The 2025 championships concluded with crowned at Del Mar. Heading into that event, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll was dominated by:
The 2026 World Championships are scheduled for .
The "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup Challenge Series is already underway, with early 2026 winners including Forever Young (Saudi Cup) and Magnitude (Dubai World Cup). Recent Performance & Polls (2025 Season) NTRA Breeders Cup World Thoroughbred Championsh...
The Breeders' Cup Veterinary Panel implements rigorous safety measures, including stall-side exams and trot-up assessments starting one week before the races.
To compete, all starters must have made at least one official start between January 1, 2026, and the pre-entry deadline of October 19, 2026 . The 2025 championships concluded with crowned at Del Mar
The Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Travers Stakes winner held the top spot.
Extensive out-of-competition testing begins as early as July each year to detect illicit substances well before race day. Recent Performance & Polls (2025 Season) The Breeders'
NTRA-led advocacy has resulted in IRS regulations that significantly reduce reporting and withholding requirements for horseplayers at the event.