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After a Breakthrough in 2021, Japan’s Breeders’ Cup Contenders Are Back In Full Force at Del Mar

A year ago, nine runners from Japan participated in the Breeders’ Cup. At that time, it was a record. That there would be more horses making the voyage across the Pacific Ocean for the Breeders’ Cup this weekend wouldn’t have surprised anyone.

But rather than incremental change, Japanese connections have kicked in the proverbial door to this year’s world championship at Del Mar with 19 contenders making the trip.

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2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile at a Glance

The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF is one of those races that underscores why the event is called the World Championships. A strong international field once again has assembled for the one-mile turf test in which foreign runners have been victorious in the last four editions and five of the last six.

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Trainer Cherie DeVaux Continues Career Ascent with Strong Breeders’ Cup Presence

Cherie DeVaux will saddle five Breeders’ Cup starters Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar, a sure sign of her rise to prominence as she attempts to become only the eighth woman to train a winner at the World Championships.

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2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf at a Glance

The Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is, more often than not, an international showcase, validating the “World” in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. It’s been dominated by horses shipping in from overseas ever since its first running as part of the premiere Breeders’ Cup at Hollywood Park in 1984.

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2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic at a Glance

The Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic never disappoints when it comes to attracting the world’s best horses. But this year, in particular, it is truly an international classic.

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