:03.40 |
Breeders’ Cup Turf
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $4,000,000.00 | 1 1/2 miles | 1 | 3+ |
The Breeders’ Cup Turf is run at 1 ½ miles on the grass course, for horses three-years-old and older. The race attracts the top grass talent from Europe and North America to compete for a $4 million purse.
Breeders’ Cup Turf Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rebel’s Romance (IRE) | 4 | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin | 2:26.35 |
| 2021 | Yibir (GB) | 3 | William Buik | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin | 2:25.90 |
| 2020 | Tarnawa (IRE) | 4 | Colin Keane | Dermot K. Weld | H.H. Aga Khan Studs | 2:04.45 |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Klaravich Stables Inc, William H. Lawrence | 2:24.73 |
| 2018 | Enable | 4 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | Khalid ibn Abdullah | 2:32.65 |
| 2017 | Talismanic | 4 | Mickael Barzalona | André Fabre | Godolphin Stable Lessee | 2:26.19 |
| 2016 | Highland Reel (IRE) | 4 | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O’Brien | Magnier | 2:23.00 |
| 2015 | Found† | 3 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien | Magnier | 2:32.06 |
| 2014 | Main Sequence | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Graham Motion | Flaxman Holdings | 2:24.91 |
| 2013 | Magician | 3 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien | Magnier & Smith | 2:23.23 |
| 2012 | Little Mike | 5 | Ramon Dominguez | Dale Romans | Priscilla Vaccarezza | 2:22.83 |
| 2011 | St Nicholas Abbey | 4 | Joseph O’Brien | Aidan O’Brien | Magnier | 2:28.85 |
| 2010 | Dangerous Midge | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Brian J. Meehan | Iraj Parvizi | 2:29.40 |
| 2009 | Conduit | 4 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute | Ballymacoll Farm | 2:23.75 |
| 2008 | Conduit | 3 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute | Ballymacoll Farm | 2:23.42 |
| 2007 | English Channel | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | James T. Scatuorchio | 2:36.96 |
| 2006 | Red Rocks | 3 | Frankie Dettori | Brian J. Meehan | J. Paul Reddam | 2:27.32 |
| 2005 | Shirocco | 4 | Christophe Soumillon | Andre Fabre | Baron Georg von Ullmann | 2:29.20 |
| 2004 | Better Talk Now | 5 | Ramon Dominguez | H. Graham Motion | Bushwood Stables | 2:29.70 |
| 2003 | High Chaparral(DH) | 4 | Michael Kinane | Aidan O’Brien | Sue Magnier | 2:24.24 |
| 2003 | Johar (DH) | 4 | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 2:24.24 |
| 2002 | High Chaparral | 3 | Michael Kinane | Aidan O’Brien | Sue Magnier | 2:30.14 |
| 2001 | Fantastic Light | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 2:24.20 |
| 2000 | Kalanisi | 4 | Johnny Murtagh | Sir Michael Stoute | HH Aga Khan IV | 2:26.96 |
| 1999 | Daylami | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin | 2:24.73 |
| 1998 | Buck’s Boy | 5 | Shane Sellers | P. Noel Hickey | Quarter B Farm | 2:28.74 |
| 1997 | Chief Bearhart | 4 | Jose Santos | Mark Frostad | Sam-Son Farm | 2:23.92 |
| 1996 | Pilsudski | 4 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute | Lord Weinstock | 2:30.20 |
| 1995 | Northern Spur | 4 | Chris McCarron | Ron McAnally | Charles J. Cella | 2:42.07 |
| 1994 | Tikkanen | 3 | Mike E. Smith | Jonathan Pease | Augustin Stable | 2:26.50 |
| 1993 | Kotashaan | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Richard Mandella | La Presle Farm | 2:25.16 |
| 1992 | Fraise | 4 | Pat Valenzuela | William I. Mott | Madeleine Paulson | 2:24.08 |
| 1991 | Miss Alleged† | 4 | Eric Legrix | Pascal Bary | Fares Farm | 2:30.95 |
| 1990 | In the Wings | 4 | Gary Stevens | André Fabre | Sheikh Mohammed | 2:29.60 |
| 1989 | Prized | 3 | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Clover Racing/Meadowbrook | 2:28.00 |
| 1988 | Great Communicator | 5 | Ray Sibille | Thad Ackel | Class Act Farm | 2:35.20 |
| 1987 | Theatrical | 5 | Pat Day | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 2:24.40 |
| 1986 | Manila | 3 | Jose Santos | LeRoy Jolley | Bradley M. Shannon | 2:25.40 |
| 1985 | Pebbles† | 4 | Pat Eddery | Clive Brittain | Sheikh Mohammed | 2:27.00 |
| 1984 | Lashkari | 3 | Yves Saint-Martin | Alain de Royer-Dupre | HH Aga Khan IV | 2:25.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 5 Furlongs | 1 | 3+ |
The Turf Sprint, for horses three-years of age and older, combines both speed and agility for international competitors at 5 furlongs on the turf course and is limited to 12 starters.
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rebel’s Romance (IRE) | 4 | James Doyle | Charles Appleby | Godolphin, LLC – Lessee (Mohammed Al Maktoum, et al.) | 2:26.35 |
| 2021 | Yibir (GB) | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin | 2:25.90 |
| 2020 | Glass Slippers (GB) | 4 | Tom Eaves | Kevin A. Ryan | Bearstone Stud LTD | 1:01.53 |
| 2019 | Belvoir Bay | 6 | Javier Castellano | Peter Miller | Gary Barber | 54.83 |
| 2018 | Stormy Liberal | 6 | D. Van Dyke | Peter Miller | Rockingham Ranch | 1:04.50 |
| 2017 | Stormy Liberal | 5 | Joel Rosario | Peter Miller | Rockingham Ranch | 56.12 |
| 2016 | Obviously | 8 | Flavien Prat | Philip D’Amato | Anthony Fanticola & Joseph Scardino | 1:11.33 |
| 2015 | Mongolian Saturday | 5 | Florent Geroux | Enebish Ganbat | Mongolian Stable | 1:03.19 |
| 2014 | Bobby’s Kitten | 3 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Ken & Sarah Ramsey | 1:12.73 |
| 2013 | Mizdirection | 5 | Mike Smith | Mike Puype | Jungle Racing/KMN Racing et al | 1:12.25 |
| 2012 | Mizdirection | 4 | Mike Smith | Mike Puype | Jungle Racing/KMN Racing et al | 1:11.39 |
| 2011 | Regally Ready | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Steve Asmussen | Vinery Stable | 56.48 |
| 2010 | Chamberlain Bridge | 6 | Jamie Theriot | Bret Calhoun | Carl Moore Management | 56.53 |
| 2009 | California Flag | 5 | Joe Talamo | Brian Koriner | Hi Card Ranch | 1:11.28 |
| 2008 | Desert Code | 4 | Richard Migliore | David Hofmans | Tarabilla Farms | 1:11.60 |
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 1 Mile | 1 | 3+ |
The Dirt Mile is a race for three-year-olds and older and will be run around two turns on the main track.
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cody’s Wish | 4 | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott | Team Cody’s Wish | 1:35.33 |
| 2021 | Life Is Good | 3 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Todd Pletcher | – | 1:34.12 |
| 2020 | Knicks Go | 4 | Joel Rosario | Brad Cox | Korea Racing Authority | 1:33.85 |
| 2019 | Spun to Run | 3 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Juan Carlos Guerrero | Robert P. Donaldson | 1:36.58 |
| 2018 | City of Light | 4 | J. Castellano | Michael McCarthy | Mr. & Mrs. William K Warren Jr. | 1:33.83 |
| 2017 | Battle Of Midway | 3 | Flavien Prat | Jerry Hollendorfer | Don Alberto Stable / WinStar Farm LLC | 1:35.20 |
| 2016 | Tamarkuz | 6 | Mike Smith | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Stable | 1:35.72 |
| 2015 | Liam’s Map | 4 | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher | Teresa Viola Racing Stables | 1:34.54 |
| 2014 | Goldencents | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Leandro Mora | W. C. Racing | 1:35.19 |
| 2013 | Goldencents | 3 | Rafael Bejarano | Doug O’Neill | W. C. Racing et al | 1:35.12 |
| 2012 | Tapizar | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1:35.34 |
| 2011 | Caleb’s Posse | 3 | Rajiv Maragh | Donnie K. Von Hemel | McNeil Stables/Cheyenne Stables | 1:34.59 |
| 2010 | Dakota Phone | 5 | Joel Rosario | Jerry Hollendorfer | Todaro / Halo Farms / Carver / Hollendorfer | 1:35.29 |
| 2009 | Furthest Land | 4 | Julien Leparoux | Michael J. Maker | Ken & Sarah Ramsey | 1:35.50 |
| 2008 | Albertus Maximus | 4 | Garrett Gomez | Vladimir Cerin | Brandon & Marianne Chase | 1:33.41 |
| 2007 | Corinthian | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | James A. Jerkens | Centennial Farms | 1:39.06 |
Breeders’ Cup Mile
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 1 Mile | 1 | 3+ |
The world’s best grass milers compete in this race around two turns on the turf course for horses three-years-old and older.
Breeders’ Cup Mile Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Modern Games | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | – | 1:33.96 |
| 2021 | Space Blues | 7 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Jimmy Durante Turf Course | 1:34.01 |
| 2020 | Order of Australia (IRE) | 3 | Pierre Charles Boudot | Aidan O’Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Mrs. Anne Marie O’Brien | 1:33.73 |
| 2019 | Uni | 5 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Haras d’Etreham, Bethlehem Stables | 1:32.45 |
| 2018 | Expert Eye | 3 | Frankie Dettori | Michael Stoute | Khalid Abdullah | 1:39.80 |
| 2017 | World Approval | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Mark E. Casse | Live Oak Plantation Racing | 1:34.55 |
| 2016 | Tourist | 5 | Joel Rosario | Bill Mott | Winstar Farm | 1:31.71 |
| 2015 | Tepin† | 4 | Julien Leparoux | Mark Casse | Robert E Masterson | 1:36.69 |
| 2014 | Karakontie | 3 | Stephane Pasquier | Jonathan Pease | Flaxman Holdings | 1:32.88 |
| 2013 | Wise Dan | 6 | Jose Lezcano | Charles Lopresti | Morton Fink | 1:32.47 |
| 2012 | Wise Dan | 5 | John Velazquez | Charles Lopresti | Morton Fink | 1:31.78 |
| 2011 | Court Vision | 6 | Robby Albarado | Dale Romans | Spendthrift Farm | 1:37:05 |
| 2010 | Goldikova† | 5 | Olivier Peslier | Freddy Head | Wertheimer et Frere | 1:35.16 |
| 2009 | Goldikova† | 4 | Olivier Peslier | Freddy Head | Wertheimer et Frere | 1:32.26 |
| 2008 | Goldikova† | 3 | Olivier Peslier | Freddy Head | Wertheimer et Frere | 1:33.40 |
| 2007 | Kip Deville | 4 | Cornelio Velasquez | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | IEAH Stables et al. | 1:39.78 |
| 2006 | Miesque’s Approval | 7 | Eddie Castro | Martin D. Wolfson | Live Oak Plantation Racing | 1:34.75 |
| 2005 | Artie Schiller | 4 | Garrett Gomez | James A. Jerkens | Timber Bay Farm/Denise Walsh | 1:36.10 |
| 2004 | Singletary | 4 | David R. Flores | Don Chatlos | Little Red Feather Stables | 1:36.90 |
| 2003 | Six Perfections† | 3 | Jerry Bailey | Pascal Bary | Flaxman Holdings | 1:33.86 |
| 2002 | Domedriver | 4 | Thierry Thulliez | Pascal Bary | Flaxman Holdings | 1:36.88 |
| 2001 | Val Royal | 5 | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Julio Canani | David S. Milch | 1:32.05 |
| 2000 | War Chant | 3 | Gary Stevens | Neil Drysdale | Irving & Marjorie Cowan | 1:34.60 |
| 1999 | Silic | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Julio Canani | J. Terrence Lanni | 1:34.20 |
| 1998 | Da Hoss | 6 | John Velazquez | Michael W. Dickinson | Prestonwood/Wallstreet Stables | 1:35.20 |
| 1997 | Spinning World | 4 | Cash Asmussen | Jonathan E. Pease | Flaxman Holdings | 1:32.60 |
| 1996 | Da Hoss | 4 | Gary Stevens | Michael W. Dickinson | Prestonwood/Wallstreet Stables | 1:35.80 |
| 1995 | Ridgewood Pearl† | 3 | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | Anne Coughlan | 1:43.60 |
| 1994 | Barathea | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Luca Cumani | G. W. Leigh | 1:34.40 |
| 1993 | Lure | 4 | Mike E. Smith | C. R. McGaughey III | Claiborne Farm | 1:33.40 |
| 1992 | Lure | 3 | Mike E. Smith | C. R. McGaughey III | Claiborne Farm/The Gamely Corp. | 1:32.80 |
| 1991 | Opening Verse | 5 | Pat Valenzuela | Richard J. Lundy | Allen E. Paulson | 1:37.40 |
| 1990 | Royal Academy | 3 | Lester Piggott | Vincent O’Brien | Classic Ire Stable | 1:35.20 |
| 1989 | Steinlen | 6 | José Santos | D. Wayne Lukas | Daniel Wildenstein | 1:37.20 |
| 1988 | Miesque† | 4 | Freddy Head | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos | 1:38.60 |
| 1987 | Miesque† | 3 | Freddy Head | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos | 1:32.80 |
| 1986 | Last Tycoon | 3 | Yves Saint-Martin | Robert Collet | Richard C. Strauss | 1:35.20 |
| 1985 | Cozzene | 5 | Walter Guerra | Jan H. Nerud | John A. Nerud | 1:35.00 |
| 1984 | Royal Heroine† | 4 | Fernando Toro | John Gosden | Robert Sangster | 1:32.60 |
† Indicates filly/mare
Breeders’ Cup Sprint
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 6 Furlongs | 1 | 3+ |
The world’s fastest Thoroughbreds compete in the Sprint, sometimes achieving speeds nearing 40 M.P.H. in the stretch. This race is contested at three-quarters of a mile for male and female horses, three-years-old and older.
Breeders’ Cup Sprint Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Elite Power | 5 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Bill Mott | Juddmonte Farms by Fahad Bin Khalid | 1:09.11 |
| 2021 | Aloha West | 4 | – | Wayne Catalano | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners | 1:08.49 |
| 2020 | Whitmore | 7 | Ron Moquett | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Head of Plains Partners, LLC , Southern Springs Stables & Robert V. La Penta | 1:08.61 |
| 2019 | Mitole | 4 | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steve Asmussen | William and Corinne Heiligbrodt | 1:09.00 |
| 2018 | Roy H | 6 | P. Lopez | Peter Miller | Rockingham Ranch & D. A. Bernsen | 1:08.24 |
| 2017 | Roy H | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Peter Miller | Rockingham Ranch & D. A. Bernsen | 1:08.61 |
| 2017 | Roy H | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Peter Miller | Rockingham Ranch & D. A. Bernsen | 1:08.61 |
| 2016 | Drefong | 3 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Baoma Corporation | 1:08.79 |
| 2015 | Runhappy | 3 | Edgar Prado | Maria Borell | James McIngvale | 1:08.58 |
| 2014 | Work All Week | 5 | Florent Geroux | Roger Brueggemann | Midwest Thoroughbreds Inc | 1:08.28 |
| 2013 | Secret Circle | 4 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Pegram/Watson & Weitman | 1:08.73 |
| 2012 | Trinniberg | 3 | Willie Martinez | Shivananda Parbhoo | Sherry Parbhoo | 1:07.98 |
| 2011 | Amazombie | 5 | Mike E. Smith | Bill Spawr | Spawr & Sanford | 1:09.17 |
| 2010 | Big Drama | 4 | Eibar Coa | David Fawkes | Harold Queen | 1:09.05 |
| 2009 | Dancing in Silks | 4 | Joel Rosario | Carla Gaines | Ken Kinakin | 1:08.14 |
| 2008 | Midnight Lute | 5 | Garrett Gomez | Bob Baffert | Pegram/Watson & Weitman | 1:07.08 |
| 2007 | Midnight Lute | 4 | Garrett Gomez | Bob Baffert | Pegram/Watson & Weitman | 1:09.18 |
| 2006 | Thor’s Echo | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Doug O’Neill | R.S. Jaime/Suarez Racing | 1:08.80 |
| 2005 | Silver Train | 3 | Edgar Prado | Richard Dutrow | Buckram Oak Farm | 1:08.86 |
| 2004 | Speightstown | 6 | John Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Eugene Melnyk | 1:08.11 |
| 2003 | Cajun Beat | 3 | Cornelio Velasquez | Steve Margolis | Padua S./J. & J. Iracane | 1:07.95 |
| 2002 | Orientate | 4 | Jerry Bailey | D. Wayne Lukas | Bob & Beverly Lewis | 1:08.89 |
| 2001 | Squirtle Squirt | 3 | Jerry Bailey | Robert J. Frankel | David J. Lanzman | 1:08.41 |
| 2000 | Kona Gold | 6 | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley/Molasky/High Tech | 1:07.60 |
| 1999 | Artax | 4 | Jorge F. Chavez | Louis Albertrani | Paraneck Stable | 1:07.80 |
| 1998 | Reraise | 3 | Corey Nakatani | Craig Dollase | B Fey/M Han et al. | 1:09.00 |
| 1997 | Elmhurst | 7 | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Sahadi | 1:08.20 |
| 1996 | Lit de Justice | 6 | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Evergreen Farm | 1:08.60 |
| 1995 | Desert Stormer | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Frank Lyons | Joanne H. Nor | 1:09.00 |
| 1994 | Cherokee Run | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Frank A. Alexander | Jill E. Robinson | 1:09.40 |
| 1993 | Cardmania | 7 | Ed Delahoussaye | Derek Meredith | Jean Couvercelle | 1:08.60 |
| 1992 | Thirty Slews | 5 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Bob Baffert | DeGroot/Dutch Masters/Pegram | 1:08.20 |
| 1991 | Sheikh Albadou | 3 | Pat Eddery | Alex Scott | Hilal Salem | 1:09.20 |
| 1990 | Safely Kept | 4 | Craig Perret | Alan E. Goldberg | Jayeff B Stable | 1:09.60 |
| 1989 | Dancing Spree | 4 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | 1:09.00 |
| 1988 | Gulch | 4 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Peter M. Brant | 1:10.40 |
| 1987 | Very Subtle | 3 | Pat Valenzuela | Melvin F. Stute | Ben Rochelle | 1:08.80 |
| 1986 | Smile | 4 | Jacinto Vasquez | Scotty Schulhofer | Frances A. Genter | 1:08.40 |
| 1985 | Precisionist | 4 | Chris McCarron | Ross Fenstermaker | Fred W. Hooper | 1:08.40 |
| 1984 | Eillo | 4 | Craig Perret | Budd Lepman | Crown Stable | 1:10.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Distaff
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 1 1/8 Miles | 1 | 3+ |
The Breeders’ Cup Distaff brings together the best female dirt horses for a championship showdown at 1 1/8 miles on the main track.
Breeders’ Cup Distaff Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Malathaat | 4 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Team Malathaat | 1:49.07 |
| 2021 | Malathaat | 3 | – | Brad H. Cox | Shadwell Farm | 6-1-0 |
| 2020 | Monomoy Girl | 5 | Florent Geroux | Brad Cox | Stuart Grant, Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, LLC | 1:47.84 |
| 2019 | Blue Prize | 6 | Joe Bravo | Ignacio Correas | Merriebelle Stable, LLC | 1:50.50 |
| 2018 | Monomoy Girl | 3 | Florent Geroux | Brad Cox | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables et al | 1:49.79 |
| 2017 | Forever Unbridled | 5 | John Velazquez | Dallas Stewart | Charles E. Fipke | 1:50.25 |
| 2016 | Beholder | 6 | Gary Stevens | Richard Mandella | Spendthrift Farm | 1:49.22 |
| 2015 | Stopchargingmaria | 4 | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher | Town And Country Farms | 1:48.98 |
| 2014 | Untapable | 3 | Rosie Napravnik | Steve Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1:48.68 |
| 2013 | Beholder | 3 | Gary Stevens | Richard Mandella | Spendthrift Farm | 1:47.77 |
| 2012 | Royal Delta | 4 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | Besilu Stables | 1:48.80 |
| 2011 | Royal Delta | 3 | Jose Lezcano | William I. Mott | Palides Investments | 1:50.78 |
| 2010 | Unrivaled Belle | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | William I. Mott | Gary Seidler & Pete Vegso | 1:50.04 |
| 2009 | Life Is Sweet | 4 | Garrett K. Gomez | John Shirreffs | Pam & Martin Wygod | 1:48.58 |
| 2008 | Zenyatta | 4 | Mike E. Smith | John Shirreffs | Ann & Jerry Moss | 1:46.85 |
| 2007 | Ginger Punch | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Robert J. Frankel | Stronach Stables | 1:50.11 |
| 2006 | Round Pond | 4 | Edgar Prado | Michael R. Matz | Fox Hill Farm | 1:50.50 |
| 2005 | Pleasant Home | 4 | Cornelio Velasquez | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Mills Phipps | 1:48.34 |
| 2004 | Ashado | 3 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Starlight Stables et al | 1:48.26 |
| 2003 | Adoration | 4 | Pat Valenzuela | David Hofmans | Amerman Racing | 1:49.17 |
| 2002 | Azeri | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Laura de Seroux | Allen E. Paulson | 1:48.64 |
| 2001 | Unbridled Elaine | 3 | Pat Day | Dallas Stewart | Roger J. Devenport | 1:49.21 |
| 2000 | Spain | 3 | Victor Espinoza | D. Wayne Lukas | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 1:47.66 |
| 1999 | Beautiful Pleasure | 4 | Jorge F. Chavez | John T. Ward, Jr. | John C. Oxley | 1:47.56 |
| 1998 | Escena | 5 | Gary Stevens | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 1:49.89 |
| 1997 | Ajina | 3 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 1:47.20 |
| 1996 | Jewel Princess | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Wallace Dollase | M & R Stephen/TTC | 1:48.40 |
| 1995 | Inside Information | 4 | Mike E. Smith | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Mills Phipps | 1:46.15 |
| 1994 | One Dreamer | 6 | Gary Stevens | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1:50.79 |
| 1993 | Hollywood Wildcat | 3 | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Irving & Marjorie Cowan | 1:48.35 |
| 1992 | Paseana (ARG) | 5 | Chris McCarron | Ron McAnally | Sidney H. Craig | 1:48.17 |
| 1991 | Dance Smartly | 3 | Pat Day | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:50.95 |
| 1990 | Bayakoa (ARG) | 6 | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Ron McAnally | Frank & Janis Whitham | 1:49.20 |
| 1989 | Bayakoa (ARG) | 5 | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Ron McAnally | Frank & Janis Whitham | 1:47.40 |
| 1988 | Personal Ensign | 4 | Randy Romero | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | 1:52.00 |
| 1987 | Sacahuista | 3 | Randy Romero | D. Wayne Lukas | B. A. Beal & L. R. French | 2:02.80† |
| 1986 | Lady’s Secret | 4 | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Gene Klein | 2:01.20† |
| 1985 | Life’s Magic | 4 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Mel Hatley/Gene Klein | 2:02.00† |
| 1984 | Princess Rooney | 4 | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Paula J. Tucker | 2:02.40† |
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 7 Furlongs | 1 | 3+ |
The Filly & Mare Sprint is run around one turn at seven furlongs (about 1,500 yards) for the fastest females, three years old and up.
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Goodnight Olive | 4 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | – | – | 1:21.61 |
| 2021 | Ce Ce | 7 | Victor Espinoza | Michael McCarthy | – | 1:21.00 |
| 2020 | Gamine | 3 | John Velazquez | Bob Baffert | Michael Lund Petersen | 1:20.20 |
| 2019 | Covfefe | 3 | Joel Rosario | Brad Cox | LNJ Foxwoods | 1:22.40 |
| 2018 | Shamrock Rose | 3 | I. Ortiz, Jr. | M. Casse | Conrad Farms | 1:23.13 |
| 2017 | Bar of Gold | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | John C. Kimmel | Chester & Mary Broman | 1:22.63 |
| 2016 | Finest City | 4 | Mike Smith | Ian Kruljac | Seltzer Thoroughbreds | 1:22.37 |
| 2015 | Wavell Avenue | 4 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb, David Simon & Bethlehem Stables | 1:22.39 |
| 2014 | Judy the Beauty | 5 | Mike Smith | Wesley Ward | Wesley Ward | 1:21.92 |
| 2013 | Groupie Doll | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | William Bradley | Bradley F & W/Hurst/Brent | 1:20.75 |
| 2012 | Groupie Doll | 4 | Rajiv Maragh | William Bradley | Bradley F & W/Hurst/Brent | 1:20.72 |
| 2011 | Musical Romance | 4 | Juan Leyva | William A. Caplan | Pinnacle Racing Stable | 1:23.47 |
| 2010 | Dubai Majesty | 5 | Jamie Theriot | W. Bret Calhoun | Martin Racing Stable & Dan Morgan | 1:22.33 |
| 2009 | Informed Decision | 4 | Julien Leparoux | Jonathan Sheppard | Augustin Stable | 1:21.66 |
| 2008 | Ventura | 4 | Garrett Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1:19.90 |
| 2007 | Maryfield | 6 | Elvis Trujillo | Doug O’Neill | Gorman / Mestrandrea et al. | 1:09.85† |
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 1 3/8 Miles | 1 | 3+ |
The world’s best female grass horses compete in this 1 3/8 mile race on the turf course for a $2 million purse.
2020 Breeder’s Cup Filly & Mare Turf Results
| Results | PP | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Audarya (FR) | James R. Fanshawe | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
| 2 | 6 | Rushing Fall | Chad C. Brown | Javier Castellano |
| 3 | 9 | Harvey’s Lil Goil | William I. Mott | Junior Alvarado |
2020 Breeder’s Cup Filly & Mare Turf Payouts
| PP | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Audarya (FR) |
$37.60
|
$16.00
|
$10.20
|
| 6 | Rushing Fall |
$4.80
|
$3.40
|
|
| 9 | Harvey’s Lil Goil |
$10.80
|
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Audarya (FR) | 4 | Pierre-Charles Boudot | James Fanshawe | Mrs. A M Swinburn | 1:52.72 |
| 2019 | Iridessa | 3 | Wayne Lordan | Joseph O’Brien | Mrs. C. C. Regalado-Gonzalez | 1:57.77 |
| 2018 | Sistercharlie | 4 | J. Velazquez | C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 2:20.96 |
| 2017 | Wuheida (GB) | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin | 1:47.91 |
| 2016 | Queen’s Trust (GB) | 3 | Frankie Dettori | Sir Michael Stoute | Cheveley Park Stud | 1:57.75 |
| 2015 | Stephanie’s Kitten | 6 | Irad Ortiz | Chad Brown | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1:56.22 |
| 2014 | Dayatthespa | 5 | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | Jerry Frankel et al. | 2:01.40 |
| 2013 | Dank | 4 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute | James Wigan | 1:58.73 |
| 2012 | Zagora | 4 | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | Martin S. Schwartz | 1:59.70 |
| 2011 | Perfect Shirl | 4 | John Velazquez | Roger Attfield | Charles E. Fipke | 2:18.62 |
| 2010 | Shared Account | 4 | Edgar Prado | Graham Motion | Sagamore Farm | 2:17.74 |
| 2009 | Midday | 3 | Tom Queally | Henry Cecil | Juddmonte Farms | 1:59.14 |
| 2008 | Forever Together | 4 | Julien Leparoux | Jonathan Sheppard | Augustin Stable | 2:01.58 |
| 2007 | Lahudood | 4 | Alan Garcia | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Racing | 2:22.75 |
| 2006 | Ouija Board | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Ed Dunlop | Lord Derby | 2:14.55 |
| 2005 | Intercontinental | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 2:02.34 |
| 2004 | Ouija Board | 3 | Kieren Fallon | Ed Dunlop | Lord Derby | 2:18.25 |
| 2003 | Islington | 4 | Kieren Fallon | Sir Michael Stoute | Ballymacoll Stud | 1:59.13 |
| 2002 | Starine | 5 | John Velazquez | Robert J. Frankel | Robert J. Frankel | 2:03.57 |
| 2001 | Banks Hill | 3 | Olivier Peslier | Andre Fabre | Juddmonte Farms | 2:00.36 |
| 2000 | Perfect Sting | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Joe Orseno | Stronach Stables | 2:13.07 |
| 1999 | Soaring Softly | 4 | Jerry Bailey | James J. Toner | Phillips Racing Partnership | 2:13.89 |
Races for Saturday, November 4, 2023
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 1 1/16 miles | 1 | 2 |
At $2 million, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is the richest 2-year-old race in North America. The 1 1/16 mile race, restricted to man 2 year-olds, is frequently a preview of the stars of the Triple Crown races for the following year.
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Win Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Forte | Irad Ortiz Jr | Todd Pletcher | Mike Repole | 1:43.06 |
| 2021 | Corniche | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Speedway Stables LLC | 1:42.50 |
| 2020 | Essential Quality | Luis Saez | Brad Cox | Godolphin, LLC | 1:42.09 |
| 2019 | Storm the Court | Flavien Prat | Peter Eurton | Exline-Border Racing LLC, David A. Bernsen LLC & Susanna Wilson | 1:44.93 |
| 2018 | Game Winner | Joel Rosario | Bob Baffert | Gary and Mary West | 1:43.67 |
| 2017 | Good Magic | Jose L. Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | e Five Racing / Stonestreet Stables | 1:43.34 |
| 2016 | Classic Empire | Julien Leparoux | Mark Casse | John C. Oxley | 1:42.60 |
| 2015 | Nyquist | Mario Gutierrez | Doug O’Neill | Reddam Racing | 1:43.79 |
| 2014 | Texas Red | Kent Desormeaux | Keith Desormeaux | Erich Brehm, Wayne Detmar et al. | 1:41.91 |
| 2013 | New Year’s Day | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Gary and Mary West | 1:43.52 |
| 2012 | Shanghai Bobby | Rosie Napravnik | Todd Pletcher | Starlight Racing/Tabor/Smith | 1:44.58 |
| 2011 | Hansen | Ramon Dominguez | Michael Maker | Kendall Hansen, MD/Sky Chai Racing | 1:44.44 |
| 2010 | Uncle Mo | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Repole Stable | 1:42.60 |
| 2009 | Vale of York | Ahmed Ajtebi | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin | 1:43.48 |
| 2008 | Midshipman | Garrett Gomez | Bob Baffert | Darley Stable | 1:40.94 |
| 2007 | War Pass | Cornelio Velasquez | Nick Zito | Robert V. LaPenta | 1:42.76 |
| 2006 | Street Sense | Calvin Borel | Carl Nafzger | James B. Tafel | 1:42.59 |
| 2005 | Stevie Wonderboy | Garrett Gomez | Doug O’Neill | Merv Griffin Ranch Company | 1:41.64 |
| 2004 | Wilko | Frankie Dettori | Jeremy Noseda | J. Paul Reddam | 1:42.09 |
| 2003 | Action This Day | David R. Flores | Richard Mandella | B. Wayne Hughes | 1:43.62 |
| 2002 | Vindication | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Padua Stables | 1:49.61 |
| 2001 | Johannesburg | Michael Kinane | Aidan O’Brien | Susan Magnier | 1:42.27 |
| 2000 | Macho Uno | Jerry Bailey | Joseph Orseno | Stronach Stables | 1:42.05 |
| 1999 | Anees | Gary Stevens | Alex Hassinger, Jr. | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 1:42.29 |
| 1998 | Answer Lively | Jerry Bailey | Bobby C. Barnett | John A. Franks | 1:44.00 |
| 1997 | Favorite Trick | Pat Day | Patrick B. Byrne | Joseph LaCombe Stable | 1:41.47 |
| 1996 | Boston Harbor | Jerry Bailey | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1:43.40 |
| 1995 | Unbridled’s Song | Mike E. Smith | James T. Ryerson | Paraneck Stable | 1:41.60 |
| 1994 | Timber Country | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Lewis | 1:44.55 |
| 1993 | Brocco | Gary Stevens | Randy Winick | Albert R. Broccoli | 1:42.99 |
| 1992 | Gilded Time | Chris McCarron | Darrell Vienna | Milch, Silverman & Silverman | 1:43.43 |
| 1991 | Arazi | Pat Valenzuela | Francois Boutin | Allen E. Paulson | 1:44.78 |
| 1990 | Fly So Free | Jose Santos | Scotty Schulhofer | Tommy Valando | 1:43.40 |
| 1989 | Rhythm | Craig Perret | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Mills Phipps | 1:43.60 |
| 1988 | Is It True | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene V. Klein | 1:46.60 |
| 1987 | Success Express | José Santos | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene V. Klein | 1:35.20 |
| 1986 | Capote | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Beal, French Jr. & E. V. Klein | 1:43.80 |
| 1985 | Tasso | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Neil Drysdale | Gerald Robins | 1:36.20 |
| 1984 | Chief’s Crown | Don MacBeth | Roger Laurin | Star Crown Stable | 1:36.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
Race Information
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 1 Mile | 1 | 2 |
Run at 1 mile on the grass course, the Juvenile Turf, restricted to male 2-year-olds, is often a forecast for the top turf horses of the future.
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 5 Furlongs | 2 | 2 |
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint made its debut at the 2018 World Championships at Churchill Downs and carries a $1 million purse. This year’s race will be run at 5 furlongs on the turf and will be open to all two-year-olds and is limited to 12 starters.
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $1,000,000.00 | 1 Mile | 1 | 2 |
The Juvenile Fillies Turf brings together the best two-year-old female turf horses from North America and overseas for a 1 mile test on the grass course.
| Purse | Distance | Grade | Age |
| $2,000,000.00 | 1 1/16 Miles | 1 | 2 |
In Thoroughbred racing, a Juvenile race is one restricted to two-year-old horses. The Juvenile Fillies is restricted to two-year-old females. It is run at 1 1/16 miles, a little more than the circumference of the racetrack. In nearly all cases over the years, the winner of the Juvenile Fillies has been named the Champion of all two-year-old females.
Bet on Breeders' Cup Odds
Learn How to Bet on Breeders’ Cup Horse Racing Odds
Horse betting is a great way to have a little fun while watching a horse race, and the Breeders’ Cup usually is the closing event of the horse racing season, meaning it’s your last chance to get in on the action.
There are so many horse betting types and options available, and horse betting is so different from sports betting, so we like to run through some horse betting education before you get started.
As soon as the Breeders’ Cup competing horses are announced and the pole positions are decided, you will want to make sure you get your wagers in. Sometimes horses perform better at certain positions, so you will want to wait until then to place your Breeders’ Cup bets.
Horse betting odds can look a bit different so we want to make sure you understand what you’re betting on, and that you have all the information you need before you start betting.
How to Read Breeders’ Cup Betting Odds
If you aren’t familiar with fractional odds, we suggest you get acquainted, as most horse bets are listed in fractional formatting. Fractional odds can be pretty simple to understand for new bettors, so don’t be afraid to stray away from American odds.
Fractional betting at the Breeders’ Cup will have odds displayed in a fraction. The right side or bottom part of the fraction represents the odds or the risk, and the left side represents your winnings. Let’s use 10-1 odds for our example. For every $1 we wager, we win $10 plus our initial $1 will be returned to us. If you bet $50, you would receive a payout of $550.
Breeders’ Cup Betting TypesLet’s look at some brief examples of Breeders’ Cup odds and betting options you might find on the sportsbook during the event.
Win, Place, Show
This will be the most simple and easy-to-understand betting type you will place on any given horse race. It would be the equivalent of a moneyline wager in sports betting, as you are betting on an outcome straight up.
There are three options for Breeders’ Cup betting
- Betting on a horse to win:
- This is simple: you are betting on a horse to win the race outright.
- Betting on a horse to place
- This betting option allows you to bet on a horse to place in the top two spots. It doesn’t matter if the horse comes first or second, as long as it places.
- Betting on a horse to show
- This betting type allows for the greatest margin of error as you can bet on a horse to place in one of the top three positions.
How to Bet on the Breeders’ Cup Exotics
Now that we laid out the simplest betting options, you can look at exotics. They can be a little more complicated, and we recommend doing some research before you dive in. You can win pretty big in some cases if you’re savvy and pick the correct horses, so we recommend taking a chance on an exotic at the Breeders’ Cup.
Exacta Bets
An exacta allows you to try to predict the top two horses and where they will place in the race. Not to be confused with a Place wager, you will need to pick the first place horse, and the second place horse. If you pick Horse 5 to place first and Horse 3 to place second, the horses will need to place in those exact spots for you to win your wager.
Quinella Bets
Quinella bets are similar to the exacta, but styled more like a show bet. You will pick the top two horses but it doesn’t matter which position they end up placing, as long as they’re in the top two. If you use the same horses as above, if Horse 3 places first and Horse 5 places second, your quinella bet would win.
Trifecta Bets
If you want to try your hand at betting on three horses at once, you should look into placing a Trifecta bet at the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Odds. Like an Exacta bet, you will have to predict the top three horses in order. There is no room for error on this bet, so you have to be absolutely sure!
Superfecta Bets
Superfectas are the next step up from the Trifecta. You will have to predict the top four horses in order. These will be even riskier than the Trifecta, so your payout will be substantially larger.
Daily Doubles
Daily Doubles are popular at the Breeders’ Cup Odds as there are two days of races to bet on. To place a Daily Double wager, you will have to predict the winner of two races in a row. This would be similar to a parlay in regular sports betting, as you will be tying the Betting Odds of these two bets together, and both must win for your bet slip to payout.
Let’s say you want to bet on Horse 1 to win race one and horse 7 to win the following race at the Breeders’ Cup. This would be called a 1-7 Daily Double.
If you want to bet on more than two races, you can do Pick 3’s, which is what it sounds like – three picks on three races. There are also Pick 4s, Pick 6s and so on. The risk and reward grows with each race you add on. Keep in mind, you will need to be correct on every single wager, or else your entire bet slip will be scrapped.
Breeders’ Cup Futures
Futures wagers can be placed weeks or months in advance – whenever the horses are qualified and listed for the races. As the last race of the season, you have a good idea which horses are performing well at major events, and can determine which horse might be in good shape come November.
The Futures odds will be listed and show you which horses are favored to win the Breeders’ Cup, and will change many times before the race and even during the race qualifiers, depending on their performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bet on the Breeders' Cup?
Yes, you can legally bet on the Breeders Cup, which is a significant two-day thoroughbred horse race – meaning you have plenty of opportunities to place your wagers.
Where to find Vegas Odds for Breeders' Cup?
You can find Vegas odds for the Breeders’ Cup right here at the BetUS Sportsbook. We will have a great selection of Breeders’ Cup betting odds, as well as specials, futures and props.
How to read Breeders' Cup Odds?
If you’re familiar with horse racing betting, you can find standard options and specials for each race, including win, place show bets and exotics. If you’re looking for somewhere to place your Breeders’ Cup wagers, BetUS Sportsbook has a great selection of odds.
Where is the Breeders' Cup?
The Breeders’ Cup Championship is held in a different location each year, and the 2022 Breeders’ Cup is being held at Keeneland in Lexington, KY
Is Betting on the Breeders' Cup Championship Legal?
Yes, betting on the Breeders’ Cup Championship is legal, whether you’re placing wagers at the actual Del Mar racetrack, or online. Depending on which state you reside in and your state’s gambling legislation, you can bet on horse racing from the comfort of your home.
Where can I bet on the Breeders' Cup Championship?
BetUS Sportsbook has a great selection of betting odds for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Championship. This means you can place wagers online, instead of visiting a horse betting parlor or needing to visit a racetrack.
Why is BetUS a good option to bet on Breeders' Cup Odds Online?
Betting on Breeders’ Cup Championship odds online allows you to place wagers safely and securely online, without needing to leave your home. BetUS Sportsbook has a great selection of Breeders’ Cup odds and some excellent bonuses to get you through the two-day event.
How to Bet on the Breeders' Cup?
First, you will need to familiarize yourself with horse betting options, including popular betting types and rules. We recommend researching the horses and their past few races to determine how they may perform at the Breeders’ Cup. Once you have an idea of which bets you want to place, sign up at BetUS Sportsbook and start betting.
How do Breeders' Cup Odds work?
Once the pole positions are set for the Breeders’ Cup, you will see which horses are favored to win the races. Our oddsmakers will determine how likely it is that a horse might win, and set lines for each horse racing on November 5th and 6th. Once the Breeders’ Cup odds are set, you can place wagers on horses you believe will win the race. The odds will determine how much of a payout you will receive if you predict the winner.
Who are the contenders for the Breeders' Cup?
Participating horses in the 2021 Breeders’ Cup have not been released yet.
Is there any betting strategy to use for the Breeders' Cup?
Do plenty of research before betting on the Breeders’ Cup. It can be challenging to predict a horse race for beginners with no strategy, so ensuring you have some research completed before betting will help in the long run.
Why would I bet on negative Odds?
Negative odds represent a favored horse, so by betting on the negative odds you are agreeing with oddsmakers that it is highly likely that horse will win the race.
How can I make a Breeders' Cup Parlay?
Once you have a few races you’d like to wager on, you can combine the odds for two or more wagers to create a Breeders’ Cup parlay wager. All legs of the parlay must win for you to receive any winnings.