United States of America
Del Mar · 01.11.25
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Purse€ 1,757,400
To the winner€ 1,107,100
Distance1811 metres
Winning time1m 48.07s
SurfaceDirt · Fast
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Runners12
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
10thAlice Verite5yo mare by Kizuna × Lumiere VeriteKyle FreyKazuya Nakatake
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 01.11.25Scylla
TapitSire
Close HatchesDamby First Defence
DamClose Hatches
Scylla is out of Close Hatches (First Defence), champion older mare and a five-time Grade 1 winner, who was second in the 2013 Grade 1 Distaff and took an Eclipse title in 2014. Close Hatches has bred three Graded winners, among them Scylla's full-brother Tacitus, a multiple Grade 2 winner who was multiple Grade 1-placed, and the full sibling Batten Down, winner of the Grade 3 Ohio Derby and Grade 2-placed.
Second damRising Tornado
Second dam Rising Tornado (Storm Cat) won once and has six winners. Among them are Lockdown (First Defence), a full-sister to Close Hatches, who won the Listed Busanda Stakes, was Grade 1-placed and is the dam of the multiple Grade 1 winner Idiomatic, winner of the 2023 Grade 1 Distaff, and Hail (Tapit), a winner placed in the Listed Busanda Stakes and dam of the Grade 3-placed winner Burning Glory.
Third damSilver Star
Third dam Silver Star (Zafonic) won once at two, was third in the Listed Prix Coronation and produced eleven winners. They include Barsanti (Champs Elysees), winner of the Listed Buckhounds Stakes and Group 2-placed, and the winner Bird Flown (Oasis Dream), dam of the dual Group 1-winning sire Siskin. Silver Star is a full-sister to the dual Group 1-winning sire Xaar.
Wider family
Close Hatches descends from Best in Show, the 1982 Broodmare of the Year, as a great-great-granddaughter.
Next generation
Close Hatches has an unraced 2-year-old filly, Crowning Glory (Uncle Mo). Covered by Gun Runner in three straight years, she has a yearling filly and a weanling colt by him and is due a further full sibling to them in 2026.
Connections
Scylla in 2025
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Spinster Stakes1811 metres · € 571,1003rdWilliam MottJunior Alvarado05.10.2025KeenelandPrize money €57,114Race detailsWatch
Ballerina Stakes1408 metres · € 439,3002ndWilliam MottFlavien Prat23.08.2025SaratogaPrize money €87,868Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Thorpedo AnnaFast Anna × Sataves | Kenneth McPeekBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr | Brookdale Racing, Inc.Judy Hicks | ||
| 2021 | Marche LorraineOrfevre × Vite Marcher | Yoshito YahagiOisin Murphy | U. Carrot FarmNorthern Farm |
History since 1984
Breeders' Cup Distaff42Editions since 1984
4Multiple winnersBayakoa, Royal Delta, Beholder
100%Won by fillies or mares42 of 42 · 20 of the last 20
Record holders
Most wins since 19841Bill MottTrainer · 1998, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2025 …6 wins
2Mike E SmithJockey · 1995, 1997, 2002, 2008, 20125 wins
3Allen E. PaulsonOwner · 1997, 1998, 20023 wins
3Unbridled's SongSire · 2001, 2010, 20173 wins
3Allen E. PaulsonBreeder · 1997, 1998, 20023 wins
3A.P. IndyDamsire · 2011, 2012, 20223 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Bayakoa1989, 19902 wins
1Royal Delta2011, 20122 wins
1Beholder2013, 20162 wins
Show all 42 winners since 1984Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ScyllaTapit × Close Hatches | Bill MottJunior Alvarado | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 7.50 | |
| 2024 | Thorpedo AnnaFast Anna × Sataves | Kenneth McPeekBrian Hernandez Jr. | Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, Judy B. Hicks, et al.Judy Hicks | 1.50 | |
| 2023 | IdiomaticCurlin × Lockdown | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 3.00 | |
| 2022 | MalathaatCurlin × Dreaming of Julia | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Shadwell StableStonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | 4.00 | |
| 2021 | Marche LorraineOrfevre × Vite Marcher | Yoshito YahagiOisin Murphy | U. Carrot FarmNorthern Farm | 51.00 | |
| 2020 | Monomoy GirlTapizar × Drumette | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, Carcone Holdings, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem StablesFPF LLC & Highfield Ranch | 2.25 | |
| 2019 | Blue PrizePure Prize × Blues For Sale | Ignacio Correas IVJoe Bravo | Merriebelle StableBioart S. A. | 10.00 | |
| 2018 | Monomoy GirlTapizar × Drumette | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, Carcone Holdings, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem StablesFPF LLC & Highfield Ranch | 3.25 | |
| 2017 | Forever UnbridledUnbridled's Song × Lemons Forever | Dallas StewartJohn R Velazquez | Charles E. FipkeCharles Fipke | 4.33 | |
| 2016 | BeholderHenny Hughes × Leslie's Lady | Richard MandellaGary Stevens | Spendthrift FarmClarkland Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2015 | StopchargingmariaTale of the Cat × Exotic Bloom | Todd PletcherJavier Castellano | Town And Country FarmsHarvey Clarke & Brookdale Farm LLC | 9.00 | |
| 2014 | UntapableTapit × Fun House | Steve AsmussenRosie Napravnik | Winchell ThoroughbredsWinchell Thoroughbreds | 3.00 | |
| 2013 | BeholderHenny Hughes × Leslie's Lady | Richard MandellaGary Stevens | Spendthrift FarmClarkland Farm | 3.75 | |
| 2012 | Royal DeltaEmpire Maker × Delta Princess | Bill MottMike E Smith | Besilu StablesPalides Investments N.V., Inc. | ||
| 2011 | Royal DeltaEmpire Maker × Delta Princess | Bill MottJose Lezcano | Palides InvestmentsPalides Investments N.V., Inc. | 3.25 | |
| 2010 | Unrivaled BelleUnbridled's Song × Queenie Belle | Bill MottKent Desormeaux | Gary Seidler & Pete VegsoGary Seidler & Peter Vegso | 9.00 | |
| 2009 | Life Is SweetStorm Cat × Sweet Life | John ShirreffsGarrett Gomez | Pam & Martin WygodPam & Martin Wygod | 10.00 | |
| 2008 | ZenyattaStreet Cry × Vertigineux | John ShirreffsMike E Smith | Ann & Jerry MossMaverick Productions, Limited | 1.50 | |
| 2007 | Ginger PunchAwesome Again × Nappelon | Robert FrankelRafael Bejarano | Stronach StablesAdena Springs | 5.50 | |
| 2006 | Round PondAwesome Again × Gift of Dance | Michael MatzEdgar Prado | Fox Hill FarmTrudy McCaffery & John Toffan | ||
| 2005 | Pleasant HomeSeeking The Gold × Our Country Place | Claude R. McGaughey IIICornelio Velásquez | Ogden Mills PhippsPhipps Stable | 31.75 | |
| 2004 | AshadoSaint Ballado × Goulash | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Starlight StablesAaron & Marie Jones | 3.00 | |
| 2003 | AdorationHonor Grades × Sewing Lady | David HofmansPat Valenzuela | Amerman RacingLucy G Bassett | ||
| 2002 | AzeriJade Hunter × Zodiac Miss | Laura de SerouxMike E Smith | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | ||
| 2001 | Unbridled ElaineUnbridled's Song × Carols Folly | Dallas StewartPat Day | Roger J. DevenportGolden Orb Farm & K David Schwartz | ||
| 2000 | SpainThunder Gulch × Drina | D Wayne LukasVictor Espinoza | The Thoroughbred Corp.The Thoroughbred Corp. | ||
| 1999 | Beautiful PleasureMaudlin × Beautiful Bid | John T. Ward Jr.Jorge Chavez | John C. OxleyFarnsworth Farms (Mike Sherman) | 4.00 | |
| 1998 | EscenaStrawberry Road × Claxton's Slew | Bill MottGary Stevens | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | 4.00 | |
| 1997 | AjinaStrawberry Road × Winglet | Bill MottMike E Smith | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | ||
| 1996 | Jewel PrincessKey to the Mint × Jewell Ridge | Wallace DollaseCorey Nakatani | M & R Stephen & The Thoroughbred Corp.Farnsworth Farms (Michael Sherman) | ||
| 1995 | Inside InformationPrivate Account × Pure Profit | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Ogden Mills PhippsOgden Mills Phipps | 1.80 | |
| 1994 | One DreamerRelaunch × Creatively | Thomas F. ProctorGary Stevens | Glen Hill FarmGlen Hill Farm | ||
| 1993 | Hollywood WildcatKris S. × Miss Wildcatter | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Irving & Marjorie CowanIrving & Marjorie Cowan | ||
| 1992 | PaseanaAhmad × Pasiflin | Ron McAnallyChris McCarron | Sidney H. CraigHaras Vacacion | ||
| 1991 | Dance SmartlyDanzig × Classy 'n Smart | James E. DayPat Day | Sam-Son FarmSam-Son Farm | 1.50 | |
| 1990 | BayakoaConsultants Bid × Arlucea | Ron McAnallyLaffit Pincay Jr. | Frank & Janis WhithamHaras Principal | ||
| 1989 | BayakoaConsultants Bid × Arlucea | Ron McAnallyLaffit Pincay Jr. | Frank & Janis WhithamHaras Principal | 2.00 | |
| 1988 | Personal EnsignPrivate Account × Grecian Banner | Claude R. McGaughey IIIRandy Romero | Ogden PhippsOgden Phipps | 1.50 | |
| 1987 | SacahuistaRaja Baba × Nalees Flying Flag | D Wayne LukasRandy Romero | B. A. Beal & L. R. FrenchWilliam S. Farish III & / G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. | ||
| 1986 | Lady's SecretSecretariat × Great Lady M. | D Wayne LukasPat Day | Gene KleinRobert H. Spreen | 1.50 | |
| 1985 | Life's MagicCox's Ridge × Fire Water | D Wayne LukasÁngel Cordero Jr. | Mel Hatley & Gene KleinM/M Douglas Parrish & David Parrish III | 1.40 | |
| 1984 | Princess RooneyVerbatim × Parrish Princess | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Paula J. TuckerParrish Hill Farm | 2.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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