Equestricon to Host Breeders' Cup Draw

The 2018 Rood and Riddle Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw will be held at Equestricon Monday, Oct. 29, organizers behind the convention and festival announced Monday. The draw will be open to all Equestricon attendees and will be hosted inside the main hall of Louisville's newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center.

“Breeders' Cup and its Board are so pleased to share the excitement of the live drawing of post positions for the 14 Breeders' Cup World Championship races with the many fans and industry participants attending Equestricon,” said Dora Delgado, Breeders' Cup Senior Vice President of Racing and Nominations. “Participating owners, trainers and guests will enjoy a totally new experience combining the anticipation of the Post Position Draw with the enthusiasm of Thoroughbred racing's biggest fans.”

The draw will highlight day one of Equestricon, which continues at KICC Tuesday, Oct. 30. Events at Equestricon during Breeders' Cup week will include dozens of panels, workshops, seminars, storytelling sessions and appearances by some of racing's biggest names.

“We're so excited to partner with Breeders' Cup to bring owners, trainers, horseplayers, fans and more all under one roof to celebrate a hallmark event of Breeders' Cup Festival Week,” said Kathryn Sharp, co-founder of Equestricon. “The building will be buzzing with excitement and live reactions to the Draw. It's going to be a party and anyone with an interest in racing won't want to miss it.”

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