Keeneland Race 12 - Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Stakes
FOREVER YOUNG (5) Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last time at Belmont Park but matched against a stronger field. No shock to see a win. KNIGHTSBRIDGE (7) Goes well when fresh. Kicked clear when winning by a margin of just over 6L last run at Del Mar but competing in a higher grade. Can go on with it. SOVEREIGNTY (2) Resumes after a break. Was strong to the line when winning by 4 3/4L last run at Saratoga and can find a nice position from the draw. Worth consideration. GOLDEN TEMPO (3) Resuming after a break. Produced an eye catching run when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Saratoga but racing in stronger company. Possesses very good finishing speed. Each way best.

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Sapporo and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Limited possibility.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:43.80 | 5-5-5-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.25L | $3.90 | |
| 1/16 | 30/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 01:35.00 | 4-4-1 | 16 |
| 4L | $2.00 | |
| 2/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57.5kg | 01:35.60 | 5-5-2 | 16 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 | |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 01:51.00 | 10-10-10-9-10 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 | |
| 6/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57.5kg | 01:51.70 | 1-1-1-1-6 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $2.75 | |
| 7/14 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57.5kg | 02:04.80 | 5-6-6-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.53L | $2.05 | |
| 1/16 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:51.80 | 8-7-8-8-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $3.10 | |
| 1/14 | 25/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:58.00 | 3-3-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.01L | $2.10 | |
| 5/16 | 05/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:52.60 | 6-6-6-6-5 | 13 |
| 2.55L | $3.10 | |
| 5/20 | 04/05/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | - | 17-18-18-11-7 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 01:54.10 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 | |
| 1/16 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:57.10 | 2-2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Made a mess of them when winning by 4 3/4L last run at Saratoga and drawn nicely. Stepping up to a higher level. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | Stakes 117 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 5-5-6-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SY | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 5-4-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 10L | $1.24 |
| 1/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 2-4-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $3.25 |
| 1/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 16-16-17-4-1 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $1,000,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 5-6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-2 | 9 |
| 5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Saratoga but up against tougher opponents. Shows very good finishing speed. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 9-9-9-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 57kg | - | 18-18-18-14-11 | 16 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1911m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 2 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late when winning last run Parx At Philadelphia but testing ability against stronger contenders. Has some claims.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 8-8-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 6-5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by 3 1/4L last time at Belmont Park but facing stiffer opposition. Ryusei Sakai has been successful before. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/09/2026 | - | Stakes 123 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 2012m | FT | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $11,817,600.00 | Meydan | 2012m | GOOD | Ryusei Sakai | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.69L | $1.70 |
| 1/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | Ryuusei Sakai | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $1.30 | |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 58kg | 01:52.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.01 | |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $11,520,005.00 | Meydan | 2011m | GOOD | Ryusei Sakai | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.03L | $1.38 |
| 1/14 | 22/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | Ryuusei Sakai | 56.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 | |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | FIRM | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 02:04.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $1.24 | |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2024 | - | Stakes 122 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FT | Ryuusei Sakai | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/15 | 02/10/2024 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | FIRM | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 02:04.10 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.65 | |
| 3/20 | 04/05/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | - | 16-16-15-7-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1900m | FAST | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2L | $1.67 | |
| 1/12 | 24/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1600m | FAST | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.05L | $1.60 | |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:43.50 | - | 12 |
| 7L | $2.15 | |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:54.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 | |
| 1/14 | 14/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 56kg | 01:54.80 | 5-5-5-4-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record when resuming. Shot away to win by over 6L last run at Del Mar but competing at a higher level of competition. Should muster plenty of early speed. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2011m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 4-3-1-2 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 11.25L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | MY | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9L | $1.28 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Saratoga. Should be going forward early. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | SY | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | Paco Lopez | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 7 |
| 11.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.25L | $4.00 |