Many more years than not, the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is a European affair. Horses flying in from the old continent have won nine of the last 10 editions of the 1 ½-mile Turf, including the last five in a row.
European horses have a decided edge in the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF. They often take home the trophy, but not all the time. Last year, America’s More Than Looks stopped a string of four straight wins by Euros. Can an American make it two in a row Saturday at Del Mar? Maybe, but as usual, it will not be easy.
A huge wave of emotions will pour out if trainer Miguel Clement wins a Breeders’ Cup race Nov. 1.
Saturday would have been the 60th birthday of his late father, Christophe, who built the successful stable that Miguel now runs.
And for a family as close-knit as the Clements, Miguel knows there would be no better way to honor his beloved dad than to stand in the winner’s circle Saturday after a victory at the World Championships.
The $2 million Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint will be contested at six furlongs on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Del Mar, and the 2025 edition has attracted a high-powered full field, plus one also-eligible entrant. The Sprint will go as Race 6 on Saturday’s Del Mar 12-race Breeders’ Cup program. Who will prove to be the fastest of the fast? Here is a glance at the contenders for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 1 at Del Mar lost significant luster when leading 3-year-old Sovereignty was withdrawn from the race Oct. 29 due to illness.
