The Princess Rooney Stakes 2026 is one of Florida’s premier sprint races for fillies and mares. Run over seven furlongs (1,408 metres) on dirt at Gulfstream Park, the race is a Grade 3 contest and a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. First contested in 1985, the Princess Rooney Stakes regularly attracts many of the leading female sprinters in North America. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Princess Rooney Stakes
Grade
G3
Distance
1408m (7 Furlongs)
Surface
Dirt
Location
Gulfstream Park
Date
September 12, 2026
Local Time
TBA
Race No.
TBA
Qualification
Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up
Purse
US$225,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
A Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
One of Florida’s leading Grade 3 sprint races for fillies and mares
Run over the fast seven-furlong dirt course at Gulfstream Park
Regularly attracts many of North America’s top female sprinters
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, and other major operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.