2021 Breeders’ Cup Betting Guide (Photo by Carson Denis/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)
The 2021 Breeders’ Cup is here, being held at Del Mar for just the second time, with the two-day event taking place on Friday Nov. 5 and Saturday Nov. 6.
We have 14 championship races with $31 million in purses up for grabs. For horseplayers it is the holy grail of wagering, with guaranteed betting pools that will include Pick 5 and Pick 6 wagering over the two days of action.
The highlight is the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) which likely will decide Horse of the Year honors. Trainer Brad Cox is loaded with top contenders Knicks Go and Essential Quality while Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will saddle the Kentucky Derby “winner” Medina Spirit.
Knicks Go is the early betting favorite for the Classic. The five-year-old has won three in a row, taking the Lukas Classic (G3) at Churchill Downs in his final prep. Stablemate Essential Quality has won eight of his nine career starts including the Belmont Stakes (G1) and Travers (G1).
The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) headliner is the streaking Letruska, who has won five in a row, taking the Spinster (G1) at Keeneland in her last outing. She will face a tough group that will include Alabama (G1) winner Malathaat, Cotillion (G1) winner Clairere and Locust Grove (G3) champ Sharesharesthedevil.
Check back here daily for information leading up to race day, with the latest odds updates, news, where to wager, betting trends and handicapping advice.
Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends
It is not too early to start your Breeders’ Cup handicapping. Check out our Breeders’ Cup betting trends articles that will dig into the past history of the championship races looking for trends to help us find a few winners.
Breeders’ Cup Classic Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Post Positions and Odds
The fields are set for the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships with post positions drawn and morning line odds announced for the 14 races over two days at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6.
Breeders’ Cup Television Schedule
The 2021 Breeders’ Cup is here and there is plenty of television coverage for the two-day championship event which will be held at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6.
Breeders’ Cup Workout Reports
Keep tabs of how the major contenders for each of the 14 championship races are working leading up to the Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders’ Cup Wagering Menu and Race Order
The Breeders’ Cup announced today the official order of races and wagering menu for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championship which will include a new All-Turf Pick 4 on Saturday.
Breeders’ Cup Wagering Odds
Looking to get a wager in early on the Breeders’ Cup? Check out the latest information on early Breeders’ Cup wagering.
2021 Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entries
Led by Knicks Go, Essential Quality, Letruska and Tarnawa, 196 horses, including 56 from overseas, and eight returning champions, have been pre-entered for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
2020 Breeder’s Cup Results and Replays
