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The Breeders' Cup World Championships has become recognized as the ultimate test of a Thoroughbred's talent and ability. Not only offering a platform to enhance and promote Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders' Cup races provide a powerful year-end championship and a grand spectacle that presents the sport to a worldwide audience. Through the enthusiastic participation of prominent horsemen from around the world who bring their top horses to compete, the Breeders' Cup has established a reputation for showcasing Thoroughbred racing at the highest level of international competition.



Breeders' Cup World Championships
October 24-25, 2008
Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park
$25.5 Million In Purses & Awards

Race Schedule and Post Times to be Determined. Alphabetical listing of 2008 Championship Races below.

Pre-Entry Deadline, Tuesday, October 14, 2008
DATE RACE PURSE DISTANCE AGE/SEX
Oct. 24 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint $1M 7 furlongs 3yo & up, F&M
Oct. 24 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr.I) $2M 1 1/4 miles (T) 3yo & up, F&M
Oct. 24 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (Gr.I) $2M 1 1/16 miles 2yo, fillies
Oct. 24 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf $1M 1 mile (T) 2yo, fillies
Oct. 24 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (Gr.I) $2M 1 1/8 miles 3yo & up, F&M
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Classic (Gr.I) $5M 1 1/4 miles 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Marathon $500K 1 1/2 miles 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile $1M 1 mile 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Gr.I) $2M 1 1/16 miles 2yo, colts & geldings
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf $1M 1 mile (T) 2yo, colts & geldings
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Mile (Gr.I) $2M 1 mile (T) 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Sprint (Gr.I) $2M 6 furlongs 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Turf (Gr.I) $3M 1 1/2 miles (T) 3yo & up
Oct. 25 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint $1M 6 1/2 furlongs (T) 3yo & up