The Breeders' Cup World Championships attract the best Thoroughbred horses worldwide to compete in Grade 1 races for both males and females at a variety of distances on both turf and dirt. The event includes 14 Championship races over two consecutive days. The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky on October 30 and 31. Stay updated with the latest Breeders' Cup entries, picks, results, odds, and news from Daily Racing Form.
The horses that compete in these championship races can claim their berths in multiple ways. The first is by winning a Breeders' Cup Challenge race. The second is through a system that allows horses to earn points based on their performance in major races throughout the year. The third way to be selected is to be chosen by a panel of experts. There are a maximum of 14 horses in each Breeders' Cup race, except the Dirt Mile and Juvenile Turf Sprint, which are limited to 12 starters.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held Oct. 30-31.
Daily Racing Form is offering a Player's Guide with picks and analysis for all of the Breeders' Cup Championship races. You can get it here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
Daily Racing Form's past performances for the Breeders' Cup will be available on Oct. 26. You can access also purchase Pre-Entry Past Performances as part of a Breeders’ Cup package starting Oct. 21 here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
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About the Breeders' Cup
Keeneland
The Breeders' Cup World Championships attract the best Thoroughbred horses worldwide to compete in Grade 1 races for both males and females at a variety of distances on both turf and dirt. The event includes 14 Championship races over two consecutive days. The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky on October 30 and 31. Stay updated with the latest Breeders' Cup entries, picks, results, odds, and news from Daily Racing Form.
The horses that compete in these championship races can claim their berths in multiple ways. The first is by winning a Breeders' Cup Challenge race. The second is through a system that allows horses to earn points based on their performance in major races throughout the year. The third way to be selected is to be chosen by a panel of experts. There are a maximum of 14 horses in each Breeders' Cup race, except the Dirt Mile and Juvenile Turf Sprint, which are limited to 12 starters.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held Oct. 30-31.
Daily Racing Form is offering a Player's Guide with picks and analysis for all of the Breeders' Cup Championship races. You can get it here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
Daily Racing Form's past performances for the Breeders' Cup will be available on Oct. 26. You can access also purchase Pre-Entry Past Performances as part of a Breeders’ Cup package starting Oct. 21 here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
HorseLast 3 Beyers
Trainer
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona odds
Forever Young
105-NA-NA
Yoshito Yahagi
Jockey Club Gold Cup, BEL, 1st
Real Steel
5-2
Owner:Susumu Fujita
David Aragona: Popular globe-trotter seeks another Classic win; should move forward off workmanlike Jockey Club Gold Cup prep.
Sovereignty
112-106-108
Bill Mott
Whitney, SAR, 1st
Into Mischief
3-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Seemed back on track for this in decisive Whitney triumph before a foot issue derailed his preparation; will he run?
Knightsbridge
104-122-102
Bill Mott
Pacific Classic, DMR, 1st
Nyquist
5-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Has first preference here but likely switches to Dirt Mile if Sovereignty makes the Classic; competitive in either spot.
Golden Tempo
100-98-95
Cherie DeVaux
Travers, SAR, 3rd
Curlin
6-1
Owner:Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable
David Aragona: The Derby and Belmont winner is a little light on speed figures but may get ideal pace setup if all the speed stays in.
Magnitude
89-114-102
Steve Asmussen
Whitney, SAR, 6th
Not This Time
6-1
Owner:Winchell Thoroughbreds
David Aragona: Better than his Whitney flop, but wonder what kind of trip he gets; controlled moderate paces in his two big wins.
Further Ado
102-92-97
Brad Cox
Pennsylvania Derby, PRX, 2nd
Gun Runner
8-1
Owner:Spendthrift Farm
David Aragona: Keeneland specialist got back on track in Pennsylvania Derby; not always easy to trust but capable on his best day.
The Puma
103-99-94
Gustavo Delgado
Pennsylvania Derby, PRX, 1st
Essential Quality
10-1
Owner:OGMA Investments LLC, High Step Racing, TCC Stables LLC, YNG Stables LLC and JR Ranch
David Aragona: Overcame wide trip to finally get his G1 in the Pennsylvania Derby; still have some doubts about him getting 10F.
Napoleon Solo
103-99-96
Chad Summers
Travers, SAR, 2nd
Liam's Map
12-1
Owner:Espoir USA Inc.
David Aragona: Has had his doubters along the way but has now put together three strong efforts in a row and proved 10F is no issue.
Forged Steel
98-79-98
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Goodwood, SA, 1st
Vekoma
30-1
Owner:C2 Racing Stable LLC, Mathis Stables LLC and TCC Stables LLC
David Aragona: Has first preference in the Dirt Mile; both SoCal graded stakes wins came against weaker foes than this.
Phileas Fogg
85-114-97
Gustavo Rodriguez
Jockey Club Gold Cup, BEL, 4th
Astern
30-1
Owner:Jupiter Stable
David Aragona: Speedy gelding earned a 114 Beyer in the Suburban when allowed to walk up front; won't get that luxury here.
T O Password
NA-NA-NA
Daisuke Takayanagi
Elm, Sapporo, 3rd
Copano Rickey
50-1
Owner:Tomoya Ozasa
David Aragona: First preference is Dirt Mile; the 2024 Kentucky Derby fifth-place finisher hasn't competed at this level in a long time.
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
HorseLast 3 Beyers
Trainer
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona odds
Forever Young
105-NA-NA
Yoshito Yahagi
Jockey Club Gold Cup, BEL, 1st
Real Steel
5-2
Owner:Susumu Fujita
David Aragona: Popular globe-trotter seeks another Classic win; should move forward off workmanlike Jockey Club Gold Cup prep.
Sovereignty
112-106-108
Bill Mott
Whitney, SAR, 1st
Into Mischief
3-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Seemed back on track for this in decisive Whitney triumph before a foot issue derailed his preparation; will he run?
Knightsbridge
104-122-102
Bill Mott
Pacific Classic, DMR, 1st
Nyquist
5-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Has first preference here but likely switches to Dirt Mile if Sovereignty makes the Classic; competitive in either spot.
Golden Tempo
100-98-95
Cherie DeVaux
Travers, SAR, 3rd
Curlin
6-1
Owner:Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable
David Aragona: The Derby and Belmont winner is a little light on speed figures but may get ideal pace setup if all the speed stays in.
Magnitude
89-114-102
Steve Asmussen
Whitney, SAR, 6th
Not This Time
6-1
Owner:Winchell Thoroughbreds
David Aragona: Better than his Whitney flop, but wonder what kind of trip he gets; controlled moderate paces in his two big wins.
Further Ado
102-92-97
Brad Cox
Pennsylvania Derby, PRX, 2nd
Gun Runner
8-1
Owner:Spendthrift Farm
David Aragona: Keeneland specialist got back on track in Pennsylvania Derby; not always easy to trust but capable on his best day.
The Puma
103-99-94
Gustavo Delgado
Pennsylvania Derby, PRX, 1st
Essential Quality
10-1
Owner:OGMA Investments LLC, High Step Racing, TCC Stables LLC, YNG Stables LLC and JR Ranch
David Aragona: Overcame wide trip to finally get his G1 in the Pennsylvania Derby; still have some doubts about him getting 10F.
Napoleon Solo
103-99-96
Chad Summers
Travers, SAR, 2nd
Liam's Map
12-1
Owner:Espoir USA Inc.
David Aragona: Has had his doubters along the way but has now put together three strong efforts in a row and proved 10F is no issue.
Forged Steel
98-79-98
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Goodwood, SA, 1st
Vekoma
30-1
Owner:C2 Racing Stable LLC, Mathis Stables LLC and TCC Stables LLC
David Aragona: Has first preference in the Dirt Mile; both SoCal graded stakes wins came against weaker foes than this.
Phileas Fogg
85-114-97
Gustavo Rodriguez
Jockey Club Gold Cup, BEL, 4th
Astern
30-1
Owner:Jupiter Stable
David Aragona: Speedy gelding earned a 114 Beyer in the Suburban when allowed to walk up front; won't get that luxury here.
T O Password
NA-NA-NA
Daisuke Takayanagi
Elm, Sapporo, 3rd
Copano Rickey
50-1
Owner:Tomoya Ozasa
David Aragona: First preference is Dirt Mile; the 2024 Kentucky Derby fifth-place finisher hasn't competed at this level in a long time.
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About the Breeders' Cup
Keeneland
The Breeders' Cup World Championships attract the best Thoroughbred horses worldwide to compete in Grade 1 races for both males and females at a variety of distances on both turf and dirt. The event includes 14 Championship races over two consecutive days. The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky on October 30 and 31. Stay updated with the latest Breeders' Cup entries, picks, results, odds, and news from Daily Racing Form.
The horses that compete in these championship races can claim their berths in multiple ways. The first is by winning a Breeders' Cup Challenge race. The second is through a system that allows horses to earn points based on their performance in major races throughout the year. The third way to be selected is to be chosen by a panel of experts. There are a maximum of 14 horses in each Breeders' Cup race, except the Dirt Mile and Juvenile Turf Sprint, which are limited to 12 starters.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Kentucky.
The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held Oct. 30-31.
Daily Racing Form is offering a Player's Guide with picks and analysis for all of the Breeders' Cup Championship races. You can get it here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
Daily Racing Form's past performances for the Breeders' Cup will be available on Oct. 26. You can access also purchase Pre-Entry Past Performances as part of a Breeders’ Cup package starting Oct. 21 here: https://shop.drf.com/breeders-cup
Led by eight returning winners from a year ago, two Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winners, and a foreign line-up that numbers 75 strong, a total of 222 horses were pre-entered for the 14 Breeders' Cup races worth $30 million in purse money to be...
Led by eight returning winners from a year ago, two Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winners, and a foreign line-up that numbers 75 strong, a total of 222 horses were pre-entered for the 14 Breeders' Cup races worth $30 million in purse money to be...
Led by eight returning winners from a year ago, two Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winners, and a foreign line-up that numbers 75 strong, a total of 222 horses were pre-entered for the 14 Breeders' Cup races worth $30 million in purse money to be...
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