Last year, the 2015 Breeders’ Cup was held on October 30th and 31st at Keeneland in Kentucky. Over the course of the weekend, 13 electrifying races were run. As always, the Breeders’ Cup Classic served as a fitting finale to another fantastic season with wonderful results.
The legendary Bob Baffert claimed his first Breeders’ Cup Grand Slam victory as American Pharoah dominated the field and took home the championship, along with the $5 million purse. Though Baffert had reached the winner’s circle in many other of the Breeders’ Cup divisions, he had never won the newly coined Grand Slam series. The Grand Slam consists of the Triple Crown races; Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, and a win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Also of note were three jockeys who split two wins each. Ryan Moore and Florent Geroux completely dominated the turf with four wins and Javier Castellano made his mark in the dirt. Moore won the Breeders’ Cup Turf aboard Found (IRE) and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf with Hit It a Bomb. Geroux clinched victories with Catch a Glimpse in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and Mongolian Saturday in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Castellano’s winning mounts consisted of Liam’s Map in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile and Stopchargingmaria in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Over $26 million in purse and prize money was awarded at the 2016 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
In the table below you can review all the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Results. Stay tuned to BreedersCupWageirng.com for information about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup!
Race name |
Distance/Surface |
Restrictions |
Purse |
Winner (Bred) |
Juvenile Turf |
1 mile (Turf) |
2 yrs Colts/Geldings |
$1 million |
Hit It a Bomb |
Dirt Mile |
1 mile (one turn) |
3 yrs+ |
$1 million |
Liam’s Map |
Juvenile Fillies Turf |
1 mile (Turf) |
2 yrs Fillies |
$1 million |
Catch a Glimpse |
Distaff |
1⅛ miles |
3 yrs+ Fiillies/Mares |
$2 million |
Stopchargingmaria |
Juvenile Fillies |
1 1/16 miles |
2 yr Fillies |
$2 million |
Songbird |
Filly & Mare Turf |
1¼ miles (Turf) |
Fillies and Mares |
$2 million |
Stephanie’s Kitten |
Filly & Mare Sprint |
7 furlongs |
3yrs Fillies/Mares |
$1 million |
Wavell Avenue |
Turf Sprint |
About 6½ furlongs (Turf) |
3 yrs+ |
$1 million |
Mongolian Saturday |
Juvenile |
1 1/16 miles |
2 yrs Colts/Geldings |
$2 million |
Nyquist |
Turf |
1½ miles (Turf) |
3 yrs+ |
$3 million |
Found (IRE) |
Sprint |
6 furlongs |
3 yrs+ |
$1,500,000 |
Runhappy |
Mile |
1 mile (Turf) |
3 yrs+ |
$2 million |
Tepin |
Classic |
1¼ miles |
3 yrs+ |
$5 million |
American Pharoah |
The Breeders’ Cup is a series of races run at the end of the season which have become the World Championships of the sport. It is a two day event featuring 13 races that are all designated Grade I, offering a variety of distances and prize money. The main event is the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which currently awards far more than any other race at $6,000,000.
The most wins by a jockey at the Breeders Cup is Mike Smith, who has 22 victories. This should come as no surprise since Smith is a 2003 inductee to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
The trainer to watch at the Breeders’ Cup is undoubtedly D. Wayne Lukas, who has 20 wins at this event and is also the winningest, active trainer for the Preakness Stakes. No other trainer in the history of the Breeders’ Cup has more double-digit victories, making Lukas’ horses some of the early race favorites.
A listing of previous Breeders’ Cup winning horses.
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile boasts a $1,000,000 purse where the winners takes all. It has only been in existence since 2007. This race does not have age restrictions, which allows horses to run in it multiple times, such as Goldencents who has won the race in 2013 and 2014. There are 14 horses in the race with four automatic berths stemming from the Triple Bend Handicap, Pat O’Brien Stakes, Kelso Handicap and Clásico Copa de Oro.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Liam’s Map |
Javier Castellano |
Todd Pletcher |
Teresa Viola Racing Stables |
1:34.54 |
2014 |
Goldencents |
Rafael Bejarano |
Leandro Mora |
W. C. Racing |
1:35.19 |
2013 |
Goldencents |
Rafael Bejarano |
Doug O’Neill |
W. C. Racing et al |
1:35.12 |
2012 |
Tapizar |
Corey Nakatani |
Steven M. Asmussen |
Winchell Thoroughbreds |
1:35.34 |
2011 |
Caleb’s Posse |
Rajiv Maragh |
Donnie K. Von Hemel |
McNeil Stables/Cheyenne Stables |
1:34.59 |
2010 |
Dakota Phone |
Joel Rosario |
Jerry Hollendorfer |
Todaro/Halo Farms/Carver/Hollendorfer |
1:35.29 |
2009 |
Furthest Land |
Julien Leparoux |
Michael J. Maker |
Ken & Sarah Ramsey |
1:35.50 |
2008 |
Albertus Maximus |
Garrett Gomez |
Vladimir Cerin |
Brandon & Marianne Chase |
1:33.41 |
2007 |
Corinthian |
Kent Desormeaux |
James A. Jerkens |
Centennial Farms |
1:39.06 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
The Breeders’ cup Juvenile Turf is for two-year-old horses of any gender, allowing for a field of 14. The entire $1,000,000 purse at this event goes to the winner. It is a one mile race.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Hit It a Bomb |
Joseph O’Brien |
Aiden O’Brien |
Mrs. Evelyn M. Stockwell |
1:38.86 |
2014 |
Hootenanny |
Frankie Dettori |
Wesley A. Ward |
John Magnier / Michael Tabor / Derrick Smith |
1:34.79 |
2013 |
Outstrip (GB) |
Mike Smith |
Charlie Appleby |
Godolphin Racing |
1:33.20 |
2012 |
George Vancouver |
Ryan Moore |
Aidan O’Brien |
John Magnier/Michael Tabor/Derrick Smith |
1:33.78 |
2011 |
Wrote |
Ryan Moore |
Aidan O’Brien |
John Magnier/Michael Tabor/Derrick Smith |
1:37.41 |
2010 |
Pluck |
Garrett K. Gomez |
Todd Pletcher |
Team Valor |
1:36.98 |
2009 |
Pounced |
Frankie Dettori |
John Gosden |
Lady Serena Rothschild |
1:35.47 |
2008 |
Donativum |
Frankie Dettori |
John Gosden |
Jordan Princess Haya/ Darley |
1:34.68 |
2007 |
Nownownow |
Julien Leparoux |
Francois Parisel |
Fab Oak Stable |
1:40.48 |
Bredeer’s Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf is a one mile race with a $1,000,000 purse that goes entirely to the winner. This race allows for 14 entrants. Originally ungraded, this event was upgraded to Grade II in 2010 before rising to Grade I.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Catch a Glimpse |
Florent Geroux |
Mark Casse |
Gary Barber, Michael James Ambler and Windways Farm |
1:39.08 |
2014 |
Lady Eli |
Irad Ortiz Jr. |
Chad C. Brown |
Sheep Pond Partners |
1:33.41 |
2013 |
Chriselliam (IRE) |
Richard Hughes |
Charles Hills |
W Carson, E Asprey & C Wright |
1:33.72 |
2012 |
Flotilla (FRA) |
Christophe Lemaire |
Mikel Delzangles |
Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani |
1:34.64 |
2011 |
Stephanie’s Kitten |
John Velazquez |
Wayne Catalano |
Ken & Sarah Ramsey |
1:38.90 |
2010 |
More Than Real |
Garrett K. Gomez |
Todd Pletcher |
Bobby Flay |
1:36.61 |
2009 |
Tapitsfly |
Robby Albarado |
Dale L. Romans |
Frank L. Jones, Jr. |
1:34.25 |
2008 |
Maram |
Jose Lezcano |
Chad C. Brown |
Karen N. Woods & Saud bin Khaled |
1:35.15 |
Breeders’ Cup Distaff
The Breeders’ Cup Distaff is a 14 horse race run over 1 1/14 mile, awarding the winner a $2,000,000 purse. From 1984 up until 2004 the Breeders’ Cup Distaff gave out a $1,000,000 prize. It is a Grade I race restricted to fillies and mares who are 3-years-old or older.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Stopchargingmaria |
Javier Castellano |
Todd Pletcher |
Town and Country Farms |
1:48.98 |
2014 |
Untapable |
Rosie Napravnik |
Steve Asmussen |
Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC |
1:48.68 |
2014 |
Untapable |
Rosie Napravnik |
Steve Asmussen |
Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC |
1:48.68 |
2013 |
Beholder |
Gary Stevens |
Richard Mandella |
Spendthrift Farm |
1:47.77 |
2012 |
Royal Delta |
Mike E. Smith |
William I. Mott |
Besilu Stables |
1:48.80 |
2011 |
Royal Delta |
Jose Lezcano |
William I. Mott |
Palides Investments |
1:50.78 |
2010 |
Unrivaled Belle |
Kent Desormeaux |
William I. Mott |
Gary Seidler & Pete Vegso |
1:50.04 |
2009 |
Life Is Sweet |
Garrett K. Gomez |
John Shirreffs |
Pam & Martin Wygod |
1:48.58 |
2008 |
Zenyatta |
Mike E. Smith |
John Shirreffs |
Ann & Jerry Moss |
1:46.85 |
2007 |
Ginger Punch |
Rafael Bejarano |
Robert J. Frankel |
Stronach Stables |
1:50.11 |
2006 |
Round Pond |
Edgar Prado |
Michael R. Matz |
Fox Hill Farm |
1:50.50 |
2005 |
Pleasant Home |
Cornelio Velasquez |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
1:48.34 |
2004 |
Ashado |
John Velazquez |
Todd Pletcher |
Starlight Stables et al. |
1:48.26 |
2003 |
Adoration |
Pat Valenzuela |
David Hofmans |
Amerman Racing |
1:49.17 |
2002 |
Azeri |
Mike E. Smith |
Laura de Seroux |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:48.64 |
2001 |
Unbridled Elaine |
Pat Day |
Dallas Stewart |
Roger J. Devenport |
1:49.21 |
2000 |
Spain |
Victor Espinoza |
D. Wayne Lukas |
The Thoroughbred Corp. |
1:47.66 |
1999 |
Beautiful Pleasure |
Jorge F. Chavez |
John T. Ward, Jr. |
John C. Oxley |
1:47.56 |
1998 |
Escena |
Gary Stevens |
William I. Mott |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:49.89 |
1997 |
Ajina |
Mike E. Smith |
William I. Mott |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:47.20 |
1996 |
Jewel Princess |
Corey Nakatani |
Wallace Dollase |
M & R Stephen/TTC |
1:48.40 |
1995 |
Inside Information |
Mike E. Smith |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
1:46.15 |
1994 |
One Dreamer |
Gary Stevens |
Thomas F. Proctor |
Glen Hill Farm |
1:50.79 |
1993 |
Hollywood Wildcat |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Neil Drysdale |
Irving & Marjorie Cowan |
1:48.35 |
1992 |
Paseana (ARG) |
Chris McCarron |
Ron McAnally |
Sidney H. Craig |
1:48.17 |
1991 |
Dance Smartly |
Pat Day |
James E. Day |
Sam-Son Farm |
1:50.95 |
1990 |
Bayakoa (ARG) |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
Ron McAnally |
Frank & Janis Whitham |
1:49.20 |
1989 |
Bayakoa (ARG) |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
Ron McAnally |
Frank & Janis Whitham |
1:47.40 |
1988 |
Personal Ensign |
Randy Romero |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Phipps |
1:52.00 |
1987 |
Sacahuista |
Randy Romero |
D. Wayne Lukas |
B. A. Beal & L. R. French |
2:02.80 |
1986 |
Lady’s Secret |
Pat Day |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Eugene V. Klein |
2:01.20 |
1985 |
Life’s Magic |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Mel Hatley/Gene Klein |
2:02.00 |
1984 |
Princess Rooney |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Neil Drysdale |
Paula J. Tucker |
2:02.40 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies is a 1 1/6 mile race that is restricted to two-year-old fillies. From 1984 until 2004 this race awarded a $1,000,000 prize which was doubled to $2,000,000 afterwards.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Songbird |
Mike Smith |
Jerry Hollendorfer |
Fox Hill Farm |
1:42.73 |
2014 |
Take Charge Brandi |
Victor Espinoza |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Charming Syndicate |
1:41.95 |
2013 |
# Ria Antonia |
Javier Castellano |
Jeremiah C. Englehart |
Dunn/Loooch Racing Stable |
1:43.02 |
2012 |
Beholder |
Garrett K. Gomez |
Richard E. Mandella |
Spendthrift Farm |
1:43.61 |
2011 |
My Miss Aurelia |
Corey Nakatani |
Steve Asmussen |
Stonestreet Stables/Bolton |
1:46.00 |
2010 |
Awesome Feather |
Jeffrey Sanchez |
Stanley I. Gold |
Jacks or Better Farm, Inc. |
1:45.17 |
2009 |
She Be Wild |
Julien Leparoux |
Wayne Catalano |
Nancy Mazzoni |
1:43.80 |
2008 |
Stardom Bound |
Mike E. Smith |
Christopher Paasch |
Charles Cono LLC |
1:40.99 |
2007 |
Indian Blessing |
Garrett Gomez |
Bob Baffert |
Hal J. Earnhardt III |
1:44.73 |
2006 |
Dreaming of Anna |
Rene Douglas |
Wayne Catalano |
Frank C. Calabrese |
1:43.81 |
2005 |
Folklore |
Edgar Prado |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Bob & Beverly Lewis |
1:43.85 |
2004 |
Sweet Catomine |
Corey Nakatani |
Julio C. Canani |
M/M Martin J. Wygod |
1:41.65 |
2003 |
Halfbridled |
Julie Krone |
Richard Mandella |
Wertheimer Farm |
1:42.75 |
2002 |
Storm Flag Flying |
John Velazquez |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
1:49.60 |
2001 |
Tempera |
David Flores |
Eoin G. Harty |
Godolphin Racing |
1:41.49 |
2000 |
Caressing |
John Velazquez |
David R. Vance |
Carl F. Pollard |
1:42.60 |
1999 |
Cash Run |
Jerry Bailey |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Padua Stable |
1:43.20 |
1998 |
Silverbulletday |
Gary Stevens |
Bob Baffert |
Michael E. Pegram |
1:43.60 |
1997 |
Countess Diana |
Shane Sellers |
Patrick B. Byrne |
Propson, Kaster et al. |
1:42.20 |
1996 |
Storm Song |
Craig Perret |
Nick Zito |
Dogwood Stable |
1:43.60 |
1995 |
My Flag |
Jerry Bailey |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Phipps |
1:42.40 |
1994 |
Flanders |
Pat Day |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Overbrook Farm |
1:45.20 |
1993 |
Phone Chatter |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
Richard Mandella |
Herman Sarkowsky |
1:43.00 |
1992 |
Eliza |
Pat Valenzuela |
Alex L. Hassinger, Jr. |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:42.80 |
1991 |
Pleasant Stage |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Chris Speckert |
Buckland Farm |
1:46.40 |
1990 |
Meadow Star |
Jose Santos |
LeRoy Jolley |
Carl Icahn |
1:44.00 |
1989 |
Go For Wand |
Randy Romero |
William Badgett, Jr. |
Christiana Stables |
1:44.20 |
1988 |
Open Mind |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Eugene V. Klein |
1:46.60 |
1987 |
Epitome |
Pat Day |
Phil Hauswald |
John A. Bell III |
1:36.40 |
1986 |
Brave Raj |
Pat Valenzuela |
Melvin F. Stute |
Dolly Green |
1:43.20 |
1985 |
Twilight Ridge |
Jorge Velasquez |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Eugene V. Klein |
1:35.80 |
1984 |
Outstandingly |
Walter Guerra |
Pancho Martin |
Harbor View Farm |
1:37.80 |
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf is a Grade I, thoroughbred race restricted to fillies and mares who are three-years-old or more. It is intended to run as a 1 1/4 mile race though some tracks increase or decrease the distance slightly. The prize was $1,000,000 from 1999 until 2004. It increased to $2,000,000 in 2005 along with several other races.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Stephanie’s Kitten |
Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
Chad Brown |
Ken and Sarah Ramsey |
1:56.22 |
2014 |
Dayatthespa |
Javier Castellano |
Chad Brown |
Jerry Frankel et al |
2:01.40 |
2013 |
Dank |
Ryan Moore |
Michael Stoute |
James Wigan |
1:58.73 |
2012 |
Zagora |
Javier Castellano |
Chad Brown |
Martin S. Schwartz |
1:59.70 |
2011 |
Perfect Shirl |
John Velazquez |
Roger Attfield |
Charles E. Fipke |
2:18.62 |
2010 |
Shared Account |
Edgar Prado |
Graham Motion |
Sagamore Farm |
2:17.74 |
2009 |
Midday |
Tom Queally |
Henry Cecil |
Juddmonte Farms |
1:59.14 |
2008 |
Forever Together |
Julien Leparoux |
Jonathan Sheppard |
Augustin Stable |
2:01.58 |
2007 |
Lahudood |
Alan Garcia |
Kiaran McLaughlin |
Shadwell Racing |
2:22.75 |
2006 |
Ouija Board |
Frankie Dettori |
Ed Dunlop |
Lord Derby |
2:14.55 |
2005 |
Intercontinental |
Rafael Bejarano |
Robert J. Frankel |
Juddmonte Farms |
2:02.34 |
2004 |
Ouija Board |
Kieren Fallon |
Ed Dunlop |
Lord Derby |
2:18.25 |
2003 |
Islington |
Kieren Fallon |
Sir Michael Stoute |
Ballymacoll Stud |
1:59.13 |
2002 |
Starine |
John Velazquez |
Robert J. Frankel |
Robert J. Frankel |
2:03.57 |
2001 |
Banks Hill |
Olivier Peslier |
Andre Fabre |
Juddmonte Farms |
2:00.36 |
2000 |
Perfect Sting |
Jerry Bailey |
Joe Orseno |
Stronach Stables |
2:13.07 |
1999 |
Soaring Softly |
Jerry Bailey |
James J. Toner |
Phillips Racing Partnership |
2:13.89 |
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint is a 7-furlong race that is designated for female horses three-years-old or more. It has offered a $1,000,000 purse since its inception. This sprint also qualifies as a Grade I race.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Wavell Avenue |
Joel Rosario |
Chad Brown |
Michael Dubb, David Simon and Bethlehem Stables LLC |
1:22.39 |
2014 |
Judy The Beauty |
Mike Smith |
Wesley Ward |
Wesley Ward |
1:21.92 |
2013 |
Groupie Doll |
Rajiv Maragh |
William Bradley |
Bradley F & W/Hurst/Brent |
1:20.75 |
2012 |
Groupie Doll |
Rajiv Maragh |
William Bradley |
Bradley F & W/Hurst/Brent |
1:20.72 |
2011 |
Musical Romance |
Juan Leyva |
William A. Caplan |
Pinnacle Racing Stable |
1:23.47 |
2010 |
Dubai Majesty |
Jamie Theriot |
W. Bret Calhoun |
Martin Racing Stable, LLC & Dan Morgan |
1:22:33 |
2009 |
Informed Decision |
Julien Leparoux |
Jonathan Sheppard |
Augustin Stable |
1:21.66 |
2008 |
Ventura |
Garrett Gomez |
Robert J. Frankel |
Juddmonte Farms |
1:19.90 |
2007 |
Maryfield |
Elvis Trujillo |
Doug O’Neill |
Gorman / Mestrandrea et al. |
1:09.85 |
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint is a 6 1/2 furlong race for horses that are three-years-old and up. It has also been run at a 5 furlong distance twice in 2011 and 2012. The winner is awarded $1,000,000. From 2008 until 2011 this sprint was either ungraded or Grade II before given a Grade I status in 2012.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Mongolian Saturday |
Florent Geroux |
Enebish Ganbat |
Mongolian Stable |
1:03.19 |
2014 |
Bobby’s Kitten |
Joel Rosario |
Chad Brown |
Kenneth L & Sarah K Ramsey |
1:12.73 |
2013 |
Mizdirection (mare) |
Mike Smith |
Mike Puype |
Jungle Racing/KMN Racing et al |
1:12.25 |
2012 |
Mizdirection (filly) |
Mike Smith |
Mike Puype |
Jungle Racing/KMN Racing et al |
1:11.39 |
2011 |
Regally Ready |
Corey Nakatani |
Steve Asmussen |
Vinery Stable |
0:56.48 |
2010 |
Chamberlain Bridge |
Jamie Theriot |
Bret Calhoun |
Carl Moore Management |
0:56.53 |
2009 |
California Flag |
Joe Talamo |
Brian Koriner |
Hi Card Ranch |
1:11.28 |
2008 |
Desert Code |
Richard Migliore |
David Hofmans |
Tarabilla Farms |
1:11.60 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is designed for two-year-old colts and geldings (male horses) and is a 1 1/16 mile race which awards a $2,000,000 purse, though it initially offered a $1,000,000 purse from 1984 until 2002 and a $1,500,000 purse from 2003 to 2005. It is also fondly remembered in racing circles for the 1991 rendition featuring Arazi, a race remembered as one of the greatest performances in Breeders’ Cup History.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Nyquist |
Mario Gutierrez |
Doug O’Neill |
Reddam Racing |
1:43.79 |
2014 |
Texas Red |
Kent Desormeaux |
Keith Desormeaux |
Erich Brehm, Wayne Detmar et al |
1:41.91 |
2013 |
New Year’s Day |
Martin Garcia |
Bob Baffert |
Gary and Mary West |
1:43.52 |
2012 |
Shanghai Bobby |
Rosie Napravnik |
Todd Pletcher |
Starlight Racing/Magnier/Tabor/Smith |
1:44.58 |
2011 |
Hansen |
Ramon Dominguez |
Michael Maker |
Kendall Hansen, MD/Sky Chai Racing |
1:44.44 |
2010 |
Uncle Mo |
John Velazquez |
Todd Pletcher |
Repole Stable |
1:42.60 |
2009 |
Vale of York |
Ahmed Ajtebi |
Saeed bin Suroor |
Godolphin Racing |
1:43.48 |
2008 |
Midshipman |
Garrett Gomez |
Bob Baffert |
Darley Stable |
1:40.94 |
2007 |
War Pass |
Cornelio Velasquez |
Nick Zito |
Robert V. LaPenta |
1:42.76 |
2006 |
Street Sense |
Calvin Borel |
Carl Nafzger |
James B. Tafel |
1:42.59 |
2005 |
Stevie Wonderboy |
Garrett Gomez |
Doug O’Neill |
Merv Griffin Ranch Company |
1:41.64 |
2004 |
Wilko |
Frankie Dettori |
Jeremy Noseda |
J. Paul Reddam |
1:42.09 |
2003 |
Action This Day |
David R. Flores |
Richard Mandella |
B. Wayne Hughes |
1:43.62 |
2002 |
Vindication |
Mike E. Smith |
Bob Baffert |
Padua Stables |
1:49.61 |
2001 |
Johannesburg |
Michael Kinane |
Aidan O’Brien |
Michael Tabor & Susan Magnier |
1:42.27 |
2000 |
Macho Uno |
Jerry Bailey |
Joseph Orseno |
Stronach Stables |
1:42.05 |
1999 |
Anees |
Gary Stevens |
Alex Hassinger, Jr. |
The Thoroughbred Corp. |
1:42.29 |
1998 |
Answer Lively |
Jerry Bailey |
Bobby C. Barnett |
John A. Franks |
1:44.00 |
1997 |
Favorite Trick |
Pat Day |
Patrick B. Byrne |
Joseph LaCombe Stable |
1:41.47 |
1996 |
Boston Harbor |
Jerry Bailey |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Overbrook Farm |
1:43.40 |
1995 |
Unbridled’s Song |
Mike E. Smith |
James T. Ryerson |
Paraneck Stable |
1:41.60 |
1994 |
Timber Country |
Pat Day |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Overbrook/Gainsway/Lewis |
1:44.55 |
1993 |
Brocco |
Gary Stevens |
Randy Winick |
Albert R. Broccoli |
1:42.99 |
1992 |
Gilded Time |
Chris McCarron |
Darrell Vienna |
Milch, Silverman & Silverman |
1:43.43 |
1991 |
Arazi |
Pat Valenzuela |
Francois Boutin |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:44.78 |
1990 |
Fly So Free |
Jose Santos |
Scotty Schulhofer |
Tommy Valando |
1:43.40 |
1989 |
Rhythm |
Craig Perret |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
1:43.60 |
1988 |
Is It True |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Eugene V. Klein |
1:46.60 |
1987 |
Success Express |
José Santos |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Eugene V. Klein |
1:35.20 |
1986 |
Capote |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Beal, French Jr. & E. V. Klein |
1:43.80 |
1985 |
Tasso |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
Neil Drysdale |
Gerald Robins |
1:36.20 |
1984 |
Chief’s Crown |
Don MacBeth |
Roger Laurin |
Star Crown Stable |
1:36.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Turf
The Breeders’ Cup Turf is a 1 1/12 mile race for horses ages three-years-old and higher. It currently offers the second highest purse, with $4,000,000 up for grabs. From 1984 to 2006 the purse was a lofty $2,000,000. It is a Grade I stakes horse race.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Found (IRE) |
Ryan Moore |
Aidan O’Brien |
Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier |
2:32.06 |
2014 |
Main Sequence |
John R. Velazquez |
Graham Motion |
Flaxman Holdings |
2:24.91 |
2013 |
Magician |
Ryan Moore |
Aidan O’Brien |
Tabor, Magnier & Smith |
2:23.23 |
2012 |
Little Mike |
Ramon Dominguez |
Dale Romans |
Priscilla Vaccarezza |
2:22.83 |
2011 |
St Nicholas Abbey |
Joseph O’Brien |
Aidan O’Brien |
Smith, Tabor & Magnier |
2:28:85 |
2010 |
Dangerous Midge |
Frankie Dettori |
Brian J. Meehan |
Iraj Parvizi |
2:29.40 |
2009 |
Conduit |
Ryan Moore |
Sir Michael Stoute |
Ballymacoll Farm |
2:23.75 |
2008 |
Conduit |
Ryan Moore |
Sir Michael Stoute |
Ballymacoll Farm |
2:23.42 |
2007 |
English Channel |
John R. Velazquez |
Todd A. Pletcher |
James T. Scatuorchio |
2:36.96 |
2006 |
Red Rocks |
Frankie Dettori |
Brian J. Meehan |
J. Paul Reddam |
2:27.32 |
2005 |
Shirocco |
Christophe Soumillon |
Andre Fabre |
Baron Georg von Ullmann |
2:29.20 |
2004 |
Better Talk Now |
Ramon Dominguez |
H. Graham Motion |
Bushwood Stables |
2:29.70 |
2003 |
High Chaparral (DH) |
Michael Kinane |
Aidan O’Brien |
Michael Tabor/Sue Magnier |
2:24.24 |
Johar (DH) |
Alex Solis |
Richard Mandella |
The Thoroughbred Corp. |
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2002 |
High Chaparral |
Michael Kinane |
Aidan O’Brien |
Michael Tabor/Sue Magnier |
2:30.14 |
2001 |
Fantastic Light |
Frankie Dettori |
Saeed bin Suroor |
Godolphin Racing |
2:24.20 |
2000 |
Kalanisi |
Johnny Murtagh |
Sir Michael Stoute |
HH Aga Khan IV |
2:26.96 |
1999 |
Daylami |
Frankie Dettori |
Saeed bin Suroor |
HH Aga Khan IV/Godolphin |
2:24.73 |
1998 |
Buck’s Boy |
Shane Sellers |
P. Noel Hickey |
Quarter B Farm |
2:28.74 |
1997 |
Chief Bearhart |
Jose Santos |
Mark Frostad |
Sam-Son Farm |
2:23.92 |
1996 |
Pilsudski |
Walter Swinburn |
Michael Stoute |
Lord Weinstock |
2:30.20 |
1995 |
Northern Spur |
Chris McCarron |
Ron McAnally |
Charles J. Cella |
2:42.07 |
1994 |
Tikkanen |
Mike E. Smith |
Jonathan Pease |
Augustin Stable |
2:26.50 |
1993 |
Kotashaan |
Kent Desormeaux |
Richard Mandella |
La Presle Farm |
2:25.16 |
1992 |
Fraise |
Pat Valenzuela |
William I. Mott |
Madeleine Paulson |
2:24.08 |
1991 |
Miss Alleged |
Eric Legrix |
Pascal Bary |
Fares Farm |
2:30.95 |
1990 |
In the Wings |
Gary Stevens |
André Fabre |
Sheikh Mohammed |
2:29.60 |
1989 |
Prized |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Neil Drysdale |
Clover Racing/Meadowbrook |
2:28.00 |
1988 |
Great Communicator |
Ray Sibille |
Thad Ackel |
Class Act Farm |
2:35.20 |
1987 |
Theatrical |
Pat Day |
William I. Mott |
Allen E. Paulson |
2:24.40 |
1986 |
Manila |
Jose Santos |
LeRoy Jolley |
Bradley M. Shannon |
2:25.40 |
1985 |
Pebbles |
Pat Eddery |
Clive Brittain |
Sheikh Mohammed |
2:27.00 |
1984 |
Lashkari |
Yves Saint-Martin |
Alain de Royer-Dupre |
HH Aga Khan IV |
2:25.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup Sprint is a Grade I race for thoroughbred horses that is contested over a 6 furlong distance, making it one of the shortest races at the Breeders’ Cup. The race offered a $1,000,000 purse prior to 2005 when it increased to $2,000,000. The 2016 purse is set at $1,500,000.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Runhappy |
Edgar Prado |
Maria Borell |
James McIngvale |
1:08.58 |
2014 |
Work All Week |
Florent Geroux |
Roger Brueggemann |
Midwest Thoroughbreds Inc |
1:08.28 |
2013 |
Secret Circle |
Martin Garcia |
Bob Baffert |
K. Watson, M. Pegram & P. Weitman |
1:08.73 |
2012 |
Trinniberg |
Willie Martinez |
Shivananda Parbhoo |
Sherry Parbhoo |
1:07.98 |
2011 |
Amazombie |
Mike E. Smith |
Bill Spawr |
Spawr & Sanford |
1:09.17 |
2010 |
Big Drama |
Eibar Coa |
David Fawkes |
Harold Queen |
1:09.05 |
2009 |
Dancing in Silks |
Joel Rosario |
Carla Gaines |
Ken Kinakin |
1:08.14 |
2008 |
Midnight Lute |
Garrett Gomez |
Bob Baffert |
Pegram/Watson & Weitman |
1:07.08 |
2007 |
Midnight Lute |
Garrett Gomez |
Bob Baffert |
Pegram/Watson & Weitman |
1:09.18 |
2006 |
Thor’s Echo |
Corey Nakatani |
Doug O’Neill |
R.S. Jaime/Suarez Racing |
1:08.80 |
2005 |
Silver Train |
Edgar Prado |
Richard Dutrow |
Buckram Oak Farm |
1:08.86 |
2004 |
Speightstown |
John Velazquez |
Todd A. Pletcher |
Eugene Melnyk |
1:08.11 |
2003 |
Cajun Beat |
Cornelio Velasquez |
Stephen Margolis |
Padua S./J. & J. Iracane |
1:07.95 |
2002 |
Orientate |
Jerry Bailey |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Bob & Beverly Lewis |
1:08.89 |
2001 |
Squirtle Squirt |
Jerry Bailey |
Robert J. Frankel |
David J. Lanzman |
1:08.41 |
2000 |
Kona Gold |
Alex Solis |
Bruce Headley |
Headley/Molasky/High Tech |
1:07.60 |
1999 |
Artax |
Jorge F. Chavez |
Louis Albertrani |
Paraneck Stable |
1:07.80 |
1998 |
Reraise |
Corey Nakatani |
Craig Dollase |
B Fey/M Han et al. |
1:09.00 |
1997 |
Elmhurst |
Corey Nakatani |
Jenine Sahadi |
Evergreen Farm & Sahadi |
1:08.20 |
1996 |
Lit de Justice |
Corey Nakatani |
Jenine Sahadi |
Evergreen Farm |
1:08.60 |
1995 |
Desert Stormer |
Kent Desormeaux |
Frank Lyons |
Joanne H. Nor |
1:09.00 |
1994 |
Cherokee Run |
Mike E. Smith |
Frank A. Alexander |
Jill E. Robinson |
1:09.40 |
1993 |
Cardmania |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Derek Meredith |
Jean Couvercelle |
1:08.60 |
1992 |
Thirty Slews |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
Bob Baffert |
DeGroot/Dutch Masters/Pegram |
1:08.20 |
1991 |
Sheikh Albadou |
Pat Eddery |
Alex Scott |
Hilal Salem |
1:09.20 |
1990 |
Safely Kept |
Craig Perret |
Alan E. Goldberg |
Jayeff B Stable |
1:09.60 |
1989 |
Dancing Spree |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Ogden Phipps |
1:09.00 |
1988 |
Gulch |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Peter M. Brant |
1:10.40 |
1987 |
Very Subtle |
Pat Valenzuela |
Melvin F. Stute |
Ben Rochelle |
1:08.80 |
1986 |
Smile |
Jacinto Vasquez |
Scotty Schulhofer |
Frances A. Genter |
1:08.40 |
1985 |
Precisionist |
Chris McCarron |
Ross Fenstermaker |
Fred W. Hooper |
1:08.40 |
1984 |
Eillo |
Craig Perret |
Budd Lepman |
Crown Stable |
1:10.20 |
Breeders’ Cup Mile
The Breeders’ Cup Mile is a Grade I thoroughbred horse race for any horse three years of age or older. Initially offering a $1,000,000 prize, the purse was increased to $1,500,000 in 2003 before being rasied to $2,000,000 in 2006.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
Tepin |
Julien Leparoux |
Mark Casse |
Robert Masterson |
1:36.69 |
2014 |
Karakontie |
Stephane Pasquier |
Jonathan Pease |
Flaxman Holdings |
1:32.88 |
2013 |
Wise Dan |
Jose Lezcano |
Charles Lopresti |
Morton Fink |
1:32.47 |
2012 |
Wise Dan |
John Velazquez |
Charles Lopresti |
Morton Fink |
1:31.78 |
2011 |
Court Vision |
Robby Albarado |
Dale Romans |
Spendthrift Farm |
1:37:05 |
2010 |
Goldikova |
Olivier Peslier |
Freddy Head |
Wertheimer et Frere |
1:35.16 |
2009 |
Goldikova |
Olivier Peslier |
Freddy Head |
Wertheimer et Frere |
1:32.26 |
2008 |
Goldikova |
Olivier Peslier |
Freddy Head |
Wertheimer et Frere |
1:33.40 |
2007 |
Kip Deville |
Cornelio Velasquez |
Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
IEAH Stables et al. |
1:39.78 |
2006 |
Miesque’s Approval |
Eddie Castro |
Martin D. Wolfson |
Live Oak Plantation Racing |
1:34.75 |
2005 |
Artie Schiller |
Garrett Gomez |
James A. Jerkens |
Timber Bay Farm/Denise Walsh |
1:36.10 |
2004 |
Singletary |
David R. Flores |
Don Chatlos |
Little Red Feather Stables |
1:36.90 |
2003 |
Six Perfections |
Jerry Bailey |
Pascal Bary |
Flaxman Holdings |
1:33.86 |
2002 |
Domedriver |
Thierry Thulliez |
Pascal Bary |
Flaxman Holdings |
1:36.88 |
2001 |
Val Royal |
Jose Valdivia, Jr. |
Julio C. Canani |
David S. Milch |
1:32.05 |
2000 |
War Chant |
Gary Stevens |
Neil Drysdale |
Irving & Marjorie Cowan |
1:34.60 |
1999 |
Silic |
Corey Nakatani |
Julio C. Canani |
J. Terrence Lanni |
1:34.20 |
1998 |
Da Hoss |
John Velazquez |
Michael W. Dickinson |
Prestonwood/Wallstreet Stables |
1:35.20 |
1997 |
Spinning World |
Cash Asmussen |
Jonathan E. Pease |
Flaxman Holdings |
1:32.60 |
1996 |
Da Hoss |
Gary Stevens |
Michael W. Dickinson |
Prestonwood/Wallstreet Stables |
1:35.80 |
1995 |
Ridgewood Pearl |
Johnny Murtagh |
John Oxx |
Anne Coughlan |
1:43.60 |
1994 |
Barathea |
Frankie Dettori |
Luca Cumani |
Sheikh Mohammed/G. W. Leigh |
1:34.40 |
1993 |
Lure |
Mike E. Smith |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Claiborne Farm |
1:33.40 |
1992 |
Lure |
Mike E. Smith |
C. R. McGaughey III |
Claiborne Farm/The Gamely Corp. |
1:32.80 |
1991 |
Opening Verse |
Pat Valenzuela |
Richard J. Lundy |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:37.40 |
1990 |
Royal Academy |
Lester Piggott |
Vincent O’Brien |
Classic Ire Stable |
1:35.20 |
1989 |
Steinlen |
José Santos |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Daniel Wildenstein |
1:37.20 |
1988 |
Miesque |
Freddy Head |
François Boutin |
Stavros Niarchos |
1:38.60 |
1987 |
Miesque |
Freddy Head |
François Boutin |
Stavros Niarchos |
1:32.80 |
1986 |
Last Tycoon |
Yves Saint-Martin |
Robert Collet |
Richard C. Strauss |
1:35.20 |
1985 |
Cozzene |
Walter Guerra |
Jan H. Nerud |
John A. Nerud |
1:35.00 |
1984 |
Royal Heroine |
Fernando Toro |
John Gosden |
Robert Sangster |
1:32.60 |
Breeders’ Cup Classic
The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the marquee event of the weekend, offering a $6,000,000 purse. It is run over a 1 1/4 mile distance restricted to horses that are three-years-old and up.
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
2015 |
American Pharoah |
Victor Espinoza |
Bob Baffert |
Zayat Stables |
2:00.07 |
2014 |
Bayern |
Martin Garcia |
Bob Baffert |
Kaleem Shah |
1:59.88 |
2013 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Gary L. Stevens |
Katherine Ritvo |
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing |
2:00.72 |
2012 |
Fort Larned |
Brian Hernandez |
Ian Wilkes |
Janis R. Whitham |
2:00.11 |
2011 |
Drosselmeyer |
Mike E. Smith |
William I. Mott |
WinStar Farm LLC |
2:04.27 |
2010 |
Blame |
Garrett Gomez |
Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
Claiborne Farm/Adele Dilschneider |
2:02.28 |
2009 |
Zenyatta |
Mike E. Smith |
John Shirreffs |
Jerry & Ann Moss |
2:00.32 |
2008 |
Raven’s Pass |
Frankie Dettori |
John Gosden |
Princess Haya/Darley Racing |
1:59.27 |
2007 |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
Steve Asmussen |
Stonestreet Stables et al. |
2:00.59 |
2006 |
Invasor (ARG) |
Fernando Jara |
Kiaran McLaughlin |
Shadwell Racing |
2:02.18 |
2005 |
Saint Liam |
Jerry Bailey |
Richard Dutrow |
M/M William K. Warren, Jr. |
2:01.49 |
2004 |
Ghostzapper |
Javier Castellano |
Robert J. Frankel |
Stronach Stables |
1:59.02 |
2003 |
Pleasantly Perfect |
Alex Solis |
Richard Mandella |
Diamond A Racing Corp. |
1:59.88 |
2002 |
Volponi |
Jose Santos |
Phillip G. Johnson |
Amherst & Spruce Pond St. |
2:01.39 |
2001 |
Tiznow |
Chris McCarron |
Jay M. Robbins |
Cee’s Stables |
2:00.62 |
2000 |
Tiznow |
Chris McCarron |
Jay M. Robbins |
Cooper & Straub-Rubens |
2:00.75 |
1999 |
Cat Thief |
Pat Day |
D. Wayne Lukas |
Overbrook Farm |
1:59.52 |
1998 |
Awesome Again |
Pat Day |
Patrick B. Byrne |
Stronach Stables |
2:02.16 |
1997 |
Skip Away |
Mike E. Smith |
Sonny Hine |
Carolyn Hine |
1:59.16 |
1996 |
Alphabet Soup |
Chris McCarron |
David Hofmans |
Ridder Thoroughbred Stable |
2:01.00 |
1995 |
Cigar |
Jerry Bailey |
William I. Mott |
Allen E. Paulson |
1:59.58 |
1994 |
Concern |
Jerry Bailey |
Richard W. Small |
Robert E. Meyerhoff |
2:02.41 |
1993 |
Arcangues |
Jerry Bailey |
Andre Fabre |
Daniel Wildenstein |
2:00.83 |
1992 |
A.P. Indy |
Ed Delahoussaye |
Neil Drysdale |
Tsurumaki/Farish/Kilroy |
2:00.20 |
1991 |
Black Tie Affair |
Jerry Bailey |
Ernie T. Poulos |
Jeffrey Sullivan |
2:02.95 |
1990 |
Unbridled |
Pat Day |
Carl Nafzger |
Frances A. Genter |
2:02.20 |
1989 |
Sunday Silence |
Chris McCarron |
Charlie Whittingham |
H-G-W Partners |
2:00.20 |
1988 |
Alysheba |
Chris McCarron |
Jack Van Berg |
Dorothy & Pam Scharbauer |
2:04.80 |
1987 |
Ferdinand |
Bill Shoemaker |
Charlie Whittingham |
Elizabeth A. Keck |
2:01.40 |
1986 |
Skywalker |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
Michael Whittingham |
Oak Cliff Stables |
2:00.40 |
1985 |
Proud Truth |
Jorge Velasquez |
John M. Veitch |
Darby Dan Farm |
2:00.80 |
1984 |
Wild Again |
Pat Day |
Vincent Timphony |
Black Chip Stable |
2:03.40 |