The richest horse race in North America belongs to Sierra Leone. Del Mar Racetrack in California played host to the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, pitting the top thoroughbreds ages three years and up against each other in arguably the most stacked field of the season.

Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday, ending a tough run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby.

Sierra Leone stalked Fierceness and Forever Young in the stretch, then blazed by them to snatch the biggest race of them all from their grasp. Here's how he did it.

The colt and jockey Flavien Prat rally at Del Mar to beat Fierceness and help Distaff winner Thorpedo Anna in Horse of the Year race

After coming up short in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stake, Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1½ lengths.

The Breeders' Cup is one of horse racing's most celebrated events. Our horse racing expert breaks down each of Saturday's races.

One of the best things about 3-year-olds dominating the big races at the Breeders' Cup World Championship races is the likelihood many of them will race on around the world in 2025.

The two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships conclude Saturday at Santa Anita Park with nine races, including the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic with Arabian Knight the 3-1 morning line favorite. The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old colt began his career 364 days ago with a 7 1/4-length victory in the opening race on the Saturday Breeders' Cup