The 42nd Breeders' Cup Thoroughbred World Championships concluded on November 1, 2025, at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California, with the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic as the featured event. Japanese jockey Ryusei Sakai guided Forever Young to victory in the premier race, earning the lion's share of the purse.
Ahead of the next edition, contributors such as Danny Brewer preview the field of entrants vying for the same $7 million prize. The Breeders' Cup Classic remains one of the richest races in North American thoroughbred racing, attracting top horses from around the world.
