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 Oct. 30 and Oct. 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
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 Oct. 30 and Oct. 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 Juvenile Turf field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Induction
73-65
Graham MotionJunior Alvarado
Summer, WO, 3rd
Scalding
SCR
Owner:Pin Oak Stud
David Aragona: Scratched
2
Avec Toi
NA-NA-NA
Christopher HeadFlavien Prat
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, LCH, 6th
No Nay Never
10-1
Owner:Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Westerberg
David Aragona: Lost undefeated record when well-beaten in Group 1 on Arc Day; progression may have stalled but does draw Prat.
3
Florida Bay
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienWayne Lordan
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, LCH, 4th
Mehmas
20-1
Owner:Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Peter M. Brant, and Westerberg
David Aragona: Defeated Folsom Blues in July; that foe has since surpassed him, but this guy wasn't disgraced in G1 company.
4
Haffner
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon
Royal Lodge, NEW, 1st
Justify
8-1
Owner: Peter Brant, Coolmore, Westerberg, and B. Smith
David Aragona: Bombed over soft going behind Folsom Blues in the National; has otherwise looked the part of contender for this.
5
How's Al Today
94-82-62
Riley MottBrian Hernandez Jr.
Juvenile Turf, KD, 1st
Munnings
3-1
Owner:Gold Square
David Aragona: Is he a Ky. Downs specialist or the best U.S.-based 2-year-old turfer to come along in years? We'll find out on race day.
6
Pikachu
NA-NA-NA
Charlie Johnston David Egan
Golden Fleece, LPD, 4th
Frankel
30-1
Owner:Amo Racing
David Aragona: Twice beaten by Al Hudaiba this summer; only victory came against just two rivals in maiden company.
7
Let Em Know
77-72-73
Whit BeckmanEdgard Zayas
Pilgrim, BEL, 1st
Jackie's Warrior
20-1
Owner:Anthony Tate, Robert J. Ogilvie, Joe Pickerrell, and Diamond T Racing
David Aragona: Rebounded from mildly unlucky trip in the Summer to win a mediocre edition of the Pilgrim; needs to find more.
8
Liam's Law
72-67-40
Todd PletcherJose Ortiz
With Anticipation, SAR, 1st
Colonel Liam
20-1
Owner:Robert E. and Lawana Low
David Aragona: Couldn't have gotten softer trips in a pair of gate-to-wire Saratoga victories; missed training time since then.
9
Sale Shark
NA-NA-NA
Hugo PalmerOisin Murphy
Flying Childers, DON, 6th
Bayside Boy
30-1
Owner:Simon Orange and Michael Owen
David Aragona: First preference is Juvenile Turf Sprint; both wins came over a straight 5F; few indications that he wants this trip.
10
Folsom Blues
NA-NA-NA
Joseph O'BrienDylan McMonagle
Jean-Luc Largardere, LCH, 2nd
Blue Point
7-2
Owner:Al Shira'aa Racing
David Aragona: Couldn't have been more impressive in G1 National romp over yielding ground; as effective on firmer footing?
11
Man's Best Friend
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienColin Keane
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, LCH, 3rd
No Nay Never
SCR
Owner:Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabo, and Westerberg
David Aragona: Scratched
12
Oscar
75-70
Miguel ClementWilliam Buick
Summer, WO, 2nd
Oscar Performance
15-1
Owner:Elements Racing and Hoolie Racing Stable
David Aragona: Impressed by his poise and determination on debut and followed that up with a solid second in the Summer.
13
Agate
81-81-54
Kelsey DannerTyler Gaffalione
Bourbon, KEE, 1st
Karakontie
10-1
Owner:Dede McGehee
David Aragona: Strong finisher overcame stretch traffic to win Bourbon with late rush; no match for How's Al Today in September.
14
Great Barrier Reef
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore
Dewhurst, NEW, 3rd
No Nay Never
SCR
Owner:Derrick Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, Westerberg
David Aragona: Scratched
15
Popcorn
74-71-57
Jonathan ThomasManny Franco
Bourbon, KEE, 4th
Catholic Boy
20-1
Owner:Robert LaPenta
David Aragona: Would have finished much closer in the Bourbon if not for encountering significant stretch traffic; still has upside.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Challenge Series Results
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 Oct. 30 and Oct. 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 Juvenile Turf Challenge Series Results
Trainer Aidan O’Brien continued his dominance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, and did so at the direct expense of his son Joseph, when Haffner rallied to a 1 3/4-length victory over the favorite Folsom Blues in the finale on Friday’s Breeders’ Cu...
Trainer Aidan O’Brien continued his dominance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, and did so at the direct expense of his son Joseph, when Haffner rallied to a 1 3/4-length victory over the favorite Folsom Blues in the finale on Friday’s Breeders’ Cu...
Trainer Aidan O’Brien continued his dominance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, and did so at the direct expense of his son Joseph, when Haffner rallied to a 1 3/4-length victory over the favorite Folsom Blues in the finale on Friday’s Breeders’ Cu...
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