The 2024 Breeders’ Cup is fast approaching, and fields are beginning to take shape for the 14-race, two-day World Championships set for Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.

Year in and year out, one of the highlights of the Breeders’ Cup is the $2 million Longines Distaff, a 1 1/8-mile dirt race for fillies and mares ages 3 and older. This race has a big impact on determining recipients of 2024 Eclipse Awards in the divisions of older dirt female and 3-year-old female, and the field is expected to be very strong. Fillies and mares pointed to the Nov. 2 Longines Distaff include probable favorite Thorpedo Anna, the front-runner for the 2024 Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old filly.

In advance of the 2024 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff, we've compiled a slideshow of the contenders with a profile image, a workout photo, and a racing photo when available to give readers a look at these outstanding athletes both when relaxing and competing. Get to know these sensational fillies and mares in advance of what should be an exciting race at the Breeders’ Cup!