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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 Ultimate Breeders’ Cup Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Horse Racing’s World Championships

Quick Answer: 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 with $34 million in total purses and awards. Held annually in late October or early November, it crowns divisional champions across all ages, genders, distances, and surfaces, drawing elite horses …

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