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Breeders' Cup Marathon
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The Breeders' Cup Marathon is an American Thoroughbred horse race established in 2008 as part of the annual Breeders' Cup races. A Weight for Age race open to horses three years old and up, it was contested on dirt at a distance of 1½ miles in its inaugural running. For 2009, the distance has been extended to by 2 furlongs to 1¾ miles. The race carries a purse of US$500,000.
The inaugural running took place on the second day of the Breeders' Cup on the Pro-Ride synthectic dirt at the 2008 host track, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
Due to technical requirements, the race is not eligible for classification as a graded stakes race in its first two runnings.
2009 Breeders Cup Marathon Schedule
| Date | Race | Grade | Division | Distance | Age/Sex | Track | TV | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Brooklyn H. | II | Marathon | 12 Furlongs | 3-Year-Olds & Up | Belmont Park | TVG and HRTV | 04:00 |
| June 6 | Belmont S. | I | Marathon | 12 Furlongs | 3-Year-Olds | Belmont Park | ABC | 05:00 |
| October 18 | British Columbia Premiers | III | Marathon | 11 Furlongs | 3-Year-Olds & Up | Hastings Racecourse | TVG | 07:00 |
Breeders' Cup Races Info & Schedule
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