Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Pre-Entries: Pikachu

Pikachu is pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 30. Trained by Charlie Johnston for Amo Racing, Pikachu (GB) is a Frankel colt who was third in the Superlative Stakes (G2) and fourth in the Golden Fleece Stakes (G1) at Leopardstown. The race is part of Future Stars Friday at Breeders' Cup 2026.

A well-bred, well-tested colt still chasing his first stakes win.

1-1-1Record (6 Starts)
4thLast Race: Golden Fleece (G1)
NoWin and You're In
NoneKeeneland Starts
Pikachu (GB) at a Glance
Trainer / JockeyCharlie Johnston / David Egan (regular rider)
OwnerAmo Racing USA (Kiavash Joorabchian)
PedigreeFrankel – Bocca Baciata (IRE), by Big Bad Bob
Earnings$70,952
Last Race4th Golden Fleece Stakes (G1), Leopardstown, Sept. 12
Last WorkoutTBA
How QualifiedOn the official Breeders' Cup possible starters list; fields are set by Breeders' Cup Challenge points and panel selection
RaceBreeders' Cup Juvenile Turf — 1 mile, turf, $1 million

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Breeders' Cup Entries and Key Dates

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2026 Key Dates
Pre-Entries ClosedMonday, Oct. 19, 12:00 PM ET
Pre-Entries AnnouncedWednesday, Oct. 21
Post Position DrawMonday, Oct. 26, 5:00 PM ET, Keeneland Sales Pavilion
Morning LineTBA (set at the draw)
Post PositionTBA
Juvenile Turf Post TimeFriday, 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.

Recent Form

Pikachu: Last 3 Starts
DateRaceTrackDistFinish
09/12/26Golden Fleece (G1)Leopardstown1m 1f (T)4th, 7 1/4 behind
08/21/26EBF MaidenHamiltonabout 1m 68y (T)1st by 12
07/28/26Vintage Stakes (G2)Goodwood7f (T)4th

Source: published race results. — = not available.

Placed in his debut at Thirsk and in the Superlative (G2), he won a Hamilton maiden by 12 lengths on Aug. 21, then ran fourth in the Golden Fleece (G1).

Can Pikachu Win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf?

Why He Can

  • Battle-tested: six starts, including the Chesham, Superlative (G2), Vintage (G2) and Golden Fleece (G1).
  • Won his maiden at Hamilton by 12 lengths over about a mile.
  • By Frankel and a $637,169 (450,000-guinea) Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling.
Why He Might Not

  • Only one win from six starts, and that came in a three-runner maiden.
  • Beaten by Al Hudaiba in the Superlative and by Haffner and Al Hudaiba in the Vintage.
  • Beaten 7 1/4 lengths in the Golden Fleece (G1), his only Group 1 start.
Keeneland Fit
At KeenelandNo starts
At 1 MileNo starts
On Turf6: 1-1-1
In the Breeders' CupNo starts

Pikachu Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Outlook

Group 1 tested with six starts, he has yet to finish ahead of Al Hudaiba or Haffner, two of the leading European pre-entries. 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: Al Hudaiba (beat him in the Superlative and Vintage), Haffner (2nd in the Vintage, ahead of him), Great Barrier Reef (3rd in the Dewhurst G1). New to wagering? Read how to bet the Breeders' Cup, or look back at past Breeders' Cup winners.

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Pikachu FAQ

When is the Breeders' Cup morning line?

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.

Who trains and rides Pikachu?

Charlie Johnston trains Pikachu for Amo Racing USA (Kiavash Joorabchian). David Egan is his regular rider; the Breeders' Cup rider has not been confirmed.

When is the 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf?

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at Keeneland, as Race 10 with post time at 5:35 PM ET.

When is the Breeders' Cup draw?

The Breeders' Cup post position draw is Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM ET at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.

What is Pikachu's record?

One win from 6 starts (1-1-1) and $70,952 in earnings.

Compiled from official Breeders' Cup releases and published race results on October 21, 2026. This profile will be updated after the post position draw.

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