The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returned to Arcadia, Calif., in 2023 for a record 11th time as the event celebrated its 40th Anniversary. A sensational Southern California fall afternoon greeted racing fans for the marquee year-end event. Future Stars Friday highlights the best up-and-coming talent Thoroughbred racing has to offer, and scenic Santa Anita Park likewise is one of the sport's signature venues. Eclipse Sportswire was on site to capture the splendor of Fall Stars Friday.

The countdown to the 40th Breeders’ Cup World Championships will hit the one-week mark on Friday, Oct. 27, as fields for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races continue to come into focus and contenders travel to Santa Anita Park to settle in and become familiar with the surroundings.