Latest Breeders' Cup World Championships News

Breeders' Cup adds $1 million to Classic and Turf purses, raising totals to $33 million

Mar. 12, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Breeders' Cup has added $1 million each to purses for its marquee Classic and Turf races, raising the totals to more than $33 million for this fall's 41st season-ending championships. The purse for the 1 1/4-mile Classic is now $7 million while the 1...

New York sets a timeline for the Belmont Park project that is set to be completed in 2026

Mar. 05, 2024 11:39 AM EST

Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday unveiled a construction timeline that includes the $455 million project being fully completed by fall of that year, which could...

Baffert wins his 3rd Pegasus, with National Treasure winning at Gulfstream Park

Jan. 28, 2024 15:04 PM EST

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bob Baffert was the first trainer to win the Pegasus World Cup Invitational twice. And now, he's the first to win it three times. National Treasure, the Preakness winner last year, dug deep in the stretch to win the 1 1/8-mile Pegasus World Cup at...

Gulfstream Park owner set for glitzy Pegasus day, with more on tap at Santa Anita this fall

Jan. 26, 2024 15:12 PM EST

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert experiences things like post times, post positions and post parades on a daily basis. And sometimes, he even sees rapper and singer Post Malone. Such is the charm of the Pegasus World Cup. It's an event...

Cody's Wish wins Eclipse Awards as horse of the year and older dirt male

Jan. 25, 2024 21:48 PM EST

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cody’s Wish was named horse of the year at the 53rd annual Eclipse Awards and also earned older dirt male honors Thursday night. Belmont Stakes and Travers winner Arcangelo won as the nation's top 3-year-old male. Hall of Famer Bill Mott, who oversaw...

Baffert's National Treasure made 9-5 favorite for $3 million Pegasus at Gulfstream

Jan. 21, 2024 19:49 PM EST

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bob Baffert is the only trainer to win the Pegasus World Cup Invitational twice. And oddsmakers say he’s got a chance to win it for a third time this weekend. Preakness winner National Treasure — trained by Baffert — has been installed as the 9-5...

National Treasure, Master of the Seas among invitees to Pegasus day at Gulfstream Park

Jan. 03, 2024 16:23 PM EST

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preakness winner National Treasure and Breeders' Cup Mile winner Master of the Seas were among the top invitees announced Wednesday for this month's Pegasus World Cup races at Gulfstream Park. The Pegasus card is Jan. 27, featuring the $3 million...