ARCADIA, Calif. — The Breeders’ Cup will return to Santa Anita for a record 11th time in 2023. 

What You Need To Know

  • The Breeders' Cup will mark its 40th anniversary next year

  • This year's Breeders' Cup will be at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 4-5

  • The Santa Anita track last hosted in 2019

  • The track has made major safety overhauls after dozens of horse deaths occurred there

The world championships will mark their 40th anniversary next year on Nov. 3 and 4 at the Southern California track.

Santa Anita last hosted in 2019 when a wagering record of over $175 million was set. That year's final race was marred by the death of Mongolian Groom in the Classic. He was euthanized after suffering a broken bone during the race. The accident came after dozens of horse deaths at the track in less than a year. As a result, major safety overhauls were completed and the track's safety record improved.

The 2016 event at Santa Anita set the event’s all-time attendance record, with 118,484 fans over two days.

This year’s Breeders’ Cup will be at Keeneland in Kentucky on Nov. 4-5. 

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