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About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies

The 1 1/16-mile, $2 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Fillies features two-year-old Thoroughbred fillies at their best. This series had produced 17 out of 20 winners that went on to become year-end champions. In 2008, Stardom Bound was the 8/5 favorite and came from way behind to win it at a time of 1:40.99. Dream Express came in second while Sky Diva took third place.

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About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

The one-mile, $1 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Fillies Turf was run for the first time in 2008 and was part of "Female Championship Day", the first day of the Breeders' Cup where all five of the races for female horses were carded together. It won't be eligible for classification as a graded stakes race until next year. Like the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, the Juvenile Fillies Turf is limited to 12 starters. In 2008, Maram won it at a time of 1:35.15 while Heart Shaped came in second and Laragh took third place.

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About the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

The $2 million Breeders' Cup® Filly & Mare Turf was first introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 1999. The race is either 1 1/4 miles or 1 3/8 miles, depending on the configuration of the host track's turf course. Like last year, it will be run at the 1 1/4-mile distance. The winner in 2008 was Forever Together at a time of 2:01.58, while Sealy Hill came in second and Wait a While took third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint

The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Filly & Mare Sprint was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships two years ago at Monmouth Park. Going into the race last year, Indian Blessing was the 9/5 favorite but it was the 3/1 Ventura who would win it in the end at a time of 1:19.90. Indian Blessing placed second, while Zaftig took third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile

The $2 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile is a 1 1/16-mile Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old colts and geldings and is widely considered to provide a preview of next year's Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown races. In 2008, Midshipman won the race at a time of 1:40.94, while favorite Square Eddie placed second and Street Hero took third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Juvenile Turf for two-year-old colts and geldings was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships two years ago at Monmouth Park. The winner in 2008 was Donativum at a time of 1:34.58, while Westphalia took second place and Coronet of a Baron placed third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

The 6 1/2-furlong, $1 million Breeders' Cup® Turf Sprint for Thoroughbred horses 3 years old and up was one of the three new races being introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships last year. The winner in 2008 was Desert Code at a time of 1:11.50, while Diabolical came in second and Storm Treasure took third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

The $1 million Breeders' Cup® Dirt Mile for three-year-olds and up was introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2007 at Monmouth Park and in 2008 it attracted a field of 12 horses. Well Armed was the favorite but finished 9th. Instead, the race was won by Albertus Maximus at a time of 1:33.41, while Rebellion took second place and Two Step Salsa placed third.

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About the Breeders' Cup Marathon

The 1 1/2-mile, $500,000 Breeders' Cup® Marathon for Thoroughbred horses 3 years old and up was one of the three new races being introduced to the Breeders' Cup World Championships last year. It was an interesting race, given that there are few 1 1/2-mile dirt races in North America besides the Belmont Stakes, and attracted a field of 8 horses. The European horse, Sixties Icon, was sent off as the 7/5 favorite, but in the end the race was won by Muhannak at a time of 2:28.24. Church Service placed second, while Big Booster came in third.