Scarlett Begonia is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. The Brad Cox trainee ran second to Manuka Honey in the Pocahontas (G3) at Churchill Downs in her last start. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
Graded stakes-placed filly who has hit the board in all three starts.
| Scarlett Begonia at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Brad Cox / Flavien Prat (regular rider) |
| Owner | Hat Creek Racing, Ashview Farm & Upland Flats Racing |
| Pedigree | Life Is Good – Asiya, by Daaher |
| Earnings | $144,868 |
| Last Race | 2nd Pocahontas Stakes (G3), Churchill Downs, 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 Fillies — 1 1/16 miles, dirt, $2 million |
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| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 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 Post Time | Friday, Oct. 30, 3:35 PM ET (Race 7) |
Follow the full field on our Breeders' Cup pre-entries and contenders page, and the race-by-race card on the Breeders' Cup schedule.
| Scarlett Begonia: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 09/12/26 | Pocahontas (G3) | Churchill Downs | 1m | 2nd |
| 08/02/26 | Adirondack (G3) | Saratoga | 6 1/2f | 3rd |
| 07/06/26 | Maiden | Ellis Park | 5 1/2f | 1st by 3 3/4 |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
A TDN Rising Star after her 3 3/4-length debut win at Ellis Park, she was third in the Adirondack (G3) and then second in her two-turn debut in the Pocahontas (G3).
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 1/16 Miles | No starts |
| On Dirt | 3: 1-1-1 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
She is consistent and stakes-placed but needs to improve to beat the Grade 1 winners in the field. 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 contenders: Manuka Honey (beat her in the Pocahontas), Emphatic (unbeaten, Alcibiades winner), Miss Monica (unbeaten Del Mar Debutante 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 is set at the post position draw on Monday, Oct. 26. Until then, follow futures prices on our Breeders' Cup odds page.
Brad Cox trains Scarlett Begonia for Hat Creek Racing, Ashview Farm & Upland Flats Racing. Flavien Prat is her regular rider; the Breeders' Cup rider has not been confirmed.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at Keeneland, as Race 7 with post time at 3:35 PM ET.
The Breeders' Cup post position draw is Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM ET at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.
One win, one second and one third from three starts (1-1-1) and $144,868 in earnings.
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