12 gates for a maximum of 12 horses and riders
Yes. Russell Baze has won several Breeders' Cup events.1991 - Bed O' Roses Breeders' Cup Handicap2002 - Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Sprint2006 - Aristides Breeders' Cup Stakes2008 - Azalea Breeders' Cup Stakes2010 - San Francisco Breeders' Cup Mile
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The Breeders' Cup Classic Horse Race in 2008 was broadcasted on NBC. Viewers could tune in to NBC to watch the race live as it happened.
Only 1. Zenyatta became the first filly in history to win the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Classic at Santa Anita in 2009. She went on to race the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Classic at Churchill Downs in 2010 but lost by a nose ending her 19.1.0 racing career.
Since her win in the Breeders Cup Classic, the owners said she is not likely to ever race again.
Breeders' Cup was created in 1984.
Breeders' Cup Turf was created in 1984.
Breeders' Cup Mile was created in 1984.
Breeders' Cup Sprint was created in 1984.
Breeders' Cup Marathon was created in 2008.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile was created in 1984.
Breeders' Cup Classic was created in 1984.