The Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is one of the “original seven” World Championship races dating back to the inaugural event in 1984 and is thus celebrating its 40th anniversary Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park.
The Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic may have lost some of its star power in recent days, but it still remains a dandy of a contest and an outstanding betting affair.
In a Nov. 1 press conference outlining safety and integrity protocols ahead of this year’s Breeders’ Cup Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park, officials noted the advantages of collecting important statistical information from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
What do you get when you pit a bunch of talented speed horses accustomed to securing easy leads against each other in a championship race? You get Saturday’s running of the $2 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Park, and maybe — just maybe — you get a stretch-running winner.
Elizabeth Merryman knew she had the horse of a lifetime after she bred Caravel and trained her to six victories in her first eight starts. She also knew she was in for the fight of a lifetime after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in early July 2021.
