Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 2024
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 − Del Mar
$1 million; 1 mile; 3-year-olds and up
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 2024
- Breeders' Cup Classic 2024
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2024
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 2024
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2024
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf 2024
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint 2024
- Breeders' Cup Turf 2024
- Breeders' Cup Distaff 2024
- Breeders' Cup Mile 2024
- Breeders' Cup Sprint 2024
- Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf 2024
- Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint 2024
- Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint 2024
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Full Serrano tracks hot pace and keeps on going
David Grening Nov 02,2024
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Breeders' Cup: Muth breezes five furlongs for Dirt Mile
David Grening Oct 26,2024
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Breeders' Cup: Foot issue will keep National Treasure out of Dirt Mile
David Grening Oct 25,2024
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D'Amato will hold Stronghold out of BC Dirt Mile in favor of fall rest
Steve Andersen Oct 20,2024
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Full Serrano, Katonah among local contingent
Mary Rampellini Oct 16,2024
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Field
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| Post | Horse/ Best Beyer | Trainer/ Jockey | Odds and comments by Brad Free | |||
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Saudi Crown
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Brad Cox Florent Geroux | 6-1 | |||
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| BF: Scratched from scheduled September prep with foot issue, G1 winner last year adds more speed to speed-jammed field | ||||||
| 2 | T O Saint Denis NA-NA-NA | Daisuke Takayanagi Ryusei Sakai | 30-1 | |||
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| BF: Japan-based longshot eligible to N2X allowance, runner-up wet-track G2 in only U.S. start way back in May | ||||||
| 3 | Full Serrano 99-85-NA | John Sadler Joel Rosario | 12-1 | |||
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| BF: Argentine import ran well both starts at DMR in summer, training well after recovering from autumn illness, adds more speed | ||||||
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Katonah
91-90-98
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Doug O’Neill Frankie Dettori | 30-1 | |||
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| BF: Ran well on Del Mar dirt in summer, though runner-up finish in 1 1/16-mile G2 still leaves him short in high-level G1 | ||||||
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Three Technique
95-87-82
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Jason Cook Rafael Bejarano | 20-1 | |||
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| BF: Returned to form in wet-track victory in one-turn Grade 3, will be hard-pressed to reproduce that race going two turns on fast | ||||||
| 6 | Seize the Grey 97-86-84 | D. Wayne Lukas Jaime Torres | 12-1 | |||
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| BF: Seems unfair to call him lucky for wiring two Grade 1s, but he did benefit by slow pace in both, unlikely for another soft trip | ||||||
| 7 | Tumbarumba 92-96-96 | Brian Lynch Luis Saez | 15-1 | |||
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| BF: Would be a marginal contender if this year’s Dirt Mile was shorter than two turns, he sure seems like a one-turn specialist | ||||||
| 8 | Post Time 92-105-92 | Sheldon Russell | 8-1 | |||
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| BF: Under-the-radar gray with off-pace style that suits pace scenario, proven ability at two turns, will enter as a legit contender | ||||||
| 9 | Domestic Product 106-101-88 | Chad Brown Flavien Prat | 5-1 | |||
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| BF: Perhaps more effective at one turn but six-furlong BC Sprint too sharp, top-caliber tweener fits neither Dirt Mile nor Sprint | ||||||
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Muth
78-96-98
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Bob Baffert Juan Hernandez | 20-1 | |||
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| BF: Completely misfired as favorite in nine-furlong G1 in his first try against older rivals, yet another front-runner/presser | ||||||
| 11 | Cagliostro 88-88-97 | Cherie DeVaux Jose Ortiz | 15-1 | |||
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| BF: Victim circumstance recent, upset chance if reverts to early-career closing style, makes field with defection National Treasure | ||||||
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Mufasa
97-99-82
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Ignacio Correas Tyler Gaffalione | 4-1 | |||
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| BF: Stretches to two turns after dominating back-to-back sprints, won routing in native Chile and has won 10 of 13 overall | ||||||
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Skippylongstocking
97-106-97
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Saffie Joseph Jr. Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 7-2 | |||
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| BF: Dirt Mile third-place finsher 2023 in top form this year, versatile running style, tough post to overcome DMR dirt mile | ||||||
| 13 | Pipeline 91-85-63 | Cherie DeVaux John Velazquez | 30-1 | |||
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| BF: Gate-to-wire winner of N3X in Kentucky faces a challenging pace scenario in this apparetnly speed-filled lineup | ||||||
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Challenge Series schedule
| Date | Race / Track | Winner / Beyer | ||||
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| Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 |
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National Treasure 102 | Race Recap |
National Treasure
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| Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 |
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Raging Torent 104 | Race Recap |
Raging Torent
104
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| Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 |
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Crown Pride | Race Recap |
Crown Pride
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| Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 |
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Three Technique | Race Recap |
Three Technique
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile News
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Full Serrano tracks hot pace and keeps on going
David Grening
Nov 02,2024
DEL MAR, Calif. - Full Serrano was purchased by his North American connections with the idea of running a distance of ground and the possibility of participating in this year’ Breeders’ Cup Classi
Breeders' Cup: Muth breezes five furlongs for Dirt Mile
David Grening
Oct 26,2024
ARCADIA, Calif. - With National Treasure now out of the Dirt Mile, trainer Bob Baffert will be coming into next weekend’s Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar a bit under the radar with many of his eight star
Breeders' Cup: Foot issue will keep National Treasure out of Dirt Mile
David Grening
Oct 25,2024
DEL MAR, Calif. -- National Treasure, the only older dirt male with two Grade 1 wins this year, will not run in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 2, his connections said Friday.
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D'Amato will hold Stronghold out of BC Dirt Mile in favor of fall rest
Steve Andersen
Oct 20,2024
Santa Anita Derby winner Stronghold will be held out of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Del Mar on Nov. 2 in favor of an autumn rest and a scheduled comeback in the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes for 3-year-o
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Full Serrano, Katonah among local contingent
Mary Rampellini
Oct 16,2024
Full Serrano and Katonah are among at least five Southern California-based runners expected for the Grade 1, $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Del Mar, making this year’s renewal a home game f
Seize the Grey will run in Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
David Grening
Oct 15,2024
Seize the Grey, the Preakness and Pennsylvania Derby winner, will make his next start in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 2 at Del Mar, trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Tuesday.
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Post Time earned his chance
Mary Rampellini
Oct 09,2024
Post Time ran some races this summer at Saratoga that have earned him a trip to Del Mar for the Grade 1, $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 2.
He was second in the Metropolitan Handicap i
Mufasa likely heading to BC Dirt Mile, trainer says
David Grening
Sep 29,2024
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Mufasa, winner of Saturday’s Grade 3 Vosburgh Stakes at Aqueduct, will likely be pointed to the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile rather than the $2 million Sprint, trainer Ign
Three Technique ends skid with closing move in Ack Ack
Marcus Hersh
Sep 28,2024
Three Technique broke a seven-race losing streak by defeating just three rivals in the Grade 3, $400,000 Ack Ack Stakes on Saturday night at Churchill Downs.
Closing on the far outside from last un
Mufasa draws away in the slop for victory in Vosburgh
Mike Welsch
Sep 28,2024
Mufasa added his name to the list of key contenders for this year’s Breeders’ Cup after drawing off to a very impressive and one-sided 4 1/4-length victory over Scotland and four other overmatched
Seize the Grey: Lukas will look at competition before picking BC Dirt Mile or Classic
David Grening
Sep 22,2024
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas said he will evaluate the potential competition before deciding whether to run Pennsylvania Derby winner Seize the Grey in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic or the $1 milli
South Korea: Crown Pride, Remake earn Breeders' Cup berths
Steve Andersen
Sep 08,2024
The Japanese shippers Crown Pride and Remake each won Group 3 races on dirt for the second consecutive year in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday to earn automatic berths to Breeders’ Cup races at Del Ma
Stronghold will shorten up for Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Brad Free
Sep 22,2024
ARCADIA, Calif. – California-based Stronghold will shorten to a mile and face older in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Nov. 2 at Del Mar, trainer Phil D’Amato said Sunday at Santa Anita, a day af
Raging Torrent outduels The Chosen Vron for Pat O'Brien victory
Steve Andersen
Aug 24,2024
DEL MAR, Calif. - At seven furlongs, the 3-year-old colt Raging Torrent has been unbeatable this year, so sharp at the distance that he defeated top California sprinter The Chosen Vron for his first g
National Treasure dominates Metropolitan Handicap
David Grening
Jun 08,2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - After National Treasure returned from Saudi Arabia following a fourth-place finish in the $20 million Saudi Cup in February, trainer Bob Baffert was uncertain where he would n
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile: Cody's Wish notches second consecutive victory in dramatic fashion
David Grening
Nov 04,2023
ARCADIA, Calif. - Racing’s fairytale story had a dramatic – and ultimately happy - ending when Cody’s Wish got his nose down on the wire over National Treasure and then survived a stewards’ in
About the Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup World Championships attract the best Thoroughbred horses worldwide to compete in Grade 1 races for both males and females at a variety of distances on both turf and dirt. The 2024 Breeders' Cup will be held at Del Mar in California. The two-day event will be held Nov. 1 and 2.
Breeders' Cup World Championship races
Future Stars Friday
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Championship Saturday
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint
Breeders' Cup Mile
Breeders' Cup Distaff
Breeders’ Cup Turf
Breeders' Cup Classic
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Breeders' Cup Sprint
The horses that compete in these championship races can claim their berths in multiple ways. The first is by winning a Breeders' Cup Challenge race. The second is through a system that allows horses to earn points based on their performance in major races throughout the year. The third way to be selected is to be chosen by a panel of experts. There are a maximum of 14 horses in each Breeders' Cup race, except the Dirt Mile and Juvenile Turf Sprint, which are limited to 12 starters.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile recent winners
| Year | Horse/Trainer | Horse | Trainer | Beyer |
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| 2024 |
John Sadler
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Full Serrano | John Sadler | 104 |
| 2023 |
Bill Mott
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Cody's Wish | Bill Mott | 107 |
| 2022 |
Bill Mott
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Cody's Wish | Bill Mott | 106 |
| 2021 |
Todd Pletcher
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Life Is Good | Todd Pletcher | 109 |
| 2020 |
Brad Cox
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Knicks Go | Brad Cox | 108 |
| 2019 |
Juan Carlos Guerrero
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Spun to Run | Juan Carlos Guerrero | 109 |
| 2018 |
Michael McCarthy
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City of Light | Michael McCarthy | 110 |
| 2017 |
Jerry Hollendorfer
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Battle of Midway | Jerry Hollendorfer | 108 |
| 2016 |
Kiaran McLaughlin
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Tamarkuz | Kiaran McLaughlin | 107 |
| 2015 |
Todd Pletcher
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Liam’s Map | Todd Pletcher | 114 |
| 2014 |
Doug O’Neill
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Goldencents | Doug O’Neill | 107 |
| 2013 |
Doug O’Neill
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Goldencents | Doug O’Neill | 105 |
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