THE 41st edition of the iconic Breeders’ Cup is right around the corner.
14 Grade 1 races worth more than a whopping $34million will take place in Del Mar.
Irad Ortiz Jr rode White Abarrio to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic last year[/caption]
The Breeders’ Cup Classic possesses the highest purse, with a huge $7million up for grabs.
Last year, White Abarrio won the showpiece race, while Cody’s Wish and Auguste Rodin also stole the show over the two-day event.
SunSport brings you all the information you need ahead of the legendary meet.
When is Breeders’ Cup 2024?
- Breeders’ Cup 2024 runs from Friday, November 1 to Saturday, November 2.
- On the first day, races begin from 2.35pm ET.
- And on the second day, action begin at the slightly earlier time of 1.05pm ET as more races are due to take place.
- Del Mar, California hosts.
What TV channel is Breeders’ Cup 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
- In the US, the Breeders’ Cup will be broadcast live across USA Network, NBC Sports, Peacock and FanDuel TV.
- Live streaming is available on Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app and FanDuel TV.
- In the UK, ITV will cover parts of the second day of the Breeders’ Cup, while Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV will air the whole meet.
Breeders’ Cup 2024 schedule
Friday, November 1
(Times ET/GMT)
- Race 1 – Ocean View (2.35pm/6.35pm)
- Race 2 – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (3.10pm/7.10pm)
- Race 3 – Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes (3.45pm/7.45pm)
- Race 4 – Senator Ken Maddy Stakes (4.25pm/8.25pm)
- Race 5 – Golden State Juvenile Stakes (5.05pm/9.05pm)
- Race 6 – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5.45pm/9.45pm)
- Race 7 – NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (6.25pm/10.25pm)
- Race 8 – John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (7.05pm/11.05pm)
- Race 9 – FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (7.45pm/11.45pm)
- Race 10 – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (8.25pm/12.25am)
Saturday, November 2
- Race 1 – The Sunrise (1.05pm/5.05pm)
- Race 2 – Bayakoa Stakes (1.40pm/5.40)
- Race 3 – Goldikova Stakes (2.15pm/6.15pm)
- Race 4 – Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (3pm/7pm)
- Race 5 – Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (3.41pm/7.41pm)
- Race 6 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (4.21pm/8.21pm)
- Race 7 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (5.01pm/9.01pm)
- Race 8 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (5.41pm/9.41pm)
- Race 9 – Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (6.25pm/10.25pm)
- Race 10 – Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (7.05pm/11.05pm)
- Race 11 – FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (7.45pm/11.45pm)
- Race 12 – Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (8.25pm/12.25am)
