The 2022 Longines Breeders’ Classic is the race fans have eagerly awaited for months. The undefeated Flightline will receive the toughest test of his career as he tries to cement his spot in racing history.
The link between the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be even stronger this year. While a win in the $2 million, Grade 1 BC Juvenile Nov.
Eight of the best dirt runners in the world were entered Oct. 31 in the $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, but two stand out above the rest: the undefeated odds-on morning-line favorite Flightline and his top challenger Life Is Good.
When Breeders’ Cup put the “World Championships” in their name, they weren’t lying. Every year, horses from around the world flock to the host track to take their shot at taking home the trophy in their respective races.
As always, there are some Breeders’ Cup regulars and many new faces to North America coming via turbo jet airliner from Europe and Japan, with this year’s group including a Breeders’ Cup Mile winner from a couple of years ago and multiple horses who hit the board in other Breeders’ Cup races.
NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this Friday and Saturday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.
