What distance is the Breeders Cup Turf?
1 ½ miles
The Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is run at 1 ½ miles on the grass course, for horses three-years-old and older. The race attracts the top grass talent from Europe and North America to compete for a $4 million purse.
What was the Breeders Cup payout?
The two-day, 14-race event, which attracts jockeys and horses from around the world, handed out $31 million in purses and awards. Friday’s races consisted of the two-year-olds competing in five juvenile races, while Saturday had nine races scheduled for three-year-olds and up.
Who is favored for Breeders Cup?
Five-year old Knicks Go, who won the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, is the morning-line favorite at 5-2 in the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic odds. Essential Quality is next on the horse racing odds board at 3-1, while Medina Spirit is tied with Louisiana Derby champion Hot Rod Charlie at 4-1.
Who won the 2021 Breeders Cup Distaff?
Marche Lorraine
Breeders’ Cup Distaff Historical Records
| YEAR | HORSE (AGE) | JOCKEY / TRAINER |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Marche Lorraine (JPN) (5) | Oisin Murphy / Yoshito Yahagi |
| 2020 | Monomoy Girl (5) | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox |
| 2019 | Blue Prize (ARG) (6) | Joe Bravo / Ignacio Correas IV |
| 2018 | Monomoy Girl (3) | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox |
Who won the Breeders Cup Distaff today?
Santa Anita entries and results | Gulfstream entries and results
| Fin | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Marche Lorraine Orfevre | Y. Yahagi O. Murphy |
| 2nd | Dunbar Road Quality Road | C. Brown J. Ortiz |
| 3rd | Malathaat Curlin | T. Pletcher J. Velazquez |
| 4th | Clairiere Curlin | S. Asmussen R. Santana, Jr. |
How much does the horse owner win at the Breeders Cup?
Example: Breeders’ Cup Classic
| Official Finish | Owner Purse |
|---|---|
| 1st | $3,120,000 |
| 2nd | $1,020,000 |
| 3rd | $540,000 |
| 4th | $300,000 |