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
See also: 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic

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. Nevills, Joe (November 5, 2011). "Breeders' Cup attendance, handle figures down from 2010 records". Thoroughbred Times. Retrieved November 7, 2011.


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