Nov. 1 & 2 | Santa Anita
Nov. 1 & 2 | Santa Anita
- Races
The $6,000,000 Longines Classic
The Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 1
- Contenders
Longines Classic
View the contenders for the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, the defining event of the international racing season. - 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
- Wager
- 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
Stay Connected
TRACKSIDE DINING
Situated by the first turn and finish line, there’s no better place to take in the thunderous energy of the race from start to finish!
FRONTRUNNER RESTAURANT & BAR
Located on the 5th floor, directly by the finish line, these seats put you front and center to every victory. A glassed-in and climate controlled dining experience will feature special prix-fixe menus from acclaimed chefs, including Nancy Silverton.
GRANDSTAND RESERVED SEATING
Offering some of the best views of the track, Grandstand seating extends from the quarter pole, the top of the stretch, to the 1/16th pole, before the finish line. Tickets start at $25.
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.
Champions for Charity
Reserve your limited-edition, commemorative Mike Smith bottle today by making a donation to support Old Friends and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Donors can collect their bottle during an event, Champions for Charity, in Arcadia, CA leading up to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings
Check out this week's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders as voted by our panel of 36 industry experts. Who do you think deserves the top spot?
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News & Press Releases
October 10, 2019Starship Jubilee Represents Canada in E.P. Taylor
The classy Canadian mare Starship Jubilee will take on the world in the 64th edition of the $600,000 E.P. Taylor (G1) at Woodbine on Saturday. A field of ten have been drawn for the 1 ¼-mile race for older fillies and mares, which could have Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) implications.
October 10, 2019Foreign Invaders Take Aim on Canadian International
The $800,000 Canadian International (G1), which takes place Saturday at Woodbine, has become a world class event for international travelers. Some of the entrants will go on to Hong Kong or Japan, and some could head to the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Santa Anita November 2.
October 10, 2019Breeders' Cup to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Zenyatta's Historic Win at Part of 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships
The Breeders’ Cup today announces a unique slate of programming in commemoration of Zenyatta, one of the greatest racehorses of all time, and the 10th anniversary of her historic victory in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park.
October 9, 2019Sweet Melania Draws Off Strongly in Jessamine
Robert and Lawana Low's Sweet Melania set measured fractions up front before drawing off strongly in the stretch to wire Wednesday's $200,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.
October 8, 2019Math Wizard’s Surreal Journey to the 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic
John Fanelli, a man of modest means whose stable is comprised of inexpensive stock, was in hot pursuit of a horse on Jan. 31 at Florida’s Gulfstream Park.
October 7, 2019Sistercharlie Scores Again in Flower Bowl
Peter Brant's Sistercharlie on Sunday became the first North American horse since Zenyatta to win six straight Grade 1s when she took home the $500,000 Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes at Belmont Park.