Breeders’ Cup Predictions: Betting Guide to Biggest Races

Breeders’ Cup betting is available for every race on the two-day card, including the Breeders’ Cup Classic, where European raider City of Troy is the favorite to prevail at Del Mar on Saturday.

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Breeders’ Cup Event Information

• Meeting: Breeders’ Cup
• Date/Time: Friday and Saturday Nov. 1-2
• Location: Del Mar, California
• Live Stream: NBC

Top 4 Best Breeders’ Cup Races to Bet

1. Breeders’ Cup Classic

The headline race is the Breeders’ Cup Classic, where a quality field lines up for the biggest prize at the meeting.

Breeders’ Cup Classic odds have City of Troy at +190, which is a better price than some bookmakers around the world. The European raider only needs to handle conditions to win in the field of 14.

The son of Justify was bred in the United States before moving to Aidan O’Brien’s stable, and the only concern for bettors is moving from grass to dirt tracks. We don’t often see European horses running on the dirt, so it’s an interesting decision from O’Brien to target the Classic as opposed to the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

His biggest threats are Forever Young and Fierceness, who are worthy contenders at +550 and +425, respectively, in Breeders’ Cup lines. They have impressive local form, and it should make for an exciting feature race.

The Breeders’ Cup Classic is a must-see event, and it has become an Us vs Them mentality, which we’re here for.

2. Breeders’ Cup Turf

Horse racing odds are available for every undercard race at the Breeders’ Cup, including the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

It’s a race that has been dominated by European runners, who race on turf tracks. The market is headlined by Rebel’s Romance, Emily Upjohn and Luxembourg, who are all strong contenders for the win.

Rebel’s Romance is the current +250 favorite in what is an open betting field, and we expect the winning margin to be extremely close. There isn’t much covering the field top to bottom, but class is with favorite and 2022 Turf champion Rebel’s Romance.

Much like the Classic, it’s another must-see race, especially for fans of world racing.

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3. Breeders’ Cup Sprint

One of the most exciting races on Day 2 of the Breeders’ Cup is the Sprint, which is always an even betting affair.

Federal Judge is at +400 in online betting, with six runners currently trading at single-figure odds. There is no standout runner in the field according to our sportsbook, and bettors get excellent value across the board.

Elite Power won the 2023 edition, and although the field doesn’t have the same star power as it did last year, it’s a good field for bettors to find value.

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4. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

Day 1 is packed with quality races, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, where the youngsters battle for the Grade I race.

East Avenue is the current favorite following wins at Ellis Park and Keeneland, and the Godolphin runner could remain unbeaten on Friday.

His most recent win came by 5¼ lengths in the Claiborne Futurity, and that form is tough to overlook. Ferocious is a +1100 chance to win this race, and they could make up the quinella in the feature race.

Bettors never know what to expect in the Juvenile due to the nature of 2-year-old horses, but bettors will get a good sight with the favorite for Breeders’ Cup predictions. He could be a star in the making, and he could line pockets so bettors have more ammo for Day 2 at Del Mar.

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