Listenupshance wins Bing Crosby Stakes, earns spot in Breeders' Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Listenupshance, a racehorse co-owned by Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty, captured the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on July 29, securing over $400,000 in prize money and a guaranteed entry into the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. The four-year-old gelding held off Maximum Bourbon by a nose, marking the first Grade 1 victory for jockey Emisael Jaramillo in the U.S. Initially purchased for $10,000, Listenupshance was not intended to race at this level, but circumstances allowed for this unexpected success. The horse now boasts a racing record of 4-3-3 across 13 starts, with total earnings of $438,570.
- •Listenupshance won the Bing Crosby Stakes on July 29.
- •The horse earned $400,000 and a Breeders' Cup entry.
- •Co-owners include Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty through Run Fast Racing.
- •Jaramillo's strategy involved patience during the race.
- •The horse was initially bought to drop in class and lose.
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"Listenupshance, a horse that Weezy and Boat co-own through Run Fast Racing, held on by a nose to claim the Bing Crosby Stakes and a spot in the Breeders' Cup.
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