Nov. 4 & 5 | Keeneland
Nov. 4 & 5 | Keeneland
- 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
- Results
- BCBC
- 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
- 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.
THE 1996 BREEDERS’ CUP
Woodbine Racetrack
October 26, 1996
For the first time, the Breeders’ Cup was held in Canada at historic Woodbine, just outside Toronto. Jenine Sahadi also made history by becoming the first female trainer to win a Breeders’ Cup race when Lit de Justice came from last to first to win the Breeders’ Cup Sprint under Corey Nakatani. It was back to back victories for Nakatani, who next rode the filly Jewel Princess to win the Distaff. In the Classic, Cigar, tried to become the first horse to win the race in consecutive years, but fell short by a half-length, finishing third in his farewell race, behind 20-1 shot Alphabet Soup under Chris McCarron, who bested Preakness Stakes winner Louis Quatorze by a nose.
1996 Breeders’ Cup Results
| Replay | Race | Winning Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Replay
|
Race
Longines Classic |
Winning Horse
Alphabet Soup |
Jockey
C. McCarron |
Trainer
D. Hofmans |
Owner
Ridder Thoroughbred Stable |
|
Replay
|
Race
TVG Juvenile presented by TAA |
Winning Horse
Boston Harbor |
Jockey
J. Bailey |
Trainer
D. Lukas |
Owner
Overbrook Farm (William T. Young) |
|
Replay
|
Race
Longines Distaff |
Winning Horse
Jewel Princess |
Jockey
C. Nakatani |
Trainer
W. Dollase |
Owner
The Thoroughbred Corp. & Mr. & Mrs. R. Stephen |
|
Replay
|
Race
Longines Turf |
Winning Horse
Pilsudski (IRE) |
Jockey
W. Swinburn |
Trainer
S. Stoute |
Owner
Lord A. Weinstock & Exors of late S. Weinstock |
|
Replay
|
Race
FanDuel Mile presented by PDJF |
Winning Horse
Da Hoss |
Jockey
G. Stevens |
Trainer
M. Dickinson |
Owner
Prestonwood Farm & Wallstreet Stables |
|
Replay
|
Race
NetJets Juvenile Fillies |
Winning Horse
Storm Song |
Jockey
C. Perret |
Trainer
N. Zito |
Owner
Dogwood Stable |
|
Replay
|
Race
Qatar Racing Sprint |
Winning Horse
Lit de Justice |
Jockey
C. Nakatani |
Trainer
J. Sahadi |
Owner
Evergreen Farm |