Florida Bay is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt won the Tyros Stakes (G3) at Leopardstown and has placed in two Group 1s since. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
A Group 3 winner who has been competitive at Group 1 level.
| Florida Bay (IRE) at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Aidan O'Brien / TBA |
| Owner | Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg & Peter M. Brant |
| Pedigree | Mehmas (IRE) – Ripponette (FR), by Le Havre (IRE) |
| Earnings | TBA |
| Last Race | 4th Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1), ParisLongchamp, Oct. 4 |
| Last Workout | TBA |
| How Qualified | On the official Breeders' Cup possible starters list; fields are set by Breeders' Cup Challenge points and panel selection |
| Race | Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf — 1 mile, turf, $1 million |
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| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Entries Closed | Monday, Oct. 19, 12:00 PM ET |
| Pre-Entries Announced | Wednesday, Oct. 21 |
| Post Position Draw | Monday, Oct. 26, 5:00 PM ET, Keeneland Sales Pavilion |
| Morning Line | TBA (set at the draw) |
| Post Position | TBA |
| Juvenile Turf Post Time | Friday, Oct. 30, 5:35 PM ET (Race 10) |
Follow the full field on our Breeders' Cup pre-entries and contenders page, and the race-by-race card on the Breeders' Cup schedule.
| Florida Bay: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 10/04/26 | Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) | ParisLongchamp | 7f (T) | 4th |
| 09/13/26 | National Stakes (G1) | Curragh | 7f (T) | 3rd by 7 1/4 |
| 08/22/26 | Futurity Stakes (G2) | Curragh | 7f (T) | 2nd by 1/2 |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
Since winning the Tyros (G3) in July, he was second in the Futurity (G2), third in the National Stakes (G1) and fourth, beaten a short head for third, in the Lagardere (G1).
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 Mile | No starts |
| On Turf | 7: 2-1-2 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
He is a consistent Group-level performer, but recent results put him behind Folsom Blues and Man's Best Friend, and he must handle the extra furlong. Our full picks follow once the post positions and morning line are set at the Oct. 26 draw.
Main rivals among the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf contenders: Folsom Blues (National Stakes G1 winner, second in the Lagardere), Man's Best Friend (third in the Lagardere), Great Barrier Reef (stablemate, Coventry G2 winner). New to wagering? Read how to bet the Breeders' Cup, or look back at past Breeders' Cup winners.
The morning line for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf is set at the post position draw on Monday, Oct. 26. Until then, follow futures prices on our Breeders' Cup odds page.
Aidan O'Brien trains Florida Bay for Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg & Peter M. Brant. The Breeders' Cup rider has not been confirmed.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at Keeneland, as Race 10 with post time at 5:35 PM ET.
The Breeders' Cup post position draw is Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM ET at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.
Two wins, a second and two thirds from seven starts (2-1-2); earnings not confirmed.
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