Aidan O'Brien
This was the 21st win at the Breeders’ Cup for Aidan O'Brien, more than any other trainer since 1984. With this win, the stable moved to 26 Group 1 wins this season, three wins clear at the top of the 2026 trainers' table.
United States of America
Keeneland · 30.10.26
Watch the racePurse€878,700
Distance1609 metres
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions2-year-old fillies
Runners14
Stories of this Result
Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore has now won this race 3 times, a record for a jockey since 2008. With this win, the jockey leads the 2026 jockeys' table on 22 Group 1 wins. This was the 17th win at the Breeders’ Cup for the jockey since 1984.
Coolmore Group
Coolmore Group has now won this race 3 times, a record for an owner since 2008. With this win, the owner moved to 27 Group 1 wins this season, 5 wins clear at the top of the 2026 owners' table.
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
14 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndGreen Empress2yo filly by Saxon Warrior × Sea EmpressDylan Browne McMonagleJoseph O Brien€175,700
–De La Renta2yo filly by Oscar Performance × Zza Zza ZoomKazushi KimuraKevin Attard
–Vanta2yo filly by Greatest Honour × Goodn'readyUmberto RispoliJeff Mullins
–Silent Beauty2yo filly by Night Of Thunder × No Speak AlexanderDavid EganKevin Philippart
–Luminous Beauty2yo filly by Flameaway × Sly BeautyAdam BeschizzaJena Antonucci
–Quibbler2yo filly by Epicenter × HasslerJaime TorresRiley Mott
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 30.10.26Sun Goddess
Sioux NationSire
Etoile BleuDamby Starspangledbanner
DamEtoile Bleu
Sun Goddess is the best of three foals out of the unraced Etoile Bleu (Starspangledbanner).
Second damHolly Blue
Second dam Holly Blue (Bluebird) won a Listed race and has produced seven winners. They include Gibraltar Blue (Rock Of Gibraltar), a multiple Group 2 winner in South Africa who was placed more than once at Group 1 level and has produced four black-type runners there, and Scream Blue Murder (Oratorio), a Group 3 winner and the second dam of Thesecretadversary (St Mark's Basilica), winner of the Gr.1 Prix Jean Prat.
Third damNettle
Third dam Nettle (Kris) won the Listed Newbury Stakes and produced seven winners.
Next generation
Etoile Bleu has a yearling filly by Blue Point, a half-sister to Sun Goddess, and was covered by No Nay Never in 2026.
Connections
Sun Goddess in 2026
3 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
Cheveley Park Stakes1207 metres · €319,6001stAidan O'BrienRyan Moore26.09.2026NewmarketPrize money €181,238Race detailsWatch
Moyglare Stud Stakes1400 metres · €400,0001stAidan O'BrienRyan Moore13.09.2026CurraghPrize money €240,000Race detailsWatch
Phoenix Stakes1200 metres · €400,0001stAidan O'BrienRyan Moore09.08.2026CurraghPrize money €240,000Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BalantinaTen Sovereigns × Balankiyla | Donnacha Aidan O'BrienOisin Murphy | Medallion Racing, Parkland Thoroughbreds, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing And McNulty, Lissa AnnSummerhill/Lynch Bages/S Murphy | ||
| 2024 | Lake VictoriaFrankel × Quiet Reflection | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John MagnierCoolmore | ||
| 2023 | Hard To JustifyJustify × Instant Reflex | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Wise RacingYeguada Centurion S.L. | ||
| 2022 | MeditateNo Nay Never × Pembina | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & WesterburgLynch Bages and Rhinestone Bloodstock | ||
| 2021 | Pizza BiancaFastnet Rock × White Hot | Christophe ClementJose L Ortiz | Bobby FlayBobby Flay | ||
| 2020 | Aunt PearlLope De Vega × Matauri Pearl | Brad H CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables, Peter Deutsch, Michael E. Kisber, The Elkstone Group & Bethlehem StablesEcurie Des Charmes & Ballylinch Stud |
History since 2008
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf19Editions since 2008
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares19 of 19 · 19 of the last 19
1:33.41Fastest winning timeLady Eli · 2014
Record holders
Most wins since 20081Chad C BrownTrainer · 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023 …6 wins
2Ryan MooreJockey · 2022, 2024, 20263 wins
2Coolmore GroupOwner · 2022, 2024, 20263 wins
4More Than ReadySire · 2010, 20172 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Sharing2019 · Manuel Franco17.00
2More Than Real2010 · Garrett Gomez15.00
4Tapitsfly2009 · Robby Albarado13.00
5Maram2008 · Jose Lezcano10.00
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| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun GoddessSioux Nation × Etoile Bleu | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupOwenstown Bloodstock Ltd | 1.73 | |
| 2025 | BalantinaTen Sovereigns × Balankiyla | Donnacha Aidan O'BrienOisin Murphy | Medallion Racing, Parkland Thoroughbreds, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Lissa Ann McNultySummerhill/Lynch Bages/S Murphy | 15.00 | |
| 2024 | Lake VictoriaFrankel × Quiet Reflection | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupCoolmore | 1.57 | |
| 2023 | Hard To JustifyJustify × Instant Reflex | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Wise RacingYeguada Centurion Sl | 10.00 | |
| 2022 | MeditateNo Nay Never × Pembina | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupLynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock | 2.88 | |
| 2021 | Pizza BiancaFastnet Rock × White Hot | Christophe ClementJose L Ortiz | Bobby FlayBobby Flay | 8.50 | |
| 2020 | Aunt PearlLope De Vega × Matauri Pearl | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables, Peter Deutsch, Michael E. Kisber, The Elkstone Group & Bethlehem StablesEcurie Des Charmes & Ballylinch Stud | 3.50 | |
| 2019 | SharingSpeightstown × Shared Account | Graham MotionManuel Franco | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gainesway StableSagamore Farm | 17.00 | |
| 2018 | NewspaperofrecordLope de Vega × Sunday Times | Chad C BrownIrad Ortiz Jr | Klaravich StablesTimes of Wigan | 1.83 | |
| 2017 | Rushing FallMore Than Ready × Autumnal | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | e Five Racing ThoroughbredsFred W Hertrich III & John D Fielding | 5.50 | |
| 2016 | New Money HoneyMedaglia D'Oro × Weekend Whim | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | e Five Racing ThoroughbredsWinStar Farm | 10.00 | |
| 2015 | Catch A GlimpseCity Zip × Halo River | Mark E. CasseFlorent Geroux | Gary Barber, Michael James Ambler & Windways FarmBranch Equine LLC | 7.00 | |
| 2014 | Lady EliDivine Park × Sacre Coeur | Chad C BrownIrad Ortiz Jr | Sheep Pond PartnersRunnymede Farm & Catesby Clay | 3.50 | |
| 2013 | ChriselliamIffraaj × Danielli | Charles HillsRichard Hughes | Willie Carson, Emily Asprey, Chris WrightBallylinch Stud | 6.00 | |
| 2012 | FlotillaMizzen Mast × Louvain | Mikel DelzanglesChristophe Lemaire | Sheikh Mohammed Al ThaniEric Puerari, Mme Ariane Gravereaux & Oceanic Bloodstock | ||
| 2011 | Stephanie's KittenKitten's Joy × Unfold the Rose | Wayne CatalanoJohn R Velazquez | Kenneth Ramsey & Sarah RamseyKenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 9.00 | |
| 2010 | More Than RealMore Than Ready × Miss Seffens | Todd PletcherGarrett Gomez | Bobby FlaySantucket Stables | 15.00 | |
| 2009 | TapitsflyTapit × Flying Marlin | Dale RomansRobby Albarado | Frank L. Jones, Jr.Frank L. Jones, Jr. | 13.00 | |
| 2008 | MaramSahm × American Dreamer | Chad C BrownJose Lezcano | Karen N. Woods & Saud bin KhaledPalides Investments N. V., Inc. & Hair 'Em Corporation | 10.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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