BREEDERS CUP DISTAFF

Breeders Cup

Breeders Cup Classic Champions

YEAR
WINNER
RESULTS
RACE PP'S
VIDEO
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Brisnet
2006
Invasor (ARG)
2005
Brisnet
2004
Brisnet
2003
Brisnet
2002
Brisnet
2001
Brisnet
2000
Brisnet

The Breeders' Cup Distaff is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, 3 years old and up. Known as the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic between 2008 and 2012, it is held annually at a different racetrack in the United States or Canada as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Starting with the 2008 Breeders' Cup, the Distaff will be the final race on the first day of the two-day event. Distance : 11⁄4 miles (1984–1987); 11⁄8 miles (1988 to present).
The "Win and You're In" races are:
 
1. the Clement Hirsch Handicap, a Grade 1 race at Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego, California
 
2. the Personal Ensign Handicap, a Grade 1 race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga, New York
 
3. the Beldame Stakes, a Grade 1 race at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York
 
4. the Zenyatta Stakes, a Grade 1 race at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California
 
5. the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes, a Grade 1 race at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky
 
6. the Clásico César del Rio, a Grade 3 race at Hipódromo de Monterrico in Lima, Peru
 
Breeders Cup Distaff Profile
List of traits that most Breeders Cup Distaff winners have possessed
 
  • 4-12th Start Of Year
  • 9-29 Lifetime Starts
  • Previous Race Beyer 104+
  • Best Lifetime Beyer 107+
  • 20+ Day Layoff Since Last Race
  • Stakes Win Or Within 2 Lengths Of Win In Last Prep Race
  • Betting Favourite In Previous Race(Under 3-1)
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    Other less important traits
     
  • Multiple Wins On The Year
  • Grade 1 Stakes Winner On The Year
  • Race At Distance On The Year

    Other Notes

    Tiznow is the only horse to win this race in his 1st full year of racing, he missed the Triple Crown races however

    Three Grade 1 or Grade 2 Stakes wins on the year maximum, no horse who won 4 or more G1 or G2 races on the year has won this race.

  • Father Sire Line Most Winners - Northern Dancer
  • Mother Sire Line Most Winners - Bold Ruler
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