Breeders’ Cup 2026: Folsom Blues set to go off as favourite in Juvenile Turf, day one – live

Updates from Keeneland. First race 6.55pm GMT (2.55pm ET) Full race card | Thoughts? Get in touch with Greg via emailLoughnane a late switch on LibertangoNow there’s a surprise – Flavien Prat was expected to be aboard Libertango in the opener but Billy Loughnane has somehow managed to get himself down to 8st 5lb and will be a late replacement on George Boughey’s filly. She’s opened up as the 2-1 favourite in the on-course betting. Continue reading…

George Boughey is chatting to a track reporter about Billy Loughnane’s unexpected appearance on Libertango. I feel a little bit guilty as Flavien has ridden a Graded winner for us out here and I had to send him a message apologising. It’s a strange scenario but Billy is our retained rider. Juvenile Turf Sprint latest betting on the US tote: 2-1 Libertango 4-1 Brickyard Belle, Harper’s Corner 8-1 Mussab 10-1 Moonrise 13-1 bar I was torn between Libertango and Brickyard Belle as the pick for this race, but the Billy Loughnane news has persuaded me to come down on Libertango’s side.

What a story that would be to launch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup. Loughnane a late switch on Libertango Now there’s a surprise – Flavien Prat was expected to be aboard Libertango in the opener but Billy Loughnane has somehow managed to get himself down to 8st 5lb and will be a late replacement on George Boughey’s filly. She’s opened up as the 2-1 favourite in the on-course betting. A deep European challenge for the opener also includes Andrew Balding’s Moonrise, fourth