Breeders' Cup Begins at Del Mar Featuring Elite Turf and Juvenile Races

The 2025-26 horseracing season in Bahrain has commenced at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club with eight races honoring the Late Shaikh Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, featuring significant prize purses and both daylight and nighttime events. Meanwhile, the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar is spotlighting several key races, including the Turf and Mile events where European horses hold a strong edge, but American contenders remain competitive. Rebel's Romance is favored to win the Breeders' Cup Turf for a third time, while the Mile features strong European challengers alongside top American horses like Program Trading and Formidable Man. The Juvenile races are also drawing attention, with Ted Noffey favored in the Juvenile and Precise poised for a third Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf win, highlighting emerging young talent. The international scope of these events underscores the global nature of top-level horseracing, with prominent horses and trainers from Europe, America, South Africa, and beyond competing at Del Mar. Overall, the season kickoff in Bahrain and the high-profile Breeders' Cup races demonstrate the sport's vibrant and competitive landscape in 2025.