Total all-sources global common-pool handle for the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland was $189,060,373, establishing a new record. That represents a 3.4% increase over the previous mark of $182,908,409 set last year at Del Mar and an 18% increase from the $160,472,893 at Keeneland during the COVID-impacted 2020 championships.
The total common-pool handle on Saturday's live 12-race program was a record $122,918,607, while the corresponding figure from Friday's 12-race card was $66,141,766, also a record for a Breeders' Cup Friday. For the fifth consecutive year, Breeders' Cup staged all five juvenile races on Friday.
“We witnessed a spectacular two days of racing capped by Flightline's absolute brilliance in the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, once again showcasing the best Thoroughbreds from around the world and we want to thank our partners here at Keeneland, who did a phenomenal job, and the greater Lexington community,” said Breeders' Cup president and CEO Drew Fleming. “The Breeders' Cup is truly an international championship event and the very best our sport has to offer.”
On-track handle for the two days was $28,326,478. Saturday's attendance was 45,973 and the two-day on-track attendance was 85,824.
The Breeders' Cup World Championships will return to Santa Anita Park in 2023 for its 40th running.
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