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2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Preview
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint was only introduced in 2008, and despite that, we have already had back-to-back winners in Mizdirection (2012-13) & Stormy Liberal (2017-18). The race is open to runners 3yo+ and is run over either five or six furlongs, depending on the course and is run on the turf.
Keeneland and Santa Anita Lead the Way
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Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Information:
- Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Past Winners
- Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trainer Statistics
- Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Jockey Statistics
We also have a dedicated Keeneland tips page that will cover this race, as well as all the other races on the day. See which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are predicting to win this race and the others on the cards. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Breeders' Cup Schedule section for links to these.
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites 2026 (UKGC Regulated)
How competitive is the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 18 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2014, when the race had an over-round of 117%. The race in 2020 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 123%, whilst on average over the last 18 renewals of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, the over-round has been 120%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £120 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint races over the last 18 renewals:
- Belvoir Bay (54.83) in 2019
- Nobals (55.15) in 2023
- Golden Pal (55.22) in 2021
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 18 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint next time out, then you would have backed a total of 5 winners. Backing all 15 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -3.95. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
The runner that holds the record over the past 18 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2014 renewal when Bobbys Kitten from Chad C Brown under the guidance of Joel Rosario, won in a time of 1:12.73, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Belvoir Bay, trained by Peter Miller and ridden by Javier Castellano set the quickest time of 54.83 in the 2019 renewal.
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Challenge Series
Here are the races that are included in the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint:
- World Pool Cape Flying Championship (Kenilworth)
- Jaipur Stakes (Saratoga)
- King Charles III Stakes (Royal Ascot)
- Nunthorpe Stakes (York)
- Green Flash Handicap (Del Mar)
- Kentucky Turf Sprint Stakes (Kentucky Downs)
- Flying Five Stakes (Curragh)
- Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (Longchamp)
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Past Winners
Here are the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 55.24 | Shisospicy (USA) 3yo 8-9 (9 of 12) 53/10 | Irad Ortiz Jr Jose Francisco D'Angelo (USA) |
| 2024 55.92 | Starlust (GB) 3yo 8-12 (3 of 11) 34/1 | Rossa Ryan Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2023 55.15 | Nobals (USA) 4yo 9-0 (6 of 12) 12/1 | Gerardo Corrales Larry Rivelli (USA) |
| 2022 1:01.79 | Caravel (USA) 5yo 8-11 (10 of 14) 43/1 | Tyler Gaffalione Brad H Cox (USA) |
| 2021 55.22 | Golden Pal (USA) 3yo 8-12 (3 of 12) 5/2F | Irad Ortiz Jr Wesley A Ward (USA) |
| 2020 1:01.53 | Glass Slippers (GB) 4yo 8-11 (6 of 14) 8/1 | Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2019 54.83 | Belvoir Bay (GB) 6yo 9-0 (12 of 12) 16/1 | Javier Castellano Peter Miller (USA) |
| 2018 1:04.50 | Stormy Liberal (USA) 6yo 9-0 (9 of 14) 6/1 | Drayden Van Dyke Peter Miller (USA) |
| 2017 56.12 | Stormy Liberal (USA) 5yo 9-0 (4 of 12) 40/1 | Joel Rosario Peter Miller (USA) |
| 2016 1:11.33 | Obviously (IRE) 8yo 9-0 (2 of 14) 11/2 | Flavien Prat Philip D'Amato (USA) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint have been based:
- USA: 16 winners with an additional 31 placings from 193 runners
- GB: 2 winners with an additional 4 placings from 23 runners
- CAN: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 9 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 8 runners
- JPN: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 3 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
2025 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Replay
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint over the last 18 renewals is Peter Miller, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Stormy Liberal (2017 & 2018) and Belvoir Bay (2019). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint is Mike Puype (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint trainer statistics over the last 18 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Miller | 12-3-7 | +53.00 | +36.00 |
| Mike Puype | 2-2-2 | +10.00 | +6.00 |
| Wesley A Ward | 16-1-5 | -12.50 | -8.90 |
| Chad C Brown | 7-1-1 | +1.00 | -1.80 |
| Philip D'Amato | 7-1-3 | -0.50 | +2.36 |
| Steven Asmussen | 7-1-3 | -2.50 | +0.85 |
| Brian Koriner | 5-1-1 | +0.50 | -1.30 |
| Brad H Cox | 4-1-1 | +40.00 | +22.80 |
| Kevin Ryan | 4-1-2 | +5.00 | +4.41 |
| W Bret Calhoun | 4-1-1 | +3.00 | +0.60 |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Jockey Statistics
There are multiple leading jockeys in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint over the last 18 renewals, with Joel Rosario, Irad Ortiz Jr., and Mike E. Smith having all won the race twice. Joel Rosario winners have been with Bobby's Kitten (2014) and Stormy Liberal (2017). Irad Ortiz Jr. winners have been with Golden Pal (2021) and Shisospicy (2025). Mike E Smith winners have been with Mizdirection (2012 & 2013).
Here are some of the top Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint jockey statistics over the last 18 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Rosario | 14-2-5 | +35.00 | +19.99 |
| Irad Ortiz Jr | 10-2-6 | -0.20 | +0.78 |
| Mike E Smith | 5-2-2 | +7.00 | +3.00 |
| Javier Castellano | 12-1-2 | +5.00 | +0.50 |
| Flavien Prat | 10-1-3 | -3.50 | +0.60 |
| Tyler Gaffalione | 7-1-1 | +37.00 | +19.80 |
| Joseph Talamo | 7-1-1 | -1.50 | -3.30 |
| Florent Geroux | 4-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.00 |
| Jamie Theriot | 4-1-1 | +3.00 | +0.60 |
| Corey S Nakatani | 4-1-2 | +0.50 | +0.05 |
2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): (4, 9), 1, 5, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 2, 5, 3, 1, 10, 5, 5, 5
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well. The trend information is based on the available information on the Racing Post in terms of previous runs, etc.
- 18 / 18 (74%) - Had 3 - 12 placings (1 Year)
- 18 / 18 (80%) - Not BB/BR/GR in colour
- 18 / 18 (80%) - No bigger than 49/5 (LTO)
- 18 / 18 (81%) - Not on HY/SFT/GS/GD/SLW/STD-SLW (Debut)
- 18 / 18 (82%) - Had 2 - 11 wins (Further)
- 18 / 18 (84%) - Won by at least a head (Last Win)
- 18 / 18 (85%) - Break of 20 - 259 days (Last Win)
- 18 / 18 (85%) - Sex is not Horse/Rig
- 18 / 18 (86%) - Not on GS/GF/STD/FS (LTO)
- 18 / 18 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 107+ (Last 3)
- 18 / 18 (87%) - Had 1 - 4 wins (Season)
- 18 / 18 (87%) - No bigger than 49/5 (Last Win)
- 18 / 18 (87%) - Dam is not AUS/CAN/FR/IRE/JPN/NZ/SAF bred
- 18 / 18 (88%) - Had 4 - 19 placings (Career)
- 18 / 18 (89%) - Beaten no more -6¾l (Debut)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Keeneland racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually made 48 hours before the race.
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 9+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +94.00, is when runners ran on Firm ground on debut.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had a furthest trip run of 1m½f; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-50.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 9 (7,3) [12 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 3 (1,4) [11 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 6 (1,7) [12 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 10 (3,1) [14 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (4,6) [12 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint are Keeneland and Santa Anita; there have been a total of 4 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 12 winners from a total of 192 runners, while female runners have produced 6 winners from a total of 46 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint:
- Mizzen Mast (3 Wins)
- Stormy Atlantic (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint despite multiple attempts:
- City Zip (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Scat Daddy (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Speightstown (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 18 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Caravel in 2022, winning for Brad H Cox at odds of 43/1 under the guidance of Tyler Gaffalione. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 18 renewals, there have been 4 winning favourites in the race. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the top racing tipsters on the best racing tipsters page. All figures and trends above, such as the horse's previous runs, are based on the information that is available on the Racing Post.
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We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for International racing.
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Breeders' Cup Schedule
Breeders' Cup Juvenile races on Friday
Friday at the Breeders' Cup is all about the Juveniles; we have five Grade 1 races dedicated to the 2-year-old runners.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 18:55 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | Cy Fair (USA) 2yo - 5/1 | George Weaver Irad Ortiz Jr |
| 19:35 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies | Super Corredora (USA) 2yo - 44/5 | John W Sadler Hector I Berrios |
| 20:15 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | Balantina (IRE) 2yo - 14/1 | Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Oisin Murphy |
| 20:55 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Juvenile | Ted Noffey (USA) 2yo - 4/5 | Todd Pletcher John R Velazquez |
| 19:42 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | Splendora (USA) 4yo - 29/10 | Bob Baffert Flavien Prat |
Breeders' Cup Championship races on Friday
The Championship races on Saturday at the Breeders' Cup sees a total of nine Grade 1 races, with the highlight of the American season, the Breeders' Cup Classic.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 21:35 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf | Gstaad (GB) 2yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Christophe Soumillon |
| 17:10 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | Nysos (USA) 4yo - 7/10 | Bob Baffert Flavien Prat |
| 17:48 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint | Shisospicy (USA) 3yo - 53/10 | Jose Francisco D'Angelo Irad Ortiz Jr |
| 18:26 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Sprint | Bentornato (USA) 4yo - 17/10 | Jose Francisco D'Angelo Irad Ortiz Jr |
| 19:04 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf | Gezora (FR) 3yo - 91/10 | F-H Graffard Mickael Barzalona |
| 20:20 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Mile | Notable Speech (GB) 4yo - 13/5 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| 20:58 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Distaff | Scylla (USA) 5yo - 76/10 | William Mott Junior Alvarado |
| 21:36 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Turf | Ethical Diamond (IRE) 5yo - 28/1 | W P Mullins Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| 22:16 Keeneland Breeders' Cup Classic | Forever Young (JPN) 4yo - 7/2 | Yoshito Yahagi Ryusei Sakai |
