Sierra Leone, Breeders' Cup Classic

'It Was His Day Today': Sierra Leone Pounces In Breeders' Cup Classic
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 Overcomes Narrow Loss in Kentucky Derby to Take Breeders' Cup Classic
Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic Saturday at Del Mar, though a tragedy marred the closing day of the championships.
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.
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
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 started near the back of the pack but slowly worked up the field.
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.
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.
Sierra Leone’s upset win in Breeders’ Cup Classic leaves year-end honors in question
Forever Young, the highest-rated of three Japanese runners, finished third, with locally based Newgate fourth and Senor Buscador fifth. Ireland’s hope, Epsom Derby winner City of Troy — the morning-line favorite — missed the break, never was in the mix and got home eighth in his first race on dirt.
Sierra Leone captures Breeders’ Cup Classic after Kentucky Derby heartbreak
Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday, ending a tough run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Sierra Leone Makes History As It Sows The Seeds Of Food Sovereignty
Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, Sierra Leone's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security is delivering on President Dr. Julius Maada ...
Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby
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 ...
Unlucky streak ends for Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths ... she paid $2.80 -- the second-shortest win ...