Nov. 1 & 2
Nov. 1 & 2
- 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 1
- News
- 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
86 races in 11 countries. View the entire 2019 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
- Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Santa Anita, here are some helpful tips for finding your way there.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Santa Anita Park. - 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. - Tickets
Dining Options
Enjoy the excitement of Championship racing combined with gorgeous scenery and exceptional service of a fine-dining experience at the races from any one of the premium Clubhouse dining areas.
Box Seating
Spanning from the 1/16th pole to the finish line, guests will enjoy spectacular views of racing from their box seats.
Reserved Seating
Located on the 3rd floor mezzanine level, these open-air, stadium-style seats offer some of the best views of the track! - Tickets
The Best Return West
Tickets to the 2019 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park are on sale now. Check out available seating options and secure your tickets today.
Shop
Visit BreedersCupShop.com, the Official Online Store of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Qualify for the BCBC
HorsePlayers.com is the exclusive online contest platform to win your seat to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. Play daily feeder contests or enter weekend qualifiers to win your way in to the 2019 BCBC.
Official Mobile App
Download the Official Breeders' Cup Mobile App, available now on Google Play and the App Store.
Relive the Journey
How do you win the best horse race in the world? First, you have to get there. Follow the journey of the Breeders’ Cup Classic hopefuls as they vied for a spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
2018 Results
The 2018 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs was one for the ages. Relive all the excitement with recaps and replays of all 14 Championship races.
Stay Connected
News & Press Releases
June 15, 2019Favored Elate Too Tough in Fleur de Lis
Adele Dilschneider and Claiborne Farm's homebred Elate proved to be too tough on Saturday, overcoming slow fractions and a short field to power her way home to victory in the $250,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs.
June 15, 2019Seeking The Soul Wins Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs and Gains Automatic Berth into Breeders' Cup Classic
Charles Fipke’s 6-year-old homebred Seeking the Soul overtook pacesetters Quip and Tom’s d’Etat in the final hundred yards to win the $600,000,
1 1/8-mile Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs by a neck under jockey John Velazquez, and earned an automatic berth into the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic through the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series.
June 13, 2019Full Field Ready for Stephen Foster Showdown
An eye-catching 12 horses will run in this year’s version of the $600,000 Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, the first Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the Classic.
June 13, 2019She’s a Julie Goes for Three in a Row in Fleur de Lis Handicap
Six fillies and mares are set to battle this Saturday night in the $250,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs on the track’s second biggest card of the year.
June 13, 2019Breeders' Cup and Maker’s Mark® Partnership Champions for Charity Commemorative Bottle Program to Feature Mike Smith
Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, and Maker’s Mark®, the original premium bourbon, today announced the 2019 Limited-Edition Maker’s Mark bottle from the Champions for Charity program, which began in 2015, with the goal of raising money for local and Thoroughbred-industry charities.
June 13, 2019Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Continues with Stephen Foster and Fleur de Lis from Churchill Downs for Automatic Berths into World Championships this Saturday Live at 8:30 PM ET on NBCSN
The second automatic berth into the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic is on the line this Saturday evening, June 15, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., in the Grade 2, $500,000 Stephen Foster, live at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. The race is part of the “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In - presented by America’s Best Racing.