City Of Troy seeks historic win at 2024 Breeders' Cup in Del Mar

theguardian.com — November 2, 2024 at 07:00 PM UTC

The 2024 Breeders' Cup continues at Del Mar, California, with City Of Troy aiming for a historic win in the Classic. This race marks a significant moment as no horse from Aidan O’Brien's stable has won this prestigious event before. Del Mar, known for its rich history and scenic location, is celebrating its "Bing Crosby" season. The track has hosted notable races since its opening in 1937, including a famous match race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti. Today's card features nine races, including four on turf. European horses had a strong showing on Friday, and the competition remains fierce as the event progresses. Fans can expect thrilling races and potential surprises throughout the day.

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City Of Troy finishes eighth in Breeders' Cup Classic as Sierra Leone claims victory (rte.ie)
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City Of Troy seeks historic win at 2024 Breeders' Cup in Del Mar (theguardian.com)
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Breeders' Cup second day features $7 million Classic race streaming on Peacock (pennlive.com)
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Breeders' Cup undercard features nine races at Del Mar with $7 million Classic as highlight (buffalonews.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic features close competition between City of Troy and Fierceness (forbes.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic kicks off today at Del Mar with top betting options (sportingnews.com)
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Foreign-bred horses vie for $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar (buffalonews.com)
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Breeders' Cup 2024 features top contenders and expert insights ahead of Saturday's races (theathletic.com)
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City of Troy aims for Breeders' Cup victory in Del Mar showdown (skysports.com)
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Aidan O'Brien aims for Breeders' Cup Classic victory with City Of Troy (dailymail.co.uk)
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Breeders' Cup World Championships kick off in Del Mar with full streaming options (news.yahoo.com)
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Breeders' Cup kicks off 41st edition with Future Stars Friday in San Diego (buffalonews.com)
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City of Troy favored in $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar (espn.com)
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Joseph O'Brien calls Breeders' Cup Classic a potential race of the year (rte.ie)
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Beyer declines to bet on City Of Troy for £5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (mirror.co.uk)
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City of Troy faces dirt challenge ahead of Breeders' Cup Classic (forbes.com)
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Breeders' Cup Classic set for this weekend with updated odds and horse profiles (nbcsports.com)
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Jockey Gary Stevens backs City Of Troy for 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic win (express.co.uk)
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Aidan O'Brien confident in City Of Troy's draw for Breeders' Cup Classic (thesun.co.uk)
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