The Breeders Cup Classic takes place this Saturday, November 1st at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California. The race crowns the champion horse of the year and has a $7 million purse.
The Breeders Cup Classic has a post time of 6:25pm ET on Saturday. The Breeders Cup broadcast will be shown in the United States on NBC from 3:30 to 7pm EST on Saturday.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on the Breeders Cup Classic, look at the morning line odds for the race, and finish with a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Breeders Cup Classic?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Breeders Cup Classic.
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.
Breeders Cup Classic Morning Line Odds
Here are the morning line odds and post positions for the 2025 Breeders Cup Classic. The below morning line odds were set early in race week.
- Fierceness 4-1
- Baeza 15-1
- Nevada Beach 20-1
- Contrary Thinking 50-1
- Forever Young 6-1
Sovereignty 6/5- Sierra Leone 8-1
- Mindframe 10-1
- Journalism 10-1
- Antiquarian 15-1
Sovereignty was a significant favorite when the morning line came out, but the horse was scratched from the race on Wednesday due to a fever. The Breeders’ Cup Classic is now wide open with Fierceness, Forever Young, and Sierra Leone considered the top contenders.
Some sportsbooks also offer fixed winner odds on the race. Here are the fixed winner odds for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (odds taken on October 29th):
Bet On The Breeders Cup Classic From 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 Breeders Cup Classic and Place Your Bets
Find Del Mar in the list of tracks and select race #9 (post time 6:25pm ET) on Saturday, November 1st. 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 racing section for a further breakdown of the various bets you can make on the race.
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