A trio of world-class races at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January 2026 will anchor a blockbuster qualifying day for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships by way of the Breeders’ Cup Problem Sequence: Win and You’re In.
Horses from across the globe will qualify for the forty third operating of the World Championships via the Win and You’re In program, which can enter its twentieth 12 months in 2026.
14 Grade 1 races over two days
Consisting of 14 Grade 1 races run throughout a two-day pageant price purses and awards of greater than $34 million, the 2026 World Championships shall be held on 30 and 31 October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the world.
The World Pool Cape Flying Championship Grade 1, a 1 000m weight for age race, will function an computerized qualifier for the Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Dash Grade 1.
The race joins the L’Ormarins King’s Plate Grade 1, a 1 600m race for 3-year-olds and up which offers a free berth to the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Grade 1, and the Cartier Paddock Stakes Grade 1, a 1 200m race for fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up that’s an computerized qualifier for the Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf Grade 1.
As a part of the advantages of the Problem Sequence, Breeders’ Cup can pay the entry charges for the winners of the three South African races to start out within the respective Breeders’ Cup divisions.
‘Grateful for the collaborative efforts’
“Breeders’ Cup Restricted is happy to proceed the growth of our worldwide Breeders’ Cup Problem Sequence with the addition of the World Pool Cape Flying Championship,” mentioned Dora Delgado, Government Vice President and Chief Racing Officer of Breeders’ Cup Restricted.
“We’re grateful for the collaborative efforts that introduced this partnership to fruition and look ahead to welcoming prime South African contenders to the World Championships.”
“The inclusion of the World Pool Cape Flying Championship within the Breeders’ Cup Problem Sequence is a landmark second for South African racing,” mentioned Justin Vermaak, Government Racing & Bloodstock, Race Coast.
“Hollywoodbets Kenilworth has lengthy showcased a few of the sport’s most thrilling performances, and we’re honored that our flagship dash now serves as a gateway to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
“This partnership displays the rising stature of South African racing on the world stage, and we look ahead to seeing our horses compete at Keeneland alongside the most effective on the planet.”
Breeders’ Cup can even present a journey allowance for all starters primarily based exterior of North America to compete within the World Championships.
