| 2011 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Schedule | ||||||
| Date | Race | Track | Distance | Grade | Age | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 | Darley T.J. Smith Stakes | Randwick | 6 Furlongs (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Black Caviar |
| Apr 16 | Emirates Doncaster Mile | Randwick | 1 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Sacred Choice |
| May 30 | Metropolitan Handicap | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | I | 3 YO & UP | Tizway |
| Jun 20 | Clasico Belgrano | Palermo Race Track | 1 1/2 Miles | II | 3 YO & UP | Mr. Nedawi |
| Jun 25 | Stobart Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes | Curragh Racecourse | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Misty For Me |
| Jun 26 | Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud | Saint Cloud | 1 1/2 Miles (T) | I | 4 YO & UP | Sarafina |
| Jun 26 | Takarazuka Kinen | Hanshin Racecourse | 1 3/8 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Earnestly |
| Jul 02 | Shoemaker Mile | Hollywood Park | 1 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Courageous Cat |
| Jul 02 | United Nations Stakes | Monmouth Park | 1 3/8 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Teaks North |
| Jul 09 | Smile Sprint Handicap | Calder Race Course | 6 Furlongs | II | 3 YO & UP | Giant Ryan |
| Jul 09 | Hollywood Gold Cup | Hollywood Park | 1 1/4 Miles (AWT) | I | 3 YO & UP | First Dude |
| Jul 16 | Delaware Handicap | Delaware | 1 1/4 Miles | II | 3 YO & UP | Blind Luck |
| Jul 16 | A Gleam Invitational Handicap | Hollywood Park | 7 Furlongs (AWT) | II | 3 YO & UP | Irish Gypsy |
| Jul 16 | Greenwood Cup Handicap | Philadelphia Park | 1 1/2 Miles | 3 YO & UP | Alcomo | |
| Jul 23 | King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes | Royal Ascot | 1 1/2 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Nathaniel |
| Jul 29 | Cougar II Handicap | Del Mar | 1 1/2 Miles (AWT) | III | 3 YO & UP | Bourbon Bay |
| Jul 30 | San Diego Handicap | Del Mar | 1 1/16 Miles (AWT) | II | 3 YO & UP | Tres Borrachos |
| Jul 31 | Ruffian Handicap | Saratoga | 1 1/8 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Ask The Moon |
| Jul 31 | Haskell Invitational Handicap | Monmouth Park | 1 1/8 Miles | I | 3 YO | Coil |
| Aug 06 | Whitney Handicap | Saratoga | 1 1/8 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Tizway |
| Aug 06 | Clement L. Hirsch Handicap | Del Mar | 1 1/16 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Ultra Blend |
| Aug 13 | Beverly D. Stakes | Arlington Park | 1 3/16 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Stacelita |
| Aug 13 | Arlington Million | Arlington Park | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Cape Blanco |
| Aug 15 | Prix Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques le Marois | Deauville-La-Touques | 1 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Immortal Verse |
| Aug 19 | Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes | York Racecourse | 5 Furlongs (T) | I | 2 YO & UP | Margot Did |
| Aug 27 | Ballerina Stakes | Saratoga | 7 Furlongs | I | 3 YO & UP | Hildas Passion |
| Aug 28 | Del Mar Handicap | Del Mar | 1 3/8 Mile (T) | II | 3 YO & UP | Celtic New Year |
| Aug 28 | Moyglare Stud Stakes | Curragh | 7 Furlongs (T) | I | 2 YO | Maybe |
| Aug 28 | Pacific Classic | Del Mar | 1 1/4 Miles (AWT) | I | 3 YO & UP | Acclamation |
| Sep 01 | With Anticipation Stakes | Saratoga | 1 1/16 Miles (T) | II | 2 YO | State Of Play |
| Sep 03 | Irish Champion Stakes | Leopardstown | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | So You Think |
| Sep 05 | Turf Monster Handicap | Parx Racing | 5 Furlongs (T) | III | 3 YO & UP | Bens Cat |
| Sep 05 | Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes | Saratoga | 7 Furlongs | I | 2 YO | Currency Swap |
| Sep 07 | Del Mar Futurity | Del Mar | 7 Furlongs (AWT) | I | 2 YO | Drill |
| Sep 10 | Goffs National Stakes | Curragh | 7 Furlongs (T) | I | 2 YO | Power |
| Sep 11 | Qatar Prix Niel | Leopardstown | 1 1/2 Miles (T) | II | 3 YO | Reliable Man |
| Sep 17 | Natalma Stakes | Woodbine | 1 Mile (T) | IIIC | 2 YO | Northern Passion |
| Sep 17 | Summer Stakes | Woodbine | 1 Mile (T) | IIIC | 2 YO | Finale |
| Sep 18 | Woodbine Mile | Woodbine | 1 Mile (T) | IC | 3 YO & UP | Turallure |
| Sep 23 | Shadwell Fillies Mile | Newmarket | 1 Mile (T) | I | 2 YO | Lyric of Light |
| Oct 01 | Vosburgh Stakes | Belmont Park | 6 Furlongs | I | 3 YO & UP | Giant Ryan |
| Oct 01 | Ladys Secret Stakes | Santa Anita Park | 1 1/16 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Zazu |
| Oct 01 | Yellow Ribbon Stakes | Santa Anita | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Dubawi Heights |
| Oct 01 | Beldame Stakes | Belmont Park | 1 1/8 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Havre de Grace |
| Oct 01 | Norfolk Stakes | Santa Anita | 1 1/16 Miles | I | 2 YO | Creative Cause |
| Oct 01 | Kelso Handicap | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | II | 3 YO & UP | Uncle Mo |
| Oct 01 | Goodwood Handicap | Santa Anita | 1 1/8 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Lone Rock |
| Oct 01 | Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational | Belmont Park | 1 1/4 Miles | I | 3 YO & UP | Flat Out |
| Oct 01 | Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes | Belmont Park | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Stacelita |
| Oct 01 | Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational | Belmont Park | 1 1/2 Miles (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Cape Blanco |
| Oct 02 | Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere | Leopardstown | 7 Furlongs (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Dabirsim |
| Oct 02 | Oak Leaf Stakes | Santa Anita | 1 1/16 Miles (AWT) | I | 2 YO | Weemissfrankie |
| Oct 07 | Darley Alcibiades Stakes | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles (AWT) | I | 2 YO | Stephanies Kitten |
| Oct 07 | Phoenix Stakes | Keeneland | 6 Furlongs | III | 2 YO | La Collina |
| Oct 08 | Dixiana Breeders Futurity | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles (AWT) | I | 2 YO | Dullahan |
| Oct 08 | Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes | Keeneland | 6 Furlongs (AWT) | II | 3 YO & UP | Holiday for Kitten |
| Oct 08 | Champagne Stakes | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | I | 2 YO | Union Rags |
| Oct 08 | Ancient Title Handicap | Santa Anita | 6 Furlongs | I | 3 YO & UP | Amazombie |
| Oct 08 | Shadwell Turf Mile | Keeneland | 1 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Gio Ponti |
| Oct 08 | Frizette Stakes | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | I | 2 YO | My Miss Aurelia |
| Oct 08 | Dubai Dewhurst Stakes | Newmarket | 7 Furlongs (T) | I | 2 YO | Parish Hall |
| Oct 09 | Juddmonte Spinster Stakes | Keeneland | 1 1/8 Miles (AWT) | I | 3 YO & UP | Aruna |
| Oct 13 | JPMorgan Chase Jessamine Stakes | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles (T) | III | 2 YO | Sweet Jessamine |
| Oct 15 | Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (British Champions Mile) | Ascot | 1 Mile (T) | I | 3 YO & UP | Frankel |
| Oct 16 | E.P. Taylor Stakes | Woodbine | 1 1/4 Miles (T) | IC | 3 YO & UP | Miss Keller |
| Oct 16 | Nearctic Stakes | Woodbine | 6 Furlongs (T) | IC | 3 YO & UP | Sarah Lynx |
| Oct 16 | Canadian International Stakes | Woodbine | 1 1/2 Miles (T) | IC | 3 YO & UP | Regally Ready |
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* – tentative date ** – purse includes Breeders’ Cup Stakes funds |
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