# Cygames and Breeders' Cup partnership

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cygames-and-breeders-cup-partnership
> Updated: 2026-10-10T02:45:12.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Cygames, Inc. has renewed its partnership with Breeders' Cup Limited for a third consecutive year. The sponsorship includes the Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint, a 1,200-meter dirt race for thoroughbred horses with a $2 million purse, scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky.

The collaboration will feature the Cygames logo on starting gates and saddle towels, alongside life-sized figures of the character ‘Forever Young’ from the ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’ franchise. The 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships are expected to feature total prize values exceeding $34 million.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Cygames partners with Breeders' Cup and updates recruitment site

Cygames has entered a partnership with the Breeders' Cup to host sponsored races and will feature ‘Uma Musume’ character displays. The company also renewed its graduate recruitment website.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cygames-partners-with-breeders-cup-and-updates-recruitment-site

### 2026-10-06: Cygames renews Breeders' Cup sponsorship for third year

Cygames will sponsor the $2 million Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint for the third year at Keeneland Racetrack in October 2026, featuring a life-size figure from ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cygames-renews-breeders-cup-sponsorship-for-third-year

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