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The Breeders' Cup has released a tentative schedule for 2009. (AP Images)

The 2009 Breeders' Cup has released their schedule for the upcoming races. Bloodhorse is reporting that the Friday, November 6 program will consist of six Breeders’ Cup races, beginning with the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon, and will be followed by five consecutive Breeders’ Cup races for females.

The Saturday card will feature eight Breeders’ Cup races – which will all lead up to the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I). Saturday’s card will also include the grade II Oak Tree Derby and the Damascus Stakes.

Kenneth Kirchner, president of FalKirk International and wagering consultant to the Breeders’ Cup, told the press: "We believe that the schedule of six championships races on Friday and eight on Saturday will provide better balance to the program and greater betting opportunities for the fans. Fans should find the Pick 6 sequence on Friday and Saturday to be great bets and based on last year's $1 million Friday Pick 6 handle, we could enjoy a substantial carryover into Saturday."

2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Schedule

Friday, Nov. 6

Post Time                      Race                               Distance
11:15 a.m     $75,000 Allowance
11:49 a.m      $75,000 Allowance
12:35 p.m      $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon     1 3/4 mi.
1:08 p.m.     $1 mil. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf     1 mi. (T)
1:45 p.m.     $1 mil. Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup F & M Sprint (gr. I)     7 f.
2:23 p.m     $2 mil. Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juv. Fillies (gr. I)     1 1/16 mi.
3:02 p.m.     $2 mil. Emirates Air. Breeders’ Cup F & M Turf (gr. I)     1 1/4 mi. (T)
3:45 p.m     $2 mil. Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic, (gr. I)     1 1/8 mi.
4:25 p.m.     $200,000 Las Palmas Handicap, (gr. II)     1 mi. (turf)

Saturday, Nov. 7

Post Time                      Race                               Distance
10:05 a.m.     $125,000 Damascus Stakes     7 f.
10:45 a.m.     $1 mil. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. II)     1 mi. (T)
11:23 a.m.     $1 mil. Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint     6 1/2 f. (T)
12:10 p.m.     $1 mil. Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I)     1 mi.
12:49 p.m     $2 mil. Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I)     1 1/16 mi.
1:28 p.m.     $2 mil. TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. I)     1 mi. (T)
2:12 p.m.     $2 mil. Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I)     6 f.
2:57 p.m.     $3 mil. Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I)     1 1/2 mi. (T)
3:45 p.m.     $5 mil. Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I)     1 1/4 mi.
4:25 p.m.     $125,000 Oak Tree Derby (gr. II)     1 1/8 mi. (T)

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