2022 Breeders' Cup Contenders & Qualifiers

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Last updated: November 5, 2022

Who’s Contending for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup?

Breeders’ Cup Contenders & Entries

The latest contenders for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup can be found below. Final entries are drawn the Tuesday of Breeders’ Cup Week.

Breeders’ Cup Friday – Contenders based on the victors of “win and you’re in” Challenge Series races.
Breeders’ Cup Saturday – Contenders based on the victors of “win and you’re in” Challenge Series races.

2022 Breeders’ Cup Contenders for Future Stars Friday

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT (GI) is a 5 furlong race for 2-year-olds. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

The Ridler

Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey (most recent race): Paul Hanagan
Owner: Steve Bradley
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Norfolk Stakes

Blackbeard

Trainer: A. P. O’Brien
Jockey (most recent race): Ryan Moore
Owner: Michael B. Tabor, Mrs. John ‘Susan’ Magnier, Derrick Smith, Westerberg
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix Morny

Speed Boat Beach

Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey (most recent race): Juan J. Hernandez
Owner: Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Speakeasy Stakes

Private Creed

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey (most recent race): Joel Rosario
Owner: Mike McCarty
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Indian Summer Stakes

Nagirroc

Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Jockey (most recent race): Manuel Franco
Owner: Madaket Stables LLC, Little Red Feather Racing and William Strauss
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Futurity Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE TURF (GI) is a one mile race for 2-year-old colts and geldings to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Auguste Rodin

Trainer: A. P. O’Brien
Jockey (most recent race): Ryan Moore
Owner: Michael B. Tabor, Mrs. John ‘Susan’ Magnier, Derrick Smith, Westerberg
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Champions Juvenile Stakes

Mysterious Night (IRE)

Trainer: Charles Appleby
Jockey (most recent race): William T. Buick
Owner: Godolphin
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Summer Stakes

The Foxes

Trainer: Andrew Balding
Jockey (most recent race): David Probert
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Royal Lodge Stakes

Belbek

Trainer: André Fabre
Jockey (most recent race): Mickael Barzalona
Owner: Nurlan Bizakov
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère

Major Dude

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Pilgrim Stakes

Andthewinneris

Trainer: Wayne M. Catalano
Jockey (most recent race): Flavien Prat
Owner: Susan Moulton
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Bourbon Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES (GI) is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-old fillies. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Chocolate Gelato

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Repole Stable
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Frizette Stakes

Wonder Wheel

Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Jockey (most recent race): Tyler Gaffalione
Owner: D. J. Stable LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Darley Alcibiades Stakes

And Tell Me Nolies

Trainer: Peter Miller
Jockey (most recent race): Ramon A. Vazquez
Owner: Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Chandelier Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (GI) is a one mile race for 2-year-old fillies to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Tahiyra

Trainer: D. K. Weld
Jockey (most recent race): Chris Hayes
Owner: H H Aga Khan
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Moyglare Stud Stakes

Last Call

Trainer: Kevin Attard
Jockey (most recent race): Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Owner: X-Men Racing 2 LLC and SF Racing LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Natalma Stakes

Commissioning

Trainer: John & Thandy Gosden
Jockey (most recent race): Robert Havlin
Owner: Isa Salman & Abdulla Al Khalifa
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Rockfel Stakes

Pleasant Passage

Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz Jr.
Owner: Emory A. Hamilton
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Miss Grillo Stakes

Blue Rose Cen

Trainer: Christopher Head
Jockey (most recent race): Aurelien Lemaitre
Owner: Yeguada Centurion Slu
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix Marcel Boussac

Delight

Trainer: Jonathan Thomas
Jockey (most recent race): Luis Saez
Owner: Augustin Stable
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Jessamine Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE (GI) is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-old colts and geldings. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Blazing Sevens

Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Jockey (most recent race): Flavien Prat
Owner: Rodeo Creek Racing, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Champagne Stakes

Cave Rock

Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey (most recent race): Juan J. Hernandez
Owner: Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: American Pharoah Stakes

Forte

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Breeders’ Futurity

2022 Breeders’ Cup Entries for Championship Saturday

Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT (GI) is a seven furlong race for 3-year-olds and up, fillies & mares. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Ce Ce

Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy
Jockey (most recent race): Victor Espinoza
Owner: Bo Hirsch, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Princess Rooney

Goodnight Olive

Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: First Row Partners and Team Hanley
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Ballerina Stakes

Slammed

Trainer: Todd W. Fincher
Jockey (most recent race): Florent Geroux
Owner: Brad King, Suzanne Kirby, and Barbara M. Coleman
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP TURF SPRINT (GI) is a five furlong race for 3-year-olds and up to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Casa Creed

Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey (most recent race): Luis Saez
Owner: LRE Racing LLC and JEH Racing Stable LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: The Jackpocket Jaipur Stakes

Nature Strip (AUS)

Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey (most recent race): James McDonald
Owner: R A E Lyons, P D Harrison et al
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: King’s Stand Stakes

Highfield Princess

Trainer: John Quinn
Jockey (most recent race): Jason Hart
Owner: Trainers House Enterprises Ltd
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Nunthorpe Stakes, Flying Five Stakes

Lieutenant Dan

Trainer: Steven Miyadi
Jockey (most recent race): Juan J. Hernandez
Owner: Trainers House Nicholas B. Alexander
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Green Flash Handicap

Bran (FR)

Trainer: John W. Sadler
Jockey (most recent race): Vincent Cheminaud
Owner: Hronis Racing Llc
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Turf Sprint Stakes

The Platinum Queen

Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey (most recent race): Hollie Doyle
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XV
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP DIRT MILE (GI) is a one mile race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1 million, including travel awards.

Flightline

Trainer: John W. Sadler
Jockey (most recent race): Flavien Prat
Owner: Hronis Racing et al.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Metropolitan Handicap

Laurel River

Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey (most recent race): Juan J. Hernandez
Owner: Juddmonte
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Pat O’Brien Stakes

Senor Buscador

Trainer: Todd W. Fincher
Jockey (most recent race): Francisco Arrieta
Owner: Joe R. Peacock, Jr.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Ack Ack Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY & MARE TURF (GI) is a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Captain’s Ransom (SAF)

Trainer: Justin Snaith
Jockey (most recent race): Richard Fourie
Owner: Mrs S Viljoen
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Cartier Paddock Stakes

Sodashi (JPN)

Trainer: Naosuke Sugai
Jockey (most recent race): Hayato Yoshida
Owner: Kaneko Makoto Holdings
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Victoria Mile

Ola Perfecta

Trainer: Carlos Trujillo
Jockey (most recent race): Alfredo Chamy
Owner: Stud Patriots
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Gran Premio Pamplona

Dalika (GER)

Trainer: Albert Stall Jr.
Jockey (most recent race): Brian Hernandez Jr.
Owner: Bal Mar Equine, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Beverly D. Stakes

Alpinista

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott
Jockey (most recent race): Luke Morris
Owner: Miss Kirsten Rausing
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Yorkshire Oaks

Virginia Joy (GER)

Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Peter M. Brant
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Flower Bowl Stakes

Pearls Galore

Trainer: P. Twomey
Jockey (most recent race): W. J. Lee
Owner: Scea Haras De Saint Pair
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Matron Stakes

Place Du Carrousel

Trainer: André Fabre
Jockey (most recent race): Mickael Barzalona
Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Ballylinch Stud
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix de l’Opéra

Going to Vegas

Trainer: Philip D’Amato
Jockey (most recent race): Umberto Rispoli
Owner: Abbondanza Racing, LLC, Medallion Racing and MyRacehorse
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Rodeo Drive Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP SPRINT (GI) is a six furlong race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $1.5 million, including travel awards.

American Theorem

Trainer: George Papaprodromou
Jockey (most recent race): Joe Bravo
Owner: Kretz Racing LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Bing Crosby Stakes

Manny Wah

Trainer: Wayne M. Catalano
Jockey (most recent race): Corey J. Lanerie
Owner: Susan Moulton
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Phoenix Stakes

Elite Power

Trainer: William I. Mott
Jockey (most recent race): Jose Lezcano
Owner: Juddmonte
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Vosburgh Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Mile Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP MILE (GI) is a one mile race for 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

Jet Dark (SAF)

Trainer: Justin Snaith
Jockey (most recent race): S’manga Khumalo
Owner: Messrs C T Crowe & N Jonsson
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: L’Ormarins Queens Plate

Viejos Tiempos (CHI)

Trainer: Patricio Baeza
Jockey (most recent race): Javier Guajardo
Owner: Don Gato
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella

Count Again

Trainer: Philip D’Amato
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Agave Racing Stable and Sam-Son Farm
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Shoemaker Mile

Songline (JPN)

Trainer: Toru Hayashi
Jockey (most recent race): Kenichi Ikezoe
Owner: Sunday Racing Co Ltd
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Yasuda Kinen

Baaeed (GB)

Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey (most recent race): Jim Crowley
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Queen Anne Stakes & Qatar Sussex Stakes

Casa Creed

Trainer: William I. Mott
Jockey (most recent race): Luis Saez
Owner: LRE Racing LLC and JEH Racing Stable LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Fourstardave Handicap

Inspiral

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
Jockey (most recent race): Frankie Dettori
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Prix Jacques Le Marois

Modern Games (IRE)

Trainer: Charles Appleby
Jockey (most recent race): William T. Buick
Owner: Godolphin
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Woodbine Mile

Annapolis

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: Bass Racing, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes

Bayside Boy

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
Jockey (most recent race): Richard Kingscote
Owner: Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Distaff Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP DISTAFF (GI) is a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $2 million, including travel awards.

La Validada (ARG)

Trainer: Javier Fren
Jockey (most recent race): Gustavo Calvente
Owner: Buenos Muchachos
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Win: Gran Premio Criadores

Clairiere

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey (most recent race): Joel Rosario
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Ogden Phipps Handicap

Blue Stripe (ARG)

Trainer: Marcelo Polanco
Jockey (most recent race): Hector Isaac Berrios
Owner: Pozo de Luna, Inc.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

Malathaat

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): John R. Velazquez
Owner: Shadwell Stable
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Spinster Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Turf Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP TURF (GI) is a 1 1/2-mile race for 3-year-olds and up, to be run on the turf. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $4 million, including travel awards.

Village King (ARG)

Trainer: Alfredo Gaitan Dassie
Jockey (most recent race): Juan M Etchechoury
Owner: El Angel De Venecia S. R. L.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Gran Premio International Carlos Pellegrini

State of Rest (IRE)

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Jockey (most recent race): S. M. Crosse
Owner: State Of Rest Partnership
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Titleholder

Trainer: Toru Kurita
Jockey (most recent race): Kazuo Yokoyama
Owner: Hiroshi Yamada
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Takarazuka Kinen

Nautilus

Trainer: Nilson Lima
Jockey (most recent race): Rudinick Viana
Owner: Stud Valentin & Jarussi
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Grande Premio Brasil

Pyledriver

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick
Jockey (most recent race): P.J. McDonald
Owner: Knox & Wells Ltd & Roger Devlin
La Pyle Partnership
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Gufo

Trainer: Christophe Clement
Jockey (most recent race): Joel Rosario
Owner: Otter Bend Stables, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Sword Dancer Stakes

Gold Phoenix (IRE)

Trainer: Philip D’Amato
Jockey (most recent race): Flavien Prat
Owner: Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, LLC and Marsha Naify
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Del Mar Handicap

Red Knight

Trainer: Michael J. Maker
Jockey (most recent race): Gerardo Corrales
Owner: Trinity Farm
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Kentucky Turf Cup

Luxembourg

Trainer: A P O’Brien
Jockey (most recent race): Ryan Moore
Owner: Michael B. Tabor, Mrs. John ‘Susan’ Magnier, Derrick Smith, Westerberg
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Irish Champion Stakes

Alpinista

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott
Jockey (most recent race): Luke Morris
Owner: Miss K Rausing
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Bay Bridge

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
Jockey (most recent race): Richard Kingscote
Owner: James Wigan & Ballylinch Stud
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Champion Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Classic Contenders

The BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC (GI) is a 1 1/4-mile race for 3-year-olds and up. The race carries a guaranteed purse of $6 million, including travel awards.

Cafe Pharoah

Trainer: Noriyuki Hori
Jockey (most recent race): Yuichi Fukunaga
Owner: Koichi Nishikawa
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: February Stakes

Olympiad

Trainer: William I. Mott
Jockey (most recent race): Junior Alvarado
Owner: Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stables, LLC and LNJ Foxwoods
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Stephen Foster Stakes

Cyberknife

Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Jockey (most recent race): Florent Geroux
Owner: Gold Square LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Haskell Stakes

Life Is Good

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey (most recent race): Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner: CHC Inc. and WinStar Farm LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Whitney Stakes

Baaeed

Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey (most recent race): Jim Crowley
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: International Stakes

Flightline

Trainer: John W. Sadler
Jockey (most recent race): Flavien Prat
Owner: Shadwell Hronis Racing LLC, Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine LLC, West Point Thoroughbreds and Woodford Racing, LLC
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Pacific Classic Stakes

Olympiad

Trainer: William I. Mott
Jockey (most recent race): Junior Alvarado
Owner: Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stable, LLC and LNJ Foxwoods
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Jockey Club Gold Cup

Defunded

Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey (most recent race): Edwin A. Maldonado
Owner: Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Wins: Awesome Again Stakes