A small but strong field will compete in the 42nd running of the $2 million Grade 1 FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on Friday at Del Mar.
Some of the most accomplished jockeys in the U.S., plus a top rider from Japan, have mounts in the 42nd running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith took a minute to remember his very first horse. He recounted his many adventures with a little black pony that his father bought him. The pony was named Stormy and taught him many lessons, as only an ornery Shetland could. Smith said, “Stormy had a ‘little man syndrome.’ I’d saddle him up and ride him after school or any chance I got. I’d learn how to post and how to stay on and not get bounced off.”
Which of the many talented horses pre-entered in the 2025 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is the most likely to win? History can help us gauge the answer. Reviewing the decades-long history of the Breeders’ Cup Turf unveils several powerful trends bettors can use to rank the top contenders.
