The Cigar Mile is a Grade 2 race with a purse of $500,000, which is enough to draw out some of the top horses in world including Phileas Fogg, Bishops Bay, and Crazy Mason. Phileas Fogg will head into the race as the 9/5 favorite.
The race is set to take place this Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City. The Cigar Mile is race #10 on the card with an estimated post time of 3:37pm ET.
In this article I will cover the options Americans have for betting on the Cigar Mile, provide the morning line odds for the 2025 race along with my top pick, and finish with a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Cigar Mile?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Cigar Mile.
Online Horse Racing Sites (ADWs)
Horse racing betting is legal in most US states through licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets and AmWager. They offer the full range of pari-mutuel bets, including win/place/show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas. You must be 18 or older (21 in some states) and located in a state where the site is licensed.
At The Track or an Off-Track Betting Location
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at an off-track betting (OTB) location in states that allow them.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks also take bets on major races from across the US. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2025 Cigar Mile Odds
Here are the morning line odds and post positions for this years Cigar Mile. These odds will change throughout race day depending on the amount of money coming in on each horse.
- Doc Sullivan 5-1
- Mika 12-1
- Pentathalon 10-1
- Crazy Mason 7/2
- Brazenly 30-1
- Phileas Fogg 9/5
- Bishops Bay 2-1
Phileas Fogg comes into the race as the favorite with odds of 9/5, while Bishops Bay (2-1), Crazy Mason (7/2), and Doc Sullivan (5-1) are the other top contenders. It would be a surprise if one of these four horses does not win on Saturday.
My Pick
I like Bishops Bay to win the race on Saturday. He’s won 5 of his past 6 races, with the only loss seeming to be an anomaly where he ran much slower than his other races to finish 6th at Saratoga. Other than that loss he’s been very consistent with his speed and he’s proven the ability to win races with quality fields.
Play: Bishops Bay 2-1
How To Bet On The Cigar Mile In The USA – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. Licensed ADW sites are the regulated way to bet on horse racing online in most states, while the track and OTB locations are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
ADW sites require you to be at least 18 (21 in some states) and located in a state where they are licensed. They will confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Cigar Mile and Place Your Bets
Find Aqueduct in the list of tracks and select race #10 (post time 3:37pm ET) on Saturday, December 6th. Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Check out our horse race betting info page for all the details about the various wagers you can make.
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