Sovereignty
After the Whitney Stakes, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Sovereignty. Former winner Forever Young (2025) was among the beaten runners, finishing fifth. The win was worth €3,875,000 to the winner.
United States of America
Keeneland · 31.10.26
Watch the racePurse€ 6,150,800
Distance2012 metres
SurfaceDirt
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners7
Stories of this Result
Sovereignty
Junior Alvarado
With this win, Junior Alvarado now has 5 Group 1 wins this season. This was the fifth win at the Breeders’ Cup for the jockey since 1984. The jockey had come close here before: Olympiad was second in 2022.
Into Mischief
Into Mischief had already sired a winner of this race: Authentic (2020). With this win, the stallion closed to within one win of leader Night Of Thunder in the 2026 sires' table. Those wins came from 6 different horses.
Godolphin
With this win, Godolphin moved to 23 Group 1 wins this season, 6 wins behind leader Coolmore Group in the 2026 owners' table. This was the 21st win at the Breeders’ Cup for the owner since 1984.
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APharoah12 · English commentaryResult
7 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 31.10.26Sovereignty
Into MischiefSire
CrownedDamby Bernardini
DamCrowned
Sovereignty is out of the unraced Crowned (Bernardini), who had four foals. Three of them have raced and two are winners, among them his full sister Jane Grey. Crowned died in 2024.
Second damMushka
Second dam Mushka (Empire Maker) won the Grade 1 Spinster Stakes and has three winners, among them the Listed-placed Whenthedawnbreaks (Ghostzapper).
Third damSluice
Third dam Sluice (Seeking the Gold), a Listed winner, produced three winners and is the grandam of the Listed winner Friend Ofthe Devil (Honest Mischief).
Wider family
This is the close family of Lakeway (Seattle Slew), a four-time Grade 1 winner.
Next generation
Crowned's last foal is the unraced 2-year-old colt Royal Conquest (Nyquist).
Connections
Sovereignty in 2026
1 other win · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Whitney Stakes1810 metres · € 878,7001stWilliam MottJunior Alvarado08.08.2026SaratogaPrize money €553,569Race detailsWatch
Stephen Foster Stakes1810 metres · € 1,755,6003rdWilliam MottJunior Alvarado27.06.2026Churchill DownsPrize money €175,736Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Forever YoungReal Steel × Forever Darling | Yoshito YahagiRyusei Sakai | Susumu FujitaNorthern Racing (Jpn) | ||
| 2024 | Sierra LeoneGun Runner × Heavenly Love | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Brant, Peter M , Magnier, Mrs John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg And Smith, Brook TDebby M Oxley | ||
| 2023 | White AbarrioRace Day × Catching Diamonds | Richard E Dutrow JrIrad Ortiz Jr | C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable, LLCSpendthrift Farm | ||
| 2022 | FlightlineTapit × Feathered | John W SadlerFlavien Prat | Hronis Racing LLC, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc., Siena Farm LLC & Woodford Racing, LLCSummer Wind Equine | ||
| 2021 | Knicks GoPaynter × Kosmo's Buddy | Brad H CoxJoel Rosario | Korea Racing AuthorityAngie Moore | ||
| 2020 | AuthenticInto Mischief × Flawless | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Spendthrift FarmPeter E. Blum Thoroughbreds |
History since 1984
Breeders' Cup Classic43Editions since 1984
1Multiple winnersTiznow
2%Won by fillies or mares1 of 43 · 1 of the last 20
1:59.02Fastest winning timeGhostzapper · 2004
Record holders
Most wins since 19841Chris McCarronJockey · 1988, 1989, 1996, 2000, 20015 wins
1Jerry BaileyJockey · 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 20055 wins
3Bob BaffertTrainer · 2014, 2015, 2016, 20204 wins
4Stronach StablesOwner · 1998, 20042 wins
4Seattle SongDamsire · 2000, 20012 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Tiznow2000, 20012 wins
Show all 43 winners since 1984Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SovereigntyInto Mischief × Crowned | William MottJunior Alvarado | GodolphinGodolphin | 3.00 | |
| 2025 | Forever YoungReal Steel × Forever Darling | Yoshito YahagiRyusei Sakai | Susumu FujitaNorthern Farm | 4.50 | |
| 2024 | Sierra LeoneGun Runner × Heavenly Love | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Coolmore GroupDebby M. Oxley | 9.00 | |
| 2023 | White AbarrioRace Day × Catching Diamonds | Richard E. Dutrow Jr.Irad Ortiz Jr | C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable, LLCSpendthrift Farm | 3.50 | |
| 2022 | FlightlineTapit × Feathered | John W. SadlerFlavien Prat | Hronis Racing LLC, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc., Siena Farm LLC & Woodford Racing, LLCSummer Wind Equine | 1.44 | |
| 2021 | Knicks GoPaynter × Kosmo's Buddy | Brad CoxJoel Rosario | Korea Racing AuthorityAngie Moore | 4.20 | |
| 2020 | AuthenticInto Mischief × Flawless | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Spendthrift FarmPeter E. Blum Thoroughbreds | 5.20 | |
| 2019 | Vino RossoCurlin × Mythical Bride | Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz Jr | Mike RepoleJohn D. Gunther | 5.60 | |
| 2018 | AccelerateLookin at Lucky × Issues | John W. SadlerJoel Rosario | Hronis Racing LLCMike Abraham | 4.00 | |
| 2017 | Gun RunnerCandy Ride × Quiet Giant | Steve AsmussenFlorent Geroux | Winchell Thoroughbreds & Three Chimneys FarmBesilu Stables LLC | 3.40 | |
| 2016 | ArrogateUnbridled's Song × Bubbler | Bob BaffertMike E Smith | JuddmonteClearsky Farms | 2.75 | |
| 2015 | American PharoahPioneerof the Nile × Littleprincessemma | Bob BaffertVictor Espinoza | Zayat StablesAhmed Zayat | 1.67 | |
| 2014 | BayernOfflee Wild × Alittlebitearly | Bob BaffertMartin Garcia | Kaleem ShahHelen Alexander | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | Mucho Macho ManMacho Uno × Ponche De Leona | Katherine RitvoGary Stevens | Reeves Thoroughbred RacingJohn D. Rio & Carole A. Rio | 5.00 | |
| 2012 | Fort LarnedE Dubai × Arlucea | Ian WilkesBrian Hernandez Jr. | Janis R. WhithamJanis R. Whitham | 10.00 | |
| 2011 | DrosselmeyerDistorted Humor × Golden Ballet | Bill MottMike E Smith | WinStar FarmAaron & Marie Jones | ||
| 2010 | BlameArch × Liable | Albert Stall Jr.Garrett Gomez | Claiborne Farm & Adele DilschneiderClaiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 6.50 | |
| 2009 | ZenyattaStreet Cry × Vertigineux | John ShirreffsMike E Smith | Jerry & Ann MossMaverick Productions, Limited | 4.33 | |
| 2008 | Raven's PassElusive Quality × Ascutney | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | Princess Haya/Darley RacingStonerside Stable | 8.00 | |
| 2007 | CurlinSmart Strike × Sherriff's Deputy | Steve AsmussenRobby Albarado | Stonestreet Stables et al.Fares Farm | ||
| 2006 | InvasorCandy Stripes × Quendom | Kiaran McLaughlinFernando Jara | Shadwell RacingHaras Clausan (Haras Santa Ines) | ||
| 2005 | Saint LiamSaint Ballado × Quiet Dance | Richard Dutrow Jr.Jerry Bailey | M/M William K. Warren Jr.Edward P. Evans | 3.40 | |
| 2004 | GhostzapperAwesome Again × Baby Zip | Robert FrankelJavier Castellano | Stronach StablesAdena Springs Farms | 3.50 | |
| 2003 | Pleasantly PerfectPleasant Colony × Regal State | Richard MandellaAlex Solis | Diamond A Racing Corp.Clovelly Farms | ||
| 2002 | VolponiCryptoclearance × Prom Knight | Philip G. JohnsonJosé Santos | Amherst & Spruce Pond StableAmherst Stable (Kathy Johnson) | 44.50 | |
| 2001 | TiznowCee's Tizzy × Cee's Song | Jay M. RobbinsChris McCarron | Cee's StablesCecilia Straub-Rubens | ||
| 2000 | TiznowCee's Tizzy × Cee's Song | Jay M. RobbinsChris McCarron | Cooper & Straub-RubensCecilia Straub-Rubens | ||
| 1999 | Cat ThiefStorm Cat × Train Robbery | D Wayne LukasPat Day | Overbrook FarmOverbrook Farm | ||
| 1998 | Awesome AgainDeputy Minister × Primal Force | Patrick B. ByrnePat Day | Stronach StablesFrank Stronach | ||
| 1997 | Skip AwaySkip Trial × Ingot Way | Sonny HineMike E Smith | Carolyn HineAnna Maria Barnhart | ||
| 1996 | Alphabet SoupCozzene × Illiterate | David HofmansChris McCarron | Ridder Thoroughbred StableSoutheast Associates | ||
| 1995 | CigarPalace Music × Solar Slew | Bill MottJerry Bailey | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | 2.00 | |
| 1994 | ConcernBroad Brush × Fara's Team | Richard W. SmallJerry Bailey | Robert E. MeyerhoffRobert E. Meyerhoff | 8.50 | |
| 1993 | ArcanguesSagace × Albertine | André FabreJerry Bailey | Daniel WildensteinAllez France Stables | ||
| 1992 | A.P. IndySeattle Slew × Weekend Surprise | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Tomonori Tsurumaki, William S. Farish III, William S. KilroyWilliam Farish III / William S. Kilroy | ||
| 1991 | Black Tie AffairMiswaki × Hat Tab Girl | Ernie T. PoulosJerry Bailey | Jeffrey SullivanStephen D. Peskoff | 5.00 | |
| 1990 | UnbridledFappiano × Gana Facil | Carl NafzgerPat Day | Frances A. GenterTartan Stable | ||
| 1989 | Sunday SilenceHalo × Wishing Well | Charlie WhittinghamChris McCarron | H-G-W PartnersOak Cliff Thoroughbreds, Ltd. | 3.00 | |
| 1988 | AlyshebaAlydar × Bel Sheba | Jack Van BergChris McCarron | Dorothy & Pam ScharbauerPreston W. Madden | 2.50 | |
| 1987 | FerdinandNijinsky × Banja Luka | Charlie WhittinghamBill Shoemaker | Elizabeth A. KeckHoward B. Keck | 2.00 | |
| 1986 | SkywalkerRelaunch × Bold Captive | Michael WhittinghamLaffit Pincay Jr. | Oak Cliff StablesOak Cliff Thoroughbreds, Ltd. | ||
| 1985 | Proud TruthGraustark × Wake Robin | John M. VeitchJorge Velásquez | Darby Dan FarmDorothy Firestone Galbreath | ||
| 1984 | Wild AgainIcecapade × Bushel-n-Peck | Vincent TimphonyPat Day | Black Chip Stable (William Allen, Ron Volkman, Terry Beall)W. Paul Little |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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