Breeders Cup 2026 Friday Picks
Breeders' Cup 2026 Friday Picks & Predictions: Future Stars Friday Best Bets
October 28, 2026 | The Hip Horse | Horse Racing Picks & Analysis
🏇 The Breeders' Cup 2026 is almost here, and The Hip Horse is ready to break down one of horse racing's biggest weekends!
The action kicks off Friday, October 30, with Future Stars Friday, featuring five Breeders' Cup championship races showcasing some of the most promising young thoroughbreds in the world.
Which horses have what it takes to win? Where could we see an upset? And which contenders deserve a closer look before placing your bets?
The Captain and Tommy D are back with special Breeders' Cup coverage on The Hip Horse! They're breaking down all five Friday races, sharing their top selections, and discussing the horses they believe could make some noise on championship weekend.
Whether you're a longtime handicapper or just getting into horse racing, we've got the picks and predictions to help you get ready for the action.
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🔥 Five races. Plenty of contenders. One championship Friday.
Watch The Captain and Tommy D break down the entire Breeders' Cup Friday card, including their top picks, potential challengers, and horses to watch.
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🏆 Breeders' Cup 2026 Friday Race-by-Race Picks
Future Stars Friday features five championship races for 2-year-old thoroughbreds. From turf sprints to the prestigious Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Friday's card offers plenty of opportunities for exciting finishes and unexpected results.
Here's how The Hip Horse sees the competition shaping up.
🏇 Race 6: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
The Hip Horse Top Picks:
🥇 #3 Libertango — TOP PICK
🥈 #4 Brickyard Belle
🥉 #9 Final Objective
The Juvenile Turf Sprint promises plenty of speed and excitement as some of the fastest young turf runners compete for a Breeders' Cup championship.
The Hip Horse puts #3 Libertango at the top of the list, with Brickyard Belle and Final Objective also earning serious consideration.
Can Libertango deliver, or will another young sprinter steal the spotlight?
🎥 Watch our full Race 6 breakdown to hear The Captain and Tommy D discuss their selections!
🏇 Race 7: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The Hip Horse Top Picks:
🥇 #10 Empathetic — TOP PICK
🥈 #5 Miss Monica
🥉 #8 Manuka Honey
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies brings together talented 2-year-old fillies looking to establish themselves among the best of their generation.
Our top selection is #10 Empathetic, followed by Miss Monica and Manuka Honey.
With young horses still developing, the Juvenile Fillies can be one of the most interesting races to handicap.
Will our top selection rise to the occasion?
🏇 Race 8: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
The Hip Horse Top Picks:
🥇 #9 Sun Goddess — TOP PICK
🥈 #10 Amusingly
🥉 #1 Green Empress
Also watching: #12 Domestic Agenda
Turf racing brings another layer of excitement to Future Stars Friday.
In the Juvenile Fillies Turf, The Hip Horse likes #9 Sun Goddess as the top selection.
Amusingly, Green Empress, and Domestic Agenda round out our leading contenders.
With several talented fillies competing, this could be a race worth watching closely.
🏇 Race 9: Breeders' Cup Juvenile
The Hip Horse Top Picks:
🥇 #5 Hughes — TOP PICK
🥈 #6 American History
🥉 #3 Salahudin
Also watching: #2 Gaudreau
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile is one of Friday's marquee events, featuring promising 2-year-old colts competing on dirt.
This race often provides an early look at horses that could become major players on the road to the following year's Kentucky Derby.
The Hip Horse's top pick is #5 Hughes, followed by American History, Salahudin, and Gaudreau.
Will Hughes prove himself on one of racing's biggest stages?
🎥 Catch the full Juvenile preview to hear our breakdown of the contenders.
🏇 Race 10: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
🔥 WIDE OPEN RACE ALERT!
The Hip Horse Top Picks:
🥇 #14 Great Barrier Reef — TOP PICK
🥈 #10 Folsom Blues
🥉 #5 How's Al Today
Friday's championship action wraps up with the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, and this could be one of the toughest races on the card to predict.
The Captain and Tommy D see this race as wide open, with several horses capable of making an impact.
Our top selection is #14 Great Barrier Reef, but Folsom Blues, How's Al Today, Haffner, and Avec Toi are all worth considering.
If you're looking for a competitive race with multiple contenders, don't overlook the Friday finale!
🔥 The Hip Horse's Top Selections for Breeders' Cup Friday 2026
Looking for a quick recap before the races begin?
Here are our top selections for all five Breeders' Cup Friday championship races:
Want to know why we like these horses?
The full video features The Captain and Tommy D discussing the Friday card and their selections.
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