2024 Breeders' Cup Contenders, Entries, and Top Horses

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Which horses are running in the 2024 Breeders' Cup?

Meet the Breeders' Cup Contenders based on the victors of "win and you're in" Challenge races.

Last updated: November 2, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. EDT

Breeders' Cup Contenders & Entries

The latest contenders for the 2024 Breeders' Cup can be found below. Final entries are drawn the Tuesday of Breeders' Cup Week.

Breeders' Cup Friday - Contenders based on the victors of "win and you're in" Challenge Series races.
Breeders' Cup Saturday - Contenders based on the victors of "win and you're in" Challenge Series races.

2024 Breeders' Cup Contenders for Future Stars Friday

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT (GI) is a 5 furlong race for 2-year-olds. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Shareholder

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: K R Burke

Owner: Wathnan Racing

BC Challenge Race won: Norfolk Stakes

Whistlejacket

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: A. P. O'Brien

Owner: P. M. Brant & Mrs J. Magnier & M. Tabor & Derrick Smith

BC Challenge Race won: Prix Morny

Mentee

Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Trainer: A. P. O'Brien

Owner: Repole Stable

BC Challenge Race won: Futurity Stakes

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF (GI) is a one mile race for 2-year-old colts and geldings to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

The Lion In Winter

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: A. P. O'Brien

Owner: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs. John Magnier

BC Challenge Race won: Tattersalls Acomb Stakes

Green Impact

Jockey: Shane Foley

Trainer: Mrs. John Harrington

Owner: Marc Chan

BC Challenge Race won: Champions Juvenile Stakes

New Century (GB)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Owner: Qatar Racing LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Summer Stakes

Zulu Kingdom (IRE)

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Owner: Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael, Strauss, William and Caruso, Michael J.

BC Challenge Race won: The Pilgrim Stakes

Minaret Station

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres

Trainer: William Walden

Owner: OXO Equine LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Bourbon Stakes

Camille Pissarro

Jockey: Christophe Soumillon

Trainer: A.P. O'Brien

Owner: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs. J Magnier & PM Brant

BC Challenge Race won: Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES (GI) is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-old fillies. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Immersive

Jockey: Manuel Franco

Trainer: Brad H. Cox

Owner: Godolphin, LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Darley Alcibiades Stakes

Scottish Lassie

Jockey: Jose Lezcano

Trainer: Jorge R. Abreu

Owner: Sportsmen Stable, Parkland Thoroughbreds, Photo Finish LLC, Corms Racing Stable, and Jorge R. Abreu

BC Challenge Race won: Frizette Stakes

Non Complaint

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Owner: Georgia Antley Hunt, Jeff Gigilo, and John L. Rogitz

BC Challenge Race won: Oak Leaf Stakes

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (GI) is a one mile race for 2-year-old fillies to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Anshoda

Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Trainer: David Loughnane

Owner: Team Valor LLC & Gary Barber

BC Challenge Race won: Prestige Stakes

And One More Time

Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez

Trainer: Marc E. Casse

Owner: Live Oak Plantation

BC Challenge Race won: Natalma Stakes

Lake Victoria

Jockey: Wayne Lordan

Trainer: A P O'Brien

Owner: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs. John Magnier

BC Challenge Race won: Moyglare Stud Stakes

May Day Ready

Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori

Trainer: Joseph R. Lee

Owner: KatieRich Stables

BC Challenge Race won: Jessamine Stakes

Vertical Blue

Jockey: Alexis Pouchin

Trainer: FH Graffard

Owner: Gemini Stud & Argella Racing

BC Challenge Race won: Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac

Scythian

Jockey: Junior Alvarado

Trainer: William I. Mott

Owner: Lawrence Goichman

BC Challenge Race won: Miss Grillo Stakes

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE (GI) is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-old colts and geldings. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Chancer McPatrick

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Owner: Flanagan Racing

BC Challenge Race won: The Champagne

East Avenue

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh

Owner: Godolphin, LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Breeders' Futurity

Citizen Bull

Jockey: Martin Garcia

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine

BC Challenge Race won: American Pharoah Stakes

2024 Breeders' Cup Entries for Championship Saturday

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT (GI) is a seven furlong race for 3-year-olds and up, fillies & mares. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Society

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen

Owner: Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds LLC

BC Challenge Race won: The Ballerina

Soul of an Angel

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke

Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Owner: C Two Racing Stable and Agave Racing Stable

BC Challenge Race won: Princess Rooney Invitational Stakes

Zeitlos

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen

Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC and Peter Leidel

BC Challenge Race won: Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes

Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP TURF SPRINT (GI) is a five furlong race for 3-year-olds and up to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Cogburn

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Trainer: Steven Asmussen

Owner: Clark O. Brewster, William L. Heiligbrodt, and Corinne Heiligbrodt

BC Challenge Race won: Jaipur Stakes, Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes

Asfoora

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Henry Dwyer

Owner: Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd

BC Challenge Race won: The King Charles III Stakes

Bradsell

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Trainer: Archie Watson

Owner: Victorious Racing

BC Challenge Race won: Nunthorpe Stakes & Flying Five Stakes

Motorious (GB)

Jockey: Antonio Fresu

Trainer: Philip D'Amato

Owner: Anthony Fanticola

BC Challenge Race won: Green Flash Handicap

Makarova

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Trainer: Ed Walker

Owner: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

BC Challenge Race won: Prix de L'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP DIRT MILE (GI) is a one mile race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

National Treasure

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Owner: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al

BC Challenge Race won: Metropolitan Handicap

Raging Torrent

Jockey: Antonio Fresu

Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill

Owner: Great Friends Stables & Mark Davis

BC Challenge Race won: Pat O'Brien Stakes

Crown Pride

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama

Trainer: Koichi Shintani

Owner: Teruya Yoshida

BC Challenge Race won: Korea Cup

Three Technique

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Trainer: Jason G. Cook

Owner: Grindley, Eric, Miller, David E., Preuss, Howard F. and Werner, John

BC Challenge Race won: Ack Ack Stakes

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE TURF (GI) is a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Beach Bomb (SAF)

Jockey: J V'd Merwe

Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson

Owner: Drakenstein Stud

BC Challenge Race won: Cartier Paddock Stakes

Ten Happy Rose (JPN)

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura

Trainer: Daisuke Takayanagi

Owner: Yasushi Tenpaku

BC Challenge Race won: Victoria Mile

Boudica

Jockey: R Melgarejo

Trainer: J Suarez Villarroel

Owner: Stud Paracas

BC Challenge Race won: Gran Premio Pamplona

Moira

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Trainer: Kevin Attard

Owner: Lanni Bloodstock, Madaket Stables LLC and SF Racing LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Beverly D. Stakes

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Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

Owner: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg

BC Challenge Race won: Darley Yorkshire Oaks

Idea Generation (IRE)

Jockey: Florent Geroux

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Owner: Klaravich Stables, Inc.

BC Challenge Race won: Flower Bowl Stakes

Porta Fortuna

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Trainer: Donnacha O'Brien

Owner: Medallion/S Weston/ B Fowler/ Reeves T'Bs

BC Challenge Race won: Matron Stakes

Hang the Moon

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura

Trainer: Philip D'Amato

Owner: CJ Thoroughbreds

BC Challenge Race won: Rodeo Drive Stakes

Friendly Soul

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Owner: George Strawbridge

BC Challenge Race won: Prix de L'Opera Longines

Kalpana

Jockey: William Buick

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Owner: Juddmonte

BC Challenge Race won: Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes

Breeders' Cup Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT (GI) is a six furlong race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1.5 million, including travel awards.

The Chosen Vron

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios

Trainer: J. Eric Kruljac

Owner: Sondereker Racing LLC, J. Eric Kruljac, Robert S. Fetkin, and Richard Thornburgh

BC Challenge Race won: Bing Crosby Stakes

Remake

Jockey: Yuga Kawada

Trainer: Koichi Shintani

Owner: Koji Maeda

BC Challenge Race won: Korea Sprint

Mufasa (CHI)

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Trainer: Ignacio Correas, IV

Owner: Saavedra, Carlos and Stud Vendaval, Inc.

BC Challenge Race won: Vosburgh Stakes

Federal Judge

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Trainer: Brad H. Cox

Owner: WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Phoenix Stakes

Breeders' Cup Mile Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP MILE (GI) is a one mile race for 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Charles Dickens (SAF)

Jockey: A Domeyer

Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson

Owner: Drakenstein Stud

BC Challenge Race won: L'Ormarins King's Plate

Frateli La Vita (CHI)

Jockey: Luis Torres

Trainer: Luis Gutierrez

Owner: Stud Rey Santino Diez

BC Challenge Race won: Gran Premio Club Hípico Falabella

Romantic Warrior

Jockey: James McDonald

Trainer: Chap Shing Shum

Owner: Pak Fai Lau

BC Challenge Race won: Yasuda Kinen

Charyn

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Trainer: Roger Varian

Owner: Nurlan Bizakov

BC Challenge Race won: Queen Anne Stakes & Prix Jacques Le Marois

Notable Speech

Jockey: William Buick

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Owner: Godolphin

BC Challenge Race won: Qatar Sussex Stakes

Carl Spackler

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Owner: e Five Racing Thoroughbreds

BC Challenge Race won: The Fourstardave & Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes

Win for the Money

Jockey: Patrick Husbands

Trainer: Mark E. Casse

Owner: Live Oak Plantation

BC Challenge Race won: Woodbine Mile

Johannes

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli

Trainer: Tim Yakteen

Owner: CUYATHY LLC

BC Challenge Race won: City of Hope Mile

Breeders' Cup Distaff Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP DISTAFF (GI) is a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Che Evasora (ARG)

Jockey: Jorge Peralta

Trainer: Marcelo Sueldo

Owner: Stud Montana

BC Challenge Race won: Gran Premio Criadores

Randomized

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Owner: Klaravich Stables, Inc.

BC Challenge Race won: Ogden Phipps Stakes

Adare Manor

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Owner: Michael Lund Petersen

BC Challenge Race won: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

Idiomatic

Jockey: Florent Geroux

Trainer: Brad H. Cox

Owner: Juddmonte

BC Challenge Race won: Spinster Stakes

Breeders' Cup Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP TURF (GI) is a 1 1/2-mile race for 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $4 million, including travel awards.

El Encinal (ARG)

Jockey: Eduardo Ortega Pavon

Trainer: Miguel Alberto Gomez

Owner: Stud Donna Pancha

BC Challenge Race won: Gran Premio International Carlos Pellegrini

Auguste Rodin

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: A. P. O'Brien

Owner: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg

BC Challenge Race won: Prince of Wales's Stakes

Obataye

Jockey: Joao Moreira

Trainer: A M Oldoni

Owner: Haras Rio Iguassu

BC Challenge Race won: Grande Premio Brasil

Blow The Horn

Jockey: Akira Sugawara

Trainer: Tatsuya Yoshioka

Owner: Makio Okada

BC Challenge Race won: Takarazuka Kinen

Goliath

Jockey: Christophe Soumillon

Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard

Owner: Philip Baron Von Ullmann

BC Challenge Race won: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Far Bridge

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Christophe Clement

Owner: LSU Stables

BC Challenge Race won: The Sword Dancer

Gold Phoenix (IRE)

Jockey: Kyle Frey

Trainer: Phillip D'Amato

Owner: Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, LLC and Naify, Marsha

BC Challenge Race won: Del Mar Handicap

Grand Sonata

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Owner: Whisper Hill Farm, LLC

BC Challenge Race won: Kentucky Turf Cup

Economics

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Trainer: William Haggas

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

BC Challenge Race won: Irish Champion Stakes

Bluestocking

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Owner: Juddmonte

BC Challenge Race won: Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe

Anmaat

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Trainer: Owen Burrows

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

BC Challenge Race won: Champion Stakes

Breeders' Cup Classic Contenders

The BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC (GI) is a 1 1/4-mile race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $6 million, including travel awards.