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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Locked finishes fast at Saratoga
We won’t mince words: on Friday at Saratoga, Locked posted one of the most impressive maiden victories by any horse in the past few years.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 4, 2023
The Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) picked up two new contenders when a pair of up-and-coming colts won “Win and You’re In” prizes on opposite coasts.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Fierceness stuns at Saratoga
Did we see the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner debut at Saratoga last Friday?
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 28, 2023
Each week, J. Keeler Johnson reviews the latest news and results on the road to the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Vandeek qualifies; Randomized, Anisette win G1s
A couple of Grade 1 races for three-year-old fillies contested last Saturday could have Breeders’ Cup implications.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Risk It romps at Saratoga
The 2023 Breeders’ Cup is 2 1/2 months away, and while key contenders for some races are well-established, it’s possible the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner hasn’t even started yet.
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Three-Year-Olds rule early Classic projections
The Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) landscape changed when the presumed favorite, Cody’s Wish, faltered on the stretch-out to 1 1/8 miles in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga, checking in fourth at odds-on. Three-year-olds appear poised to play a serious role in the Classic outcome.
Breeders Cup
Shirl's Speight takes on leading Japanese dirt horses in Tokyo
It’s a significant day of racing at Tokyo racecourse in Japan, with two features that have relevance to North America.
International
Pegasus World Cup 2023: Seven things to know
To help you get ready for the seventh running of the Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 28, here are seven things to know about race trends, the historical background, and successful trainers.
Trends
Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Great clash expected in King's Plate
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge series heads to South Africa on Saturday with two qualifying races — one of which has a new name.
Breeders Cup
2022 in Review: Leading Turf Horses by Eclipse Award categories
A majority of Eclipse Award categories for equine flat performers is technically open to all runners, regardless of surface proclivity.
Racing
Top Winning Brisnet Speed Ratings for 2022
Brisnet Speed Ratings show there were two outstanding performances in 2022: one by Flightline, and one by… Wudda U Think Now?
Analysis
2022 in Review: Reilly's 10 favorite races
From the sublime Flightline to photo-finish thrillers, the 2022 racing year delivered some outstanding moments. Here’s a personal list of my 10 favorite races of the season, divided equally between North America and Europe.
Features
Durazzo heads field for Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, first Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race
The race that is arguably the most important in South America is being staged this weekend. Fifteen horses are due to take part in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1).
International
First-crop sires: Good Magic's Breeders' Cup Juvenile duo in KDFW Pool 2
Although his three Breeders’ Cup runners didn’t crack the trifecta on Future Stars Friday, Good Magic’s terrific start to his stallion career has warranted a stud fee hike.
Features
Chop Chop among three early stakes winners for freshman sire City of Light
Since our first installment highlighting the first crop by City of Light, the freshman sire has been represented by an additional six winners, three of whom have won stakes.
Features
Catching My Eye: three things to take away from the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Three takeaways from last weekend: four-year-old equipment change for Todd Pletcher means something. Tyler Gaffalione is just getting started. Uncertainty around Cave Rock and Forte going forward.
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Kentucky Derby takeaways from the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
What can we take away from the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as we head toward the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby
Hanson: A case for Flightline's early retirement
While some racing fans are disappointed Flightline won't reappear on the racetrack, the "he has nothing more to prove" argument might be a sound one.
Breeders Cup
Flightline: The best since Secretariat?
One of the superlatives given to Flightline has almost been sacrilege: a genuine comparison to Secretariat.
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Flightline's Breeders' Cup Classic on the clock
Flightline’s tour de force in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was not only visually impressive. The unbeaten superstar delivered a performance of historical proportions on the clock as well.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Breeders' Cup weekend including the Betting Challenge tournament.
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Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
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Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
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The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
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Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
Racing
Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
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Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
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Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
Breeders Cup
Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
Breeders Cup
Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
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2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
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Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
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Breeders' Cup Race Replays & Expert Picks [VIDEO]
View Breeders' Cup thoughts from Joe Kristufek, Scott Shapiro, Ashley Anderson, Kaitlin Free, Julien Leparoux and D. Wayne Lukas!
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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Flightline seeks new heights in Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline will bring superstar billing to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), overpowering the competition in five career starts, but he’s yet to beat the best. That opportunity comes at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
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Betting against Flightline in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is an imposing 3-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals in the $6 million Classic (G1), but let's answer the following question: “Who to bet if trying to beat Flightline?”
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Breeders' Cup undercard spot plays for Friday and Saturday
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares spot plays for the Breeders’ Cup undercard races on Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, including a 15-1 longshot in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
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Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
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Breeders' Cup: How to play the All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday
The All-Turf Pick 3 starts with the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and will include the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Scully: Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5 play
Juveniles will be showcased in five Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland Friday, and my strongest opinion comes in the finale.
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Breeders Cup: Two-year-old trends
Some trends of significant interest for the juvenile races at the 2022 Breeders' Cup.
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2022 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
As was the case last year, the longshots we find the most intriguing a week out from the Breeders' Cup are largely concentrated on the weekend's grass races.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Kilroy previews 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
There’s only one thing standing in the way of this being the most white-knuckle, adrenaline-pumping, root-worthy Breeders’ Cup Classics of all time. And that’s Flightline.
Breeders Cup
Best exotic wagers for Breeders' Cup Friday 2022
It’s often easier to pick winners than sort out minor placings, so we’ll favor multi-race wagers when betting Breeders’ Cup Friday.
Racing
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Breeders' Cup: Dirt race trends
I will take a look back at previous Keeneland Breeders' Cup results to unveil some trends that might be worth exploring.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Nest comes rolling into the Breeders' Cup Distaff
Following a second against males in June’s Belmont S. (G1), Nest stepped up with a series of stunning performances, winning the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), Alabama (G1), and Beldame (G2) by a combined 26 1/4 lengths.
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Under-the-radar internationals for 2022 Breeders' Cup
Plenty of international star power is on display in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup. Indeed, there are so many logical contenders that a few could be overlooked, especially those with a dark-horse vibe at Keeneland.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 3, 2022
Jason gives some thoughts and picks for some of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races!
Features
At the Races TwinSpires Weekend Preview for Nov. 3
Part 2: Scott Shapiro, Fanny Salmon, F2W/Papo, Nick Tammaro, Mike Welsch
Racing Podcast
Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Dave Friedman for Nov. 3
James Scully gives the track-side happenings and on-site look of contenders from Keeneland.
Racing Podcast
A clue in Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup record
It’s fitting that Aidan O’Brien’s first Breeders’ Cup runner was Second Empire.
Breeders Cup
Catching My Eye: Hot Keeneland jockeys
Wondering which jockeys were hot at the Keeneland fall meet? You should be. The turf and dirt courses were idiosyncratic, and the riders who figured it out in October will have an advantage this weekend in the Breeders’ Cup.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Silver Knott
It’s fascinating that Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby sends Silver Knott here, not Mysterious Night, who earned a free pass to the Juvenile Turf in his Summer romp.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Chain of Love
After Japan’s Marche Lorraine capitalized on a pace meltdown to shock last year’s Distaff, compatriot Chain of Love will try to pull off a similar feat in the Filly & Mare Sprint.
Breeders Cup
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup
A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
Breeders Cup
Who were the founders of the Breeders' Cup and what legacy did they create?
On April 23, 1982, John Gaines made a surprise announcement at the Kentucky Derby Festival's "They're Off" luncheon, revealing his vision for an international racing event known today as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 31, 2022
Jason talks about "state-bred season" as many states showcase their state-bred runners before the Breeders' Cup kicks off.
Features
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race
One of the more intriguing situations in racing occurs when a horse replicates family success by winning the same stakes that their sire or dam did during their racing days.
Breeders Cup
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests
Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
Kentucky Derby
2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Contender Rankings
This is how I currently see the top-three players in each of the seven Grade 1 dirt divisions.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Racing
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
15 fun facts about the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Here are 15 fun facts you should know about the Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 27, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming BCBC tournament and tournaments in general. Then he looks ahead to the upcoming weekend of stakes racing action.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Juvenile trends on the Road to the Kentucky Derby
Below we look at the last nine Juvenile winners, plus where they placed in Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races that followed and how they performed along the Triple Crown trail.
Kentucky Derby
Analyzing the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
A small but stellar field is shaping up for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
Official 2022 Pre-Entries for Breeders' Cup - Horses, Trainers, Post Times
Official 2022 Pre-Entries for Breeders' Cup - Horses, Trainers, Post Times
Breeders Cup
Golden Pal looks to match Beholder, Goldikova as three-time Breeders' Cup winners
Speed rules for Golden Pal, who led rivals gate-to-wire winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) the last two seasons, and the four-year-old seeks to become only the third horse to capture three Breeders’ Cup races when lining up for a title defense in the $1 million Turf Sprint at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
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Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends since 2017
Below we look at those trainers and jockeys who have been especially successful over the last five years, as we examine the top connections at the Breeders' Cup since 2017.
Breeders Cup
Jackie's Warrior pursues elusive Breeders' Cup win
Jackie’s Warrior has been a brilliant one-turn performer over the past three seasons, but the one distinction missing from a Hall of Fame-worthy resume is a Breeders’ Cup win.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 24, 2022
Pre-entries for the Nov. 4-5 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland are due today and will be released on Wednesday, a sure sign North America’s season-defining showdown is just around the corner.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 24, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend, including his visit to Remington Park and calling the races there.
Features
Great Britain & Ireland: Spot plays for October 22
The Futurity Trophy (G1) is an important preview for next season’s Classics and part of the European Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby series.
International
Breeders' Cup speed figure trends at Keeneland
To get you ready for Breeders' Cup weekend, let's look at the top speed figures in each of the 14 Grade 1 races based on the two previous World Championships held at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for October 20, 2022
Jason discusses preparations for the Breeders' Cup two weeks out and asks "why do we change our play and prepare on big days?"
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 20, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the racing day along with advanced Breeders' Cup preparation. He also discusses the Saturday Keeneland card and some Belmont at Aqueduct racing.
Racing Podcast
Breeders' Cup 2022 Probable Entrants
View the horses that could contend in the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. Download free PPs!
Breeders Cup
Exploring the effects of left-handed, right-handed, and straight racecourses
In the U.S., practically all Thoroughbred horse races feature at least one left-handed turn for the runners to negotiate. But racing around left-handed turns is far from standard on the global stage.
Education
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup contenders and favorites to fade
In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Keeler Johnson discuss the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1), 2022 champion jumper candidates, and Breeders' Cup favorites worth fading.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 17, 2022
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series is complete. The last of October’s Grade 1 prizes in North America have been contested. The days until the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland are counting down rapidly.
Breeders Cup
10 things to know about the Breeders' Cup Mile
Inaugurated in 1984 as part of the first Breeders’ Cup gala, the Mile is designed for specialists at the distance. Yet its honor roll includes several champions of a broader range.
Breeders Cup
2026 Breeders' Cup: Latest News, Live Updates, Results, Betting Analysis & More
All aspects of horse racing are on display as the best of the best contend in the Breeders' Cup.
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Betting and the Breeders' Cup
When wagering on the Breeders' Cup, horse players look forward to lucrative odds and bet returns among the massive pools which traditionally exceed a million dollars. With pari-mutuel betting on hand, which means you are betting against other people and not the house, combined with a strong opinion, bettors score some of the biggest returns of the year!
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Breeders' Cup Expert Picks
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic
- Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf
- Tipsheet: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
- The Breeders’ Cup Mile Tipsheet
- The Breeders’ Cup Distaff Tipsheet
Breeders' Cup Analysis
- 2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
- 2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
- Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw Analysis and Implications
- Five Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends: Winning Some Green on the Green
- Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends
- How much of a connection does the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies have to the Kentucky Oaks?
- A Classic Connection: How Derby Horses Fare in the Breeders' Cup Classic
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule for Friday Racing
| Race | Time (ET) | Time (PT) |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) | 2:55 PM | 11:55 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 3:35 PM | 12:35 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) | 4:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 4:55 PM | 1:55 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) | 5:35 PM | 2:35 PM |
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule for Saturday Racing
| Race | Time (ET) | Time (PT) |
| Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | 1:10 PM | 10:10 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | 1:48 PM | 10:48 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 2:26 PM | 11:26 AM |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 3:04 PM | 12:04 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | 3:42 PM | 12:42 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 4:20 PM | 1:20 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 4:58 PM | 1:58 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 5:36 PM | 2:36 PM |
| Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 6:16 PM | 3:16 PM |
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