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Breeders Cup

Important Dates in the Breeders Cup

1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005

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Abril 23, 1982

At the annual Kentucky Derby Festival "They're Off" awards luncheon in Louisville, Kentucky, John R. Gaines announces plans for multi-race, miltimillion-dolar Breeders's Cup Series.

May 3, 1982

Board of Directors named for Breeders' Cup Limited, the nonprofit administrative organization for the Breeders' Cup.

July 27, 1982

Breeders' Cup stakes race program outlined as a one-day, seven-race series with purses totaling $13million. Series to be known as "Racing International's Championship Program."

September 2, 1982

After reviewing proposals from eight different racing associations, Breeders' Cup Track Selection Comminttee chooses Southern California as locate for inaugural Breeders's Cup Championship in 1984

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February 24, 1983

Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California, selected as site for inaugual Breeders' Cup -November 10, 1984

Abril 15, 1983

Nomination of 1,083 stallions, representing more than $10.9 million in fees, announced.

June 8, 1983

$10 million Breeders' Cup Premium Awards Program announced, with allocatins slated for 90 racing associations in 22 states and five Canadian provinces.

September 13, 1983

NBC Sports and the Breeders' Cup announce an exclusive multiyear contract to broadcast all seven Breeders's Cup races live to a worldwide audience in a four hour television special.

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January 2, 1984

The split divisions of the La Provoyante Handicap at Calder Race Course in Florida become the first races to offer Breeders'Cup Premium Awards

January 4, 1984

Breeders' Cup Limited announces a point system based on first. second, and third place finishes in North American Graded Stakes to be used to determide startes in Breeders' Cip races if any of the races are oversubscribed

January 17, 1984

The graded stakes panel of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announces their unprecedented decision to assign grade I status to all seven Breeders' Cup races.

February 4, 1984

Ollie Cohen;s Eillo, eventual winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Sprint named fist Breeders's Cup Horse of the Month

March 6, 1984

Frank E. (Jimmy Kilroe is named chairman of the five-number Racing Directos/ Secretaries Panel, which will select startes from the Breeders' Cup races if fields are oversubscribed.

March 8, 1984

Breeders' Cup Limited announces the official names for the seven Breeders' Cup races, now slated with a total purse and nominator awards value of $10 million.

August 29, 1984

Breeders's Cup secures major corporate sponsorship for three of the seven Breeders' Cup races. Sponsors and races areL Mobil Oil Corporation - Breeders' Cup Distaff; De Beers COnsolidated Mines Ltd. - Breeders' Cup Turf; ans Chrisler Corporation - Breeders' Cup Classic. By Breeders's Cup day two additional sponsors had signed on: First Jersey Securities - Breeders' Cup Juvenile; and Michelob - Breeders' Cup Mile.

October 22, 1984

Breeders' Cup unveils its permanent trophy, a 1,850 pound bronze and marble reproduction of the Torrie horse, an ecorche or flayed horse designed by the 16th century sculptor Giambologna

October 30, 1984

77 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup

November 5, 1984

Aqueduct Racetrack in New York is named host track for the 1985 Breeders's Cup, with the races scheduled for November 2, 1985

November 10, 1984

The inaugural Breeders' Cup is run before 64,254 at Hollywood Park. Chief's Crown wins the first Breeders' Cup race, the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and longshot Wild Again wins the Breeders' Cup Classic in a thrilling stretch duel with Slew o' Gold and Gate Dancer

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February 8, 1985

Breeders' Cup creator John R. Gaines receives the Eclipse Award of Merit and NBC Sports receives the Eclipse Award for National Television Achievement for its Breeders' Cup telecast. Seven of the 10 horses honored with Eclipse Awards for 1984 participated in Breeders' Cup Championship races.

August 12, 1985

Breeders' Cup salutes 10-year-old champion gelding John Henry with honorary Horse of the Month award of the eve of his retirement to Kentucky Horse Park.

Octover 1, 1985

Breeders' Cup approves Oak Tree Racing Association as host for 1986 Breeders' Cup races. Races scheduled for November 1, 1986, Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

October 15, 1985

Corporate sponsors for the 1985 Breeders' Cup races announced. Sponsors and races are: Mumm Chapagne (Joseph E. Seagram & Sons) - Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Michelob - Breeders' Cup Mile; First Jersey Securities - Breeders' Cup Turf; and Mobil Oil Corporation - Breeders' Cup Classic

Octover 21, 1985

110 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup

November 2, 1985

The Second Breeders' Cup is run before 42, 568 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Total wagering (on track and simulcast) of $28,588,506 establishes a single day North American record.

December 9, 1985

Breeders' Cup Board of directors votes to run the Breeders' Cup racer for consecutive years (1986 and 1987) in Sothern California

December 13, 1985

Breeders' Cup Ltd. announces the creation of 36 new added-money Special Stakes races ro be run throughout the Unite States and Canada. Funding of $3 million to be provided by the Breeders' Cup from Premium Award money that has gone unpaid during that program's first two years.

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February 7, 1986

Seven of the 10 horses honored with Eclipse Awards for 1985 participated in the Breeders' Cup races.

March 1, 1986

Craig B. Singer's Sondrio (Ire) wins the inaugural Breeders' Cup Speacial Stakes, the $130,000 added Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup.

April 3, 1986

Breeders' Cup announces that Hollywood Park will host the Breeders' Cup races in 1987, with the event scheduled for Saturday, November 21.

May 1, 1986

Breeders' Cup announces that Anheuser-Busch, Inc. for its flagshop Budweiser brand, has adree to title sponsorship of the $3million Special Stakes Program, now to be known as the Breeders' Cup Budweiser Special Stakes Program

June 10, 1986

NBC Sports extends its contract for the exclusive television rights to Breeders' Cup through 1989.

June 31, 1986

Breeders' Cup Limited and Fair Hill Race Course announce the creation of the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase, the world's richest steeplechase event. Race to be run November 1, 1986, at the Elkton, Maryland course and broadcast as feature by NBC Sports during the seven-race Breeders' Cup program.

October 16, 1986

Corporate sponsors for the 1986 Breeders' Cup races announced. Sponsors and races are: Michelob - Breeders' Cup Mile, First Jersey Securities - Breeders' Cup Turf; and Mobil Oild Corporation - Breeders' Cup Classic.

October 20, 1986

90 horses are pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup races.

November 1, 1986

A Breeders' Cup record crowd of 69,155 attend the third running of Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park and wager $15,410,409 on the day's races ($12,510,109 on Breeders' Cup races alone) establishing a North American single day on track handle record. Total wagering (on track and simulcast of $34,884,790) establishes a single day North American record. Census win the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Steepleachase at Fair Hill Race Course

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January 3, 1987

Breeders' Cup Budweiser Special Stakes Program expands to 49 races throughout the United States and Canada, with total Breeders' Cup funding increased to $4 million.

January 6, 1987

Seven of the 10 horses honored with Eclipse Awards for 1986 participated in the Breeders' Cup races.

February 19, 1987

The Breeders' Cup Board of Directors approves funding to support the establishment of Thoroughbred Racing Communications, Inc.; the national publicity and information office for Thoroughbred racing.

July 16, 1987

Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derbym is named host track for the 1988 Breeders' Cup, with the races scheduled for November 5, 1988.

August 31, 1987

Order if the Breeders' Cup races changed for 1987: Breeders' Cup Sprint, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Breeders' Cup Distaff, Breeders' Cup Mile, Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Breeders' Cup Turf and Breeders' Cup Classic.

October 31, 1987

French bred Gacko wins the second running of the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase at Fair Hill Race Course.

November 9, 1987

106 horses are pre0entered for the seven Breeders' Cup races.

November 21, 1987

Breeders' Cup crowd of 57,734 watch as Ferdinadn defeats Alysheba by a nose after a thrilling strech duel in the fouth Breeders' Cup Classic at Hollywood Park, earning the colt Horse of the Year honors and champio older horse, Total 1987 Breeders' Cup wagering of $36,014,720 sets an all time North American single-day wagering mark

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January 1, 1988

Breeders' Cup Budweiser Special Stakes Program allocated an additional $1 million in founds, making this national series od added-money races worth a total of $5million.

January 5, 1988

A record eight of nine Eclipse Award winners competed in the Breeders' Cup races, including Horse of the Year and champion older horse, Ferdinadn, winner of the 1987 Breeders' Cup Classic.

February 11, 1988

The distance of the $1million Breeders' Cup Distaff is shortened from 1(1/4) miles to 1(1/8) miles.

Abril 28, 1988

The Board of Directors of Breeders' Cup Limited announce the appointment of James E. Bassett III as president of the program. Bassett, who succeeds C. Gibson Downing as president, is Chairman of the Boad of the Keeneland Association

May 4, 1988

Fair Hill Race Course has once again been selected as host for the third running of the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase, to be run Saturday, October 29, 1988.

May 26, 1988

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida, is named host track for the 1989 Breeders' Cup, wih the races scheduled to be run on November 4, 1989.

October 24, 1988

94 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup races.

November 3, 1988

NBC Sports extends its contract for the exclusive television rights to Breeders' Cup through 1994.

November 5, 1988

A Breeders' Cup records crowd of 71,237 attend the fifth running of Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs. Personal Ensign wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff by a 13 career starts. Breeders' Cup was simulcas to 92 outlets throughout North American with a North America record handle of $33,713,296.

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January 4, 1989

A record nine of the 10 Eclipse Award winners competed in Breeders' Cup races, including Alysheba, the 1988 Horse of the Year and champion older horse

April 7, 1989

Far Hills Race Meeting Associations in Far Hills, N.J., is selected as the site od the 1989 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase

May 10, 1989

New York's Belmont Park is chosen as the site of the 1990 Breeders' Cup, with races shceduled to be run on October 27, 1990

September 20, 1989

Churchill Downs is chosen as the site of the 1991 Breeders' Cup, with races scheduled to be run on November 2, 1991.

October 19, 1989

Corporate sponsors for the 1989 Breeders' Cup races are announced. Sponsors and races are: The Alberto Culver Company - Sprint; Sears Craftsman - Distaff; Paradise Island Resort & Casino - Mile; Delta Air Lines - Juvenile; Budweiser - Turf; Mobil Corporation - Classic.

October 24, 1989

101 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup races

October 28, 1989

Highland Budwins the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase by 10 leghts at AT&T Moorland Farms in Far Hills, N.J.

November 2, 1989

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and the European Breeders' Fund announce a new, five-year agreement for renewal of cross-registration between the two programs.

November 4, 1989

The sixth Breeders' Cup at Gulfstream Parck attracts a Florida record crowd of 51,342. In a thrilling Breeders' Cup Classic, Sunday Silence upsets Easy Goer by a neck to earn Horse of the Year honors. Breeders' Cup was simulcast to 149 outlets across the United States and Canada with a North American record handle of $45,129,419.

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January 9, 1990

Nine of the 10 1989 Eclipse Award winners participated in Breeders' Cup races, including Horse of the year Sunday Silence.

March 1, 1990

Official of Breeders' Cup Ltd. change the name of racing's $10 million day from Breeders' Cup Day to Breeders' Cup Championship

April 16, 1990

Belmont Park is selected as the site of the 1990 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase, with the race scheduled to be run on October 20, 1990

June 14, 1990

Fair Hill Race Course in Elkton, Maryland, is chosen as the site of the 1991 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase, with the race scheduled to be run on October 20, 1990.

October 12, 1990

Corporate sponsors for the 1990 Breeders' Cup championship races are announced. Sponsors and races are: The Alberto-Culver Company - Sprint; Toyota - Mile; Delta Air Lines - Juvenile; Budweiser - Turf; Mobil Corporation - Classic.

October 12, 1990

110 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup Championship races

October 27, 1990

The seventh Breeders' Cup Championship draws 51,236 fans at Belmont Park in New York. Bayakoa (Arg) won her second Breeders' Cup Distaff, while Unbridled was the upset winner in the $3million Breeders' Cup Classic. The Breeders' Cup Championship was simulcast to 256 outlets across North America, with a record handleof $46,220,925. Total wagering on the Breeders' Cup Championship raceswas $55;328,195

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February 9, 1991

Eight of the 10 Eclipse Award winners for 1990 participated in Breeders' Cup Championship races.

February 28, 1991

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida, is selected as the site of the 1992 Breeders' Cup Championship with the races scheduled to be run October 31, 1992.

March 8, 1991

Breeders' Cup Ltd. announces changes in its purse distribution, points system and selecion process for the Breeders' Cup Championship races.

May 7, 1991

Breeders' Cup Ltd. and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations announce the formation of a National Pick-7 wager on the 1991 Breeders' Cup Championship races.

October 12, 1991

Eclipse Award winner Morley Street (Ire) wins the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase for the second consecutive year.

October 21, 1991

A record 116 horses are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup Championship races

October 21, 1991

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that Mobil Corporation, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc; Alberto-Culver Company and Toyota will each sponsor a 1991 Breeders's Cup Championship race.

November 2, 1991

The 1991 Breeders' Cup Championship at Churchil Downs attracts more than 66,000 fans. Dance Smartly wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff and passes Lady's Secret as racing's all-time leading female money earner with $3,083,456.

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February 1, 1992

Eight of the nine divisional Eclipse Awards are awared tp 1991 Breeders' Cup Championship runners. Black Tie Affair is named Horse of the Year.

February 26, 1992

Oak Tree at Santa Anita is selected as the site of the 1993 Breeders' Cup Championship, with the races scheduled to be run on November 6, 1993

March 19, 1992

Breeders' Cup Ltd. and the New York Racing Association, Inc. announce the creation of the Belmont Breeders' Cup Special on October 10, 1992. Coverage of the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase and five NYRA races were televised by NBC Sports.

April 13, 1992

Lady's Secret becomes the first Breeders' Cup champion to be elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

May 13, 1992

Breeders' Cup Ltd. announces a change in the pre-entry process. Horses are permited to pre-enter in only two races and Breeders' Cup points are applicable to only one race.

October 10, 1992

The Belmont Breeders' Cup Preview attracts the country's top horses prepping for the $10 million Breeders' Cup Championship three weeks later. A crowd of over 32,000 watch Highland Bud win his second Breeders' Cup Steeplechase

October 19, 1992

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that Mobil Corporation, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Paradise Island Resort & Casino, GTECH, Alberto VO5, Toyota and Delta Air Lines will each suponsor a 1992 Breeders' Cup Championship race. Piaget will sponsor the Breeders' Cup Most Valuable Performer award.

October 19, 1992

112 Horses are preentered for the seven Breeders' Cup Champioship races.

October 31, 1992

A. P. INdy clinches Horse of the Year honors by winning the $3million Breeders' Cup Classic. Other winners were: Thirty Slews. Eliza, Paseana, Lure, Gilded Time and Fraise. A North American record handle of nearly $77 million was wagered at Gulfstream Park and 700 North American simulcast locations.

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February 5, 1993

Eight of the nine divisional champions participated in the 1992 Breeders' Cup Champioship

February 26, 1993

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce the sites for the 1994, 1995 and 1996 Breeders' Cup Championship races. Churchill Downs is selected to host the event in 1994, Belmont Park in 1995 and Woodbine in 1996

April 14, 1993

The NBC Sports telecast of the Breeders' Cup Championship in named the Outstanding Live Sports Special of 1992 at the 14th Emmy Awards for Sports annual ceremony

April 20, 1993

1988 Breeders' Cup champions Alysheba and Personal Ensign are elected into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

February 1, 1993

An independent panel of Thoroughbred industry experts, covened at the request of Breeders' Cup Ltd. to study the Breeders' Cup Sprint, recommends a more thorough pre-race examination of all participants in the Breeders' Cup Championship races.

July 15, 1993

Breeders' Cup Ltd. and NBC Sports announce new five-year contract televising the Breeders' Cup Championship through 1999.

September 30, 1993

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the seven Breeders' Cup races would be simulcast live to Europe and South Africa

October 16, 1993

The Belmont Breeders' Cup Preview attracts the top eastern-based horses prepping for the $10 million Breeders' Cup Championship three weeks later. Televised live by NBV Sports, the Belmont Breeders' Cup Preview showcased defending Mile winner Lure, and juvenile standouts, Dehere and Heavenly Prize. The $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase was won by Lonesome Glory.

October 23, 1993

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that Mobil Corporation, Alberto VO5, Buick and GTECH will each sponsor a 1993 Breeders' Cup Championship race.

October 25, 1993

103 horses, including 23 from Europe, are pre-entered for the seven Breeders' Cup Championship races.

November 6, 1993

In the tenth anniversary running of the Breeders' Cup Championship, Lure cruises to his second consecutive Breeders' Cup Mile, while Arcangues stuns the racing world at 133-1 by winning the Breeders' Cup Classic. Other winners were Cardmania (Sprint) Phone Chatter (Juvenile Fillies), Hollywood Wildcat (Distaff), Brocco (Juvenile) and Kotashaan (Turf). A North American record handle of nearly $80 million was wagered at Santa Anita Park and 700 simulcast outlets across North America. Additionally, the Breeders' Cup was simulcast live to Europe, South Africa and Argentina.

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February 4, 1994

Eight of the nine divisional Eclipse Award champions participated in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Championship, including Horse of the Year Kotashaan.

March 4, 1994

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announced that the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase has been discontinued.

Abril 27, 1994

Breeders' Cup Ltd. the New York Racing Association and NBC Sports announce a new six-year contract televising the Breeders' Cup Preview at Belmont Park through 1999.

August 11, 1994

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the minimum wager for the Breeders' Cup Pick 7 will be $1.

October 22, 1994

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that Mobil Corporation, Alberto VO5 and Buick will each sponsor a 1994 Breeders' Cup race.

November 5, 1994

A Breeders' Cup-record crowd of 71,671 watch Concern win the $3million Breeders' Cup Classic. Other winners were: Cherokee Run (Sprint), Flanders (juvenile (Fillies), One Dreamer (Distaff), Barethea (Mile), Timber Country (Juvenile) and Tikanen (Turf). Total simulcast and off-track wagering on the seven championship races established a new North American record of $68,078,015

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January 25, 1995

Officials of ESPN announce that the cable network will carry the "Racing to the Breeders' Cup" series through 1997.

January 27, 1995

Seven of the nine divisional Eclipse Award winners participated in the 1994 Breeders' Cup Championship.

February 1, 1995

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that beginning with foals of 1996 and thereafter, the supplemental fee for the Breeders' Cup Championship races will be reduced from 12 percent of the purse to nine percent.

February 7, 1995

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and the European Breeders'Fund announce that the parties have reached a new five-year cross registration agreement between the two programs.

June 13, 1995

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and European Breeders' Fund announce an agreement that, for the first time, allows stallions standing in non-Breeders' Cup and EBF countries to nominate to both program's simultaneously.

October 16, 1995

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that Mobil Corporation, Alberto VO5 and Buick will each sponsor a 1995 Breeders' Cup Championship race.

October 28, 1995

Cigar capped off a perfect season with a dramatic victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Belmont Park. Trainer Claude R. McGaughey III saddled both My Flag (Juvenile Fillies) and Inside Information (Distaff), while other winners included Desert Stormer (Sprint), Ridgewood Pearl (Mile), Unbridled's Song (Juvenile) and Northern Spur (Turf)

December 15, 1995

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and The Ontario Jockey Club announce that the date of the 1996 Breeders' Cup Championship at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto has been changed to Saturday, October 26, one week earlier than originally scheduled.

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January 4, 1996

James E. Bassett, president of Breeders' Cup Ltd. was named that 1995 recipient of the Eclipse Award of Merit.

February 9, 1996

Six of the nine divisional Eclipse Award winners participated in the 1995 Breeders' Cup Championship, including Horse of the Year Cigar.

February 28, 1996

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announced that Hollywood Park will be the site of the 1997 Breeders' Cup Champioship, with the races scheduled to be run on November 8, 1997.

March 7, 1996

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the purse for the Breeders' Cup Classic will be increased by $1 million, making the race worth $4 million. The increase makes the winner's share of the purse $2,080,000.

June 6, 1996

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the Breeders' Cup Championship, scheduled for October 26, will be moved from Woodbine Racetrack

June 6, 1996

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and The Ontario Jockey Club announce that the Breeders' Cup Championship has been reinstated at Woodbine Racetrack on October 26.

September 20, 1996

Fot the first time ever, the Breeders' Cup Championship travels outside the United States to be run before 42,380 fans (a Canadian record) at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Cigar finished a narrowly-beaten third to Alphabet Soup and Louis Quatorze in the Breeders' Cup Classic, the race that was to be that last of his carrer. Other winners included Storm Song (Juvenile Fillies), Litde Justice (Sprint), Jewel Princess (Distaff), Da Hoss (Mile), Boston Harbor (Juvenile) and Pilsduski (Turf).

December 4, 1996

D.G. Van Clief, Jr. was elected president of Breeders' Cup Ltd., succeeding James E. Bassett III, who retired from the post on December 31.

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February 4, 1997

Seven of the 10 Elcipse Award winners participated in the 1996 Breeders's Cup Championship, including Horse of The Year Cigar. IN addition, NBC Sports was awarded the 1996 Eclipse Award for National TElevision Achievement for ther coverage of the 1996 Breeders' Cup Championship

February 21, 1997

Offcials of Breeders's Cup Ltd. announced the greatest increase in foal nominations in nine years and an increase in stallion revenues with the influx of 174 new stallions to the program led by Cigar.

July 11, 1997

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announced procedural changes for horses supplemented to the Breeders' Cup Champioship. For the fist time, supplemental entry fees will be added to the purses of Breeders' Cup races. Additionally, a credit system has been established for horses suplemented into future Breeders' Cup races. These change will take effect beginning with the 1997 Breeders' Cup Championship.

September 5, 1997

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. and Churchill Downs announce that Churchill Downs has been selected to host the 1998 Breeders' Cup Championship for a record fourth time, on Saturday, November 7, 1998, at the historic Kentucky racetrack.

November 8, 1997

The Breeders' Cup Championship enjoys a successful return to the inagural site, Hollywood Park. One a warm, sunny Southern California day, 51,161 fans see Skep Away (Classic), Favorite Trick (Juvenile), Spinning Worl (Mile) and Countess Diana (Juvenile), Spinning World (Mile) and Countess Diana (Juvenile Fillies) draw off to daylight victories, some setting Breeders' Cup Championship days records. Other winners included Elmshurst (Sprint), Ajina (Distaff) and Chief Bearhart (Turf).

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February 24, 1998

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that a record crop of 12,743 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program the previous year. The 1997 total tops the previous high of 12,183 nominated foals set in 1987. They also announced that 1,202 stallions were nominated to the Breeders' Cup for 1998 breeding season, a 4.7 percent increase over 1997.

February 25, 1998

Officials Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the total purse of Breeders' Cup Distaff has been increased to $2million. The purse increase becomes effective with the 1998 Breeders' Cup Championship at Churchill Downs. Total purses and awards for the Championship will now be $12 million.

March 23, 1998

Gulfstream Park is selected to host the 1999 Breeders' Cup Championship, to held on Saturday, November 6, 1999, at the South Florida racetrack.

April 10, 1998

Officials of Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that the organization, on behalf of the Thoroughbred breeding industry, is contributing $3.5 million to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA).

July 2, 1998

Breeders' Cup Ltd. and ESPN announced an expansion od the "Racing to the Breeders' Cup" series/ With NTRA as entitlement sponsor, the series expanded to 15 shows, hihlighted by 15 grade I races.

July 16, 1998

The Board of Directors of Breeders' Cup Ltd. approve a motion to incorporate the $1million Filly and Mare Turf into the Breeders' Cup Championship. The new race would be inaugurated at Gulfstream Park in 1999. Due to the configuration of the turf course at Gulfstream, the Filly and Mare Turf will be run at 1(3/9) miles; however,, the 1(1/4) mile distance will be used at future sites when possible.

November 7, 1998

A record crowd of 80,452 enjoy a great Championship day hosted by Churchill Downs. The Classic created the most buzz. With a total purse value of $5.12 million, it was the richest race ever run. Awesome Again came flying down the strech to outinish Silver Charm and Swain. Other winners were Buck's Boy (Turf), Escena (Distaff), Da Hoss (Mile), Reraise (Sprint), Answer Lively (Juvenile), and Silverbulletday (Juvenile Fillies).

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February 24, 1999

Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce that a record 14,062 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program last year. The 1998 totals tops the previous record year's 12,751 nominated foals. Also announced was an increase in stallion and filly nominations.

April 12, 1999

NBC Sports and Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce an agreement to telecast four new racing shows from Saratogra and Belmont Park leading up to the Breeders' Cup Championship. The expanded coverage will include 11 Grade I races, with purse totaling $4.3 million.

May 6, 1999

NBC Sports and Breeders' Cup Ltd. announce a contract extension that will keep the Breeders' Cup Championship on NBV through 2001

May 26, 1999

It is announced by Breeders' Cup Ltd. that Churchill Downs will host the 17th running of the Breeders' Cup Championship, to be run in 2000. It will mark the fifth time that the Louisville track will host Thoroughbred racing;s richest day.

July 15, 1999

Breeders' Cup officials announce ESPN's introduction of the "NTRA Racing to the Breeders' Cup" series, featuring 19 graded Breeders' Cup prep stakes totalling more than $9 million.

November 6, 1999

Wagering on the eight Breeders' Cup races sets a new record during Championship day, held before 45,124 fans at Gulfstream Park. Moreover, the Ultra Pick 6 produces that largest know single pari-mutuel payout in history, a single ticket worth $3million. Daylami triumhs in the Turf, ending the European drought at Gulfstream, while Soaring Softly captures the inaugural Filly & Mare Turf. Other winners include Beautifull Pleasure (Distaff), Cash Run (Juvenile Fillies), Silic (Mile), Artax (Sprint), Anees (Juvenile), and Cat Thief (Classic).

December 6, 1999

Breeders' Cup Ltd. announces yet another foal nominations record. with 15,100 foals nominated for 1999. This tops the preview record set in 1999 for 14,081 nominated foals.

December 10, 1999

The Executive Committee for Breeders' Cup Ltd. and the Board of Directors of the NTRA unanimously approve in principle to a strategic alliance between the two organizatios, including the combination of selected administrative and marketing functions.

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March 3, 2000

The Boad of Directors for Breeders' Cup Ltd. pass a resolution requiring all horses entered to compete in the Breeders' Cup races must arrive at the host track grounds at least 24 hour prior to the post time of the fist race. The resolution was designed to ensure the safety of the horses and protect the integrity of the event.

August 31, 2000

Breeders' Cup Ltd. releases an official commemorative book, titled "Breeders' Cup: Thoroughbred Racing's Championship Day". The photo essay book, written by Jay Privman, celebrates the first 16 runnings of Breeders' Cup.

October 25, 2000

Led by Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus, a record 135 horses pre enter for the 17th running of the Breeders' Cup. In addition, a record 18 horses supplement to this year's event, boosting the total of purses and awards for eight races to more than $15 million.

October 28, 2000

All Gong wins the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase at the Far Hill Races in New Jersey. The 7-year-old owner by Calvin Houghland and trained by Bruce Miller went on the claim Eclipse honors as Champion Steplechase Horse.

November 4, 2000

Tiznow, the fist California bred to win a Breeders' Cup race, takes the Classic over Giant's Causeway in thrilling strech run. Other winners witnessed by 76,043 fans at Churchill Downs are Spain (Distaff_, Caressing (Juvenile Fillies), War Chant (Mile), Kona Gold (Sprint), Perfect Sting (Filly & Mare Turf), Macho Uno (Juvenile) and Kalanisi (Turf). A record $101,283,427 is bet on the Breeders' Cup races at Churchil Downs and sumulcast outlets.

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January 1, 2001

The operational merger between Breeders's Cup Ltd. and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) becomes effective. The consolidation of the NTRA, racing's "league" and the Breeders' Cup, the sport's championship event, will serve as an impetus for improved economincs with the industry and increased interest in the sponsorship marketplace.

January 10, 2001

Breeders's Cup Ltd. announces that foal nominations break a record for the eighth straight year. The 15,760 foals by Breeders's Cup European Breeders'Fund and Common Fund nominated stallions represent a 3.7 percent increase over 1999 and a 49.5 percent increase since 1995.

June 22, 2001

It is announced that this year;s Breeders's Cup Steeplechase will take place on Saturday, October 20, and again be run at Far Hills, N.J. The National Steeplechase Association event is worth $250,000 guaranteed and is contested at 2(5/8) miles over National Fences.

June 26, 2001

The NTRA and BCL lauch a new brand the World Thoroughbred Championships - to improve public awareness of the Breeders's Cup. The re-branding will include new logos and marks, and rankings and statistics for each of the racing divisions. Major races in each division leading up to the Breeders's Cup will become known as the "Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships."

June 26, 2001

Bessemer Trust Company becomes a major new sponsor of the Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championship. Under the termns of the three-year agreement, the private banking and wealth management company gains entitlement rights to the Bessemer Trust Breeders's Cup Juvenile.

June 26, 2001

NBC Sports and BCL announce that the telecasts of the 2001 Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championshops and the Breeders's Cup Previer show will be expanded by 30 minutes each, beginning this year. The new five-hour format will allow for more time between each of the Championship's eight races.

September 14, 2001

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York. the NTRA, BCL and New York Racing Association announce that the 18th running of the Breeders's Cup World Thoroghtbred Championships, scheduled for Oct. 27 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. will be dedicated to the families of New York firefighters, police officers, emergency services personnerl and other victimns in the sorrounding communities who list their lives. A special funf, the NTRA Charities-New York Heroes Fund, will be created to receive contributions. A minimun goal of $1 million has been established for this program.

September 20, 2001

Penske Auto Center announced today that it has formed a strategic marketing alliance with the Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, the NTRA and BCL. Under terms of the agreement, Penske Auto Center gains entitlement rights to the $1 million Penske Auto Center Breeders's Cup Sprint and to the series of races that comprise the World Thoroughbred Championships Sprint Dvision.

October 20, 2001

In Far Hills, N.J. Quel Senor wins the $250,000 Breeders's Cup Steeplechase. Augustin Stable horses Lord Zada and Praise The Prince are second and third, respectively. Defending Breeders's Cup winner All Gong falls at the eighth fence, while co-favorite it's A Giggle finishes fifth after setting the pace. Quel Senor is trained by Tom Voss and ridden by Cyril Murphy.

October 22, 2001

The NTRA and BCL announce that John Deere, the NTRA's Official Supplier for farm equipment, has become a presenting sponsor of the $2million Breeders's Cup Turf.

October 23, 2001

NTRA, BCL and NBC Sports agree to a four year extension that will keep the Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championship on NBC through 2005, officials form the organizations announce. The Breeders's Cup has been televised on NBC sinse the the event's inception in 1984. As part of the new agreement, NBC also will televise a preview show from Belmont Park three fo four weeks prior to the Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championships to be produced in partnership with NYRA along with addicional advance promotion of the event.

October 27, 2001

The 18th Breeders's Cup Classic runs almost like a replay of the Classic in 2000. Tiznow defends his title in a heart-stopping stretch duel with European champion Sakhee. Tiznow becomes the fist horse to win the $4milllion race twice. The seven other World Thoroughbred Champions are Unbridled Elaine (Distaff), Tempera (Juvenile Fillies), Val Royal (Mile), Squirtle Squirt (Sprint), Banks Hill (Filly & Mare Turf), Johannesburg (Juvenile) and Fantastic Light (Turf). Total wagering on the 10-race program from Belmont Park reaches $104,145,186, establishing thesecond highest Breeders's Cup total in history, just behingd last year's simulcast wagering total of $91,057,372 on Belmont's 10 race card is the second highest Breeders's Cup simulcast handle to date. The World Thoroughbred Championshop also produces a record Belmont Park on track handle, with a crowd of 52,987 wagering $13,087,814 on the 10 race program.

November 2, 2001

The NTRA, BCL< and NYRA announces that the Breeders's Cup world Thoroughbred Championship raised approximetely $2.5million for the NTRA Charities-New York Heroes Fund. In total, more than $5million has been raised from members of the international horseracing community for the Heroes Fund, created to adi the families of the victims of Sept. 11 Owners, trainers and jockeys in the Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championship contributed to the total raised through pledges of purse earnings/ In addition, racing organizatiosm racetracks and individual contributors have donated to the Heroes Fund of to other types of relief agencies and programs.

December 3, 2001

It is announced that Arlington Park has been named the host site for the 2002 Breeders's Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. This will be the first time that Arlington Park, located in the suburban Chicago town of Arlington Heights, will host the event and the first time that the Championships will be held in the Midwest.

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January 17, 2002

Officials of BCL announced that 15,020 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2001. The 15,020 foals by Breeders' Cup, European Breeders' Fund and Common Fund nominated stallions represent a 4.84% decrease from 2000, the first decline in nominated foals since 1992, The decline is due in large part to Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome, which swept through Kentucky farms the previous spring.

April 19, 2002

An agreement was reached to hold the 2003 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship at Santa Anita Park in Southern California on October 25.

April 24, 2002

NTRA announces a schedule for future bet wagering on the eight championship races. Future bets on certain races would take place during four weekends during the summer.

June 18, 2002

A new international rankings system for horse being pointed to the eight Breeders' Cup races was unveiled. An international panel of racing officials will produce weekly rankings for the world's top 10 runners in each division. Rankings will be determined by an analysis of horses' performances around the world and will be used during NTRA-produced television programming, in publicity, print advertising and marketing programs.

June 18, 2002

Plans for a new wager - Head2Head - were announced. The wager, expected to debut at the Breeders' Cup WTC, matches two designated horses against each other and challenges fans to predict which horse will finish in front of the other in a given race. The Head2Head bet is to be offered on each of the eight races.

September 9, 2002

NetJets becomes the title sponsor of the Breeders' Cup Mile, bringing the number of title sponsorship to five of the eight Breeders' Cup WTC races. Other title sponsors are Long John Silver's (Juvenile Fillies), NAPA (Sprint), Bessemer Trust (Juvenile) and John Deere (Turf).

October 19, 2002

Flat Top captures the $250,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase by 6 (1/4) legths over Tres Touche. The 9-year-old gelfing went the (about) 2(3/4) mile distance of the Steeplechase in 5:25:20 Flat Top is owned by Mrs. Henry Gerry and trained by Janet Elliot.

October 26, 2002

In the Breeders' Cup Classict, Volponi shocked almost everyone with his $89 upset win over War Emblem, Medaglia d'Oro and Came Home, among others. The result touched off a pick-six wagering scandal that has repercussion far into the following year. Other winners in the 19th edition of Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship were Azeri (Distaff), Storm Flag Flying (Juvenile Fillies), Orientate (Sprint), Domedriver (Mile), Vindication (Juvenile) and High Chaparral (turf)

November 1, 2002

A new event record of $116,337,198 was established for wagering totals from all sources, topping last year's mark by close to $8 million. A total of $13,568,233 was wagered by the crowd of 46,118 at Arlington Park on the 11-race card.

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February 11, 2003

It was announced by officials of BCL that 13,846 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2002. The totals represents an 8.3% decrease in nominated foals from 2001. The decline is due to Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome, which affected most Kentucky farms in the spring of 2001.

April 2, 2003

Officials of BCL, NTRA, LOne Star Park and Magna Entertainment Corporation completed negotiations to hold the 2004 Breeders' Cup WTC at Lone Star Park, In Grand Prairie, Texas. Located in the suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, this is the first time that the Championship will be held in the Southwest.

June 23, 2003

An agreement was reached to hold the 22nd running of Breeders' Cup World Thorougbred Championships at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. on October 29, 2005.

October 18, 2003

McDynamo, a 6-year-old son of Dynaformer captured the $175,000 Breeders' Cup Steeplechase in Far Hills, N.J. Owned by Michael Moran, trained by Sanna Hendriks and ridden by Craig Thornton, the winner covered the 2(5/8) miles and 14 fences in 5:24:3 over a course labeled as good.

October 21, 2003

In memory of legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker, the outstanding performance by a jockey on Breeders' Cup Championships day will be honored with the Shoemaker Award. The winner, to be selected by the media, will be announced and presented with a trophy at the media brunch at the racecourse on Sunday, Oct. 26.

October 25, 2003

Pleasantly Perfect capped off a record day for trainer Richard Mandella by winning the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge. In addition to Pleasantly Perfect, Mandella also won the Juvenile Fillies with Halfbridled, the Juvenile with Action This Day, and in the Turf, his Johar won in a dead-heat with defending champ High Chaparral. Others victors on an unseasonably warm day at Santa Anita Park wrer Cajun Beat (Sprint), Adoration (Distaff) and European-based Six Perfections (Mile) and Islington (Filly & Mare Turf)

October 26, 2003

The inaugural winner of the Shoemaker Award was Alex Solis. Solis rode Johar to dead-heat victory in the Turf and after waiting out a 13-minute photo finish decision, came back to defeat the Classic field aboard Pleasantly Perfect.

November 4, 2003

A record for total handle was established for the 12-race program held on Breeders' Cup WTC day. The 2003 handle totaled $120,631,437; $16,346,688 was bet by Santa Anita's on-track croed of 51,648. Handle figures were slightly diminished due to a 13-minute photo finish delay after the running of the Turf, which greatly reduced available wagerin time on the Classic.

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January 16, 2004

It was announced by officials of BCL that 14,927 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2003. The total represents a 7.3% increase in nominated foals from 2002. The increase is indicative of a recovery from Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome, which affected most Kentucky farms in the spring of 2001.

March 17, 2004

The 2004 Breeders' Cup Stakes program, now in its ninth year, will frature 113 races and distribute $7.2 million in Breeders' Cup Funds - an increase of $800,000 over last year. The program is cooperatively funded by Breeders' Cup Ltd. and 40 participating racetracks in the U.S. and Canada.

March 27, 2004

Pleasantly Perfect, winner of the 2003 Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge, won the Duabi World Cup, becoming the second Classic winner to win both prestigious races; the first was Cigar, who won the inaugural Dubai World Cup in 1996

July 27, 2004

NTRA Comminsioner since 1998, Tim Smith announced that he would conclude his term on Sept 1 Breeders' Cup Ltd. President D.G. Van Clief, Jr. was named Acting Commissioner and CEO; he was subsequently named Commissioner and CEO.

August 8, 2004

Officials of BCL and NTRA reached and understanding with New Jersey Sports and Expisition Authority for Monmounth Park in Oceanport, N.J. to be the host site for the 2007 Breeders' Cup WTC. It will be the first time the event will be held in the Mid-Atlantic region.

October 23, 2004

In Far Hills, New Jersey, defending champion McDynamo became just the second horse in history to win back-to-back runnings of the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase. The 2004 Champion steeplechaser covered the 2 (5/8) miles and 14 fences in 5:06 (4/5) while earning $96,250.

October 30, 2004

In the front of an audience of 53,717 fans at Lone Star Park in Texas, Ghostzapper took his field wire-to-wire with a dazzling performance in the $4million Breeders' Cup Classic-Powered by Dodge. Other winners in the 21st running of the Breeders' Cup WTC were Ashado (Distaff), Sweet Catomine (Juvenile Fillies), Singletaty (Mile), Speightstown (Sprint), Ouija Board (Filly & Mare Turf), Wilco (Juvenile), and Better Talk Now (Turf).

October 31, 2004

The second presentation of the Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performace by a jockey on Breeders' Cup Championships day went to John Velazquez. The New York based jockey booted home two winners the previous day - Ashado in the Distaff and Speightstown in the Sprint.

November 5, 2004

New wagering records were established at the BCWTC, including total handle, which was $120,897,141. A record total of $109,882,936 was wagered on the eight Breeders' Cup races at Lone Star Park and at simulcast outlets around the world. A new record was also recognized for total simulcast handle, as $107,570,415 was wagered on the full 12 race card.

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January 13, 2005

A record 15,850 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2004. This tops the old mark of 15,786 foals nominated in 2000. The 2004 total represents a 5.7% increase in nominated foals from 2003. Total foal nomination revenue generated by the 2004 foal crop was $8,016,000, the highest revenue total since the nomination process began in 1982.

February 3, 2005

The 2005 Breeders' Cup Stakes program wil feature 125 races and distribute $7.305 million in Breeders' Cup Funds - an increase of $205,000 over last year-to existing stakes races across The U.S. and Canada. Combined with racetrack and racing association allocations, total purses for the 2005 series will be in excess of $22.5 million.

February 11, 2005

Legendary horseman and Breeders' Cup founding father John R. Gaines dies in Lexington, Ky at the age of 76.

April 19, 2005

Breeders' Cup President D.G. Van Clief, Jr. was named the NTRA's Commissioner and chief executive officer. Van Clief had been serving as Interim Commissioner and CEO pending the compeltion of a national seach since September 20004 when former commissioner Tim Smith stepped down.

April 22, 2005

A new formula was approved for stallion nominations that would increase purses for the 2008 Breeders' Cup WTC. Beginning with the 2006 breeding season, for stallions with less than 50 live foals, the nomination fee will remain one time the advertised stud fee, with a minimun of $1,000. For stallions represented by 50-99 live foals the nomination fee will be 1.5 times advertised stud fee and for stallions siring 100 or more live foals, the nomination fee wil be twice the advertised fee.

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