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Sovereignty Wins Breeders' Cup Classic; Benvenuto Cellini Takes Turf for O'Brien

Sovereignty Wins Breeders' Cup Classic; Benvenuto Cellini Takes Turf for O'Brien
Championships & Races · 02:20:38 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crossed the finish line first to win the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The victory marked a major triumph in the prestigious dirt race.

In the Turf event, Benvenuto Cellini secured a win for trainer Aidan O'Brien, adding another high-profile success to the Irish handler's record at the Breeders' Cup meeting.

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