Swiss Skydiver has already won races in the Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" Challenge series that would give her a spot in both the Distaff and Classic. ... Swiss Skydiver will be pre-entered in both races.

Is Swiss skydiver in the Breeders Cup Classic?

BALTIMORE, MD - Peter Callahan's Swiss Skydiver became the sixth filly in history to topple the boys in Saturday's $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico. The Preakness is a Breeders' Cup “Win and You're In” event, with Swiss Skydiver receiving an automatic berth in the Longines Classic at Keeneland this November.

How much did they pay for Swiss skydiver?

McPeek purchased the Select Sales-consigned yearling for $35,000 for longtime client Peter Callahan. Swiss Skydiver made her debut the following November at Churchill Downs, breaking her maiden there by five and a half lengths.

What breed is Swiss skydiver?

Swiss Skydiver (foaled March 10, 2017) is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2020 Preakness Stakes, only the sixth filly to win the second leg of the Triple Crown. She also won the 2020 Santa Anita Oaks, 2020 Alabama Stakes, and 2021 Beholder Mile.

Was Swiss skydiver in the Kentucky Derby?

"Just a real honor to be around a horse like this." At odds of 11-1, Swiss Skydiver pulled off an upset of 3-2 favorite Authentic, who came in off winning the Kentucky Derby. It became a two-horse race with the rest of the field 10 lengths behind.

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Who owns Swiss skydiver horse?

Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Swiss Skydiver , the champion 3-year-old filly of 2020, will be offered at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale, according to owner Peter Callahan and trainer Kenny McPeek.

Who is the owner of Swiss skydiver?

Alabama Stakes winner Swiss Skydiver's owner Peter Callahan talks about why his horse will work towards the Kentucky Oaks instead of the Derby.

Where is the 2022 Breeders Cup being held?

In 2022 the Breeders' Cup World Championships returns to historic Keeneland in Lexington, KY where the very idea for the Breeders' Cup was born.

What date is the Breeders Cup 2021?

This year's races will be on November 5th and 6th at the gorgeous Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in San Diego, CA. “Where the turf meets the surf” is one of iconic horse racing venues in the world, and is the perfect host for this event for the second time.

How did Swiss Skydiver do in the Breeders Cup?

The much-anticipated match-up between fan favorites Monomoy Girl and Swiss Skydiver saw the elder prevail in a decisive 1 3/4-length victory in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff. ... Swiss Skydiver finished seventh. “Honestly it's a relief,” said Cox.

Where is Preakness 2021 held?

The Preakness Stakes will take place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, as it traditionally does.

Where is the horse Authentic from?

Authentic - Thoroughbred Stallion at Spendthrift Farm, KY.

What is authentic pedigree?

From the sire line of breed-shaper Northern Dancer, the 1964 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1) champion, Authentic descends via the Storm Cat branch. He's by Into Mischief, the leading North American sire of 2019, who is himself a half-brother to multiple champion Beholder and Mendelssohn.

Did Swiss skydiver run in the Oaks?

Swiss Skydiver, a 3-year-old filly who finished second at this year's Kentucky Oaks — traditionally the marquee race of the year for fillies — was entered in Saturday's race by trainer Kenny McPeek. ... For another, the Kentucky Oaks's $1.25 million purse and more beatable field makes that race hard to pass up.

Where did Swiss skydiver finish in the Kentucky Oaks?

Swiss Skydiver finished second in the Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4, finishing behind longshot Shedaresthedevil, but ahead of favorite Gamine.

What was Swiss skydiver Preakness time?

It proved the right move as the filly made history when narrowly prevailing in an epic stretch duel over Authentic in a time of 1:53.28, the second fastest 1 3/16-mile Preakness on record behind Secretariat's 1:53 in 1973. Swiss Skydiver is the sixth filly to win the Preakness.

What race number is the Preakness?

The “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” kicks off late Saturday afternoon in Louisville at Churchill Downs. It is the 13th race on the schedule, and is scheduled to start at approximately 6:47 p.m. ET.

Who is Peter J Callahan?

In 2020, Peter J. Callahan reached the heights of the sport as the owner of the filly Swiss Skydiver, who won three consecutive graded stakes races during the spring and early summer to become a divisional leader.