The Breeders' Cup World Championships is one of the richest events in sports, with over $30 million paid out in purses and awards. Owners will be paid through the 10th-place finish position and will share their winnings with their jockeys and trainers on their agreed-upon terms.

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. They will, of course,

Thorpedo Anna won the $2 million Distaff by 2½ lengths on Saturday at Del Mar, helping trainer Ken McPeek end an 0-for-37 skid in the Breeders' Cup. She ran 1⅛ miles in 1:49.10 under jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Thorpedo Anna won the $2 million Distaff by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Del Mar, helping trainer Ken McPeek snap an 0-for-37 skid in the Breeders’ Cup. She ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.10 under jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Thorpedo Anna returned to the winner's circle for the Breeders' Cup Distaff to the vibrant cheers of the Del Mar crowd, having put the finishing touches on her impressive sophomore campaign with a 2 1/2-length victory.

Trainer Kenneth McPeek gets his first Breeders' Cup Victory as his Horse of the Year candidate Thorpedo Anna easily handles the field to claim victory in the Distaff.