Workouts for anticipated Breeders’ Cup starters took place nationwide on October 24, one week before the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar. Notable horses preparing for the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Saratoga included Fierceness, Mindframe, and Antiquarian, all Grade 1 winners trained by Todd Pletcher. Meanwhile, 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan breezed at Churchill Downs in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, a race his trainer Kenny McPeek believes suits his turn-of-foot better than the Classic. Other top contenders working out included Nitrogen, a leading 3-year-old filly targeting the Distaff, and juvenile prospects like Blackout Time and Brant, who posted fast workouts at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, respectively.

Across various tracks, multiple Breeders’ Cup hopefuls logged strong workouts, including She Feels Pretty and Vahva at Keeneland, and Argos and Mystik Dan at Churchill Downs. Trainers emphasized the quality and energy of their horses, with many preparing to ship to Del Mar ahead of the October 28 deadline. The article also provided a detailed list of workout times and distances for numerous pre-entered horses across divisions, highlighting the final preparations and fitness levels of key contenders leading into the prestigious championship event.