Sent off at 7-2 in the Breeders' Cup odds, Forever Young took the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic over 2024 winner Sierra Leone.
Odds have yet to hit the board for the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland in Lexington, KY, but we will have them here as soon as they go live!
Odds to win Breeders' Cup Classic 2026
Check back soon!
New Users
$500 No Sweat First Bet! Claim Now
See FanDuel T&Cs
FanDuel Racing offer available only in AR, CA, DE, ID, FL, MN, MT, NH, NM, ND, OR, RI, SD, WA. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV).
New Users
Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets! Claim Now
21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Odds to win Breeders' Cup Distaff
Check back soon!
Covers horse racing tools
Odds to win Breeders' Cup Sprint
Check back soon!
Breeders' Cup Friday events for 2026
| Race Name | Restriction | Distance/Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Turf Sprint | 2YO | 5 1/2 furlongs on turf |
| Juvenile | 2YO | 1 1/16-miles on dirt |
| Juvenile Fillies | 2YO fillies | 1 1/16-miles on dirt |
| Juvenile Turf | 2YO | One mile on turf |
| Juvenile Fillies Turf | 2YO fillies | One mile on turf |
Breeders' Cup Saturday events for 2026
| Race Name | Restriction | Distance/Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Filly & Mare Sprint | 3YO&Up Fillies & Mares | Seven furlongs on dirt |
| Filly & Mare Turf | 3YO&Up Fillies & Mares | 1 3/16-miles on turf |
| Turf Sprint | 3YO&Up | 5 1/2 furlongs on turf |
| Dirt Mile | 3YO&Up | One mile on dirt |
| Sprint | 3YO&Up | Six furlongs on dirt |
| Mile | 3YO&Up | One mile on turf |
| Distaff | 3YO&Up Fillies & Mares | 1 1/8-miles on dirt |
| Turf | 3YO&Up | 1 1/2-miles on turf |
| Classic | 3YO&Up | 1 1/4-miles on dirt |
Breeders' Cup track overview
Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY will host the Breeders' Cup for the fourth time in 2026. The main oval is 1 1/16th-miles around, and a round trip of their turf course is 7 1/2-furlongs.
Keeneland typically hosts two meetings; one in April, and another in October. The 43rd renewal of the Breeders' Cup is set for Oct. 30-31, 2026.
Breeders' Cup odds history
| Wager type | Avg. Breeders' Cup payout (2020-2024) | Avg. North American payout (2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|
| $2 Win | $18.29 | $11.14 |
| $1 Exacta | $107.50 | $34.70 |
| $1 Trifecta | $963.23 | $217.12 |
| $1 Superfecta | $9,584.62 | $1,438.68 |
| $1 Pick 4 | $5,105.48 | $1,820.18 |
| $1 Pick 5 | $67,393.65 | $9,994.43 |
| $1 Pick 6 | $142,194.28 | $14,026.68 |
Most Breeders' Cup wins by jockey
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Mike Smith | 27 |
| Irad Ortiz Jr. | 23 |
| John Velazquez | 21 |
| Ryan Moore | 16 |
| Joel Rosario | 16 |
Most Breeders' Cup wins by trainer
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Aiden O'Brien | 21 |
| Bob Baffert | 21 |
| D. Wayne Lukas | 20 |
| Chad Brown | 18 |
| Todd Pletcher | 16 |
| William Mott | 16 |
Breeders Cup Classic FAQs
The 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic will be held at Keeneland in Lexington, KY on October 30-31, 2026.
Odds are currently off the board for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Forever Young won the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic, which was held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
