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 Filly and Mare Sprint
Oct 31, 2026Keeneland
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Look Forward
90-83-89
Michael McCarthyUmberto Rispoli
Open Mind, CD, 2nd
Bolt d'Oro
20-1
Owner:Reddam Racing
David Aragona: Underrated last year when her sprint form was pretty solid; this is asking a lot off one race in over a year.
2
Ways and Means
104-107-98
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Ballerina, SAR, 1st
Practical Joke
7-5
Owner:Klaravich Stables
David Aragona: Division leader has a reputation for being a Saratoga specialist; may not need her 'A' effort to handle this group.
3
Praying
91-51-59
Robert MedinaJohn Velasquez
TCA, KEE, 2nd
Vekoma
SCR
Owner:Newtown Anner Stud Farm
David Aragona: Scratched
4
R Disaster
103-74-103
Saffie Joseph Jr.Tyler Gaffalione
Gallant Bloom, BEL, 1st
Awesome Slew
8-1
Owner:Averill Racing and Anthony Mattera
David Aragona: Beat Ways and Means in Derby City with aid of an ideal pace setup; must avoid an early duel to repeat that feat.
5
Foie Gras
94-93-91
Mike MakerRicardo Santana, Jr.
Pink Ribbon, CT, 1st
Volatile
20-1
Owner:Paradise Farms Corp., P Shooter Stable, and Emcee Stable
David Aragona: Has run well in every start since the switch to Maker; just not sure even her best makes her a win candidate here.
6
Majestic Oops
86-89-93
Phil D'AmatoFrancisco Arrieta
Zenyatta, SA, 2nd
Majestic Harbor
15-1
Owner:Agave Racing Stable, Medallion Racing, Sheila Regan, and Evan Trommer
David Aragona: Did win a stakes at 6F earlier this year; has kept good company and should come running late if pace develops.
7
Evanescence
91-89-88
Eddie KenneallyLuis Saez
TCA, KEE, 1st
Munnings
15-1
Owner:Green Lantern Stables
David Aragona: Undefeated in three starts at Keeneland, including last-out stakes win in the TCA; must get faster to beat these.
8
Kerry's Kiss
94-93-97
Saffie Joseph Jr.Edwin Gonzalez
Princess Rooney, GP 1st
Vino Rosso
20-1
Owner:BAG Racing Stables, Epic Horses, and The White House Stables
David Aragona: Speedy filly seeks her fifth win in a row but gets tested for class after quick ascension following trainer switch.
9
Sweet Azteca
85-87-95
Richard BaltasJuan Hernandez
Rancho Bernardo, DMR, 1st
Sharp Azteca
8-1
Owner:Pamela C. Ziebarth
David Aragona: Missed the last two BCs and wonder if her window of opportunity has passed; both wins this year came up slow.
10
Simply Joking
90-89-88
Michael McCarthyManuel Franco
Princess Rooney, GP, 2nd
Practical Joke
30-1
Owner:Grantley Acres, Ryan Conner, Berkels0813 & CMNWLTH
David Aragona: Recently cut back after focusing on routes earlier this year; another needing a career-best effort to contend here.
11
Explora
94-97-91
Bob BaffertJose Ortiz
Dogwood, CD, 2nd
Blame
4-1
Owner:Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman
David Aragona: G1 Test winner never out of the exacta around one turn; ran better than looks in recent defeat as heavy chalk.
12
Kilwin
93-94-66
Rusty ArnoldJavier Castellano
Ballerina, SAR, 2nd
Twirling Candy
8-1
Owner:BBN Racing and Rick Howard
David Aragona: Her limited dirt efforts are all strong; still finished five lengths behind Ways and Means with a proper setup.
13
Nooni
89-80-83
Bob BaffertMario Gutierrez
OC, CD, 1st
Win Win Win
SCR
Owner:Zedan Racing Stables
David Aragona: Scratched
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Challenge Series Results
Ballerina (G1)Saratoga7 furlongsWays and Means104Race RecapChart
Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Look Forward
90-83-89
Michael McCarthyUmberto Rispoli
Open Mind, CD, 2nd
Bolt d'Oro
20-1
Owner:Reddam Racing
David Aragona: Underrated last year when her sprint form was pretty solid; this is asking a lot off one race in over a year.
2
Ways and Means
104-107-98
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Ballerina, SAR, 1st
Practical Joke
7-5
Owner:Klaravich Stables
David Aragona: Division leader has a reputation for being a Saratoga specialist; may not need her 'A' effort to handle this group.
3
Praying
91-51-59
Robert MedinaJohn Velasquez
TCA, KEE, 2nd
Vekoma
SCR
Owner:Newtown Anner Stud Farm
David Aragona: Scratched
4
R Disaster
103-74-103
Saffie Joseph Jr.Tyler Gaffalione
Gallant Bloom, BEL, 1st
Awesome Slew
8-1
Owner:Averill Racing and Anthony Mattera
David Aragona: Beat Ways and Means in Derby City with aid of an ideal pace setup; must avoid an early duel to repeat that feat.
5
Foie Gras
94-93-91
Mike MakerRicardo Santana, Jr.
Pink Ribbon, CT, 1st
Volatile
20-1
Owner:Paradise Farms Corp., P Shooter Stable, and Emcee Stable
David Aragona: Has run well in every start since the switch to Maker; just not sure even her best makes her a win candidate here.
6
Majestic Oops
86-89-93
Phil D'AmatoFrancisco Arrieta
Zenyatta, SA, 2nd
Majestic Harbor
15-1
Owner:Agave Racing Stable, Medallion Racing, Sheila Regan, and Evan Trommer
David Aragona: Did win a stakes at 6F earlier this year; has kept good company and should come running late if pace develops.
7
Evanescence
91-89-88
Eddie KenneallyLuis Saez
TCA, KEE, 1st
Munnings
15-1
Owner:Green Lantern Stables
David Aragona: Undefeated in three starts at Keeneland, including last-out stakes win in the TCA; must get faster to beat these.
8
Kerry's Kiss
94-93-97
Saffie Joseph Jr.Edwin Gonzalez
Princess Rooney, GP 1st
Vino Rosso
20-1
Owner:BAG Racing Stables, Epic Horses, and The White House Stables
David Aragona: Speedy filly seeks her fifth win in a row but gets tested for class after quick ascension following trainer switch.
9
Sweet Azteca
85-87-95
Richard BaltasJuan Hernandez
Rancho Bernardo, DMR, 1st
Sharp Azteca
8-1
Owner:Pamela C. Ziebarth
David Aragona: Missed the last two BCs and wonder if her window of opportunity has passed; both wins this year came up slow.
10
Simply Joking
90-89-88
Michael McCarthyManuel Franco
Princess Rooney, GP, 2nd
Practical Joke
30-1
Owner:Grantley Acres, Ryan Conner, Berkels0813 & CMNWLTH
David Aragona: Recently cut back after focusing on routes earlier this year; another needing a career-best effort to contend here.
11
Explora
94-97-91
Bob BaffertJose Ortiz
Dogwood, CD, 2nd
Blame
4-1
Owner:Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman
David Aragona: G1 Test winner never out of the exacta around one turn; ran better than looks in recent defeat as heavy chalk.
12
Kilwin
93-94-66
Rusty ArnoldJavier Castellano
Ballerina, SAR, 2nd
Twirling Candy
8-1
Owner:BBN Racing and Rick Howard
David Aragona: Her limited dirt efforts are all strong; still finished five lengths behind Ways and Means with a proper setup.
13
Nooni
89-80-83
Bob BaffertMario Gutierrez
OC, CD, 1st
Win Win Win
SCR
Owner:Zedan Racing Stables
David Aragona: Scratched
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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
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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 Filly & Mare Sprint Challenge Series Results
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