Search
where the horse is always the hero
Article Item
Posted 2024-09-12 20:39:10  
FIERCENESS RETAINS TOP SPOT IN BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC RANKINGS

Fierceness, winner of the Travers Stakes (G1), continues to lead the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings, holding the top spot for the seventh week. Other 3-year-olds City of Troy and Forever Young (JPN) follow in second and third, respectively, as they remain key contenders for the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic set to take place on November 2 at Del Mar.

Fierceness, trained by Todd Pletcher and last year's FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) champion, earned 346 votes. City of Troy, winner of the Betfred Derby (G1) and Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), received 272 votes, while UAE Derby victor Forever Young (JPN), trained by Yoshito Yahagi, gathered 246 votes.

Other notable horses include Highland Falls, who jumped to fourth place after a strong win in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Sierra Leone dropped to fifth, and Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch is in sixth. Ushba Tesoro (JPN) moved up to seventh, with Arthur’s Ride, Derma Sotogake (JPN), and Senor Buscador rounding out the top 10.

The rankings are based on a panel of industry experts and will continue to be updated weekly until October 8. 
Rate:
Email link to a friend | Printable Version
  • Breeders' Cup
    Displaying 10 ResultsSee All
    torpedo anne smashes another grade 1 victory in distaff2024-11-05

    Thorpedo Anna, representing Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, breeder Judy Hicks, and Magdalena Racing...

    View | Add Comment
    rebel's romance goes big in the turf 2024-11-05

    In the 41st Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) at Del Mar, Godolphin’s Rebel’s Romance (IR...

    View | Add Comment
    the classic race brings a worthy champion, sierra leone2024-11-03

    Sierra Leone owned by a powerful group including Peter Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derr...

    View | Add Comment
    south africa's long shots have local support but none overseas2024-10-30

    There is little respect in the betting market for the two South Africans in the two day Del Mar Bree...

    View | Add Comment
    record-breaking 179 horses enter for 41st annual world championships nov. 1-22024-10-30

    A powerful field of 14 horses has been confirmed for the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Cla...

    View | Add Comment
    top notch field assembled for classic 2024-10-29

    City of Troy, Forever Young Challenge Fierceness in Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic In the Lon...

    View | Add Comment
    most international breeders' cup ever 2024-10-24

    Led by top U.S. contender Fierceness, Ireland-based City of Troy, and Japan’s Forever Young (J...

    View | Add Comment
    princess calla out of breeders' cup2024-10-22

    Princess Calla, South Africa’s 2023 Horse of the Year, has been withdrawn from the Breeders' C...

    View | Add Comment
    anmaat upset in champions cup2024-10-21

    Shadwell Estate Company’s Anmaat (IRE) overcame trouble in midstretch to cause a major upset i...

    View | Add Comment
    champions day heros to be made 2024-10-18

    Economics and Calandagan are set to lead the largest Qipco Champion Stakes field since 2015, with 12...

    View | Add Comment