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2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf: Top 5 Contenders To Watch For 0

Posted on October 10, 2024 by John Harris

The 2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf is shaping to be one of the most anticipated races of the season, showcasing the finest female turf runners from around the world. Known for its thrilling competition and display of elite talent, this prestigious race highlights endurance, strategy, and heart.

With a prize purse of $2 million that attracts the best of the best, fans and bettors alike are eager to see which contenders will rise to the challenge. In this article, we’ll highlight the top five horses to watch in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Each of these contenders have the potential to leave a lasting mark on this year’s Breeders’ Cup.

Moira

Moira, the 2022 Canadian Horse of the Year, showcased her tenacity by defeating the 2023 Horse of the Year Fev Rover (IRE) in the Beverly D. Stakes (G2) at Colonial Down, earning a spot in the Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1).

She acquired the spot through the “Win and You’re In” series. The 5-year-old daughter of Ghostzapper, who previously finished strongly in the 2022 and 2023 Filly & Mare Turf races, continues to excel. Despite being sold as a broodmare for $3 million, Moira remains under trainer Kevin Attard, reaffirming her talent with a runner-up finish in the Diana Stakes (G1).

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