Even someone who doesn’t follow horse racing particularly closely has probably heard of the Breeders’ Cup.

This is a great opportunity to learn a bit more about the horse racing market and perhaps place some bets on a high-profile race or two.

The Different Races

The Breeders’ Cup is actually a series of races, rather than just one. It is one of the top meetings held in the US, with a history going back to 1984. The runs are held over 2 consecutive days, with Nov. 5 and 6 the dates in 2021.

The Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint is arguably the most prestigious dirt sprint race in the world. It carries a purse of $2 million and has propelled the last seven winners and 10 of the last 11 winners to year-end champion honors as the Eclipse Award winner in the male sprinter division.