The 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic takes place Thursday, October 1 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Originally scheduled for September 26, the race was rescheduled after Belmont Park canceled weekend racing because of severe weather. 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 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | 7 |
| Distance | 1 1/2 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade I |
| Purse | $500,000 |
| Age | 3-year-olds and up |
| Post Time | 5:18 PM ET |
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cordobes (IRE) | Flavien Prat | Charlie Appleby | 2/1 |
| 2 | Far Bridge (KY) | John R. Velazquez | Miguel Clement | 6/1 |
| 3 | Asbury Park (GB) | Manuel Franco | Chad C. Brown | 15/1 |
| 4 | Pride of Arras (IRE) | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | 7/2 |
| 5 | Minaret Station (KY) | Jose L. Ortiz | William Walden | 4/1 |
| 6 | Program Trading (GB) | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Chad C. Brown | 6/1 |
| 7 | Fort George (GB) | Kieran Shoemark | Ed Walker | 9/2 |
Last Updated on 09/30/2026
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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 Thursday, October 1 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race was originally scheduled for September 26 but was rescheduled after weekend racing was canceled because of severe weather.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is Race 7 with a scheduled post time of 5:18 PM ET.
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.
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic was originally scheduled for September 26, but Belmont Park canceled weekend racing because of severe weather. The race was rescheduled to Thursday, October 1.
El Cordobes is the 2/1 morning-line favorite for the 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. The latest odds are listed in the table above.
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 a Breeders' Cup 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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