Breeders' Cup 2023: High Stakes, Injuries, and Retirements Shift Landscape of Championships at Santa Anita Park

Star-studded line-up of international talent take to Santa Anita Park for the Breeders' Cup; notable absences and potential future stars mark the kick-off to 2023's championship races at the iconic racecourse.

The Breeders’ Cup returns to Santa Anita Racetrack for the 11th time, featuring 5-year-old mare Songline from Japan in the $2 million Fan Duel Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Major absences from the race line-up due to injuries and retirements include Kentucky Derby winner Mage and Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo, affecting the competition landscape.
Key international contenders are expected to excel, with top-rated 2-year-old from Japan, Derma Sotogake and Arabian Knight, a Bob Baffert trained colt, amongst the top predictions for the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
The $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff race for fillies and mares features last year's Kentucky Oaks winner, Pretty Mischievous, and the favourite, Idiomatic, with four straight wins.
An array of talented two-year-olds will make their mark in the Future Stars Friday event, offering a glimpse into potential future championships.