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Meet Golden Tempo’s Groom, Jose Hernandez

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There’s something extra special about the Breeders’ Cup when it’s held in the heart of horse...

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Growing up in Louisiana, Brian Hernandez Jr. started riding horses as a preteen. Now a Kentucky...

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America's Best Racing visited WinStar Farm in Woodford Co., Ky., to check in on the only horse to...

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The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is year-in, year-out, an important race in determining several Eclipse Award winners, depending on the outcome. Three-year-olds who shine when facing...

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FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

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4:55 EDT
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Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff

Keeneland Race Course

4:58 EDT
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Longines Breeders' Cup Classic

Keeneland Race Course

6:16 EDT
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Keeneland Race Course

4:55 EDT
FanDuel TV, USA Network

Oct. 31, 2026

Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff

Keeneland Race Course

4:58 EDT
FanDuel TV, NBC

Oct. 31, 2026

Longines Breeders' Cup Classic

Keeneland Race Course

6:16 EDT
FanDuel TV, NBC

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Forever Young (JPN)

Total Earnings 2026

$12,955,000

2026 Wins % 67

Overall Win % 75

Speed Figure 118

Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$8,334,500

2026 Wins % 75

Overall Win % 53

Speed Figure 116

Ombudsman (IRE)

Total Earnings 2026

$4,825,263

2026 Wins % 80

Overall Win % 71

Golden Tempo

Total Earnings 2026

$4,750,000

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 57

Speed Figure 101

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