Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle stable continues to dominate the 2-year-old racing scene in Europe, highlighted by a 1-2-3 finish in the Group 1 William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and victories in two Group 1 races at Saint-Cloud, France. Standouts include Hawk Mountain and Pierre Bonnard, both emerging as early favorites for the 2026 Derby, alongside other promising juveniles prepping for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. O’Brien’s global influence is further underscored by strong performances in Japan’s Kikuka Sho and Australia’s Cox Plate, showcasing top-tier talent across continents.

In North America, key graded stakes winners include Troubleshooting at Keeneland, Incredibolt at Churchill Downs moving up the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, and Test Score at Santa Anita. Other notable victories came from Spirit Doll at Gulfstream Park and Little Teddy at Woodbine, reflecting a competitive international racing landscape as the season progresses toward major year-end events.