Here are the top contenders of Breeders’ Cup Classic division. Bullsbay, Gitano Hernando, Gran Estreno and Richard’s Kid are Challenge winners and earned a spot in the race.
| Points | Horse | Trainer | Owner(s) | Breeder(s) |
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Bullsbay |
H. Graham Motion |
Mitchell Ranch, LLC, Franklin Lewkowitz, MD , Joe Rice |
Brad Anderson |
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Gitano Hernando (GB) |
Marco Botti |
Team Valor LLC |
Newsells Park Stud Limited |
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Gran Estreno (ARG) |
Michael Stidham |
Feel The Thunder Stable |
Luther, Eduardo Carlos |
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Richard’s Kid |
Baffert Racing Stables |
Arnold Zetcher |
Fitzhugh, LLC |
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62 |
Rachel Alexandra |
Steven M. Asmussen |
Stonestreet Stables, LLC, Harold F. McCormick |
Dolphus C. Morrison |
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38 |
Summer Bird |
Tim A. Ice |
K.K. Jayaraman, M.D. , Vilasini D. Jayaraman |
Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaraman |
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32 |
Quality Road |
Todd A. Pletcher |
Edward P. Evans |
Edward P. Evans |
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30 |
Life Is Sweet |
John A. Shirreffs |
Pam and Martin J. Wygod |
Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Wygod |
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28 |
Macho Again |
Dallas Stewart |
West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc. |
Milan Kosanovich |
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24 |
Einstein (BRZ) |
Helen Pitts-Blasi |
Stronach Stables, Inc. |
Fazenda Mondesir |
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22 |
Mine That Bird |
Bennie L. Woolley Jr. |
Double Eagle Ranch, Bueno Suerte Equine Clinic |
Lamantia, Blackburn & Needham/Betz Thoroughbreds |
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22 |
Rail Trip |
Ronald W. Ellis |
Jay Em Ess Stable |
Donarra Thoroughbreds, LLC |
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19 |
Musket Man (layoff) |
Derek S. Ryan |
Eric Fein , Victor Carlson |
Jim E. Nelson & Sergio De Sousa |
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18 |
Hold Me Back |
William I. Mott |
Winstar Farm, LLC |
Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. & WinStar Farm, LLC |
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16 |
I Want Revenge (OUT) |
Jeff Mullins |
IEAH Stables, David J. Lanzman , Jeffrey J. Puglisi , Charles (Chuck) Winner |
David J. Lanzman Racing, Inc. |
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16 |
Jonesboro |
Randy L. Morse |
Michael Langford |
Jayeff “B” Stables |
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14 |
General Quarters (OUT) |
Thomas R. McCarthy |
Thomas R. McCarthy |
R. David Randal |
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14 |
Papa Clem |
Gary Stute |
Clement Bo Hirsch |
Bo Hirsch |
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13 |
Gone Astray |
Claude R. McGaughey III |
Phipps Stable |
Phipps Stable |
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12 |
Cowboy Cal |
Todd A. Pletcher |
Magnolia LLC |
Stonerside Stable |
