The 40th annual Breeders' Cup is closing in, and there are odds available for many of this year's thoroughbred championship races, including the Grade I, $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
We'll take a look at the latest Breeders' Cup odds for the Classic, Distaff, and Turf below.
Odds to win Breeders' Cup Classic
| Horse |  |
|---|---|
| Arcangelo | +350 |
| Arabian Knight | +600 |
| Geaux Rocket Ride | +700 |
| White Abarrio | +1,000 |
| Bright Future | +1,000 |
| Forte | +1,200 |
| Proxy | +1,200 |
| Taiba | +1,200 |
| Ushba Tesoro | +1,200 |
| Saudi Crown | +1,200 |
| Practical Move | +1,400 |
| Paddington | +1,600 |
| Angel Of Empire | +1,600 |
| First Mission | +1,600 |
| Mage | +2,000 |
| Arabian Lion | +2,000 |
| Derma Sotogake | +2,000 |
| Defunded | +2,500 |
| Algiers | +2,500 |
| National Treasure | +3,300 |
Odds as of September 26, 2023.
Breeders' Cup Classic favorites
Arcangelo (+350)
Arcangelo's camp skipped the Jim Dandy in favor of training up to the Travers Stakes, and the move worked to perfection. The Belmont Stakes champion relished Saratoga and was simply galloping home late in "The Midsummer Derby" as Disarm made his move late.
The son of Arrogate could go straight to the Breeders' Cup, or get one more prep in for the Classic.
Arabian Knight (+600)
Arabian Knight managed to turn the tables on Geaux Rocket Ride, winning the Pacific Classic in just his fourth career start, something that had never been done in the 32-year history of Del Mar's signature race. A win in the Breeders' Cup Classic, which could be next, would give trainer Bob Baffert his fifth success in the $6 million race.
Geaux Rocket Ride (+700)
Geaux Rocket Ride had his coming out party in the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth on July 22 with an impressive display of speed and grit over some of the best three-year-olds in training. He lost nothing in defeat in the Pacific Classic, as he was reeling in Arabian Knight close to home.
The Richard Mandella trainee could run in the Grade I Awesome Again at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 before going to the Classic.
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Odds to win Breeders' Cup Distaff
| Horse | |
|---|---|
| Nest | +300 |
| Idiomatic | +350 |
| Adare Manor | +600 |
| Society | +800 |
| Echo Zulu | +1,000 |
| Pretty Mischievous | +1,000 |
| Clairiere | +1,000 |
| Randomized | +1,000 |
| Search Results | +1,200 |
| Secret Oath | +1,200 |
| Wet Paint | +1,400 |
| Pauline's Pearl | +1,600 |
| Played Hard | +1,600 |
| Julia Shining | +2,000 |
| Faiza | +2,000 |
Odds as of September 26, 2023.
Breeders' Cup Distaff favorites
Nest (+300)
Nest aced her four-year-old debut in the Grade III Shuvee Stakes at Saratoga on July 23, but the Grade I Personal Ensign Stakes on Aug. 25 was a step back for the Todd Pletcher trainee.
She simply lacked the late kick to contend with Idiomatic, and was even caught late for second by Secret Oath (+1,000). Still, the multiple Grade I winner has time to work in one more prep before the Breeders' Cup, and it will likely be the Grade I Spinster at Keeneland on Oct. 8.
Idiomatic (+350)
Idiomatic was on just about no one's radar for the Distaff prior to her four-length romp in the Personal Ensign. But the Grade II Delaware Handicap winner is now 7-for-10 in her career, and has the speed figures to pose a legitimate threat in the Breeders' Cup.
Trainer Brad Cox has mentioned that the Spinster and the Grade II Beldame at Aqueduct, both on Oct. 8, are possibilities for Idiomatic's final Distaff prep.
Adare Manor (+600)
Adare Manor has thrown her hat into the ring for the west coast after capturing the Grade I Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar on August 5.
She's now won three straight graded stakes, albeit while facing small fields each time. But the speed figures suggest Adare Manor can be a threat in the Distaff at Santa Anita, trainer Bob Baffert's backyard.
The daughter of Uncle Mo is targeting Sunday's Zenyatta Stakes at Santa Anita as her final Distaff tune-up.
Odds to win Breeders' Cup Turf
| Horse | |
|---|---|
| Auguste Rodin | +300 |
| Mostahdaf | +400 |
| Emily Upjohn | +800 |
| Westover | +800 |
| Fantastic Moon | +1,000 |
| Bolshoi Ballet | +1,000 |
| Hukum | +1,000 |
| King of Steel | +1,400 |
| Adelaide River | +1,400 |
| Shahryar | +1,400 |
| Gold Phoenix | +1,600 |
| Rebel's Romance | +1,600 |
| Up To The Mark | +1,600 |
| Luxembourg | +2,000 |
| Ottoman Fleet | +2,000 |
Odds as of September 26, 2023.
Breeders' Cup Friday events for 2023
| Race Name | Restriction | Distance/Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Turf Sprint | 2YO | Five furlongs on turf |
| Juvenile | 2YO | 1 1/16th-miles on dirt |
| Juvenile Fillies | 2YO fillies | 1 1/16th-miles on dirt |
| Juvenile Turf | 2YO | One mile on turf |
| Juvenile Fillies | 2YO fillies | One mile on turf |
Breeders' Cup Saturday events for 2023
| Race Name | Restriction | Distance/Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Filly & Mare Sprint | 3YO&Up Fillies & Mares | Seven furlongs on dirt |
| Filly & Mare Turf | 3YO&Up Fillies & Mares | 1 1/4-miles on turf |
| Turf Sprint | 3YO&Up | Five 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 |
Road to the Breeders' Cup Classic Schedule
| Race | Date | Track | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Stakes* | February 19 | Tokyo Racecourse (Japan) | Lemon Pop |
| Kentucky Derby | May 6 | Churchill Downs | Mage |
| Preakness Stakes | May 20 | Pimlico | National Treasure |
| Belmont Stakes | June 10 | Belmont Park | Arcangelo |
| Metropolitan Handicap | June 10 | Belmont Park | Cody's Wish |
| Stephen Foster Stakes* | July 1 | Ellis Park | West Will Power |
| Haskell Stakes* | July 22 | Monmouth Park | Geaux Rocket Ride |
| Whitney Stakes* | August 5 | Saratoga | White Abarrio |
| Juddmonte International Stakes (turf)* | August 23 | York (UK) | Mostahdaf |
| Travers Stakes | August 26 | Saratoga | Arcangelo |
| Pacific Classic* | September 2 | Del Mar | Arabian Knight |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup* | September 2 | Saratoga | Bright Future |
| Pennsylvania Derby | September 23 | Parx | Saudi Crown |
| Awesome Again Stakes* | September 30 | Santa Anita Park | TBD |
| Lukas Classic | September 30 | Churchill Downs | TBD |
*denotes "Win & You're In" race for Breeders' Cup Classic
Breeders' Cup Track Overview
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA will host the Breeders' Cup for the 11th time, which is the all-time record for the roving thoroughbred championship series. Santa Anita's main oval is one mile around, and a round trip of their turf course is seven furlongs (7/8ths of a mile).
Santa Anita typically hosts two meetings: a winter/spring one that begins on Dec. 26 and lasts through mid-June, and an autumn one that starts in late September and ends in late October. The track will stay open an extra week to accommodate the 40th renewal of the Breeders' Cup, which is set for Nov. 3 & 4, 2023.
Most Breeders' Cup Wins By Jockey
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Mike Smith | 27 |
| John Velazquez | 19 |
| Irad Ortiz Jr. | 17 |
| Jerry Bailey | 15 |
| Joel Rosario | 15 |
| Lanfranco Dettori | 14 |
| Garrett Gomez | 13 |
Most Breeders' Cup Wins By Trainer
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| D. Wayne Lukas | 20 |
| Bob Baffert | 18 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 16 |
| Chad Brown | 16 |
| Todd Pletcher | 14 |
| William Mott | 12 |
| Charles Appleby, Brad Cox, Richard Mandella, Shug McGaughey | 9 |
Breeders Cup Classic FAQs
The 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Forte is the current betting favorite to win the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Flightline won the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic, which was held at Keeneland.
