Breeders’ Cup

Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French Two Thousand Guineas, G1) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) winner Henri Matisse has retired from racing and will stand at Coolmore for 2026.

Shisospicy will attempt to become the first 3-year-old filly to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.

The Breeders' Cup arrived on the scene too late for the great American geldings Kelso and Forego. But at the upcoming 42nd edition of the World Championships, a brilliant European gelding will attempt to join some highly exclusive company.

With seven 2-year-olds leading the way, Not This Time tops all sires with 10 horses pre-entered in this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Into Mischief and Gun Runner are tied with eight horses pre-entered.

Breeders' Cup unveils the official race order, post times, and wagering menu for the 42nd Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. 

For the fourth year in a row more than 200 pre-entries have been accepted for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

The pre-entries for the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Following an Oct. 22 training session at Churchill Downs, trainer Eddie Kenneally highlights Comport's training and why he deserves a shot in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar Oct. 31.

In this month's Beyond the Headlines, we revisit four queens of the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1)—Beholder, Monomoy Girl, Zenyatta, and Life Is Sweet. Hear from Ned Toffey and Chase Mullins as they reflect on what makes these champions timeless.

The outcome of Breeders' Cup World Championship races will set the value of Sierra Leone, Fierceness, and Citizen Bull. Meanwhile, Justify continues to lead the Ashford Stud roster at $200,000.