Distance
1½ miles
Surface
Turf
Eligibility
3yo+
Grade
G1
Track
Rotates (host track)
Location
Site varies
When
Saturday of Breeders' Cup weekend
About the race
The longest Breeders' Cup race. 1½ miles on turf, the championship for distance turf horses globally.
Race history
First run in 1984. European stayers dominate; the race overlaps with the wind-down of the European turf season, so the best long-distance form ships in. Multiple-time winners include Conduit in 2008 and 2009.
Betting trends
What sharps watch for
- 01
European raiders win at a noticeable clip. The 1½-mile turf trip is familiar territory for them.
- 02
Stamina and tactical position matter more than raw speed.
- 03
Stalkers and closers do well with the long run-up to the first turn.
Recent winners
Last 4 editions
| Year | Winner | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rebel's Romance | — |
| 2023 | Auguste Rodin | — |
| 2022 | Rebel's Romance | — |
| 2021 | Yibir | — |
Where to bet the BC Turf
US pari-mutuel wagering happens through licensed operators. TVG (FanDuel-owned) and TwinSpires (Churchill Downs) are the two largest dedicated US racing platforms; both ship win/place/show plus the full exotic ladder (exacta, trifecta, superfecta, daily double, Pick 3/4/6) at the Rotates (host track) meeting.
Other Breeders' Cup
BC Classic
1¼ miles · Dirt
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BC Distaff
1 1/8 miles · Dirt
Friday of Breeders' Cup weekend
BC Mile
1 mile · Turf
Saturday of Breeders' Cup weekend
BC Sprint
6 furlongs · Dirt
Saturday of Breeders' Cup weekend
BC Juvenile
1 1/16 miles · Dirt
Friday of Breeders' Cup weekend
Bet responsibly · 21+ · 1-800-GAMBLER