Hughes, ridden by jockey Flavien Prat, won the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 30, 2026. The victory positions the colt on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile is a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby, and Hughes' win adds him to the list of contenders for the 2027 classic. The race was part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland.
