Breeders’ Cup 2026 Challenge Series: Rapid-Fire Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 803

It’s a massive weekend on the road to the 2026 Breeders’ Cup.

Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman go rapid-fire through the biggest Challenge Series races at Belmont Park and Santa Anita Park, breaking down the top contenders, potential upsetters, and betting opportunities.

🏇 Belmont Park
• Vosburgh Stakes (G3)
• Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1)
• Flower Bowl Stakes (G2)

🏇 Santa Anita Park
• City of Hope Mile (G2)
• Goodwood Stakes (G1)
• Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2)
• Zenyatta Stakes (G2)

🏇 Also Covered
• Oklahoma Derby (G3) at Remington Park

With major Breeders’ Cup implications across the Classic, Distaff, Sprint, Mile, and Filly & Mare Turf divisions, this weekend could have a big impact on how the fields take shape.

Who are the horses to trust? Which favorites are vulnerable? Where can bettors find value?

Jared and Aaron break it all down on Blinkers Off 803.

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