The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic takes place Saturday, September 26 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Grade I race is contested at 1 1/2 miles on turf for horses 3 years old and up and carries a $500,000 purse.
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | TBA |
| Distance | 1 1/2 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade I |
| Purse | $500,000 |
| Age | 3-year-olds and up |
| Post Time | TBA |
Entry Update: Final entries for the 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic have not yet been confirmed. The official nominees will be listed below once verified, and this page will be updated with confirmed entries, post positions, jockeys, and official odds when the Belmont Park field is finalized.
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The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is one of the premier long-distance turf races on the New York racing calendar. The Grade I event is contested at 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park and carries a $500,000 purse for horses 3 years old and up.
The race regularly attracts accomplished turf runners preparing for major championship events later in the season and has been won by several of the leading turf horses of recent years.
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The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic has been one of New York's leading turf races since its inaugural running in 1977. The race is named in honor of longtime racing columnist and National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame member Joe Hirsch.
Recent winners include Rebel's Romance in 2025, Far Bridge in 2024, War Like Goddess in both 2023 and 2022, and Rockemperor in 2021.
Rebel's Romance won the 2025 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic under jockey Frankie Dettori for trainer Charlie Appleby, completing the 1 1/2 miles in 2:25.72.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rebel's Romance (IRE) | Frankie Dettori | 2:25.72 |
| 2024 | Far Bridge | Joel Rosario | 2:32.22 |
| 2023 | War Like Goddess | Junior Alvarado | 2:32.86 |
| 2022 | War Like Goddess | Jose Lezcano | 2:27.29 |
| 2021 | Rockemperor (IRE) | Javier Castellano | 2:25.61 |
The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is contested at 1 1/2 miles on turf.
The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic carries a $500,000 purse.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is for horses 3 years old and up.
Final entries for the 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic have not yet been confirmed. Official nominees will be listed once verified, and confirmed starters will be updated when the Belmont Park field is finalized.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic favorite is determined by the official morning-line odds once the final field is set. Check the odds table above for the latest listed favorite.
The latest 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is a Grade I turf race for horses 3 years old and up. The 2026 race is contested at 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park for a $500,000 purse.
The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
No. The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is not listed as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Win and You're In race.
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Rebel's Romance won the 2025 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic under jockey Frankie Dettori for trainer Charlie Appleby in 2:25.72.
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