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The Breeders’ Cup Distaff is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares 3 years old and up. Known as the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic between 2008 and 2012 it is held annually at a different racetrack in the United States or Canada as part of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.Starting with the 2008 Breeders’ Cup the Distaff will be the final race on the first day of the two-day event.Distance : 11⁄4 miles (1984–1987); 11⁄8 miles (1988 to present).