Hidden Overture is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. Trained by Brittany Russell, the Mendelssohn filly is unbeaten in two starts, including the Selima Stakes at Laurel Park. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
An unbeaten Mid-Atlantic filly stepping up against Grade 1 company.
| Hidden Overture at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Brittany Russell / Julien Pimentel (regular rider) |
| Owner | Golden Lion Racing and Hidden Brook Farm |
| Pedigree | Mendelssohn – TBA |
| Earnings | $102,000 |
| Last Race | 1st Selima Stakes, Laurel Park, 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.
| Hidden Overture: Last 2 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 09/26/26 | Selima Stakes | Laurel Park | 1 1/16m (T) | 1st by 3/4 |
| 09/03/26 | Maiden (off turf) | Delaware Park | 1m | 1st by 13 3/4 |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
She won her debut by 13 3/4 lengths in an off-turf race at Delaware Park, then handled her first turf start to take the Selima at 1 1/16 miles.
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 Mile | 1: 1-0-0 (off-turf debut) |
| On Turf | 1: 1-0-0 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
She ranks below the graded stakes winners on paper and has only one turf start. 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 (Cheveley Park G1 winner), Green Empress (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.
Brittany Russell trains Hidden Overture for Golden Lion Racing and Hidden Brook Farm. Julien Pimentel 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 2 starts (2-0-0) and $102,000 in earnings.
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