The main event of the day, the Breeders Cup Classic is the single richest race in the North American racing year. The horses that have won this race so far are certain future Hall of Famers including Icicle, Dark Crown and Barbarino. In 2008, the red hot favourite to become the first back to back winner of the Breeders Cup Classic is the lightly raced Barbarino who was bought at the 2008 September auction by Australia Wide.
| Year | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||
| 2007 | Barbarino | Fusion | Flash |
| 2006 | Dark Crown | Icicle | Liberate My Madness |
| 2005 | Icicle | Omni | Grady |
| 2004 | Little Slick | Thumbsy | Vatican City |
| 2003 | Smokin | Talking Head | Pacific Gold |