Sierra Leone’s reputation was as a talented horse that never seemed to win. In his last four races he finished second twice and third twice. All that changed on Saturday when he charged to the front at the top of the stretch and won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at the Del Mar Turf Club.

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.

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

Sierra Leone stalked Fierceness and Forever Young in the stretch, then blazed by them to snatch the biggest race of them all from their grasp. Here's how he did it.

Sierra Leone wins the Breeders' Cup Classic to deny City of Troy a glorious farewell in his last race before retiring.

After coming up short in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stake, Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1½ lengths.

Flavien Prat rides Sierra Leone, right, past John Velazquez, riding Fierceness, in the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday in Del Mar, Calif.

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.

The two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships conclude Saturday at Santa Anita Park with nine races, including the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic with Arabian Knight the 3-1 morning line favorite. The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old colt began his career 364 days ago with a 7 1/4-length victory in the opening race on the Saturday Breeders' Cup