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
- Contenders
Classic
View the contenders for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, the defining event of the international racing season. - Challenge Series
TV Schedule
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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
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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
News & Press Releases
- August 18, 2019
Earthlight Defeats Raffle Prize in Prix Morny at Deauville and Gains Automatic Berth into Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
August 17, 2019Higher Power Dominates TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar and Gains Automatic Berth into Breeders’ Cup Classic
The owner-trainer combination of Hronis Racing and John Sadler, who campaigned 2018 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Accelerate, have another contender for this year’s $6 million race with the 4-year-old Higher Power, who surged away from nine rivals leaving the backstretch in Saturday’s 1 ¼-mile, $1 million TVG Classic at Del Mar and came home a widening 5 ¼- length winner.
August 17, 2019Higher Power Reaches Pacific Classic Glory
Courtesy of Curtis Kalleward of the Racing Dudes
August 17, 2019Breeders’ Cup Reveals Official Logo for 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today unveils the official logo for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which will be held on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at the Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California for the second time in the event’s history.
August 17, 2019Acclimate Wires Del Mar Handicap
The Del Mar Handicap is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Acclimate receiving an automatic berth in the Longines Turf at Santa Anita Park this November
August 16, 2019Shippers Spice Up TVG Pacific Classic
With top older horse Catalina Cruiser bypassing to defend his title in the Pat O’Brien next week, the 29th running of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar became a much more wide-open affair. Bolstered by four out of state shippers, the 1 ¼ mile race drew a field of 10, all vying for a Win and You’re In spot in the #6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic November 2.
August 16, 2019United Seeks First Stakes Score
A well-matched edition of the $250,000 Del Mar Handicap (G2) is on tap Saturday, with the winner receiving an automatic berth into the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) November 2.
August 16, 2019Royal Ascot Winner A’Ali and Earthlight Lead Sunday’s Prix Morny at Deauville for Automatic Berth for Automatic Berth into Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa’s A’ Ali (IRE), seeking his second Breeders’ Cup Challenge victory this year, and the unbeaten Earthlight (IRE), headline Sunday’s six-furlong Darley Prix Morny (G1) for 2-year-olds at Deauville.
August 15, 2019Itsinthepost Set for Del Mar Handicap
A field of nine will take to the turf Saturday to contest the running of the $200,000 Del Mar Handicap (G2), one of five stakes on the track’s biggest card of the year. This turf event will test its entrants’ endurance over the course of 1 3/8 miles.
August 15, 2019Identifying Key Contenders in the 2019 Pacific Classic
The 29th running of the Grade 1, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar, a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Classic on November 2, drew a strong field of 10.
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