2011 Breeders Cup Horse Racing Lines & Odds
BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: 1
Purse: $5 Million
Distance: 1 1/4 miles (turf)
Age: 3+
About The Classic
The grand finale of the Breeders' Cup World Championships is the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, a weight-for-age Thoroughbred horse race for 3-year-olds and up run at a distance of 1 1/4 miles on dirt - and for the second time in two years, it will be a conventional dirt surface. In 2009, Zenyatta made history by becoming the first female to ever win the Classic, beating out Kentucky Derby champion Mine That Bird, turf champion Gio Ponti (who finished second) and Twice Over (third) with her patented last-to-first move.| Contenders | Last Updated: Sep 28, 2011 | ||
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| Post Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
| Tizway | H. James Bond | Not Available | |
| To Honor and Serve | William I. Mott | Not Available | |
| Stay Thirsty | Todd A. Pletcher | Not Available | |
| Twirling Candy | John W. Sadler | Not Available | |
| Uncle Mo | Todd A. Pletcher | Not Available | |
BREEDERS' CUP TURF
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: 1
Purse: $3 Million
Distance: 1 1/2 miles (turf)
Age: 3+
About The Turf
The $3 million Breeders' Cup® Turf is a 1 1/2-mile weight-for-age thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and up. Get your Breeders' Cup odds now.
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| Contenders | Last Updated: Sep 28, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
| Cape Blanco | Aiden P. O'Brien | Not Available | |
| So You Think | Aiden P. O'Brien | Not Available | |
| Acclamation | Donald Warren | Not Available | |
| Brilliant Speed | Thomas Albertrani | Not Available | |
| Winchester | Christophe Clement | Not Available | |
BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: 1
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 6 Furlongs
Age: 3+
About The Sprint
The 6-furlong, $2 million Breeders' Cup® Sprint for three-year-olds and up is a race known for speed.
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| Contenders | Last Updated: Sep 28, 2011 | ||
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| Post Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
| Trappe Shot | Kiaran McLaughlin | Not Available | |
| The Factor | Bob Baffert | Not Available | |
| Big Drama | David Fawkes | Not Available | |
| Flashpoint | Wesley Ward | Not Available | |
| Caleb's Posse | Donnie Von Hemel | Not Available | |
BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: 1
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 1 mile (turf)
Age: 3+
About The Mile
The year's fastest turf horses three years old and up will be battling it out in the $2 million Breeders' Cup® Mile, a race that suits horses who are used to running on grass.
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| Contenders | Last Updated: Sep 28, 2011 | ||
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| Post Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
| Goldikova | Freddie Head | Not Available | |
| Gio Ponti | Christophe Clement | Not Available | |
| Courageous Cat | Bill Mott | Not Available | |
| Jackson Bend | Nick Zito | Not Available | |
| Sidney's Candy | Todd A. Pletcher | Not Available | |
BREEDERS' CUP LADIES' CLASSIC
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: I
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 1 1/8 miles (turf)
Age: 3+
About the Ladies' Classic
Formerly known as the Breeders' Cup Distaff, the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (G1) is for fillies and mares 3 + and has built a reputation for being one of the most consistent races of the original seven Breeders' Cup races
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| Contenders | Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
| Plum Pretty | Bob Baffert | TBD | |
| Royal Delta | William I. Mott | TBD | |
| Zazu | John Sadler | TBD | |
| Ultra Blend | Art Sherman | TBD | |
| Ask the Moon | Martin Wolfson | TBD | |
BREEDERS' CUP OTHER RACES
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: I
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (turf)
Age: 2
About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The 1 1/16-mile, $2 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Fillies features two-year-old Thoroughbred fillies at their best. This series had produced 17 out of 20 winners that went on to become year-end champions. In 2008, Stardom Bound was the 8/5 favorite and came from way behind to win it at a time of 1:40.99. Dream Express came in second while Sky Diva took third place.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: II
Purse: $1 Million
Distance: 1 mile (turf)
Age: 2
About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
The one-mile, $1 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Fillies Turf was run for the first time in 2008 and was part of "Female Championship Day", the first day of the Breeders' Cup where all five of the races for female horses were carded together. Like the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, the Juvenile Fillies Turf is limited to 12 starters. In 2008, Maram won it at a time of 1:35.15 while Heart Shaped came in second and Laragh took third place.
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: I
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 1 3/8 miles (turf)
Age: 3+
About the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
The $2 million Breeders' Cup® Filly & Mare Turf was first introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 1999. The race is either 1 1/4 miles or 1 3/8 miles, depending on the configuration of the host track's turf course. This year, it will be run at the 1 3/8 mile distance. The winner in 2008 was Forever Together at a time of 2:01.58, while Sealy Hill came in second and Wait a While took third.
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: II
Purse: $1 Million
Distance: 7 Furlongs
Age: 3+
About the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Filly & Mare Sprint was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park in 2007. Going into the race in 2009, Indian Blessing was the 9/5 favorite but it was the 3/1 Ventura who would win it in the end at a time of 1:19.90. Indian Blessing placed second, while Zaftig took third.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: I
Purse: $2 Million
Distance: 1 1/16 mile
Age: 2
About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
The $2 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile is a 1 1/16-mile Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old colts and geldings and is widely considered to provide a preview of next year's Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown races. In 2008, Midshipman won the race at a time of 1:40.94, while favorite Square Eddie placed second and Street Hero took third.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: II
Purse: $1 Million
Distance: 1 mile (turf)
Age: 2
About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Turf for two-year-old colts and geldings was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships three years ago at Monmouth Park. The winner in 2008 was Donativum at a time of 1:34.58, while Westphalia took second place and Coronet of a Baron placed third.
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: II
Purse: $1 Million
Distance: 5 Furlongs (turf)
Age: 3+
About the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
The 6 1/2-furlong, $1 million Breeders' Cup® Turf Sprint for Thoroughbred horses 3 years old and up was one of the three new races introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2008. The winner in 2008 was Desert Code at a time of 1:11.50, while Diabolical came in second and Storm Treasure took third.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grade: I
Purse: $1 Million
Distance: 1 mile
Age: 3+
About the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Dirt Mile for three-year-olds and up was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2007 at Monmouth Park and in 2008 it attracted a field of 12 horses. Well Armed was the favorite but finished 9th. Instead, the race was won by Albertus Maximus at a time of 1:33.41, while Rebellion took second place and Two Step Salsa placed third.
Breeders' Cup Marathon
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: III
Purse: $500,000
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Age: 3+
About the Breeders' Cup Marathon
The 1 1/2-mile, $500,000 Breeders' Cup® Marathon for Thoroughbred horses 3 years old and up was one of the three new races introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2008. It is an interesting race, given that there are few 1 1/2-mile dirt races in North America besides the Belmont Stakes, and usually attracts a smaller field of horses. (Updated information will be added once content is available).
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint
TV Schedule: ESPN
Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Grade: III
Purse: $500,000
Distance: 6 Furlongs
Age: 2
About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint, has been added to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships beginning this year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint will be run as a six furlong race open to 2-year-old colts, geldings and fillies, and will be contested on the main track for a purse of $500,000. The new race will have a maximum of 14 starters.