42nd Running of Breeders Cup World Championships to be held for fourth time in Del Mar, California
Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County, Del Mar – “Where the turf meets the surf” – is set to serve as a Breeders’ Cup host site for a fourth time after also hosting in 2017, 2021, 2024 . Consisting of 14 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $31 million, the 42nd World Championships are scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £2,080,000 14 runners 1m4f Firm ITV4
race conditions £3,680,000 guaranteed For 3yo+ Weight for age 3yo from 4yo+ 5lb Penalty value 1st £2,080,000.00 2nd £680,000.00 3rd £360,000.00 4th £200,000.00 5th £120,000.00 6th £80,000.00 7th £40,000.00 8th £40,000.00 9th £40,000.00 10th £40,000.00
14 Runners Declared for Breeders Cup Turf over 12 furlongs on ground described as firm.
The Aidan O' Brien trained three-year-old filly MINNIE HAUK , has been put in strong favourite at around 11-10, after finishing excellent second in ARC at Longchamp in October, only beaten head, just getting run down in closing stages behind French colt Daryz. Had previously won three G1 races. English, Irish & Yorkshire Oaks, though did have hard race at Longchamp only four weeks ago, according to reports lost the most weight of the O'BRIEN runners travelling over to Del Mar. Not for me at short price.Obvious claims on form, though not for me at 11-10 .
Dual Breeders Cup Turf winner REBELS ROMANCE , should go well for Charlie Appleby & William Buick.Has been in great form this season ,winning five times , including winning G1 Joe Hirsch classic at Aqueduct in September , though probably ran his best race in King George at Ascot in July , finishing third to top class Champion Stakes winner Calandagan. Goes well on these tight turning American tracks, including winning the race last year over C&D. Odds 3-1 or above looks fair value .
Best of the rest, looks to be the improving three-year-old AMILOC , winning 5 out 6 races, including winning G2 Edward V11 stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Will be suited returning to 12 furlongs on fast surface.Up in class though could go well at decent odds . Each-way claims at around 14-1 .
VERDICT : 1ST : REBELS ROMANCE 2ND: MINNIE HAUK 3RD: AMILOC
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Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Main Track) (Dirt) (3yo+) Winner £2,912,000 9 runners 1m2f Fast ITV4
race conditions £5,152,000 guaranteed For 3yo+ Weight for age 3yo from 4yo+ 3lb Penalty value 1st £2,912,000.00 2nd £952,000.00 3rd £504,000.00 4th £280,000.00 5th £168,000.00 6th £112,000.00 7th £56,000.00 8th £56,000.00 9th £56,000.00 10th £56,000.00
9 Runners go to post for the feature race the Breeders Cup Classic, with the red hot favourite SOVEREIGNTY ruled out with temperature on Wednesday .
The Japanese globetrotter FOREVER YOUNG can go two places better than last year , winner of nine of his 12 races , including winning the valuable Saudi Cup last season .Has shown consistent form in America , including finishing close third in Kentucky Derby in 2024 and finishing staying on third in this race last year.Should be spot on for this years race, after winning his prep race in Japan earlier this month .Odds 5-1 or above look solid each-way play .
Last years runner up FIERCENESS looked good last time when winning the Pacific Classic at Del Mar over C/D at end of August , goes particularly well here at Del Mar , though can throw in the odd stinker. Should go well on his best form . .
2024 Breeders Cup Classic winner SIERRA LEONE , hasn't reproduced that form this season , his only victory coming in the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga in August , Unlikely to get his favoured fast pace in this years contest .Looks favourite worth opposing .
Of the others the consistent three-year-old colt JOURNALISM looks the most interesting, has run some good races this season, including finshing second in Kentucky Derby behind Sovereignty. Place claims .
VERDICT :1ST FOREVER YOUNG : 2ND FIERCENESS : 3RD JOURNALISM
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Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £883,200 14 runners 1m3f Firm SK/RT
race conditions £1,472,000 guaranteed For 3yo+ Weight for age 3yo from 4yo+ 4lb Penalty value 1st £883,200.00 2nd £294,400.00 3rd £176,640.00 4th £88,320.00 5th £29,440.00
14 Runners decared for the Fillies & Mares Turf over 1M 3F , this looks very competitive contest with bookmakers going 9-2 the field .
The Andrew Balding four-Year-old filly SEE THE FIRE , has been put in favourite after finishing creditable second in Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp earlier this month on soft ground , been running with credit this season against the colts , though her only victory came in weak G2 contest at York in May, can't be ruled out on her best form, though no easy task from very wide draw in stall 14 .
CINDERELLAS DREAM looked unlucky second in this race last year, coming home strongly in closing stages after getting trapped on inside rail .Won twice this season including winning G1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket in July, slightly disappointing third last time in 1M Sun Chariot stakes at Newmarket, though will be suited returning to this longer trip on fast surface. Solid each-way claims at 5-1 or bigger
Best of the American horses looks to be SHE FEELS PRETTY , winner of four grade one races , including winning the E P Taylor stakes at Woodbine last time. Looks closely matched with Cinderellas Dream on last years Belmont Oaks form, though has to overcome tricky draw in stall 13 .
Of the others the Charlie Appleby second string DIAMOND RAIN should be in mix after finishing close second behind She Feels Pretty at Woodbine last time, this slightly longer trip should suit, though this tight track not certain to suit this very big filly .
VERDICT : 1ST : CINDERELLAS DREAM 2ND: SHE FEELS PRETTY 3RD : DIAMOND RAIN
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BREEDERS CUP SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER RECOMMENDED BETS
REBELS ROMANCE: 21.41 BREEDERS CUP TURF (1PT WIN @ BSP) (GUIDE PRICE 3-1)
FOREVER YOUNG: 22.25 BREEDERS CUP CLASSIC (1PT WIN ) (1PT PLACE) @ BSP ) (GUIDE PRICE 5-1 )
CINDERELLAS DREAM: 00.25 BREEDERS CUP FILLIES & MARES (1PT EACH-WAY ) @ 5-1 MOST FIRMS ) 1/5 ODDS 1-2-3-4
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