Some of the country’s top fillies and mares will square off Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course in the $2 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.

On the racetrack, they show a fierceness and tenacity that draws fans to them. The will to win pushes them to the front each time, showing the physical talents and mental fortitude that grabbed the attention of those who picked them out among thousands of young horses. These fillies and mares race at the highest levels, bringing their owners, trainers, and caregivers great victories that send them straight into the history books. They bond over early morning exercises and afternoon achievements.