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Breeders' Cup Week Schedule of Events
Dateline: 10/29/00
October 23 - November 11: Breeders' Cup Photo Exhibit
A collection of of photographs from the previous 16 runnings at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday Noon to 5pm.
October 29 - November 5: Breeders' Cup Trophy
The official Breeders' Cup trophy, a replica of the Torrie horse by Italian renaissance artist Giovanni de Bologna will be on display in the Churchill Downs Paddock. The horse stands 3 feet tall and is on a 3 1/2 foot solid marble base that weighs 4000 lbs.September 16 - November 12: Photographs by Linda McCartney
Portrait of an Era features 50 photos from the rock scene of the 60's by Linda McCartney, late wife of Beatle icon Paul McCartney. Check the link for hours and directions.October 31 - November 3: Breeders' Cup Dawn at the Downs
Watch the Breeders' Cup contenders work out in the mornings from 7am to 10am. Buffet breakfast available in the Eclipse Dining Room or continental breakfast at the trackside rail. Free admission and parking.October 31: Breeders' Cup Call to the Post Luncheon
Official kick-off to the 2000 Breeders' Cup celebration starts at noon at the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $45 each and entertainment will be provided by the political comedy troupe "The Capitol Steps".November 1: Handicapping Contest
Churchill Downs' weekly contest with $2000 in prize money and an invitation to the November 22nd finals. Registration starts at 11:30am by the Skye Terrace elevators and entry fee is $20. This week there is a special contest handicapping the Breeders' Cup races for additional prizes.
November 1 - 2: Breeders' Cup FanFest
Interactive festival for all race fans from 5pm to 9pm at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Jockey and trainer autographs, virtual reality racing games, seminars, contests, and more. Lots of kids activities too. Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under free.November 3: Breeders' Cup Jockey and Trainer Autograph Session
10:30am to noon at Churchill Downs. Souvenir packs of Breeders' Cup trading cards will be given away to the first 5000 patrons.November 3: All-Star Announcers' Day
National sports commentators and track announcers from prominent tracks take turns calling each of the day's races at Churchill Downs.November 3: Breeders' Cup Charity Gala
Black-tie affair with dinner, dancing, charity auction and performances by Marvin Hamlisch and Betty Buckley. Tickets are $350 each and proceeds go to charity. Reservation info is here.November 3: Louisville Pops Breeders' Cup Eve Celebration
Featuring Broadway singer Patti LuPone and the Louisville Orchestra. Starts at 8pm and tickets are $25.50 to $47.50.November 3: Rock Concert at Jillian's
Featuring Hootie & The Blowfish and Edwin McCain.
November 4: Breeders' Cup Breakfast
Elaborate and exclusive breakfast at the Kentucky Derby Museum from 9am to 11am. $85 per person and reservations are required.November 4: Welcoming Ceremonies
Special ceremonies on the track start at 11am and include a presentation of the Breeders' Cup jockeys, musical performances, and greetings from community leaders. First post is noon with the first Breeders' Cup race at 1:12pm (see race schedule below).November 5: Churchill Downs T-Shirt Giveaway
The first 10,000 fans through the admission gate will get a free Churchill Downs t-shirt that will give you free admission to the track on weekdays when you wear it for the rest of the fall meet. If you are not leaving until later on Sunday, be sure to drop by and get this cheap souvenir. :-)
| Race | Distance | Age/Sex | Purse | Post* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Year Olds & Up Fillies & Mares | $2 Million |
1:12 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 1 1/16 Miles | 2 Year Old Fillies | $1 Million |
1:45 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 1 Mile (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up | $1 Million |
2:20 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds & Up | $1 Million |
2:52 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 1 3/8 Miles (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up Fillies & Mares | $1 Million |
3:25 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 1 1/16 Miles | 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings | $1 Million |
3:57 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 1 1/2 Miles (Turf) | 3 Year Olds & Up | $2 Million |
4:30 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 1 1/4 Miles | 3 Year Olds & Up | $4 Million |
5:10 PM |
- Breeders' Cup Poll - with all pre-entered horses for all the races. Vote for who you think will win each!
- Breeders' Cup Tickets
- Breeders' Cup Weather
- Breeders' Cup Links - my full list
- TV Schedule - for all the preps and other programming leading up to the big day
- Breeders' Cup Steeplechase
- Breeders' Cup Challenge - online contest from Breeders' Cup and NTRA where can win $1,000,000.
- Breeders' Cup Advanced Edition - from DRF with lifetime performances of all the pre-entered horses. Goes on sale Wed. Oct. 25th at noon.
- Points Standings - from the Breeders' Cup with supplements and injuries indicated
- Churchill Downs graded odds line
- Churchill Downs barn notes
- Countdown to the Breeders' Cup - 6 part series from TrackMaster's expert handicappers Davidowitz, Quinn and Brohamer analyzing all the races
- DRF Coverage of the Breeders' Cup - lots of good info here
- European News - the latest on the Euro contenders from Sporting Life
- Thoroughbred Times Coverage - Contenders, preps, and history
- Countdown to the Cup - from the Blood Horse
- Breeders' Cup Supplemental Entries - all past supplements plus who needs to this year
- Breeders' Cup Book - a review of the new coffee table book
Breeders' Cup logo courtesy of the Breeders' Cup Limited
