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 Turf field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Ethical Diamond
104-NA-NA
Willie MullinsDylan McMonagle
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 2nd
Awtaaad
10-1
Owner:H O S Syndicate
David Aragona: The '25 BC Turf upset winner returns off totally different preparation this season but has been steadily improving.
2
Benvenuto Cellini
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 9th
Frankel
6-1
Owner:Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/& C
David Aragona: Irish Derby victor looked like Europe's best 3-year-old in King George third; has disappointed since, but Moore sticks.
3
Minaret Station
102-97-96
Will WaldenJose Ortiz
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, BEL, 1st
Instilled Regard
15-1
Owner:OXO Equine
David Aragona: Improving colt seems like the best American representative off Joe Hirsch win; owns past Keeneland stakes victory.
4
Far Bridge
101-98-97
Miguel ClementJohn Velasquez
Joe Hirsch, BEL, 2nd
English Channel
20-1
Owner:LSU Stables
David Aragona: Nice to see multiple G1 winner get back on track in Joe Hirsch, but he's never been good enough to beat a field like this.
5
El Cordobes
98-104-101
Charles ApplebyWilliam Buick
Joe Hirsch, BEL, 3rd
Frankel
15-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Last year's third-place finisher disappointed in prep; he's here, but may not have been Appleby's first choice for this.
6
Burnham Square
93-96-101
Ian WilkesBrian Hernandez, Jr.
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 7th
Liam's Map
8-1
Owner:Whitham Thoroughbreds
David Aragona: Touted as best American hope for this following his Elkhorn romp in the spring, but fell apart due to heat at Ky. Downs.
7
Hotazhell
NA-NA-NA
Jessica HarringtonShane Foley
Irish Champion, LEO, 1st
Too Darn Hot
15-1
Owner:Silverton Hill Partnership
David Aragona: G1-winning juvenile finally recaptured top form as 4-year-old with 50-1 Irish Champion shocker; 12F too far?
8
Test Score
95-90-100
Graham MotionManuel Franco
Del Mar Handicap, DMR, 1st
Lookin At Lucky
SCR
Owner:Amerman Racing, LLC
David Aragona: Scratched
9
Johanna Walsh
NA-NA-NA
Joseph Patrick O'BrienMickael Barzalona
Yorkshire Oaks, YOR, 6th
Sea the Stars
12-1
Owner:Wells Watson
David Aragona: Impressive Irish Oaks winner disappointed against elders at York but may not have appreciated softer ground.
10
Tiffany
107-NA-NA
Mark PrescottLuke Morris
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 1st
Farhh
10-1
Owner:Elite Racing Club
David Aragona: Consistent mare put in typical solid showing in U.S. debut, beating last year's Turf winner; contender off that form.
11
Survie
NA-NA-NA
George BougheyFlavien Prat
Prix Vermeille,, LCH, 10th
Churchill
15-1
Owner:Doreen Tabor
David Aragona: Not sure why she was rushed back to action in the Vermeille, but her Clement-winning form gives her a shot here.
12
Diamond Necklace
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 3rd
St Mark's Basillica
3-1
Owner:Tabor, Smith, Magnier, Westerberg
David Aragona: Comes here off valiant Arc effort from wide draw; seeks to join Found as just the second 3-year-old filly to win BC Turf.
13
Bay City Roller
NA-NA-NA
George ScottOisin Murphy
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 2nd
New Bay
5-1
Owner:Victorious Forever
David Aragona: Going for ambitious October triple: second to Daryz in the Arc, third to Ombudsman in the Champion, now this.
14
Deep Monster
NA-NA-NA
Yasutoshi IkeeTom Marquand
Kyoto Daishoten
Deep Impact
30-1
Owner:DMM Dream Club
David Aragona: Japanese G2 winner in career-best form at age 8; chased Romantic Warrior in HK this spring; comes in off solid prep.
15
Map of Stars
NA-NA-NA
Francis-Henri GraffardJames Doyle
Prix Gonteaut-Biron, DEA, 2nd
Sea The Stars
20-1
Owner:Wathnan Racing
David Aragona: Recently traded decisions with Wimbledon Hawkeye, who would just miss in the G1 Irish Champion next time out.
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Breeders' Cup Turf field
designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona Odds
1
Ethical Diamond
104-NA-NA
Willie MullinsDylan McMonagle
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 2nd
Awtaaad
10-1
Owner:H O S Syndicate
David Aragona: The '25 BC Turf upset winner returns off totally different preparation this season but has been steadily improving.
2
Benvenuto Cellini
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 9th
Frankel
6-1
Owner:Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/& C
David Aragona: Irish Derby victor looked like Europe's best 3-year-old in King George third; has disappointed since, but Moore sticks.
3
Minaret Station
102-97-96
Will WaldenJose Ortiz
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, BEL, 1st
Instilled Regard
15-1
Owner:OXO Equine
David Aragona: Improving colt seems like the best American representative off Joe Hirsch win; owns past Keeneland stakes victory.
4
Far Bridge
101-98-97
Miguel ClementJohn Velasquez
Joe Hirsch, BEL, 2nd
English Channel
20-1
Owner:LSU Stables
David Aragona: Nice to see multiple G1 winner get back on track in Joe Hirsch, but he's never been good enough to beat a field like this.
5
El Cordobes
98-104-101
Charles ApplebyWilliam Buick
Joe Hirsch, BEL, 3rd
Frankel
15-1
Owner:Godolphin
David Aragona: Last year's third-place finisher disappointed in prep; he's here, but may not have been Appleby's first choice for this.
6
Burnham Square
93-96-101
Ian WilkesBrian Hernandez, Jr.
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 7th
Liam's Map
8-1
Owner:Whitham Thoroughbreds
David Aragona: Touted as best American hope for this following his Elkhorn romp in the spring, but fell apart due to heat at Ky. Downs.
7
Hotazhell
NA-NA-NA
Jessica HarringtonShane Foley
Irish Champion, LEO, 1st
Too Darn Hot
15-1
Owner:Silverton Hill Partnership
David Aragona: G1-winning juvenile finally recaptured top form as 4-year-old with 50-1 Irish Champion shocker; 12F too far?
8
Test Score
95-90-100
Graham MotionManuel Franco
Del Mar Handicap, DMR, 1st
Lookin At Lucky
SCR
Owner:Amerman Racing, LLC
David Aragona: Scratched
9
Johanna Walsh
NA-NA-NA
Joseph Patrick O'BrienMickael Barzalona
Yorkshire Oaks, YOR, 6th
Sea the Stars
12-1
Owner:Wells Watson
David Aragona: Impressive Irish Oaks winner disappointed against elders at York but may not have appreciated softer ground.
10
Tiffany
107-NA-NA
Mark PrescottLuke Morris
Kentucky Turf Cup, KD, 1st
Farhh
10-1
Owner:Elite Racing Club
David Aragona: Consistent mare put in typical solid showing in U.S. debut, beating last year's Turf winner; contender off that form.
11
Survie
NA-NA-NA
George BougheyFlavien Prat
Prix Vermeille,, LCH, 10th
Churchill
15-1
Owner:Doreen Tabor
David Aragona: Not sure why she was rushed back to action in the Vermeille, but her Clement-winning form gives her a shot here.
12
Diamond Necklace
NA-NA-NA
Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 3rd
St Mark's Basillica
3-1
Owner:Tabor, Smith, Magnier, Westerberg
David Aragona: Comes here off valiant Arc effort from wide draw; seeks to join Found as just the second 3-year-old filly to win BC Turf.
13
Bay City Roller
NA-NA-NA
George ScottOisin Murphy
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, LCH, 2nd
New Bay
5-1
Owner:Victorious Forever
David Aragona: Going for ambitious October triple: second to Daryz in the Arc, third to Ombudsman in the Champion, now this.
14
Deep Monster
NA-NA-NA
Yasutoshi IkeeTom Marquand
Kyoto Daishoten
Deep Impact
30-1
Owner:DMM Dream Club
David Aragona: Japanese G2 winner in career-best form at age 8; chased Romantic Warrior in HK this spring; comes in off solid prep.
15
Map of Stars
NA-NA-NA
Francis-Henri GraffardJames Doyle
Prix Gonteaut-Biron, DEA, 2nd
Sea The Stars
20-1
Owner:Wathnan Racing
David Aragona: Recently traded decisions with Wimbledon Hawkeye, who would just miss in the G1 Irish Champion next time out.
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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
It looked like Benvenuto Cellini had an impossible task in front of him as the field for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf came to midstretch, but then jockey Ryan Moore saw an opening in heavy traffic and the blaze-faced chestnut burst on through to...
It looked like Benvenuto Cellini had an impossible task in front of him as the field for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf came to midstretch, but then jockey Ryan Moore saw an opening in heavy traffic and the blaze-faced chestnut burst on through to...
It looked like Benvenuto Cellini had an impossible task in front of him as the field for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf came to midstretch, but then jockey Ryan Moore saw an opening in heavy traffic and the blaze-faced chestnut burst on through to...
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