Folsom Blues favored in Juvenile Turf at Breeders’ Cup 2026
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

The Breeders’ Cup 2026 is taking place at Keeneland in Kentucky, with the first race starting at 6:55 PM GMT (2:55 PM ET). Folsom Blues has emerged as the favorite in the Juvenile Turf event. The day focuses on juvenile races with a total of $7 million in prizes. Tomorrow's card features nine races with a combined worth of $27 million, including the Turf and the Classic, spotlighting prominent middle-distance runners.
- •Folsom Blues is the favorite for the Juvenile Turf.
- •The first race is scheduled for 6:55 PM GMT.
- •Total prize money for today's juvenile races is $7 million.
- •Tomorrow's card includes nine races worth $27 million.
- •The event highlights top horse racing talent at Keeneland.
- 5:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Breeders’ Cup 2026: Folsom Blues set to go off as favourite in Juvenile Turf, day one – live
"Updates from Keeneland. First race 6.55pm GMT (2.55pm ET) Full race card | Thoughts? Get in touch with Greg via email Hello racing fans wherever in the world you happen to be, and welcome to the Guardian’s liveblog coverage of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup meeting at Keeneland in Kentucky. As is now traditional at the self-styled “World Championships” of Flat racing, Friday is for the juveniles, with a total of $7m (£5.2m) up for grabs, while tomorrow’s nine-race card, worth $27m (£20.3m) will include the Turf and the Classic, featuring many of the best middle-distance runners in the game. Continue reading...
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