Breeders' Cup Results 2024: Winners, Payouts, and Schedule

Saturday's Winners

Saturday's Breeders' Cup races were filled with excitement, with several upsets and thrilling finishes. The biggest upset of the day came in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, where Rich Strike upset the heavily favored Flightline. Rich Strike, who won the Kentucky Derby earlier this year, closed from well off the pace to win by a length. Other winners on Saturday included: ● Malathaat in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff ● Epicenter in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile ● Modern Games in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile

Prize Payouts

The Breeders' Cup races offer some of the richest purses in horse racing, with over $31 million in total prize money awarded on Saturday. The winner of each race received 60% of the purse, with the second-place finisher receiving 20% and the third-place finisher receiving 10%. The richest race of the day was the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, which was won by Rich Strike. Rich Strike's owners received a payout of $3.6 million, while the owners of the second-place finisher, Flightline, received $1.2 million.

Schedule

The Breeders' Cup races were held over two days, with the first five races taking place on Friday and the remaining nine races taking place on Saturday. The races were held at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. The Breeders' Cup is one of the most prestigious events in horse racing, and it attracts the best horses and jockeys from around the world. The 2024 Breeders' Cup was a thrilling event, and it is sure to be remembered for years to come.