Cygames Partners with Breeders' Cup to Sponsor the Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint for the Third Year Running
Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as "Cygames") has formed a partnership with Breeders' Cup Limited again this year to sponsor the Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint at the Breeders' Cup World Championships (hereinafter referred to as the "Breeders' Cup") for the third year running.
The Breeders' Cup: A Global Festival of Racing
The Breeders' Cup is a celebration of horse racing that brings together many of the world's finest horses, owners, trainers, and jockeys. Held across two days and encompassing fourteen G1 races, the event offers more than $34 million in purses and awards. The 2026 Breeders' Cup will be held Oct 30-Oct 31 in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint to be Held Oct 31
The Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint, scheduled for Oct 31, is a 1,200-meter (six-furlong) race held on a dirt track for thoroughbred horses three years old and up, and boasts a purse worth $2 million (USD). The race will feature the Cygames logo emblazoned on the starting gate and the saddle towels of the contending horses.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Life-Size Figure Display
During the Breeders' Cup, a life-size figure depicting a character from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby based on last year's Longines Breeders' Cup Classic* winner Forever Young will be placed on display.
*The Longines Breeders' Cup Classic is the event's main G1 start, a 2,000-meter (ten-furlong) race held for thoroughbred horses three years old and up.
Breeders' Cup Details
| Dates | Friday, Oct 30, 2026 Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 *local time |
|---|---|
| Venue | Keeneland Racetrack (Kentucky, USA) |
| Total Prize Value | More than $34 million |
| Official Website | https://www.breederscup.com/ |
| Official Social Media | Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/breederscup X：https://x.com/BreedersCup |
| Management | Breeders' Cup Limited |
Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint Details
| Race Name | Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, Oct. 31 *local time |
| Distance and Conditions | Dirt race at 1,200 meters (six-furlongs) for thoroughbred horses three years old and up |
| Total Prize Value | $2 million |
| Venue | Keeneland Racetrack (Kentucky, USA) |
For details, including race start times, please check the official Breeders' Cup website:
https://www.breederscup.com/races/BCWC/2026?tab=championship-races