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Explore Breeders' Cup winners from championship weekend, including past winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic and the horses that have captured some of the most important races in Thoroughbred racing.
The Breeders' Cup brings together leading horses from the United States and around the world across 14 championship divisions. Historical results provide a look at the horses, trainers, and connections that have shaped the event over the years.
The Breeders' Cup Classic is one of the most important races on championship weekend. The winners table below tracks past Classic champions and provides a historical reference for one of the event's marquee dirt races.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Forever Young (JPN) | Ryusei Sakai | Yoshito Yahagi |
| 2024 | Sierra Leone | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown |
| 2023 | White Abarrio | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Richard Dutrow Jr. |
| 2022 | Flightline | Flavien Prat | John Sadler |
| 2021 | Knicks Go | Joel Rosario | Brad Cox |
| 2020 | Authentic | John Velazquez | Bob Baffert |
| 2019 | Vino Rosso | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher |
| 2018 | Accelerate | Joel Rosario | John Sadler |
| 2016 | Arrogate | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert |
| 2014 | Bayern | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| 2013 | Mucho Macho Man | Gary Stevens | Kathy Ritvo |
| 2012 | Fort Larned | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Ian Wilkes |
| 2011 | Drosselmeyer | Mike Smith | Bill Mott |
| 2010 | Blame | Garrett Gomez | Al Stall Jr. |
| 2009 | Zenyatta | Mike Smith | John Shirreffs |
| 2008 | Raven's Pass | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
| 2007 | Curlin | Robby Albarado | Steve Asmussen |
| 2006 | Invasor (ARG) | Fernando Jara | Kiaran McLaughlin |
| 2005 | Saint Liam | Jerry Bailey | Richard Dutrow Jr. |
| 2004 | Ghostzapper | Javier Castellano | Bobby Frankel |
| 2003 | Pleasantly Perfect | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella |
| 2002 | Volponi | Jose Santos | Philip Johnson |
| 2001 | Tiznow | Chris McCarron | Jay Robbins |
| 2000 | Tiznow | Chris McCarron | Jay Robbins |
| 1999 | Cat Thief | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1998 | Awesome Again | Pat Day | Patrick Byrne |
| 1997 | Skip Away | Mike Smith | Hubert Hine |
| 1996 | Alphabet Soup | Chris McCarron | David Hofmans |
| 1995 | Cigar | Jerry Bailey | Bill Mott |
| 1994 | Concern | Jerry Bailey | Richard Small |
| 1993 | Arcangues | Jerry Bailey | André Fabre |
| 1992 | A.P. Indy | Eddie Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale |
| 1991 | Black Tie Affair | Jerry Bailey | Ernie Poulos |
| 1990 | Unbridled | Pat Day | Carl Nafzger |
| 1989 | Sunday Silence | Chris McCarron | Charlie Whittingham |
| 1988 | Alysheba | Chris McCarron | Jack Van Berg |
| 1987 | Ferdinand | Bill Shoemaker | Charlie Whittingham |
| 1986 | Skywalker | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Michael Whittingham |
| 1985 | Proud Truth | Jorge Velasquez | John Veitch |
| 1984 | Wild Again | Pat Day | Vincent Timphony |
2026 update: The 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic winner will be added after the race is completed at Keeneland on October 31.
Each Breeders' Cup division has its own history of champions. Use the race pages below to explore individual championship events, race information and betting markets.
Past winners provide important historical context, but every Breeders' Cup brings together a new group of championship contenders. Follow the developing Breeders' Cup contenders and available Breeders' Cup odds as the 2026 fields take shape.
For championship weekend, use the 2026 Breeders' Cup schedule to follow Friday and Saturday racing at Keeneland.
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Explore more US Racing Breeders' Cup coverage, including odds, betting guides, contenders, the championship schedule and all 14 race pages.
Past Breeders' Cup winners are available on this page, including historical Breeders' Cup Classic winners and links to each championship race.
Past Breeders' Cup Classic winners are listed in the Classic winners table above.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships take place Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, at Keeneland. Winners will be determined as each championship race is completed.
The Breeders' Cup World Championships feature 14 championship races across Friday and Saturday.
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Available futures and championship betting markets are listed on the Breeders' Cup odds page.
Leading horses targeting championship weekend are tracked on the Breeders' Cup contenders page as the fields develop.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.
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See the 2026 Breeders' Cup schedule for Friday and Saturday championship racing at Keeneland.
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