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 Mile field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Deterministic
99-104-100
Miguel ClementKendrick Carmouche
Woodbine Mile, WO, 2nd
Liam's Map
8-1
Owner:St. Elias Stable, Ken Langone, Steven Duncker, and Vicarage Stable
David Aragona: Leading U.S. turf miler had winning streak ended by Notable Speech at Woodbine; unlikely to get better setup here.
2
Lake Forest
98-NA-NA
William HaggasCieren Fallon
Coolmore Turf Mile, KEE, 2nd
No Nay Never
6-1
Owner:Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy
David Aragona: Had a rough, traffic-filled trip in local debut but stayed on bravely for second; should get more pace ahead of him here.
3
Facteur Cheval
99-89-NA
Mark CasseManuel Franco
Allowance, KEE, 1st
Ribchester
30-1
Owner:Gary Barber and Team Valor International
David Aragona: $5 million earning gelding got back to winner's circle over this course last time but generally has seen better days.
4
Cabo Spirit
97-95-98
George PapaprodromouMike Smith
City of Hope Mile, SA, 1st
Pioneerof the Nile
30-1
Owner:Kretz Racing
David Aragona: Speedy Californian won prep out West; doubtful he could pull off such a feat here with other speed in the mix.
5
Ask Ikigomi
NA-NA-NA
Hideaki FujiwaraRyusei Sakai
NHK Mile, TOK, 2nd
Lord Kanalea
20-1
Owner:Hirosaki Toshihiro
David Aragona: Lightly raced Japanese 3-year-old was narrowly beaten in G1 back in May; must overcome inexperience and lengthy layoff.
6
Zulu Kingdom
97-100-101
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Turf Mile, KEE, 5th
Ten Sovereigns
SCR
Owner:Madaket Stables, Michael S. Dubb
David Aragona: Scratched
7
Qirat
NA-NA-NA
Ralph BeckettColin Keane
Prix Daniel Wildenstein, LCH, 1st
Showcasing
30-1
Owner:Juddmonte Farms
David Aragona: 12th behind Notable Speech in '25 Mile; likely a notch below G1 quality but is coming off best effort of the year.
8
Notable Speech
101-NA-NA
Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick
Woodbine Mile, WO, 1st
Dubawi
7-5
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Last year's Mile champ returns in top form, having just defeated one of his main rivals at Woodbine; the one to beat.
9
Rhetorical
103-99-99
Will WaldenJose Ortiz
Coolmore Turf Mile, KEE, 1st
Not This Time
8-1
Owner:Gary Barber, Cheyenne Stable, and Wachtel Stable
David Aragona: He's a two-time G1 winner at Keeneland and was fourth in this last year; has run best from the front end this season
10
Lugal
NA-NA-NA
Haruki SugiyamaOisin Murphy
Duramente
30-1
Owner:Yoshimasa Ema
David Aragona: Did run well outside of Japan when just missing in Dubai last winter but has primarily focused on sprint distances.
11
Formidable Man
88-97-101
Michael McCarthyJohn Velasquez
Mint Millions, KD, 7th
City of Light
15-1
Owner:Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr.
David Aragona: Second in this race last year over his home turf; tough to assess off recent losses, including a drubbing at Ky. Downs.
12
True Love
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienWayne Lordan
Prix de la Foret, LCH, 1st
No Nay Never
8-1
Owner:M. Tabor, D. Smith, and Mrs. J. Magnier
David Aragona: English 1000 Guineas winner lost her form this summer but rebounded with G1 Foret triumph, a good prep for this.
13
Brilliant Berti
97-97-97
Cherie DeVauxBrian Hernandez, Jr.
Turf Mile, KEE, 4th
Noble Mission
30-1
Owner:Klein Racing
David Aragona: 5-year-old just 1 for his last 9; not sure he was quite this good even when at his best, and those days may be behind him.
14
Puerto Rico
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore
Prix de la Foret, LCH, 3rd
Wootton Bassett
10-1
Owner:Mrs. J. Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith
David Aragona: Disappointing season nearly salvaged by narrow loss in G1 Foret; surprising that Ryan Moore lands here over True Love.
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Deterministic
99-104-100
Miguel ClementKendrick Carmouche
Woodbine Mile, WO, 2nd
Liam's Map
8-1
Owner:St. Elias Stable, Ken Langone, Steven Duncker, and Vicarage Stable
David Aragona: Leading U.S. turf miler had winning streak ended by Notable Speech at Woodbine; unlikely to get better setup here.
2
Lake Forest
98-NA-NA
William HaggasCieren Fallon
Coolmore Turf Mile, KEE, 2nd
No Nay Never
6-1
Owner:Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy
David Aragona: Had a rough, traffic-filled trip in local debut but stayed on bravely for second; should get more pace ahead of him here.
3
Facteur Cheval
99-89-NA
Mark CasseManuel Franco
Allowance, KEE, 1st
Ribchester
30-1
Owner:Gary Barber and Team Valor International
David Aragona: $5 million earning gelding got back to winner's circle over this course last time but generally has seen better days.
4
Cabo Spirit
97-95-98
George PapaprodromouMike Smith
City of Hope Mile, SA, 1st
Pioneerof the Nile
30-1
Owner:Kretz Racing
David Aragona: Speedy Californian won prep out West; doubtful he could pull off such a feat here with other speed in the mix.
5
Ask Ikigomi
NA-NA-NA
Hideaki FujiwaraRyusei Sakai
NHK Mile, TOK, 2nd
Lord Kanalea
20-1
Owner:Hirosaki Toshihiro
David Aragona: Lightly raced Japanese 3-year-old was narrowly beaten in G1 back in May; must overcome inexperience and lengthy layoff.
6
Zulu Kingdom
97-100-101
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Turf Mile, KEE, 5th
Ten Sovereigns
SCR
Owner:Madaket Stables, Michael S. Dubb
David Aragona: Scratched
7
Qirat
NA-NA-NA
Ralph BeckettColin Keane
Prix Daniel Wildenstein, LCH, 1st
Showcasing
30-1
Owner:Juddmonte Farms
David Aragona: 12th behind Notable Speech in '25 Mile; likely a notch below G1 quality but is coming off best effort of the year.
8
Notable Speech
101-NA-NA
Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick
Woodbine Mile, WO, 1st
Dubawi
7-5
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Last year's Mile champ returns in top form, having just defeated one of his main rivals at Woodbine; the one to beat.
9
Rhetorical
103-99-99
Will WaldenJose Ortiz
Coolmore Turf Mile, KEE, 1st
Not This Time
8-1
Owner:Gary Barber, Cheyenne Stable, and Wachtel Stable
David Aragona: He's a two-time G1 winner at Keeneland and was fourth in this last year; has run best from the front end this season
10
Lugal
NA-NA-NA
Haruki SugiyamaOisin Murphy
Duramente
30-1
Owner:Yoshimasa Ema
David Aragona: Did run well outside of Japan when just missing in Dubai last winter but has primarily focused on sprint distances.
11
Formidable Man
88-97-101
Michael McCarthyJohn Velasquez
Mint Millions, KD, 7th
City of Light
15-1
Owner:Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr.
David Aragona: Second in this race last year over his home turf; tough to assess off recent losses, including a drubbing at Ky. Downs.
12
True Love
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienWayne Lordan
Prix de la Foret, LCH, 1st
No Nay Never
8-1
Owner:M. Tabor, D. Smith, and Mrs. J. Magnier
David Aragona: English 1000 Guineas winner lost her form this summer but rebounded with G1 Foret triumph, a good prep for this.
13
Brilliant Berti
97-97-97
Cherie DeVauxBrian Hernandez, Jr.
Turf Mile, KEE, 4th
Noble Mission
30-1
Owner:Klein Racing
David Aragona: 5-year-old just 1 for his last 9; not sure he was quite this good even when at his best, and those days may be behind him.
14
Puerto Rico
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore
Prix de la Foret, LCH, 3rd
Wootton Bassett
10-1
Owner:Mrs. J. Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith
David Aragona: Disappointing season nearly salvaged by narrow loss in G1 Foret; surprising that Ryan Moore lands here over True Love.
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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
While the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Turf could both wind up in Hong Kong next month, the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Mile are about to be introduced to an entirely new lifestyle.
While the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Turf could both wind up in Hong Kong next month, the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Mile are about to be introduced to an entirely new lifestyle.
While the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Turf could both wind up in Hong Kong next month, the top two finishers in the Breeders’ Cup Mile are about to be introduced to an entirely new lifestyle.
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