European Sweep Continues: Haffner Wins Juvenile Turf, O’Brien’s Double Complete

Summary European‑trained runners completed a second successive clean sweep of the juvenile turf events at the 2026 Breeders’ Cup in Keeneland. Aidan O’Brien’s Haffner took the Juvenile Turf, while George Boughey’s Libertango won the Juvenile Turf Sprint and O’Brien’s Sun Goddess captured the Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Day‑One Highlights

• Juvenile Turf – Haffner (Ryan Moore) finished 1st, followed by Folsom Blues and Avec Toi.
• Juvenile Turf Sprint – Libertango (Billy Loughnane) won after a last‑minute jockey change.
• Juvenile Fillies Turf – Sun Goddess (Ryan Moore) dominated, with Green Empress and Curracloe in the mix.

Impact on Records

• O’Brien’s win moves him to 23 Breeders’ Cup victories, one ahead of Bob Baffert.
• The European team now holds the first seven wins in the Turf Sprint, the first seven in the Fillies Turf, and the first four in the Turf.

Practical Takeaways

• The sweep demonstrates the depth of European juvenile talent on turf.
• Verification can be done via the official Breeders’ Cup results page and Keeneland’s race charts.

Future Outlook

• The main card tomorrow offers a chance for Europe to claim a 7‑out‑of‑7 sweep.
• American‑trained horses remain strong contenders in the dirt events.

Key Takeaway – European juveniles dominated the turf slate, with Haffner’s win completing a historic double for O’Brien and setting the stage for a potential full sweep tomorrow.