Breeders Cup Facts
History - Important Facts - Race Types
Important Facts
- The Breeders' Cup was founded in 1982 by John R. Gaines as a year-end championship for North American thoroughbred racing.
- NBC had broadcast the Breeders’ Cup from 1984 to 2005. In 2006 ESPN took over with a contract of 8 years.
- This year’s event (2008) will include three more races: Turf Sprint, Juvenile Filly Turf and Dirt Marathon.
- Jerry D. Bailey is the all-time leader jockey with 15 wins and the leading money winning owner is Allen E. Paulson with $8,730,000.
- Monmouth Park was the track held in 2007. For 2008 and 2009 the Santa Anita Park will be the track for the Cup.
Stats
Juvenile
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 1 1/8 Miles | 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings | $1 Million | 4:20 PM |
Juvenile Fillies
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 1 1/8 Miles | 2 Year Old Fillies | $1 Million | 1:55 PM |
Sprint
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds & Up | $1 Million | 3:10 PM |
Mile
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 1 Mile (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up | $1 Million | 2:35 PM |
Distaff
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Year Olds & Up Fillies & Mares | $2 Million | 1:20 PM |
Turf
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 1 1/2 Miles (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up | $2 Million | 4:55 PM |
Filly & Mare Turf Classic
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 1 1/4 Miles (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up Fillies & Mares | $1 Million | 3:45 PM |
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