Nov. 6 & 7 | Keeneland
Nov. 6 & 7 | 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.Future Stars Friday, November 6
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- Contenders
Longines Classic
View the contenders for the $6 million 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 2020 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports, TVG and Fox Sports.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - Event Update
- 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
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- About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Father of the Cup
Thirty seven years ago the visionary John Gaines hatched a plan. His vision? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
THE 1999 BREEDERS’ CUP
Gulfstream Park
November 6, 1999
The 16th Breeders’ Cup was expanded to 8 races and total purses of $13 million. The newest addition was the Filly & Mare Turf, run at 1 3/8 miles for females, 3-years-old and older. The first edition drew a full field of 14 horses, and it was won by the favorite, the 4-year-old filly Soaring Softly, ridden by Jerry Bailey. The European star Daylami was a grey streak under the Florida sun, winning the 1 ½ mile Turf. His jockey, Frankie Dettori delighted the crowd by in the winner’s circle by adding a flying dismount off Daylami in celebration of the victory. D. Wayne Lukas, the most successful trainer in Breeders’ Cup history, got his first Classic win when nearly 20-1 Cat Thief, under Pat Day, took the lead coming into the stretch and won by 1 ¼ lengths.
1999 Breeders’ Cup Results
| Replay | Race | Winning Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Replay
|
Race
Longines Classic |
Winning Horse
Cat Thief |
Jockey
P. Day |
Trainer
D. Lukas |
Owner
Overbrook Farm (William T. Young) |
|
Replay
|
Race
TVG Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance |
Winning Horse
Anees |
Jockey
G. Stevens |
Trainer
A. Hassinger Jr. |
Owner
The Thoroughbred Corporation (Ahmed bin Salman) |
|
Replay
|
Race
Longines Distaff |
Winning Horse
Beautiful Pleasure |
Jockey
J. Chavez |
Trainer
J. Ward Jr. |
Owner
John C. Oxley |
|
Replay
|
Race
Longines Turf |
Winning Horse
Daylami (IRE) |
Jockey
L. Dettori |
Trainer
S. bin Suroor |
Owner
Godolphin Racing Inc. |
|
Replay
|
Race
FanDuel Mile presented by PDJF |
Winning Horse
Silic (FR) |
Jockey
C. Nakatani |
Trainer
J. Canani |
Owner
J. T. Lanni, B. Schiappa, K. Poslosky et al |
|
Replay
|
Race
Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf |
Winning Horse
Soaring Softly |
Jockey
J. Bailey |
Trainer
J. Toner |
Owner
Phillips Racing Partnership |
|
Replay
|
Race
Juvenile Fillies |
Winning Horse
Cash Run |
Jockey
J. Bailey |
Trainer
D. Lukas |
Owner
Padua Stables |
|
Replay
|
Race
Sprint |
Winning Horse
Artax |
Jockey
J. Chavez |
Trainer
L. Albertrani |
Owner
Paraneck Stable |