Ballinea Star is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. Ballinea Star is trained in Ireland by Robson de Aguiar and won the Anglesey Stakes (G3) against colts at the Curragh on June 27. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
An Irish Group 3 winner who was well beaten in her only Group 1 start.
| Ballinea Star (IRE) at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Robson de Aguiar / Donagh O'Connor (regular rider) |
| Owner | Giselle De Aguiar |
| Pedigree | Space Blues – Jeanne Girl |
| Earnings | $209,489 |
| Last Race | 3rd Goffs Million (G1), Curragh, Sept. 26 |
| 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 Fillies Turf — 1 mile, turf, $1 million |
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| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 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 Fillies Turf Post Time | Friday, Oct. 30, 4:15 PM ET (Race 8) |
Follow the full field on our Breeders' Cup pre-entries and contenders page, and the race-by-race card on the Breeders' Cup schedule.
| Ballinea Star: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 09/26/26 | Goffs Million | Curragh | 7f | 3rd by 1 1/4 |
| 09/13/26 | Moyglare Stud Stakes (G1) | Curragh | 7f | 4th by 17 1/4 |
| 06/27/26 | Anglesey Stakes (G3) | Curragh | 6f 63y | 1st by 1/2 |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
She won back-to-back races in June, a Cork maiden and the Anglesey Stakes (G3), both by a half-length, then finished fourth of six, beaten more than 17 lengths, behind Sun Goddess in the Moyglare and was most recently third, beaten 1 1/4 lengths, in the Goffs Million at the Curragh.
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 Mile | No starts |
| On Turf | 6: 2-0-1 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
Her Moyglare run leaves her well behind the European Group 1 winners on form. 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 Fillies Turf contenders: Sun Goddess (beat her in the Moyglare G1), Green Empress (second in the Moyglare, Prix Marcel Boussac G1 winner), Domestic Agenda (Miss Grillo 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 Fillies Turf is set at the post position draw on Monday, Oct. 26. Until then, follow futures prices on our Breeders' Cup odds page.
Robson de Aguiar trains Ballinea Star for Giselle De Aguiar. Donagh O'Connor is her regular rider; the Breeders' Cup rider has not been confirmed.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at Keeneland, as Race 8 with post time at 4:15 PM ET.
The Breeders' Cup post position draw is Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM ET at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.
Two wins from 6 starts (2-0-1) and $209,489 in earnings.
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