Before dreams of roses in May and visions of Triple Crown bids in June begin to manifest among racing fans, “Future Stars Friday” at the Breeders’ Cup serves as a launching point on the path to stardom for horse racing’s next generation.
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements.
“I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I think maybe it’s both.” – Forrest Gump
Friday’s $2 million NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar shapes up to be a wide-open affair, with accomplished fillies entered from California, New York, and Kentucky.
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup is upon us! The eyes of the racing world are on Del Mar for this year’s World Championships, and we’ve got several price plays for Friday and Saturday “where the turf meets the surf.”
With 14 races, full fields, and some of the top horses in training, there are plenty of opportunities to find value. Let’s take a look!
Editor’s note: Percy’s Bar came back after a five-month break to romp by 2 ¼ lengths in her 3-year-old debut April 3, 2026, the Grade 1 Central Bank Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. She earned 100 qualifying points for the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs with the victory.
