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

  1. ↑ Law, Tom (November 4, 2011). "Breeders' Cup reports Friday attendance of 40,677". Thoroughbred Times. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  2. 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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