Breeders' Cup 2026 Scratches: Magnitude, Splendora Out

Breeders' Cup 2026 Scratches: Magnitude, Splendora Out

Here are the latest Breeders’ Cup 2026 scratches and changes for Championship Saturday at Keeneland, Oct. 31. We update this page as changes come in, up to post time.

Last updated: 06:30 ET

Breeders’ Cup 2026 Scratches and Changes at a Glance

HorseRacePostStatus
MagnitudeClassic6Withdrawn (veterinary advice, retired)
SplendoraDistaff8Scratched (veterinary)
Test ScoreTurf8Scratched (illness)
Scottish LassieDistaff5Scratched
Zulu KingdomMile6Scratched
EvershedFilly & Mare Turf2Scratched
EccentricFilly & Mare Turf–Out
PrayingFilly & Mare Sprint3Scratched
NooniFilly & Mare Sprint13Scratched

Classic: Magnitude Withdrawn

Magnitude was withdrawn from the $7 million Classic by trainer Steve Asmussen on veterinary advice and retired. Seven run, led by Forever Young (2-1) and Sovereignty (5-2).

Distaff: Splendora Out

Third choice Splendora was scratched on veterinary advice. Nitrogen (6-5) and Fully Subscribed (8-5) top the morning line.

Turf: Test Score Out After Virus in Graham Motion’s Barn

Test Score was scratched after showing signs of illness. The same virus led to Induction’s scratch from Friday’s Juvenile Turf. Motion’s other Saturday runners, Roja (Turf Sprint) and Gimme a Nother (Filly & Mare Turf), appeared healthy and were set for more tests, per DRF.

Other Saturday Scratches

  • Distaff: Scottish Lassie is also out, along with Splendora.
  • Mile: Zulu Kingdom.
  • Filly & Mare Turf: Evershed and Eccentric.
  • Filly & Mare Sprint: Nooni and Praying.

Friday Scratches

  • Juvenile: Earth Song, Gaudreau.
  • Juvenile Turf: Man’s Best Friend, Great Barrier Reef, Induction.
  • Juvenile Fillies Turf: Serenas Ghost, Go for Launch.

Saturday Track Conditions

  • Condition: Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies.
  • High Temperature: 21°C (approx. 70°F–72°F)
  • Low Temperature: 12°C (approx. 53°F–59°F)
  • Precipitation Chance: Low during the daytime (about 10%–25%), with rain chances increasing towards the evening and night (up to 50% late at night).
  • Wind: East-southeast winds at roughly 7 to 11 mph.
  • Humidity: Around 47%
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FAQ

Who scratched from the Breeders’ Cup Classic?

Magnitude, withdrawn on veterinary advice.

Why was Splendora scratched from the Distaff?

She was scratched on veterinary advice; trainer Bob Baffert said she did not seem fully sound.

Is there a virus at the Breeders’ Cup?

A virus in Graham Motion’s barn led to two scratches, Induction (Juvenile Turf) and Test Score (Turf).

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