The Pocahontas Stakes 2026 is a Grade 3 race for two-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Run over one mile (1,609 metres) on dirt, the race is an important early test for the next generation of American female stars. The 2026 renewal is the 58th running of the Pocahontas and serves as the opening race on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Pocahontas Stakes
Grade
G3
Distance
1609m (1 Mile)
Surface
Dirt
Location
Churchill Downs
Date
September 12, 2026
Local Time
4:26 PM (EDT)
Race No.
Race 8
Qualification
2YO Fillies
Purse
$300,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to U.S. dirt racing markets through international bookmakers
The opening race on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks
A competitive Grade 3 contest for two-year-old fillies
Run over one mile at the historic Churchill Downs main track
The top five finishers earn qualifying points toward the 2027 Kentucky Oaks
The race is also part of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Dozen bonus program
Early Betting Odds
Early odds for the Pocahontas Stakes are available through U.S. racing markets and may also be offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, and other major operators. The current morning line has Manuka Honey as the clear favorite, with Scarlett Begonia and Miss Anna also prominent in the market.
