Breeders Cup Classic News & Horse Racing Updates

Breeders' Cup Classic

When the 2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships take place on October 29 at Belmont Park, all eyes will be on the Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1) - no doubt the most important race in the series. The kingmaker of thoroughbred horse racing crowns only the best of the best, having produced nine Horses of the Year in its first 20 runnings. The Breeders' Cup Classic accounts for $4 million, out of a $14 million total purse for eight races, with a winner's share of more than $2 million. Run at American horseracing's classic distance of 1 ¼ miles on the dirt, the Breeders' Cup Classic has aptly provided some of the most classic moments in the history of thoroughbred horse racing.

On the road to the 2005 Breeders' Cup, keep track of Breeders' Cup Classic news and updates on the most watched Classic race contenders like 2005 Belmont Stakes and Preakness Stakes back-to-back champion Afleet Alex, Bellamy Road, Borrego, Commentator, Flower Alley, Lava Man, Perfect Drift, Rock Hard Ten, Roman Ruler, Saint Liam, and Surf Cat. In 2004, Ghostzapper emerged victorious at the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered By Dodge Stakes, the ninth race in the series at Lone Star Park, at 2.50 odds with jockey Javier Castellano. Roses in May came in at second with jockey John Velasquez, and Pleasantly Perfect placed third with jockey Jerry Bailey. Stay glued on our Breeders' Cup news online to bet smartly on who will be the 2005 Breeders' Cup Classic champion.