Breeders’ Cup Challenge to be extended 28/06/2010 |
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The Breeders' Cup Challenge, the series of qualifying races for the Breeders' Cup World Championships, will be expanded this year with a record 65 races taking place in seven countries, it has been announced.
The extended Challenge series, with its ‘Win and You're In’ provision, will include 14 overseas races from leading racetracks in England , Ireland , France , Australia and Hong Kong .
The 2010 Breeders' Cup Challenge races began in the US this weekend with the Arlington Sprint Handicap, an automatic qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.
"In just four years, the Breeders' Cup Challenge has grown into a viable series that generates increased awareness for our championships on a weekly basis throughout the summer and fall while promoting the best of thoroughbred racing from around the globe,” said Breeders' Cup president and chief executive Greg Avioli.
“We are especially excited about the strong demand to host this year's Challenge races from so many of the top racing associations in the world."
This year's Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held on November 5-6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville , Kentucky.
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