2019/11/01 13:37
Nov. 4 & 5 | Keeneland
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    Longines Classic

    The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.

    Saturday, November 5

    • Longines Classic
    • Longines Turf
    • Longines Distaff
    • FanDuel Mile presented by PDJF
    • Qatar Racing Sprint
    • Maker's Mark Filly & Mare Turf
    • Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile
    • Turf Sprint
    • Filly & Mare Sprint

    Future Stars Friday, November 4

    • TVG Juvenile presented by TAA
    • Juvenile Fillies Turf
    • NetJets Juvenile Fillies
    • Juvenile Turf
    • Juvenile Turf Sprint

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    • Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile
    • Turf Sprint
    • Filly & Mare Sprint
    • TVG Juvenile presented by TAA
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    • Juvenile Turf
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    • How it Works
  • Challenge Series

    TV Schedule

    Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2022 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports, TVG and Fox Sports.

    Full Schedule

    View the 2022 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.

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  • BCBC

    2021 Leaderboard

    View the 2021 BCBC Final Leaderboard.

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    View online qualifiers for the BCBC.

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  • Plan Your Visit

    Where to Stay

    Find the best places to stay and recuperate after a full day of non-stop excitement.

    How to Get Here

    As the world’s greatest converge on Keeneland, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.

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  • 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.

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    Dining

    Fans can enjoy several dining options from trackside tables to paddock views.

    Box Seating

    Enjoy excellent views of live racing from their open-air, covered box seating.

    General Admission

    Reserve a general admission ticket to guarantee you’ll be present for one of the greatest weekends in all of sports.

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  • News
  • 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.

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Our Commitment

Breeders' Cup Limited is committed to maintaining the highest equine welfare and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and its participants.

Integrity, Safety & Security

At the Breeders' Cup, the safety of our athletes, equine and human, is our foremost priority.

That's why we have the highest safety, integrity and testing standards of any racing event in North America. Our safety and security protocols include pre- and post- race testing, including out-of-competition testing for prohibited substances; comprehensive prohibitions on anabolic steroids and other controlled substances; a 24 hour equine security watch beginning 72 hours from post time and periodic inspections/testing of all racing surfaces prior to the event. We also employ top equine regulatory vets from the US and Europe to inspect runners on-site throughout the week leading up to the event.

In cooperation with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will feature the most up-to-date medication practices, testing protocols, equine security programs, veterinary exams, injury management protocols and race surface testing.

Learn more about what the Breeders' Cup does to reduce risk and protect our participants below.

A Closer Look at Breeders' Cup Safety Protocols

The Breeders' Cup has the highest safety, integrity and testing standards of any racing event in North America. Our safety and security protocols include pre- and post- race testing, including out-of-competition testing for prohibited substances; comprehensive prohibitions on anabolic steroids and other controlled substances. All runners must be on the grounds for a security check in on Tuesday, November 1 before post-time and are under surveillance by security experts, veterinarians, track officials, and regulators.

 

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Surface Maintenance & Technology

The main track at Keeneland is a natural dirt track that is a combination of several types of dirt and sand. In order to ensure the safest track conditions for the athletes, surface specialists use a number of maintenance techniques depending on weather conditions.

 

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Breeders' Cup Vet Examinations

All runners around the world undergo blood and hair follicle testing and multiple veterinary examinations before they are allowed to participate in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

 

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Thoroughbred Safety Coalition

The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations have announced the creation of an industry-led effort to unify and enhance existing protections and work together to develop new reforms to ensure the safety of the sport’s equine and human athletes.

 

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