Every year, the road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships starts months before with a series of qualifying races that are known as the Breeders‘ Cup Challenge Series. The series has expanded over the years and it has consistently given fans and bettors a preview of some of the runners who’ll vie for Breeders’ Cup glory in the fall.
Below are some fun facts to know about the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series and the “Win and You’re In” races that will lead all the way up to this year’s Breeders’ Cup on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2.