Bold Leadership is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. The Todd Pletcher-trained maiden has finished second in all three starts, including the Bourbon Stakes (G2) over the Keeneland turf. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
A consistent maiden who has been second in two graded turf stakes.
| Bold Leadership at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Todd Pletcher / Irad Ortiz Jr. (regular rider) |
| Owner | Repole Stable (Mike Repole) & St. Elias Stables (Vincent Viola) |
| Pedigree | Not This Time – Sweetened, by Candy Ride |
| Earnings | TBA |
| Last Race | 2nd Bourbon Stakes (G2), Keeneland, 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.
| Bold Leadership: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 10/04/26 | Bourbon (G2) | Keeneland | 1 1/16m (T) | 2nd by 1 3/4 |
| 09/05/26 | With Anticipation (G3) | Saratoga | 1 1/16m (T) | 2nd by a neck |
| 08/08/26 | Maiden Special Weight | Saratoga | 1 1/16m (T) | 2nd by a nose |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
He has been second three times, beaten a nose on debut, a neck in the With Anticipation (G3) after a poor start, and 1 3/4 lengths as the favorite in the Bourbon (G2).
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | 1: 0-1-0 |
| At 1 Mile | No starts |
| On Turf | 3: 0-3-0 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
He has run well in every start, but he must find his first win against a field that includes Group 1 winners from Europe. 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: Agate (beat him in the Bourbon G2), Oscar (beat him on debut and was second in the Summer G1), Al Hudaiba (Summer G1 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.
Todd Pletcher trains Bold Leadership for Repole Stable (Mike Repole) & St. Elias Stables (Vincent Viola). Irad Ortiz Jr. is his regular rider; 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.
Three seconds from three starts (0-3-0); career earnings not confirmed.
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