'It Was His Day Today': Sierra Leone Pounces In Breeders' Cup Classic
After a tough beat in the Kentucky Derby and a summer at Saratoga that left something to be desired, Sierra Leone got an ideal pace setup and a great ride from Flavien Prat to win the Breeders' Cup Cl
2024 Breeders' Cup Classic trophy presentation
Britney Eurton presents the trophy to owners M.V. Magnier and Peter Brant after the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic, where Sierra Leone used a furious late pace to storm to victory.
Sierra Leone 'Guns' Down Fierceness in Classic
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a painful second in the GI Kentucky Derby and a frustrating, beaten favorite in three subsequent efforts at Saratoga this summer, emulated his leading young sire with a victory on the biggest stage of them all in Saturday's GI Longines Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar.
No Denying Sierra Leone in Breeders' Cup Classic
Using a powerful rally three or four wide in the far turn, Sierra Leone took command in the stretch to win the $6.44 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 2 at Del Mar.
Coolmore and co debating whether to roll the dice again with Sierra Leone or retire the Breeders’ Cup Classic hero
As announced last month, Coolmore has secured the breeding rights to Breeders' Cup Classic runner-up Fierceness, having entered into a deal with owner Mike Repole of Repole Stable after the colt won the 2023 Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Sierra Leone beats Fierceness to win Breeders' Cup Classic
Sierra Leone, a 3-year-old colt who finished second or third in his previous four races, was ridden into the victory in the Classic by Flavien Prat and is trained by Chad C. Brown for owners Peter M. Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith Westerberg and Brook T. Smith.
Many 3-year-old Breeders' Cup winners will continue racing
One of the best things about 3-year-olds dominating the big races at the Breeders' Cup World Championship races is the likelihood many of them will race on around the world in 2025.
Breeders’ Cup 2024 Results, Payouts And Sierra Leone’s Classic Winning Ride
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships was another memorable showcase at Del Mar - the seaside oval that held the event for the third time and will host the Breeders' Cup again in 2025. Race-by-race recap,
Sierra Leone 'All Good' Following Classic Victory
A look at how some of the Classic (G1) runners fared, including favorite and runner-up Fierceness, the day after the event at Del Mar, and possible plans for the future
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