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Breeders' Cup Prep Races Schedule and Winners
Stay up-to-date with everything you need to know about this year's Breeders' Cup Prep Races
Last updated: September 27th, 2026
2026 Breeders' Cup Prep Races
The Breeders' Cup prep races are always packed with great talent. Don't miss any of the action with the race Breeder's Cup prep race schedule below.
Quick links to the Breeders' Cup Prep Races by Breeders' Cup race on the page:
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series consists of 95 races taking place in 15 countries around the world, including Argentina, Canada, Chile, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Suadi Arabia, United Arab Emerites and South Africa.
Winners of each race are awarded a qualifying position in their respective Breeders' Cup World Championship race, earning a chance to compete for purses totaling $31 million!
The 43rd running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships take place on Oct. 30th-31st at Keeneland Race Course.
Breeders' Cup Prep Races by Division
Browse all the Breeders' Cup prep races by division to help break down contender potential and take advantage of all this year's Breeders' Cup prep race action.
Breeders' Cup Classic Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | DIVISION | WINNER |
|---|
1/24/2026 | Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes | USA | Skippylongstocking |
2/14/2026 | Saudi Cup | Saudi Arabia | Forever Young (JPN) |
2/22/2026 | February Stakes | Japan | Costa Nova (JPN) |
3/28/2026 | Dubai World Cup | United Arab Emirates | Magnitude |
6/27/2026 | USA | Magnitude | |
7/18/2026 | USA | Baby Vino | |
8/8/2026 | USA | Sovereignty | |
8/19/2026 | United Kingdom | Item | |
8/22/2026 | USA | Knightsbridge | |
9/18/2026 | USA | Forever Young (JPN) |
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| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/6/2026 | Gran Premio Pedro Pineyrua | Uruguay | Herr Kitten (BRZ) |
6/6/2026 | USA | Nysos | |
8/29/2026 | USA | Iron Man Cal | |
8/29/2026 | USA | Hymn | |
9/6/2026 | Korea Cup | South Korea | Diktaean (JPN) |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
4/11/2026 | Apple Blossom H. | USA | Claret Beret |
5/1/2026 | Gran Premio Criadores | Argentina | Herd Immunity (ARG) |
6/5/2026 | USA | Nitrogen | |
6/27/2026 | USA | Immersive | |
8/1/2026 | USA | Eunomia | |
8/29/2026 | USA | Fully Subscribed | |
9/27/2026 | USA | Super Corredora | |
10/4/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/29/2026 | USA | Ways and Means | |
9/12/2026 | USA | Kerry's Kiss | |
10/3/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/10/2026 | Cartier Paddock Stakes | South Africa | Wish List (SAF) |
4/26/2026 | Peru | Se Va Colando (ARG) | |
5/17/2026 | Victoria Mile | Japan | Embroidery (JPN) |
7/30/2026 | Nassau Stakes | United Kingdom | Diamond Necklace (IRE) |
8/20/2026 | United Kingdom | Kalpana (GB) | |
9/12/2026 | Ireland | Blue Bolt (GB) | |
9/12/2026 | Ontario | Gimme a Nother | |
10/1/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
9/5/2026 | USA | Summer Starlet | |
10/2/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
7/25/2026 | Princess Margaret Stakes | United Kingdom | Moonrise (IRE) |
9/12/2026 | Ontario | Voyager | |
9/13/2026 | Ireland | Sun Goddess (IRE) | |
10/2/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/19/2026 | United Kingdom | Haffner | |
9/12/2026 | Ontario | Al Hudaiba (GB) | |
9/13/2026 | Vincent O'Brien National Stakes | Ireland | Folsom Blues (IRE) |
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
6/20/2026 | United Kingdom | Orthodox (GB) | |
7/29/2026 | Molecomb Stakes | United Kingdom | Pershaada (IRE) |
10/3/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/10/2026 | L'Ormarins King's Plate | South Africa | The Real Prince (SAF) |
3/28/2026 | Dubai Turf | United Arab Emirates | Ombudsman (IRE) |
6/7/2026 | Japan | Sixpence (JPN) | |
6/16/2026 | United Kingdom | Ten Bob Tony (IRE) | |
7/29/2026 | United Kingdom | Bow Echo (IRE) | |
8/8/2026 | USA | Deterministic | |
9/12/2026 | Ontario | Notable Speech (GB) | |
9/26/2026 | USA | Cabo Spirit | |
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
2/14/2026 | Riyadh Dirt Sprint | Saudi Arabia | Imagination |
3/28/2026 | Dubai Golden Shaheen | United Arab Emirates | Dark Saffron |
7/25/2026 | USA | Listenupshance | |
9/6/2026 | Korea Sprint | South Korea | Dragon Welds |
9/27/2026 | USA | Listenupshance | |
10/1/2026 | USA | ||
10/2/2026 | USA |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
12/13/2025 | Argentina | Obataye (BRZ) | |
3/28/2026 | Dubai Sheema Classic | United Arab Emirates | Calandagan (IRE) |
5/31/2026 | Gran Premio Club Hípico Falabella | Chile | Eccentric (CHI) |
6/14/2026 | Japan | Meisho Tabaru (JPN) | |
6/17/2026 | United Kingdom | Ombudsman (IRE) | |
7/25/2026 | United Kingdom | Kalpana (GB) | |
8/15/2026 | USA | Survie (IRE) | |
8/29/2026 | USA | Test Score | |
9/5/2026 | USA | Tiffany (IRE) | |
9/12/2026 | Ireland | Hotazhell (GB) | |
10/4/2026 | France | ||
10/17/2026 | United Kingdom |
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/10/2026 | World Pool Cape Flying Championship | South Africa | Kingdundee (SAF) |
6/6/2026 | USA | Reef Runner | |
6/16/2026 | The King Charles III Stakes | United Kingdom | Mission Central (IRE) |
8/21/2026 | United Kingdom | Bacio | |
8/22/2026 | USA | Sorrento Sky (IRE) | |
9/5/2026 | USA | Possiblemente | |
9/13/2026 | Ireland | Comanche Brave (IRE) | |
10/4/2026 | France |