Bacio to Compete in Breeders' Cup on October 31
The 3-year-old racehorse qualified for the Turf Sprint at Keeneland after winning the City of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Equestrian
Bacio, a 3-year-old colt sired by Maclean's Music, is scheduled to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint on October 31, 2026. The horse earned an automatic, fees-paid berth in the Lexington event following a victory at the Nunthorpe Stakes in York.
Why it matters
The victory at the Nunthorpe Stakes in August secured an automatic spot in the Breeders' Cup, positioning the horse for a significant stage in his career. Competing at Keeneland represents the culmination of a rapid rise for the 3-year-old.
Bacio holds a lifetime record of five wins in six starts and has secured $709,959 in total career earnings. The horse failed to reach a $140,000 reserve price at the Ocala Breeders' Sale in March 2026.
The players
Bacio
Bacio is a 3-year-old racehorse sired by Maclean's Music that has achieved five wins in six lifetime starts.
MyRacehorse
MyRacehorse is a fractional ownership platform that enables individual investors to buy shares in racehorses.
The details
Investors own a stake in Bacio through the MyRacehorse platform, which allows individuals to purchase shares in horses for $109 each. Currently, 1,614 shareholders hold interests in the horse that was once passed over at the Ocala Breeders' Sale.
Timeline
March 2026: Bacio failed to meet the reserve price at Ocala sales.
June 19, 2026: Bacio won the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot.
August 21, 2026: Bacio won the City of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes at York.
October 31, 2026: Bacio competes in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.
Season Trajectory
Qualification for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint marks the highest level of competition for the horse this season. This event anchors the fall championship schedule and shifts the focus for shareholders toward the elite thoroughbred racing circuit.
Shareholders in the MyRacehorse platform maintain a stake in the colt as he attempts to build on his $709,959 in career winnings. The upcoming race at Keeneland provides a venue for the horse to test his performance against top-tier competition.
The takeaway
The journey of Bacio highlights the accessibility of thoroughbred racing through fractional ownership platforms. Investors should follow the upcoming race results to track the performance of their individual holdings.
What happens next
Bacio is scheduled to participate in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more background on the local racing season, visit Lexington Equestrian.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tacoma News Tribune.
