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- Races
The $6,000,000 Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 2
- Contenders
Classic
View this year's contenders for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, the defining event of the international racing season.
Mile
The world’s best grass milers compete in this race around two turns on the turf course for horses 3-years-old and older.
Longines Distaff
The Longines Distaff brings together the best female dirt horses for a championship showdown at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. - Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. View the TV schedule and add it to your calendar to be notified about each upcoming NBC Sports broadcast.
Full Schedule
85 races in 12 countries. View the entire 2018 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series schedule.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - BCBC
Register Today
Registration is now open for the 2018 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. Sign-up today. - Wager
- History & Tradition
Hall of Champions
Since 1984, the world's finest thoroughbreds have competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a place in history.
Event by Year
See everything from race replays to handle and weather from every Championship since 1984.
Breeding & Nominations
The breeding industry is the cornerstone of the Breeders’ Cup program, the very foundation of our Championships and Challenge series. - Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Louisville and Churchill Downs, here are some helpful tips for finding your way there.
Parking & Transportation
You must have an official, pre-paid parking pass to park at Churchill Downs. Here's everything you need to know. - Tickets
Dining Options
A variety of premium dining experiences are available providing you and your guests with a world-class, memorable experience.
Reserved and Box Seating
All reserved seating offers unforgettable views of the stretch run and is conveniently located to wagering facilities, restrooms, concessions and bar service.
General Admission
General admission tickets allow access to first floor levels of the clubhouse and grandstand area.
Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets to the 2018 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 2 & 3 are on sale now!
2018 Champions For Charity
Reserve your limited-edition, commemorative D. Wayne Lukas bottle(s) today by making a donation to support Old Friends and Kentucky Derby Museum.
Breeders’ Cup Festival
Join us in a week-long celebration, Oct. 28 - Nov 3, featuring events & activities leading up to the 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Louisville.
The Mansion
Experience the Breeders' Cup like no one else has before. Introducing The Mansion, the ultimate luxury experience at Churchill Downs.
2018 Challenge Series
Watch the drama unfold as the world’s top thoroughbreds battle it out in the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win & You’re In™ for a starting spot in the 2018 Breeders’ Cup.
Shop
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Official Mobile App
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News & Press Releases
- September 18, 2018
American Doorstop Project Co-Founders & Producers of Documentary Film, Born To Rein Announce National Branding and Marketing Partnership with Breeders’ Cup World Championships
September 16, 2018Skitter Skatter Wins Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh
2-year-old filly Skitter Skatter became the first horse to earn an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and 3-year-old Havana Grey (GB) went wire-to-wire to win the $418,142 Derrinstown Stud Flying Five (G1) and gained a free berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.
September 16, 2018La Pelosa Ships & Scores in G1 Natalma
Close but not close enough in her four stakes attempts overseas, Godolphin's La Pelosa welcomed a change of scenery by shipping to Woodbine and scoring big in Sunday's Grade 1, $250,000 Natalma Stakes. The Natalma is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with La Pelosa receiving an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Churchill Downs on Friday, November 2
September 16, 2018Fog of War Slices Through Late in G1 Summer
Unhurried until the final furlong, Peter Brant's Fog of War sliced his way through the traffic just in time to get up for the win in Sunday's Grade 1, $250,000 Summer Stakes at Woodbine. The Summer is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Fog of War receiving an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Churchill Downs on Friday, November 2.
September 15, 2018Oscar Performance Returns to Wire G1 Woodbine Mile
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September 15, 2018Natalma and the Boys of Summer
Fourteen fillies will contest the Natalma, so-named for the dam of the breed-shaping Northern Dancer. In the Summer Stakes, a field of thirteen colts and geldings has been drawn. Both races offer a purse of $250,000 and are a mile in distance, the same length as their corresponding Breeders’ Cup contests, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf and Juvenile Fillies Turf.
September 15, 2018Serengeti Empress Demolishes G2 Pocahontas
Serengeti Empress never looked less than excellent on Saturday, demolishing the field in gate-to-wire fashion in the Grade 2, $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs. The Pocahontas is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Serengeti Empress receiving an automatic berth in the Tito's Handmade Vodka Juvenile Fillies at Churchill Downs on Friday, November 2.