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2026 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
With the Breeders' Cup right around the corner, our annual 2026 Breeders' Cup news and notes coverage is officially underway.
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2026 Breeders' Cup: Spotlighting top returnees from 2025
One of the nice things about the Breeders’ Cup is the chance for an annual catch-up with some familiar equine friends.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
Many of the races on 2026 Breeders’ Cup Saturday feature competitive fields with appealing live longshots to consider betting.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
Although there are a few strong favorites in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland, the large fields in the grass races should give longshots a chance to factor into the results.
Racing
Betting the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic on Different Budgets
A stellar field of eight will run 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s highly anticipated $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Turf
A world-class cast will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland grass in Saturday’s highly anticipated, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday features a quartet of contenders who competed in the 2025 event.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A superb field of eight will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A fantastic field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main oval at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds
Final entries for the Oct. 30-31 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were released on Monday. Here are 10 observations from the 2026 Breeders’ Cup morning line odds:
Racing
2026 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 14 races comprising the 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were drawn on Monday afternoon.
Racing
2026 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Who among this year’s entries might be worth considering at decent prices? Here’s my list.
Racing
Breeders' Cup: Finding Vulnerable Favorites in the 2026 Breeders' Cup
The record of post-time favorites in the 14 Breeders’ Cup races at Del Mar in 2025 closely mirrored the results of the 2024 edition at the same track.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge joins Classic field
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
2026 Breeders’ Cup: Top matchups in championship dirt races
Preview of exciting matchups in 2026 Breeders' Cup dirt races. Pre-entries are out for the 43rd Breeders’ Cup, which will take place Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, and final fields will be revealed Monday
Analysis
The 2026 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and What to Know
Lexington financial planner Dave Smyth won 2025's BCBC tournament, finishing the day with betting earnings of $144,800 and a first prize of $463,000.
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Breeders' Cup 2026 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Pre-Entries
For anyone in search of when to tune in, what to wager and who is running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships!
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2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Oct. 30-31 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were revealed on Wednesday. Here are 10 observations from the pre-entries for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Ombudsman eyes trip to Keeneland
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 11 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, October 17, 2026
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
LIVE 2026 Breeders' Cup predictions, picks, and analysis
ur expert panel, Vance Hanson, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler, join together to give you LIVE Breeders' Cup predictions, picks, and analysis for a variety of races coming to Keeneland on October 30 and October 31.
Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Ascot hosts final Breeders’ Cup prep
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 18 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Emphatic, Hughes among 23 qualifiers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 23 qualifiers to watch this week
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 32 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Value play in Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager
We are about a month away from the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, and this weekend offers the second opportunity for bettors to get down on their early opinions in the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Forever Young wins Classic prep
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech stars in Woodbine Mile
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 46 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Tiffany stars in Kentucky Turf Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 53 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Leading Change upsets the Travers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge crushes Pacific Classic
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 67 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Survie strikes in Christophe Clement
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 74 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty rebounds in Whitney
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 81 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty, Magnitude meet again
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 88 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot
The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.
Racing
The 2026 Royal Ascot Betting Guide Free Download
Five days, 35 races, more than £10.6 million in prize money and TwinSpires has you covered from first post to last.
Wagering
The 10 Richest Races in the World
A countdown of the 10 richest races in the world, as of November 2022.
Racing
Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World
Let's look at the 10 biggest horse races in the world, from the “race that stops a nation” to the “fastest two minutes in sports.”
Racing
10 interesting facts about American Pharoah, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
American Pharoah was the 12th Triple Crown winner, having broken a 37-year drought to win the famed trio of races in 2015.
Racing
Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale
Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 30, 2025
Jason continues his look back at 2025, talking about the Preakness and Belmont, the summer meets, and fall Breeders' Cup preps.
Racing Podcast
International Horse Profile: Switch in Love
Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission
A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii
Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
Racing
International Horse Profile: Balantina
Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
Analysis
International Horse Profile: Precise
Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Pedigree
Racing Roundtable: Disco Time, Older Dirt Male division
The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson debates Disco Time's future in the older dirt male division, who should win 2025 older dirt male honors, and the controversial results of past Eclipse Awards.
Analysis
International Horse Profile: Aspect Island
Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Military Code
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Havana Anna
Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
Racing
International Horse Profile: Mission Central
Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.
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International Horse Profile: Brussels
Campaigned over further until his most recent start, Brussels was routinely described as babyish in his earlier races. His immaturity, combined with possibly not focusing on the right trip soon enough, implies that he's better than the bare record.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: True Love
True Love, O’Brien’s most accomplished entrant in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, has followed a somewhat similar itinerary to So Perfect. But True Love has achieved more, including a big victory over the colts.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 10, 2025
Jason discusses some of the racing from the weekend and the better circuits running through the late fall.
Racing Podcast
Breeders' Cup bettors find valuable help from TwinSpires Analysts
Putting the right things in front of bettors heading into a huge occasion like the Breeders’ Cup is very important.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 6, 2025
Jason takes a final look back at last weekend's Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 6, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our International Radar debrief of the Breeders' Cup. Then Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 5, 2025
Jason discusses the BCBC tournament results and welcomes Peter Thomas Fornatale from In the Money Media to talk about this year's BCBC, the Breeders' Cup, racing media, and more!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Recapping 2025 Breeders' Cup
The Racing Roundtable recaps where they were right and wrong in the 2025 Breeders' Cup and takes a look at the results from Pool 1 of the KDFW last week
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Nov. 4, 2025
Jason looks back at Friday's Breeders' Cup races as well as some of the news and fallout from this year's fall championship event.
Racing Podcast
2025 Breeders’ Cup: 14 Postscripts on the Championships
Thoughts on Forever Young, Nysos, Ethical Diamond, Scylla, Ted Noffey, and more!
Analysis
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 3, 2025
Jason discusses this weekend's Breeders' Cup and shares some thoughts and issues from the event.
Racing
Bergen heads TwinSpires players in 2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
The last race turned out to be the sweetest for Lawrence Bergen, the most successful TwinSpires player in the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge.
Tournaments
2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, betting strategy, tipsheet
This article will highlight exactas, trifectas and superfectas from across the handicapping articles and analysis from the TwinSpires team.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A sensational field of nine, eight of which are Grade 1 winners, will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar dirt in the exquisite, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A baker’s dozen fillies and mares will race 1 1/8 miles over the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Nine of the 14 horses entered for the lucrative, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday are based overseas.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar is truly an international event this year.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
James Scully previews longshots to consider for the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
Let's take a look at a few of the betting angles by some of TwinSpires' respected racing analysts.
Racing
LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing
Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
Analysis
2025 Breeders' Cup: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
The weather consensus is for a partly cloudy day that provides cool temperatures staying below 70 degrees. A slight breeze will be present with no rain expected.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup: Handicapping Saturday's Late Pick 5
James Scully recommends a Pick 5 wager for the Late Pick 5 on Saturday's Breeders' Cup program at Del Mar.
Expert Picks
2025 Breeders' Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Fierceness
Pacific Classic (G1) romper Fierceness projects to go favored in the $7 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Saturday, and James Scully previews betting angles for standing with and against Fierceness.
Wagering
Superfecta plays for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
An overflow cast of 16 have been entered to contest the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, predictions, contenders, horses
With Friday racing in the books, let's look at handicapping thoughts from some of our racing analysts for Saturday racing at Del Mar's Breeders' Cup.
Wagering
Betting the 2025 Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4
One of the more fascinating betting opportunities on Breeders' Cup Saturday is the 50-cent all-turf Pick 4.
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Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2025 [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The Breeders' Cup is a massive event of 14 races with almost 200 horses and TwinSpires presents a guide to the vast volume of high quality horses and high quality races at Del Mar for 2025.
Trends
Top 5 questions to be answered at 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Two extraordinary days of racing at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup promise to deliver pulsating performances on the track, with wider historical repercussions.
Features
Aqueduct, Gulfstream carryovers and a BCBC exacta bet
J. Keeler Johnson analyzes carryovers at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, then shares a cold exacta to play in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge at Del Mar.
Gulfstream Park
Under-the-radar internationals for 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Eight international runners who are flying under the radar at Del Mar, all at double-digit morning line odds.
Wagering
TwinSpires player ahead after Day 1 of Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
Dean Maliza ended the first day of the Breeders’ Cup as the leader of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge after a great day of betting on TwinSpires.
Tournaments
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
An excellent field of 10 will jaunt eight panels on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Racing
Playing the 2025 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge on TwinSpires
In addition to keeping their winnings, the winner also earns more than 28% of the total prize pool. Last year’s winner, North Dakota bar owner Steven Wells, beat 584 other contestants and earned a first prize of $421,200 on top of his betting earnings of $152,000.
Tournaments
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
If you’re looking for live longshots to bet across the nine championship races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Del Mar, we’re here to help.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
A total of nine two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
A full field of two-year-olds will take a one-mile spin around the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
Racing
Price plays for 2025 Breeders' Cup Doubles
There will be rolling Double wagers throughout the two-day stand at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, with minimums set at $1.
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How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A full field of 12 two-year-olds will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Friday.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A standout field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Del Mar main oval in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
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Trainer and jockey trends to consider for Breeders' Cup 2025
If you’re looking for a trainer and jockey to follow at the Breeders’ Cup, statistics suggest you should look seriously at Charlie Appleby and William Buick.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup 2025 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Breeders' Cup Limited announced the official order of races, post times, and wagering menu for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled to take place on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 at Del Mar in California.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup: Rolling Pick 3s Best Bet
James Scully handicaps his best favorite rolling Pick 3 sequence in the 2025 Breeders' Cup.
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Sires battle for all-time record
Into Mischief, Dubawi, Curlin, and Tapit all have multiple chances to increase their totals.
Pedigree
Breeders' Cup 2025: International Scouting Report by Kellie Reilly
Veteran racing analyst Kellie Reilly has poured over 100 hours of research and analysis into this comprehensive product to arm handicappers with the most current insight possible.
Racing
2026 Breeders' Cup: Latest News, Live Updates, Results, Betting Analysis & More
All aspects of horse racing are on display as the best of the best contend in the Breeders' Cup.
Quickly jump too: | BCBC Tournament | All-Access Organized Breeders' Cup Content |
Betting and the Breeders' Cup
When wagering on the Breeders' Cup, horse players look forward to lucrative odds and bet returns among the massive pools which traditionally exceed a million dollars. With pari-mutuel betting on hand, which means you are betting against other people and not the house, combined with a strong opinion, bettors score some of the biggest returns of the year!
TwinSpires wants to help you win, so please review our expert picks, odds analysis and extensive authoritative coverage.
Breeders' Cup Expert Picks
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf
- Tipsheet: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
- The Breeders’ Cup Mile Tipsheet
- The Breeders’ Cup Distaff Tipsheet
Breeders' Cup Analysis
- 2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
- Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw Analysis and Implications
- Five Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends: Winning Some Green on the Green
- Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends
- How much of a connection does the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies have to the Kentucky Oaks?
- A Classic Connection: How Derby Horses Fare in the Breeders' Cup Classic
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule for Friday Racing
| Race | Time (ET) | Time (PT) |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) | 2:55 PM | 11:55 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 3:35 PM | 12:35 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) | 4:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 4:55 PM | 1:55 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) | 5:35 PM | 2:35 PM |
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule for Saturday Racing
| Race | Time (ET) | Time (PT) |
| Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | 1:10 PM | 10:10 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | 1:48 PM | 10:48 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 2:26 PM | 11:26 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 3:04 PM | 12:04 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | 3:42 PM | 12:42 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 4:20 PM | 1:20 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 4:58 PM | 1:58 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 5:36 PM | 2:36 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 6:16 PM | 3:16 PM |
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