2026 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
Breeders' Cup Statue at Keeneland at sunset. (Photo by Coady Media)
2026 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
Breeders' Cup odds, news, free handicapping selections, and more
With the Breeders' Cup right around the corner, our annual 2026 Breeders' Cup news and notes coverage is officially underway. Check back throughout the week for continuous updates, including free handicapping selections, news, analysis, contender profiles, and Breeders' Cup picks for both Friday and Saturday. Get everything you need for your horse racing wagers with our live Breeders' Cup odds and insight to help you make informed bets all weekend long.
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2026 Breeders' Cup Racing Schedule
Discover the Breeders' Cup racing schedule for Friday and Saturday. Don't miss a race or a betting opportunity to build that bankroll. All times are in Eastern Standard Time.
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule | Friday, October 30
| Race | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|
The Headley (Maiden) | 11:55a ET / 10:55a CT / 8:55a PT / 3:55p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (L) | 12:30p ET / 11:30a CT / 9:30a PT / 4:30p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Bosque Bonita (Allowance) | 1:05p ET / 12:05p CT / 10:05a PT / 5:05p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
The Lanark (AOC) | 1:40p ET / 12:40p CT / 10:40a PT / 5:40p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVSample Data |
The Haggin (AOC) | 2:15p ET / 1:15p CT / 11:15a PT / 6:15p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVta |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) | 2:55p ET / 1:55p CT / 11:55a PT / 6:55p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVata |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 3:35p ET / 2:35p CT / 12:35p PT / 7:35p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVta |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) | 4:15p ET / 3:15p CT / 1:15p PT / 8:15p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVData |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 4:55p ET / 3:55p CT / 1:55p PT / 8:55p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVData |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) | 5:35p ET / 4:35p CT / 2:35p PT / 9:35p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule | Saturday, October 31
| Race | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|
The Keene Place (Maiden) | 11:15a ET / 10:15a CT / 8:15a PT / 3:15p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Maine Chance (AOC) | 11:50a ET / 10:50a CT / 8:50a PT / 3:50p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Fall Harvest (AOC) | 12:25p ET / 11:25a CT / 9:25a PT / 4:25p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | 1:10p ET / 12:10p CT / 10:10a PT / 5:10p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | 1:48p ET / 12:48p CT / 10:48a PT / 5:48p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | 2:26p ET / 1:26p CT / 11:26a PT / 6:26p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 3:04p ET / 2:04p CT / 12:04p PT / 7:04p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 3:42p ET / 2:42p CT / 12:42p PT / 7:42p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 4:20p ET / 3:20p CT / 1:20p PT / 8:20p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 4:58p ET / 3:58p CT / 1:58p PT / 8:58p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 5:36p ET / 4:36p CT / 2:46p PT / 9:46p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 6:16p ET / 5:16p CT / 3:16p PT / 10:16p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
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Trackside All-Access 2026 Breeders' Cup Coverage
Join our crew trackside as we give you all-access 2026 Breeders' Cup Coverage featuring exclusive interviews, picks, analysis, and more! Stay with us throughout Breeders' Cup Weekend for all the latest news and notes and our LIVE blog coverage.
Exclusive Interviews
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Jason Beem Podcast
Jason discusses the Breeders' Cup draw, some of the races and sequences, and the news of the day leading up to the big weekend.
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Breeders' Cup History
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FAQ
Where will the Breeders' Cup 2026 be held?
Breeders' Cup 2026 will be held at Keeneland on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026.
How to watch Breeders' Cup races?
One of the easiest ways to watch Breeders' Cup races is right here through TwinSpires! It's as simple as creating your account and clicking the video button near the top of the page. You can watch on desktop or mobile, so you can carry the races with you and not miss a moment. While you're at it, don't forget to opt in to our sign-up offer to build out that bankroll even faster.
How many Breeders' Cup races are there?
There are five major Breeders' Cup races on Friday that include the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, Juvenile Fillies, Juvenile Fillies Turf, Juvenile, and Juvenile Turf.
Saturday consists of nine major stakes races, including the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, Turf Sprint, Distaff, Turf, Classic, Filly & Mare Turf, Sprint, Mile, and Dirt Mile.
What is the Breeder's Cup?
The Breeders' Cup is one of the richest two days of racing with a $34 million payout in purses and awards.
There are three main ways to gain entry into a Breeders' Cup race. An automatic "Win and You're In" is accomplished through a Breeders' Cup Challenge held at various tracks.
A point-based system that ranks horses based on their performance throughout the year is another way to squeeze into one of the Breeders' Cup races.
The last option is to be selected by a panel of experts. Through this process, the best of the best are ensured to compete. The next Kentucky Derby winner could be among them.
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