Sierra Leone, Breeders' Cup Classic

Sierra Leone's Owners Ponder Future After Classic Win
Although Peter Brant, one of the owners of Classic (G1) winner Sierra Leone, expressed his desire during a post-race news conference to see him run next year at age 4, the owners are also considering the alternative of standing him at stud in 2025.
Horse racing-Sierra Leone wins Breeders' Cup Classic
By Rory Carroll (Reuters) -Sierra Leone stormed to victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack in Southern California on Saturday, passing Fierceness down the stretch to avenge a series of close losses.
Sierra Leone captures Breeders' Cup Classic victory, beating favored Fierceness
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.
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.
Sierra Leone storms to victory in Breeders’ Cup Classic, overtaking favourite Fierceness
Sierra Leone came from behind to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, battling from near the back of the pack to overtake favourite Fierceness and avenge a series of close
Sierra Leone wins Breeders’ Cup; Del Mar handle tops $179M
The two-day 41st Breeders' Cup World Championships in Del Mar featured a total handle of over $179 million and drew over 67,000 attendees.
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 holds off Fierceness to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic
DEL MAR, Calif. — Sierra Leone kicks it into another gear in the final stretch, holding onto the lead to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic with Flavien Prat in the reins.
Sierra Leone Soars in 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Sierra Leone finally ran straight and true in the biggest race of the year and delivered a stirring victory in the $7 million Breeders‘ Cup Classic at Del Mar on Saturday. The hard-luck
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.
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.
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Sierra Leone finally wins big one in Breeders’ Cup Classic
plan to continue racing Thorpedo Anna in her 4-year-old season. But first, Horse of the Year voters will deliver the ...
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Sierra Leone's upset win in Breeder's Cup Classic leaves year-end honors in question
Nov. 2 (UPI) --Sierra Leone wasn't quite good enough ... The Distaff victory put her squarely into the Horse of the ...
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 ...
Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby
Thorpedo Anna has won the $2 million Distaff by 2 1/2 lengths at Del Mar. It ended trainer Ken McPeek's 0-for-37 skid in the ...