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The event, which has occurred annually since 1984 , was created as a year-end championship for North American thoroughbred racing, and also attracts top horses from other parts of the world, especially Europe. The all-time leaders in Breeders' Cup wins are:
Currently, there are eight races on the Breeders' Cup card, all classified as Grade 1 races. The races are listed below in their order on the 2005 race card; the order of the first six listed races varies from year to year, but the 'Turf' and 'Classic' are traditionally the last two races. All races, unless otherwise indicated, are for any Horse , regardless of sex, 3 years old and up, and are held on a Dirt Track .
All Breeders' Cup races have been called by Tom Durkin since their inception. NBC has broadcast every Breeders' Cup since it began in 1984 . This will change in 2006 , when ESPN will take over the television contract for eight years. ESPN will broadcast the show for 2 more Hours . RACE TRACKS Previous championships have been held at the following tracks:
Some future sites have been tentatively set or suggested:
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