Avec Toi is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. The Christopher Head-trained colt won his first four starts in France, including the Prix Francois Boutin (G3) and Prix La Rochette (G3). The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.
A dual Group 3 winner who needs to rebound from his first defeat.
| Avec Toi at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Trainer / Jockey | Christopher Head / Pierre-Charles Boudot (regular rider) |
| Owner | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Westerberg |
| Pedigree | No Nay Never – La Joconde (IRE), by Frankel (GB) |
| Earnings | $132,182 |
| Last Race | 6th Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1), ParisLongchamp, Oct. 4 |
| 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 Turf — 1 mile, turf, $1 million |
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| Breeders' Cup Juvenile 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 Turf Post Time | Friday, Oct. 30, 5:35 PM ET (Race 10) |
Follow the full field on our Breeders' Cup pre-entries and contenders page, and the race-by-race card on the Breeders' Cup schedule.
| Avec Toi: Last 3 Starts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Race | Track | Dist | Finish |
| 10/04/26 | Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) | ParisLongchamp | 7f (T) | 6th |
| 09/06/26 | Prix La Rochette (G3) | ParisLongchamp | 7f (T) | 1st by a short head |
| 08/16/26 | Prix Francois Boutin (G3) | Deauville | 7f (T) | 1st by 4 |
Source: published race results. — = not available.
He won his first four starts, including two Group 3s, but finished sixth in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) on Oct. 4 in his first try at Group 1 level.
| Keeneland Fit | |
|---|---|
| At Keeneland | No starts |
| At 1 Mile | No starts |
| On Turf | 5: 4-0-0 |
| In the Breeders' Cup | No starts |
He brings a strong early record but must turn around his Lagardere defeat to three fellow pre-entries while stepping up to a mile. 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 Turf contenders: Folsom Blues (second in the Lagardere G1), Man's Best Friend (third in the Lagardere), Florida Bay (fourth in the Lagardere). 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 Turf is set at the post position draw on Monday, Oct. 26. Until then, follow futures prices on our Breeders' Cup odds page.
Christopher Head trains Avec Toi for Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Westerberg. Pierre-Charles Boudot is his regular rider; the Breeders' Cup rider has not been confirmed.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at Keeneland, as Race 10 with post time at 5:35 PM ET.
The Breeders' Cup post position draw is Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM ET at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.
Four wins from 5 starts (4-0-0) and $132,182 in earnings.
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