Turf Mile and Breeders’ Futurity Highlight Day Two of Keeneland Fall Stars Weekend

Madaket Stables’ Zulu Kingdom, owned by Michael Dubb, William Strauss, and Michael Caruso and the winner of the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland’s Spring Meet, leads a field of nine entered for Saturday’s 41st edition of the $1.5 million Coolmore Turf Mile (G1).

This race is one of five stakes events featured on Saturday’s 11-race card as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Fall Stars Weekend, which marks the start of a 17-day meet beginning Friday and continuing Sunday with three additional stakes races.

In addition to the Coolmore Turf Mile, the other key races on Saturday include:

• The 29th running of the $800,000 First Lady (G1), attracting 11 entrants, highlighted by Gary Barber, Crevalle Racing, and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Classic Q, who triumphed in both the Just a Game (G1) Presented by Resolute Racing and the Distaff Turf Mile (G2).

• The 113th Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1), featuring six contenders. Leading this group are Gainesway Stable, Shamrock Stables, and Michael J. Mackin’s Coach Pope, along with Saratoga maiden race winners American History, backed by WinStar Farm, First Go Racing, and CHC Inc., and Q B Rocket representing Spendthrift Farm and Frank Fletcher Racing Operations Inc.

• The 46th Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), with a field of seven, including last year’s champion Praying from Newtown Anner Stud, and multiple graded stakes winner Echo Sound owned by Gabriel Duignan.

• The 30th Woodford (G2) Presented by FanDuel, drawing 10 entrants led by Patricia’s Hope’s seasoned competitor, Nobals, who won the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and boasts earnings exceeding $1.95 million.

Below are the entries for the five stakes races on Fall Stars Saturday, including trainers, jockeys, and post position order:

Race 6, 3:40 p.m. – $400,000 Woodford (G2) Presented by FanDuel, 3-year-olds and up, 5½ furlongs (turf):

1. Script – Trainer: Rusty Arnold, Jockey: John Velazquez
2. Mondogetsbuckets – Chris Block, Javier Castellano
3. No Nay Hudson – Wesley Ward, Jose Ortiz
4. Nobals – Larry Rivelli, Gerardo Corrales
5. Okiro – Jose Garoffalo, Tyler Gaffalione
6. Joe Shiesty – Eric Foster, Fernando De La Cruz
7. Motorious – Phil D’Amato, Umberto Rispoli
8. My Boy Prince – Mark Casse, Luis Saez
9. Its Bourbon Thirty – Jeremiah O’Dwyer, Luan Machado
10. Doncho – Michelle Lovell, Irad Ortiz Jr.

Race 7, 4:12 p.m. — $400,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), 3-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, 6½ furlongs, “Win and You’re In” for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1):

1. Praying – Robbie Medina, John Velazquez
2. Jersey Pearl – Darrin Miller, Francisco Arrieta
3. Queen’s Martini – Ron Moquett, Tyler Gaffalione
4. Evanescence – Eddie Kenneally, Jose Ortiz
5. Zeitlos – Steven Asmussen, Brian Hernandez Jr.
6. Eclatant – Brad Cox, Irad Ortiz Jr.
7. Echo Sound – Rusty Arnold, Luis Saez

Race 8, 4:44 p.m. — $800,000 First Lady (G1), 3-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, 1 mile (turf):

1. Pin Up Betty – Mike Maker, Ben Curtis
2. Lush Lips – Brendan Walsh, Tyler Gaffalione
3. Mandanaba – Francis-Henri Graffard, Umberto Rispoli
4. Expensive Queen – Brendan Walsh, Luis Saez
5. And One More Time – Mark Casse, Javier Castellano
6. Deep Satin – Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz
7. Love You Anyway – Rusty Arnold, Axel Concepcion
8. Segesta – Chad Brown, Irad Ortiz Jr.
9. Classic Q – Mark Casse, John Velazquez
10. Bless the Broken – Brad Cox, Brian Hernandez Jr.
11. Vina Arana – Jack Sisterson, Adam Beschizza

Race 9, 5:16 p.m. — $650,000 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1), 2-year-olds, 1 1/16 miles, “Win and You’re In” for the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance:

1. Coach Pope – Kenny McPeek, Jose Ortiz
2. Q B Rocket – Brad Cox, Junior Alvarado
3. Phone Booth – Doug O’Neill, Umberto Rispoli
4. Title Worthy – Dallas Stewart, Gerardo Corrales
5. Jaded – Mark Casse, Irad Ortiz Jr.
6. American History – Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez

Race 10, 5:48 p.m. — $1.25 million Coolmore Turf Mile (G1), 3-year-olds and up, 1 mile (turf), “Win and You’re In” for the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1):

1. Title Role – Brendan Walsh, John Velazquez
2. Brilliant Berti – Cherie DeVaux, Brian Hernandez Jr.
3. Rhetorical – Will Walden, Irad Ortiz Jr.
4. Mercante – Brian Knippenberg, Umberto Rispoli
5. Pass the Hat – Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado
6. Plensa – Rusty Arnold, Axel Concepcion
7. Lake Forest – William Haggas, Cieren Fallon
8. Kupuna – Norm Casse, Tyler Gaffalione
9. Zulu Kingdom – Chad Brown, Jose Ortiz

This report was initially published by Paulick Report on September 29, 2026, under the News section.

Fan Take:
This lineup highlights the high caliber of talent and intense competition shaping the future of horse racing, giving fans thrilling performances to watch and signaling the continued prominence of turf racing in the sport. The “Win and You’re In” stakes add crucial Breeders’ Cup implications, making this weekend a pivotal moment for contenders aiming for championship glory.

Source: sports.yahoo.com