A total of 184 horses will compete in the 2-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships, the 37th edition of the event and second at Keeneland, which begins Friday with ‘Future Stars Friday’. There will not be any fans at the Breeders’ Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stars of racing have aligned for races such as the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic which has drawn Kentucky Derby winner AUTHENTIC, Belmont Stakes winner TIZ THE LAW, plus top older horses IMPROBABLE and TOM’S D’ETAT. The Distaff pits Preakness Stakes winner SWISS SKYDIVER against MONOMOY GIRL, while a host of European runners will compete in various events.
From Canada, the reigning Horse of the Year STARSHIP JUBILEE will start from post 1 in the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf at 1 3/16 miles on Saturday. Florent Geroux will ride for trainer Kevin Attard and owner Blue Heaven Farm.