2010 Breeders' Cup
The 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships was the 27th edition of thoroughbred racing's season ending premier event, and took place on November 5 and 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Friday
The attendance was 41,614.[1]
| Race Name | Sponsor | Distance/Surface | Restrictions | Purse | Winner |
| Marathon | 1¾ miles | 3 yrs+ | $500,000 | Eldaafer | |
| Juvenile Fillies Turf | 1 mile (Turf) | 2-year-old fillies | $1 million | More Than Real | |
| Filly & Mare Sprint | Sentient Jet | 7 furlongs | Females | $1 million | Dubai Majesty |
| Juvenile Fillies | Grey Goose | 1 1/16 miles | 2-year-old fillies | $2 million | Awesome Feather |
| Filly & Mare Turf | Emirates Airline | 1⅜ miles (Turf) | Females | $2 million | Shared Account |
| Ladies' Classic | 1⅛ miles | Females 3 yrs+ | $2 million | Unrivaled Belle |
Saturday
The attendance was 72,739.[2] The highlight of the day was the much anticipated performance of Zenyatta who was vying for her 20th consecutive victory and second Breeders' Cup Classic.[2]
| Race Name | Sponsor | Distance/Surface | Restrictions | Purse | Winner |
| Juvenile Turf | 1 mile (Turf) | 2-year-old colts & geldings | $1 million | Pluck | |
| Sprint | Sentient Jet | 6 furlongs | 3 yrs+ | $2 million | Big Drama |
| Turf Sprint | 5 furlongs (Turf) | 3 yrs+ | $1 million | Chamberlain Bridge | |
| Juvenile | Grey Goose | 1 1/16 miles | 2-year-old colts & geldings | $2 million | Uncle Mo |
| Mile | TVG Network | 1 mile (Turf) | 3 yrs+ | $2 million | Goldikova |
| Dirt Mile | 1 mile (one turn) | 3 yrs+ | $1 million | Dakota Phone | |
| Turf | Emirates Airline | 1½ miles (Turf) | 3 yrs+ | $3 million | Dangerous Midge |
| Classic | 1¼ miles | 3 yrs+ | $5 million | Blame |
See also
References
- ↑ Law, Tom (November 4, 2011). "Breeders' Cup reports Friday attendance of 40,677". Thoroughbred Times. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- 1 2 Nevills, Joe (November 5, 2011). "Breeders' Cup attendance, handle figures down from 2010 records". Thoroughbred Times. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
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