2 – Stronach Stables (1998, 2004) Winners See also Breeders' Cup Classic "top three finishers" and starters American thoroughbred racing top attended events Grand Slam of Thoroughbred Racing References External links Official Breeders' Cup website Classic Open middle distance horse races Grade 1 stakes races in the United States Graded stakes races in the United States Recurring sporting events established in 1984 1984 establishments in California