United States of America
Keeneland · 31.10.26
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JockeyJuan J Hernandez
TrainerWesley Ward
Purse€ 878,700
Distance1006 metres
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners14
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
14 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thComanche Brave4yo colt by Wootton Bassett × IshvanaBilly LoughnaneDonnacha O BrienDead heat€ 61,500
–Miss Yechance3yo filly by Cotai Glory × Rosie BassettJack NichollsKarl Burke
–Joe Shiesty5yo gelding by Air Force Blue × Ready To UnleashFernando Cruz La DeEric Foster
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 31.10.26Bacio
Maclean's MusicSire
Katie's KissDamby Kantharos
DamKatie's Kiss
Bacio is the best of three winners out of Katie's Kiss (Kantharos), a stakes winner in the US who took a minor stakes race over 5f on turf at Gulfstream Park at three. She is a half-sister to Stonestreet Song (Songandaprayer), another minor stakes winner in the US, who raced in Malaysia as Awesome Man.
Second damSydney's Kiss
Second dam Sydney's Kiss (Boston Harbor) won on dirt in the US and has five winners.
Third damSixkissesforsara
Third dam Sixkissesforsara (Saratoga Six) also won a minor stakes race in the US and produced seven winners from eight runners, among them the Listed winner High Heritage (Silver Deputy).
Next generation
Katie's Kiss has a 2-year-old filly by Golden Pal named Southern Kiss and a foal born in March 2026 by Arabian Knight, and she was covered by Citizen Bull for 2027.
Connections
JockeyJuan J Hernandez
TrainerWesley Ward
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ShisospicyMitole × Mischief Galore | Jose D'AngeloIrad Ortiz Jr | Morplay Racing, Llc And Qatar Racing, LlcBill Heiligbrodt & Corinne Heiligbrodt | ||
| 2024 | StarlustZoustar × Beyond Desire | Ralph BeckettRossa Ryan | Mrs Fitriani HayBranton Court Stud LLP | ||
| 2023 | NobalsNoble Mission × Pearly Blue | Larry RivelliGerardo Corrales | Patricia's HopeDr. John A. Chandler | ||
| 2022 | CaravelMizzen Mast × Zeezee Zoomzoom | Brad H CoxTyler Gaffalione | Qatar Racing, Marc Detampel, & Madaket StablesElizabeth M. Merryman | ||
| 2021 | Golden PalUncle Mo × Lady Shipman | Wesley WardIrad Ortiz Jr | Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor & Westerberg (Georg von Opel)Randall E. Lowe | ||
| 2020 | Glass SlippersDream Ahead × Night Gypsy | Kevin RyanTom Eaves | Bearstone Stud (Terry & Margaret Holdcroft)Bearstone Stud |
History since 2008
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint19Editions since 2008
2Multiple winnersMizdirection, Stormy Liberal
32%Won by fillies or mares6 of 19 · 6 of the last 19
51.00Longest-priced winnerCaravel · 2022
Record holders
Most wins since 20081Peter MillerTrainer · 2017, 2018, 20193 wins
1Mizzen MastSire · 2012, 2013, 20223 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Mizdirection2012, 20132 wins
1Stormy Liberal2017, 20182 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winnersShow all 19 winners since 2008Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BacioMaclean's Music × Katie's Kiss | Wesley WardJuan J Hernandez | Myracehorse / Gladwell / DaileyTorie Gladwell, Cincinnati Equine, Borrowd | 2.75 | |
| 2025 | ShisospicyMitole × Mischief Galore | Jose D'AngeloIrad Ortiz Jr | Morplay Racing & Qatar RacingBill Heiligbrodt & Corinne Heiligbrodt | 6.50 | |
| 2024 | StarlustZoustar × Beyond Desire | Ralph BeckettRossa Ryan | Fitri HayBranton Court Stud LLP | 21.00 | |
| 2023 | NobalsNoble Mission × Pearly Blue | Larry RivelliGerardo Corrales | Patricia's HopeDr John A Chandler | 11.00 | |
| 2022 | CaravelMizzen Mast × Kinema | Brad CoxTyler Gaffalione | Qatar Racing, Marc Detampel, & Madaket StablesElizabeth M. Merryman | 51.00 | |
| 2021 | Golden PalUncle Mo × Lady Shipman | Wesley WardIrad Ortiz Jr | Coolmore GroupRandall E. Lowe | 3.50 | |
| 2020 | Glass SlippersDream Ahead × Night Gypsy | Kevin RyanTom Eaves | Bearstone Stud (Terry & Margaret Holdcroft)Bearstone Stud | 9.00 | |
| 2019 | Belvoir BayEquiano × Path Of Peace | Peter MillerJavier Castellano | Gary BarberMrs R D Peacock | 17.00 | |
| 2018 | Stormy LiberalStormy Atlantic × Vassar | Peter MillerDrayden Van Dyke | Rockingham Ranch (Gary Hartunian)Dapple Bloodstock & Gryphon Investments | 7.00 | |
| 2017 | Stormy LiberalStormy Atlantic × Vassar | Peter MillerJoel Rosario | Rockingham Ranch (Gary Hartunian)Dapple Bloodstock & Gryphon Investments | 21.00 | |
| 2016 | ObviouslyChoisir × Leala | Philip D'AmatoFlavien Prat | Anthony Fanticola & Joseph ScardinoMiss Deirdre Cogan | 6.50 | |
| 2015 | Mongolian SaturdayAny Given Saturday × Miss Hot Salsa | Enebish GanbatFlorent Geroux | Mongolian Stable (Ganbaatar Dagvadorj)Normandy Farm | 21.00 | |
| 2014 | Bobby's KittenKitten's Joy × Celestial Woods | Chad C BrownJoel Rosario | Ken & Sarah RamseyKen & Sarah Ramsey | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | MizdirectionMizzen Mast × Deceptive | Mike PuypeMike E Smith | Jungle Racing & KMN Racing et al.Joseph J. Perrotta | 4.00 | |
| 2012 | MizdirectionMizzen Mast × Deceptive | Mike PuypeMike E Smith | Jungle Racing & KMN Racing et al.Joseph J. Perrotta | 8.00 | |
| 2011 | Regally ReadyMore Than Ready × Kivi | Steve AsmussenCorey Nakatani | Vinery StableGrapestock LLC | ||
| 2010 | Chamberlain BridgeWar Chant × She's Got Class | Bret CalhounJamie Theriot | Carl Moore ManagementEugene Melnyk | 7.00 | |
| 2009 | California FlagAvenue of Flags × Ultrafleet | Brian KorinerJoe Talamo | Hi Card Ranch (Keith Card)Hi Card Ranch | 5.50 | |
| 2008 | Desert CodeE Dubai × Chatta Code | David HofmansRichard Migliore | Tarabilla Farms (Susan Osborne)Classic Star Llc | 3.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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