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Zenyatta 2009 Breeders Cup Classic Start: Horses break from the gate in the $5 million Classic, which was won by the historic mare Zenyatta. Source:

The Complete Breeders’ Cup Guide: How the World’s Biggest Betting Weekend Actually Works

What is the Breeders’ Cup? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is Thoroughbred racing’s premier year-end event — a two-day festival featuring 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in total purses. Held annually in late October or early November, it crowns divisional champions across all ages, genders, distances, and surfaces. Key facts: 14 …

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