The Breeders' Cup Distaff brings together the best female dirt horses for a championship showdown at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. This race was won by the great Zenyatta at Santa Anita in 2008. Known as the Ladies' Classic from 2008-2012, the Distaff was part of the inaugural Breeders’ Cup program in 1984. Bayakoa (1989-1990) and Royal Delta (2011-2012) are the only two mares to win the race twice.
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas won three consecutive editions of the race from 1985 to 1987, a feat duplicated by Bill Mott from 2010 to 2012.
The Breeders' Cup Distaff brings together the best female dirt horses for a championship showdown at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. This race was won by the great Zenyatta at Santa Anita in 2008. Known as the Ladies' Classic from 2008-2012, the Distaff was part of the inaugural Breeders’ Cup program in 1984. Bayakoa (1989-1990) and Royal Delta (2011-2012) are the only two mares to win the race twice.
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas won three consecutive editions of the race from 1985 to 1987, a feat duplicated by Bill Mott from 2010 to 2012.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:15
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 1/2 lengths
