Balantina
Balantina was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 21.6. Out of the Montjeu mare Balankiyla, the winner is the third different Group 1 winner this season for her sire Ten Sovereigns.
United States of America
Del Mar · 31.10.25
Watch the raceBreeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
2ndPacific Mission2yo by Lope De Vega × Big Break€175,700
3rdGround Support2yo by Army Mule × Arch Support€87,900
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JockeyOisin Murphy
TrainerDonnacha Aidan O'Brien
Purse€878,700
To the winner€553,600
Distance1609 metres
Winning time1m 35.07s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions2-year-old fillies
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Balantina
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Del Mar Racing · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdGround Support2yo filly by Army Mule × Arch SupportAdam BeschizzaKelsey Danner€87,900
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 31.10.25Balantina
Ten SovereignsSire
BalankiylaDamby Montjeu
DamBalankiyla
Balantina is out of Balankiyla (Montjeu), a winner over 2400m in France at three, and is the fourth winner from her four runners. Balankiyla had already produced Baiykara (Zarak), a Group winner in France who took the Gr.3 Prix de Royaumont and was placed at Group 2 level.
Second damBalankiya
Second dam Balankiya (Darshaan), also a winner in France at three, has seven other winners. They include Bayrir (Medicean), winner of the Secretariat Stakes, then a Grade 1, and the Gr.2 Prix Eugene Adam, and the Group-placed Evershed (Churchill).
Third damBalanka
Third dam Balanka (Alzao) won at Listed level in France and finished fourth in the Gr.1 Prix de Diane. She has six winners, among them the sire Balakheri (Theatrical), winner of the Gr.2 King Edward VII Stakes, and Baliyana (Dalakhani), a Group 3 winner in Ireland and the dam of Irish Sequel, a Group 2 winner in Australia who raced in Ireland as Bashiyr.
Next generation
Balantina has a yearling half-brother by Churchill, and Balankiyla was covered last year by both Auguste Rodin and No Nay Never.
Connections
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lake VictoriaFrankel × Quiet Reflection | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John MagnierCoolmore | ||
| 2021 | Pizza BiancaFastnet Rock × White Hot | Christophe ClementJose L Ortiz | Bobby FlayBobby Flay |
History since 2008
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf18Editions since 2008
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares18 of 18 · 18 of the last 18
1:33.41Fastest winning timeLady Eli · 2014
Record holders
Most wins since 20081Chad C BrownTrainer · 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023 …6 wins
2More 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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