The Classic Field Starts to Take Shape for October

The richest race on the American calendar is starting to come into focus. With the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships set for October, attention has turned to the horses that could line up for the Classic, the race that closes the championship program. It is still early, and the field is not yet set; for now there are only the horses likely to be pointed toward it. For readers who follow the American turf, this is when the season starts building toward one race in the fall.

With reporting from America's Best Racing.