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Last updated: October 22, 2025
2025 Breeders' Cup Prep Races
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series consists of 88 races taking place in 15 countries around the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Suadi Arabia, United Arab Emerites and South Africa.
Winners of each race are awarded a qualifying position in their respective Breeders' Cup World Championship race, earning a chance to compete for purses totaling $31 million!
The 42nd running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships take place on Oct. 31st - Nov. 1st 2025 at Del Mar Racetrack.
Breeders' Cup Prep Races by Division
Breeders' Cup Classic Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
2/22/2025 | Saudi Cup | Saudi Arabia | Forever Young (JPN) |
2/23/2025 | February Stakes | Japan | Costa Nova (JPN) |
4/5/2025 | Dubai World Cup | UAE | Hit Show (USA) |
6/28/2025 | USA | Mindframe (USA) | |
7/19/2025 | USA | Journalism (USA) | |
8/2/2025 | USA | Sierra Leone (USA) | |
8/20/2025 | UK | Ombudsman (IRE) | |
8/30/2025 | USA | Fierceness (USA) | |
8/31/2025 | USA | Antiquarian (USA) | |
9/27/2025 | Goodwood Stakes / USA | USA | Nevada Beach (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
6/7/2025 | USA | Raging Torrent (USA) | |
6/29/2025 | Asociación Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera | Uruguay | Touch of Destiny (URU) |
8/23/2025 | USA | Dr. Venkman | |
8/23/2025 | The Forego | USA | Book'em Danno |
9/7/2025 | Korea Cup | South Korea | Diktaean |
Breeders' Cup Distaff Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
5/1/2025 | Gran Premio Criadores | Argentina | Sarawak Rim (ARG) |
6/6/2025 | USA | Dorth Vader (USA) | |
6/28/2025 | USA | Thorpedo Anna (USA) | |
8/2/2025 | USA | Seismic Beauty (USA) | |
8/23/2025 | USA | Thorpedo Anna (USA) | |
9/28/2025 | USA | Cavalieri (USA) | |
10/5/2025 | USA | Gin Gin (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/23/2025 | USA | Hope Road | |
9/20/2025 | USA | Haulin Ice | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Praying |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/4/2025 | Cartier Paddock Stakes | South Africa | Double Grand Slam (SAF) |
5/18/2025 | Victoria Mile | Japan | Ascoli Piceno (JPN) |
6/22/2025 | Peru | La Kika (PER) | |
7/31/2025 | Qatar Nassau Stakes | United Kingdom | Whirl (IRE) |
8/16/2025 | Ontario | She Feels Pretty (USA) | |
8/21/2025 | United Kingdom | Minnie Hauk (IRE) | |
8/30/2025 | USA | Bellezza (IRE) | |
9/13/2025 | Ireland | Fallen Angel (GB) | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Mission of Joy (CAN) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Barnavara (IRE) |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
10/4/2025 | USA | Napoleon Solo | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Ted Noffey (USA) | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Intrepido (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/30/2025 | USA | Tommy Jo (USA) | |
10/3/2025 | USA | Tommy Jo (USA) | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Explora (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/23/2025 | United Kingdom | Precise (IRE) | |
9/13/2025 | Ontario | Corsia Veloce (CAN) | |
9/14/2025 | Ireland | Precise (IRE) | |
10/3/2025 | USA | Imaginationthelady (USA) | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Ground Support (USA) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Diamond Necklace (IRE) |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/20/2025 | Tattersalls Acomb Stakes | United Kingdom | Gewan (GB) |
9/13/2025 | Ireland | Benvenuto Cellini (IRE) | |
9/13/2025 | Ontario | Argos (USA) | |
10/3/2025 | USA | Bottas (USA) | |
10/5/2025 | USA | Final Score (USA) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Puerto Rico (IRE) |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
6/19/2025 | United Kingdom | Charles Darwin (IRE) | |
7/30/2025 | Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes | United Kingdom | Lady Iman (IRE) |
10/3/2025 | USA | Intricate Spirit (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Mile Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/4/2025 | L'Ormarins King's Plate | South Africa | One Stripe (SAF) |
4/5/2025 | Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World | United Arab Emirates | Soul Rush (JPN) |
5/25/2025 | Gran Premio Club Hípico Falabella | Chile | Gran Oriente (CHI) |
6/8/2025 | Japan | Jantar Mantar (JPN) | |
6/17/2025 | United Kingdom | Docklands (GB) | |
7/30/2025 | United Kingdom | Qirat (GB) | |
8/2/2025 | USA | Deterministic (USA) | |
9/13/2025 | Ontario | Notable Speech | |
9/27/2025 | USA | Johannes (USA) | |
10/4/2025 | USA | Rhetorical (USA) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Maranoa Charlie (FR) |
Breeders' Cup Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
2/22/2025 | Riyadh Dirt Sprint | Saudi Arabia | Straight No Chaser (USA) |
4/5/2025 | Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Nakheel | United Arab Emirates | Dark Saffron (USA) |
7/26/2025 | USA | Lovesick Blues (USA) | |
9/7/2025 | Korea Sprint | South Korea | Self Improvement |
9/27/2025 | The Vosburgh | USA | Patriot Spirit (USA) |
9/28/2025 | USA | Imagination (USA) | |
10/3/2025 | USA | Nakatomi (USA) |
Breeders' Cup Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
12/14/2024 | Argentina | Intense for Me (ARG) | |
4/5/2025 | Longines Dubai Sheema Classic Presented by Longines | United Arab Emirates | Danon Decile (JPN) |
6/15/2025 | Japan | Meisho Tabaru (JPN) | |
6/18/2025 | United Kingdom | Ombudsman (IRE) | |
6/22/2025 | Brazil | Sinsel (BRZ) | |
7/26/2025 | United Kingdom | Calandagan (IRE) | |
8/9/2025 | USA | El Cordobes (IRE) | |
8/30/2025 | USA | Gold Phoenix (IRE) | |
9/6/2025 | USA | Ole Crazy Bone (USA) | |
9/13/2025 | Ireland | Delacroix (IRE) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Daryz (FR) | |
10/18/2025 | United Kingdom | Calandagan (IRE) |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
6/8/2025 | USA | Ag Bullet (USA) | |
6/17/2025 | The King Charles III Stakes | United Kingdom | American Affair (GB) |
8/22/2025 | United Kingdom | Asfoora (AUS) | |
8/30/2025 | USA | Motorious (GB) | |
8/30/2025 | USA | Bear River (USA) | |
9/14/2025 | Ireland | Arizona Blaze (GB) | |
10/5/2025 | France | Asfoora (AUS) |