Breeders’ Cup 2025: A Preview of Championship Races at Del Mar
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The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, set to unfold on October 31 and November 1 at Del Mar Racecourse in California, promises a thrilling spectacle of equine athleticism. Despite being over two thousand miles from the heart of Kentucky’s Horse Country, the event will draw significant attention from those with connections to the region’s prominent breeding and racing operations.
Future Stars Friday: Showcasing Tomorrow’s Champions
The Breeders’ cup action kicks off on Friday, October 31, with “Future Stars Friday,” a day dedicated to races for two-year-old horses. Fans can catch all the excitement live on FanDuel TV, Peacock, USA Network, and the Breeders’ cup YouTube Channel.
G1 Juvenile Turf Sprint: International Competition Heats Up
The G1 Juvenile Turf Sprint at 2:45 p.m.PT is expected to feature a diverse field, with European-bred horses comprising half of the entrants. According to race previews,Taylor Made Farm stallion Not This Time appears to have strong contenders in Cy Fair and Schwarzenegger,the latter having already proven his mettle with a win in the Indian Summer Stakes at Keeneland. Other notable entrants include Brussels (GB), Military Code (GB), and Obliteration. A list of also-eligibles includes Later Than Planned (IRE) and Should’ve, also sired by Not This Time.
juvenile Fillies: Spendthrift Farm’s Tommy Jo Aims for Perfection
At 3:25 p.m.PT,the Juvenile Fillies race will spotlight Spendthrift Farm’s homebred Tommy Jo,who enters the competition with an undefeated record. A significant aspect of this race is the strong portrayal of stallions standing at Horse country member farms, with nearly every filly in the field tracing her lineage back to one of thes sires. Key contenders include Iron Orchard (sired by authentic of Spendthrift Farm), Bottle of Rouge (sired by Vino Rosso of Spendthrift Farm), and La Wally (sired by Constitution of WinStar Farm).
Juvenile Fillies turf: A Global Showcase
The Juvenile Fillies Turf at 4:05 p.m. PT will bring together contenders from Ireland, England, Japan, and the United States.Spendthrift Farm’s Brave deb, a familiar face to those who attended the 2023 Spendthrift Farm Shuttle Experiance, is expected to be a strong competitor. Other horses to watch include Imaginationthelady (sired by Not This Time) and Infinite Sky, who finished second in the G2 Jessamine Stakes at Keeneland.
Juvenile: Ted Noffey Headlines the Field
The juvenile race at 4:45 p.m. PT is headlined by the undefeated Ted Noffey, owned by Spendthrift Farm and raised at Taylor Made Farm. This race is a key stepping stone on the Road to the Kentucky derby. Competitors include Intrepid (sired by Maximus Mischief of spendthrift Farm) and Blackout Time (sired by Not This Time).
Juvenile Turf: International Challengers Converge
Concluding Future Stars Friday at 5:25 p.m. PT, the Juvenile Turf will be led by leading turf mare She Feels Pretty. Stellify, sired by Justify, is another horse to watch in this final race of the Breeders’ Cup.
Fans are reminded that all post times are listed in Pacific Time, three hours behind Eastern time and two hours behind Central Time. Additionally,officials advise that scratches may occur,and the most up-to-date data can be found on the Breeders’ Cup website.
