Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
- Races
Longines Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 5
- 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. Coverage of the 2021 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports.
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 Del Mar, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Del Mar. - 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
- Tickets
Reserved Seating
Experience all the action from open-air stadium-style reserved seats, or interior climate-controlled seating. - About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Global Competition
The Breeders' Cup attracts competition from around the globe including the top talent from 6 continents and over 16 countries.
Father of the Cup
Thirty seven years ago the visionary John Gaines hatched a plan. His vision? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships. - News
HALL OF CHAMPIONS
Ajina
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OwnerAllen E. Paulson
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TrainerW. Mott
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Jockey (from last start)M. Smith
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BreederAllen E. Paulson
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SireStrawberry Road (AUS)
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DamWinglet
Ajina hailed from the powerhouse breeding operation of Allen Paulson, best known for campaigning the incredibly popular 1995 Breeders’ Classic winner Cigar. She was joined in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff by her accomplished stablemate Escena who went on to win the Distaff the following year. Ajina capped a banner season with a two-length victory in the Distaff while Escena checked in third. With the Distaff and two other top-level triumphs to her credit, Ajina was honored with an Eclipse Award as champion three-year-old filly. Ajina returned to racing the following season and won the 1998 Pimlico Distaff Handicap before retiring.
Previous Races
1998
1997
1996
| Replay | Date | Race | Track | Grade | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 1998 | Delaware H. | DELAWARE PARK | 3 | 6 | |
| June 20, 1998 | Hempstead H. | BELMONT PARK | 1 | 4 | |
| May 16, 1998 | Pimlico Distaff H. | PIMLICO | 3 | 1 | |
| April 11, 1998 | Bayakoa S. | OAKLAWN PARK | 8 |
| Replay | Date | Race | Track | Grade | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | November 08, 1997 | Breeders' Cup Distaff | HOLLYWOOD PARK | 1 | 1 |
| October 19, 1997 | Beldame S. | BELMONT PARK | 1 | 2 | |
| August 16, 1997 | Alabama S. | SARATOGA | 1 | 2 | |
| July 19, 1997 | Coaching Club American Oaks | BELMONT PARK | 1 | 1 | |
| June 21, 1997 | Mother Goose S. | BELMONT PARK | 1 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1997 | Acorn S. | BELMONT PARK | 1 | 3 | |
| May 01, 1997 | La Troienne S. | CHURCHILL DOWNS | 4 | ||
| April 06, 1997 | Fantasy S. | OAKLAWN PARK | 2 | 3 | |
| March 09, 1997 | Bonnie Miss S. | GULFSTREAM PARK | 2 | 4 |
| Replay | Date | Race | Track | Grade | Finish |
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| November 30, 1996 | Demoiselle S. | AQUEDUCT | 2 | 1 | |
| November 10, 1996 | Tempted S. | AQUEDUCT | 3 | 1 | |
| October 13, 1996 | BELMONT PARK | 1 | |||
| September 15, 1996 | BELMONT PARK | 2 |