The Breeders' Cup on Wednesday announced its full int'l schedule of official "Win and You're In" qualifying races for its world championships, and the list includes 32 races in 11 countries outside of North America. The Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in the San Diego area on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. The two-day event features 13 Grade 1 races with a combined purse total of $28.5M. Winners of these int'l races will gain a berth in the starting gate of one of the races, as well as shipping costs and entry fees paid. Great Britain is the home of the most int'l qualifying races with seven, including the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot Racecourse on July 29. After England, Ireland has the second-most qualifiers with five, including the Irish Champion Stakes on Sept. 9 at Leopardstown Racecourse. In addition, there will be Breeders' Cup qualifying races in nine other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Japan, Germany, Peru and South Africa. Breeders' Cup President & CEO Craig Fravel said, "We are very proud of the increased popularity and participation of horsemen around the world who take advantage of the benefits of an automatic berth and paid entry fees offered through the Breeders’ Cup Challenge as the best way to secure a starting position in the World Championships." A complete list of the 81 races this year is available here.
