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Last updated: June 14th, 2026
2026 Breeders' Cup Prep Races
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
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 | ||
7/18/2026 | USA | ||
8/8/2026 | USA | ||
8/19/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
8/22/2026 | USA | ||
9/18/2026 | USA |
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
1/6/2026 | Gran Premio Pedro Pineyrua | Uruguay | Herr Kitten (BRZ) |
6/6/2026 | USA | Nysos | |
8/29/2026 | USA | ||
8/29/2026 | USA | ||
9/6/2026 | Korea Cup | South Korea |
Breeders' Cup Distaff Prep Races
| 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 | ||
8/1/2026 | USA | ||
8/29/2026 | USA | ||
9/27/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/29/2026 | USA | ||
9/19/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf Prep Races
| 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 | |
8/20/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
9/12/2026 | Ireland | ||
9/12/2026 | Ontario | ||
9/26/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
9/5/2026 | USA | ||
10/2/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
7/25/2026 | Princess Margaret Stakes | United Kingdom | |
9/12/2026 | Ontario | ||
9/13/2026 | Ireland | ||
10/2/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
8/19/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
9/12/2026 | Ontario | ||
9/13/2026 | Vincent O'Brien National Stakes | Ireland | |
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Prep Races
| DATE | RACE | COUNTRY | WINNER |
|---|
6/20/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
7/29/2026 | Molecomb Stakes | United Kingdom | |
10/3/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Mile Prep Races
| 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 | ||
7/29/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
8/8/2026 | USA | ||
9/12/2026 | Ontario | ||
9/26/2026 | USA | ||
10/3/2026 | USA | ||
10/4/2026 | France |
Breeders' Cup Sprint Prep Races
| 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 | ||
9/6/2026 | Korea Sprint | South Korea | |
9/26/2026 | USA | ||
9/27/2026 | USA | ||
10/2/2026 | USA |
Breeders' Cup Turf Prep Races
| 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 | Nartella (CHI) |
6/14/2026 | Japan | ||
6/17/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
7/25/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
8/15/2026 | Christophe Clement Turf | USA | |
8/29/2026 | USA | ||
9/5/2026 | USA | ||
9/12/2026 | Ireland | ||
10/4/2026 | France | ||
10/17/2026 | United Kingdom |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Prep Races
| 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 | |
8/21/2026 | United Kingdom | ||
8/22/2026 | USA | ||
9/5/2026 | USA | ||
9/13/2026 | Ireland | ||
10/4/2026 | France |