When the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships take place on November 6th at Churchill Downs, all eyes will be on the Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1) - no doubt the most important race in the series. The kingmaker of thoroughbred horse racing crowns only the best of the best, having produced nine Horses of the Year in its first 20 runnings. The Breeders' Cup Classic accounts for $5 million, out of a $14 million total purse for eight races, with a winner's share of more than $2 million. Run at American horseracing's classic distance of 1 ¼ miles on the dirt, the Breeders' Cup Classic has aptly provided some of the most classic moments in the history of thoroughbred horse racing.
On the road to the 2013 Breeders' Cup, keep track of Breeders' Cup Classic news and updates on the most watched Classic race contenders like the reigning champion and undefeated Queen of horse racing Zenyatta, Quality Road, Blame, Lookin' at Lucky or Gio Ponti. In 2009, Zenyatta fought off challengers like Rip Van Winkle, Colonel John and Summer Bird in a brilliant win on the artificial surface of Santa Anita. Many horse racing fans believe this year could be different due to the dirt track of Churchill Downs. Stay glued on our Breeders' Cup news online to bet smartly on who will be the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic champion.
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