Breeders Cup Challenge Series

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The Breeders’ Cup Challenge is a series of national and international stakes races that allow a horse to qualify for a Breeder Cup entry. It is as simple as winning, and they’re in, meaning the horses receive an automatic free entry and fees paid into the Breeders’ Cup World Championship, which is scheduled to be held this year on November 3rd & 4th at Santa Anita Park.

The Challenge Series, now in its 16th year, will be hosted at many of the world’s premier racetracks in Argentina, Canada, Chile, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Peru, South Africa, and the United States.

Each Breeders’ Cup race presents four trophies to the connections of the winner and a garland of flowers draped over the withers of the winning horse. Many Breeders’ Cup winners will go on to win the Eclipse Award in their respective divisions.

A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in each of the Breeders’ Cup races (depending on track dimensions, some races such as the Turf Sprint or Dirt Mile may be limited to 12 starters). Breeders’ Cup Limited has adopted a field selection system to select runners in the event fields are oversubscribed. Winners of the “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races automatically qualify.

Other pre-entries are ranked by a point system for graded stakes performance during the year and the judgment of a panel of racing experts. After pre-entries are taken approximately two weeks before the Breeders’ Cup, the ranking determines eligibility in oversubscribed races. After pre-entry, any vacancies in the fields are filled by horses in order of panel preference.

Check all the details about the BC Challenge series, races, winners, tracks, and more!

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Races

U.S and InternationalTrackDateRace NameBreeders’ Cup DivisionWinnerVideo
ARGSan IsidroDec 11, 2022Gran Premio Carlos PellegriniLongines TurfThe PunisherBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
Cape TownKenilworthJan-7thL’ Ormarins Queen’s PlateFan Duel MileAl MuthanaBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
Cape TownKenilworthJan-7thCartier Paddock StakesMaker’s Mark F&M TurfMake It Snappy (SAF)Breeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
JRATokyo20-FebFebruary StakesLongines ClassicLemon PopBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
ArgentinaPalermo01-MayGran Premio CriadoresLongines DistaffBelleza de ArteagaBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
JRATokyo14- MayVictoria MileMaker’s Mark F&M TurfSonglineBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
ChileClub Hipico29- MayGran Premio Club Hipico FalabellaFanDuel MileLukka (Chi)Breeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASanta Anita29-MayShoemaker MileFanDuel MileExaultedBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
JRATokyo4-JuneYasuda KinenFanDuel MileSonglineBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park10-JuneHill ‘N’ Dale MetropolitanDirt MileCody’s WishBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park10-JuneJaipurTurf SprintCaravelBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park10-JuneOgden PhippsLongines DistaffClairiereBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
BrasilHipódromo da Gávea18-JuneGrande Premio BrasilLongines TurfRaptor’sBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot20-JuneKing’s Stand S.Turf SprintBradsellBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot20-JuneQueen Anne StakesFanDuel MileTriple TimeBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot21-JunePrince of Wales’s StakesLongines TurfMostahdafBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot22-JuneNorfolk StakesJuvenile Turf SprintValiant ForceBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
JRAHanshin Racecourse25-JuneTakarazuka KinenLongines TurfEquinoxBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
PeruHipodromo de Gávea25-JuneGran Premio PamplonaMaker’s Mark F&M TurfSamayBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAChurchill Downs1-JulyStephen Foster StakesLongines ClassicWest Will PowerBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAMonmouth Park22-JulyTVG.com HaskellLongines ClassicGeaux Rocket RideBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar29-JulyBing Crosby StakesQatar Racing SprintThe Chosen VronBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot29-JulyKing George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO StakesLongines TurfHukumBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKGoodwood2-AugQatar Sussex StakesFanDuel MilePaddingtonBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar5-AugClement L. Hirsch StakesLongines Distaff Adare ManorBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga5-AugThe WhitneyLongines ClassicWhite AbarrioBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga12-AugThe FourstardaveFanDuel MileCasa CreedBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAColonial Downs12-AugBeverly D. StakesMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfFev RoverBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop13-AugPrix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques le MaroisFanDuel MileInspiral Breeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop21-AugDarley Prix MornyJuvenile Turf SprintVandeekBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKYork23-AugJuddmonte International StakesLongines ClassicMostahdafBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKYork24-AugDarley Yorkshire OaksMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfWarm HeartBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKYork25-AugCoolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe StakesTurf SprintLive In The DreamBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar26-AugPat O’Brien StakesDirt MileAnarchistBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga26-AugThe Resorts World Casino Sword DancerLongines TurfBolshoi BalletBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga26-AugThe BallerinaFilly & Mare SprintEcho ZuluBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar2-SepFanduel Racing Pacific ClassicLongines ClassicArabian KnightBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga2-SepThe Flower BowlMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfParnacBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASaratoga2-SepJockey Club Gold CupLongines ClassicBright FutureBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar2-SepGreen Flash H.Turf SprintMotoriousBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USADel Mar2-SepDel Mar HandicapLongines TurfGold PhoenixBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
IrelandLeopardstown9-SepIrish Champion StakesLongines TurfAuguste RodinBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
IrelandLeopardstown9-SepChampion Juvenile StakesJuvenile TurfDiego VelazquezBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
IrelandLeopardstown9-SepCoolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron StakesMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfTahiyraBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKentucky Downs9-SepCalumet Turf CupLongines TurfGet SmokinBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKentucky Downs9-SepFanDuel Turf SprintTurf SprintGear JockeyBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
IrelandCurragh10-SepMoyglare Stud StakesJuvenile Fillies TurfFallen AngelBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
IrelandCurragh10-SepFlying Five StakesTurf SprintMoss TuckerBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
CanadaWoodbine16-SepNatalma StakesJuvenile Fillies TurfShe Feels PrettyBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
CanadaWoodbine16-SepPattison Summer StakesJuvenile TurfCarson’s RunBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
CanadaWoodbine16-SepRicoh Woodbine MileFanDuel MileMaster Of The SeasBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKNewmarket29-SepRockfel StakesJuvenile Fillies TurfCarla’s Way (IRE)Breeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAAqueduct30-SepThe VosburghQatar Racing SprintCody’s WishBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAChurchill Downs30-SepAck Ack StakesDirt MileZozosBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASanta Anita30-SepAwesome Again StakesLongines ClassicSlow Down AndyBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKNewmarket30-SepJuddmonte Royal Lodge StakesJuvenile TurfGhostwriterBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park1-OctMiss Grillo StakesJuvenile Fillies TurfHard to JustifyBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park1-OctThe Pilgrim StakesJuvenile TurfAgate RoadBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop1-OctQatar Prix Jean-Luc LagardereJuvenile TurfRosallionBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop1-OctPrix de L’Abbaye de Longchamp LonginesTurf SprintHighfield Princess Breeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop1-OctQatar Prix de L’Arc de TriompheLongines TurfAce ImpactBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop1-OctPrix de L’Opera LonginesMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfBlue Rose CenBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
FranceFrance Galop1-OctQatar Prix Marcel BoussacJuvenile Fillies TurfOpera SingerBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland6-OctDarley Alcibiades StakesJuvenile FilliesCandiedBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland6-OctStoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix StakesQatar Racing SprintHoist the GoldBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland6-OctJessamine StakesJuvenile Fillies TurfBuchuBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAAqueduct7-OctThe FrizetteJuvenile FilliesJust FYIBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAGulfstream Park7-OctPrincess Rooney InvitationalPNC Bank Filly & Mare SprintThree WitchesBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASanta Anita7-OctRodeo Drive StakesMaker’s Mark Filly & Mare TurfDidiaBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASanta Anita7-OctChandelier StakesJuvenile FilliesChatalasBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USASanta Anita7-OctAmerican Pharoah StakesFanDuel JuvenileMuthBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland7-OctClaiborne Breeders’ FuturityFanDuel JuvenileLockedBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland7-OctCoolmore Turf MileFanDuel MileUp to the MarkBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland7-OctThoroughbred Club of AmericaFilly & Mare SprintYuugiriBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAAqueduct7-OctThe ChampagneFanDuel JuvenileTimberlakeBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USABelmont Park8-OctThe Futurity StakesJuvenile Turf SprintBook’em DannoBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland8-OctCastle & Key Bourbon StakesJuvenile TurfCan GroupBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
USAKeeneland8-OctJuddmonte Spinster StakesLongines DistaffIdiomaticBreeders Cup Challenge Series Videos
UKAscot21-OctQIPCO Champion StakesLongines Turf
UKAscot21-OctQueen Elizabeth II StakesFanDuel Mile

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