Pikachu is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. Trained by Charlie Johnston for Amo Racing, Pikachu (GB) is a Frankel colt who was third in the Superlative Stakes (G2) and fourth in the Golden Fleece Stakes (G1) at Leopardstown. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
A well-bred, well-tested colt still chasing his first stakes win.
| Pikachu (GB) at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Charlie Johnston / David Egan (regular rider) |
| Owner | Amo Racing USA (Kiavash Joorabchian) |
| Pedigree | Frankel – Bocca Baciata (IRE), by Big Bad Bob |
| Earnings | $70,952 |
| Last Race | 4th Golden Fleece Stakes (G1), Leopardstown, Sept. 12 |
| 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.
| Pikachu: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 09/12/26 | Golden Fleece (G1) | Leopardstown | 1m 1f (T) | 4th, 7 1/4 behind |
| 08/21/26 | EBF Maiden | Hamilton | about 1m 68y (T) | 1st by 12 |
| 07/28/26 | Vintage Stakes (G2) | Goodwood | 7f (T) | 4th |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
Placed in his debut at Thirsk and in the Superlative (G2), he won a Hamilton maiden by 12 lengths on Aug. 21, then ran fourth in the Golden Fleece (G1).
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 Mile | No starts |
| On Turf | 6: 1-1-1 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
Group 1 tested with six starts, he has yet to finish ahead of Al Hudaiba or Haffner, two of the leading European pre-entries. 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: Al Hudaiba (beat him in the Superlative and Vintage), Haffner (2nd in the Vintage, ahead of him), Great Barrier Reef (3rd in the Dewhurst G1). 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.
Charlie Johnston trains Pikachu for Amo Racing USA (Kiavash Joorabchian). David Egan 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.
One win from 6 starts (1-1-1) and $70,952 in earnings.
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