Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf: 10 things to know

The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) is taking place on November 5 at Keeneland.

Established in 1999, the Filly & Mare Turf was the first new race added to the Breeders’ Cup slate since its 1984 inaugural. Fourteen distaffers clinched their Eclipse Awards by winning this race.

The Filly & Mare Turf has been held at a variety of distances depending on the configuration of the Breeders’ Cup host track. The fastest time was recorded by Queen's Trust (2016) in 1:57.75 at Santa Anita. Keeneland”s editions are contested at 1 3/16 miles.

The overall tally is almost evenly split between North American-based winners and victorious internationals. Five of the last six international raiders were British-born. France, Ireland and Japan have all won one or less.

Older distaffers have won more often than three-year-olds. The oldest winner is Stephanie’s Kitten (2015) at the age of six.

Favorites have had a tough time at Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Not since Soaring Softly has a domestically-based favorite won.

Longshots have punched above their weight at Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Shared Account (2010) sprang the biggest surprise when paying $94 as a 46-1 bomb.

The Flower Bowl is a Grade 2 race. Stephanie's Kitten won the Filly & Mare Turf in 2012. The last winner of the race was Stephanie’s Kittens.

The Prix de l’Opera has produced three winners in recent years. None of them won the Opera, but all ran well and moved forward in the Breeders' Cup.

Chad Brown owns the most wins as a trainer (four). Sir Michael Stoute is second with three wins. Aidan O’Brien has not won this race yet.

John Velazquez has won three races and guided five mounts to placings in the Filly & Mare Turf.