Some racehorses peak at an early age, flashing brilliance right from the start. Others require more time to reach their best form, maturing slowly over the course of several years.
The Grade 1, $2 million Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint will be contested at six furlongs on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Del Mar. The 2024 running has attracted a high-powered, 11-horse field. Who will prove to be the fastest of the fast? Here is an at a glance look at the contenders for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
Just as any NFL team needs a reliable quarterback if it wants to win a Super Bowl, so too do the connections of the best racehorses in training need the services of a top-notch jockey if they’re aiming to win a race like the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
As Wade Phillips has spent a career coaching in the National Football League, including stints as head coach for three different teams and serving as defensive coordinator for the 2016 Super Bowl winning-Denver Broncos, he knows all about the anticipation ahead of a big sporting event.
A truly international affair became even more international this year when the Breeders’ Cup meeting attracted a record-breaking 80 international pre-entries Oct. 23, 20 more than the previous record.
