LIVE Breeders' Cup 2026 odds, entries, picks, post time and results for Championship Saturday
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Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Breeders' Cup 2026 Championship Saturday! Stay with us all day for full coverage of world-class racing, including updated Breeders' Cup odds, expert picks, race analysis, results, video replays, exclusive interviews, and breaking updates—plus all the betting guidance you need to make your best wagers with confidence. Wire-to-wire coverage starts at 12:30 PM ET on Saturday, October 31, 2026!
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Welcome to the 2026 Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday LIVE coverage, beginning at 12:30 PM ET.
Thank you to everyone that joined us during this historic weekend. Many champions set foot in Keeneland, raced, and made their way to the winners' circle. Join us next time for our upcoming wire-to-wire live coverage along the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Classic G1
| # | Runner | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 |
Sovereignty
Junior Alvarado
William I Mott
|
$5.94 | $4.16 | $2.94 |
| 2 4 |
The Puma
Javier Castellano
Gustavo Delgado
|
– | $11.22 | $6.10 |
| 3 7 |
Knightsbridge
Luis Saez
William I Mott
|
– | – | $3.76 |
| Pool | Runners | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1 Exacta | 2/4 | $31.30 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 2/4/7 | $72.65 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 2/4/7/1 | $131.71 |
| $1 Super High Five | 2/4/7/1/5 | $3,485.57 |
| $1 Double | 2/2 | $14.71 |
| $3 Pick-3 | 2/2/2 | $110.46 |
| $0.50 Pick-4 | 1/ | $158.45 |
| $0.50 Pick-5 | 11/ | $452.61 |
| $0.50 Pick-54 of 5 | 11/ | $8.15 |
| $1 Pick-6 | 5/ | $5,058.59 |
| $1 Pick-65 of 6 | 5/ | $69.66 |
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2025 Horse of the Year Sovereignty and 2025 champion older dirt male Forever Young are the 9-5 co-favorites in the upcoming Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), the final race of the 2026 Breeders' Cup.
Pacific Classic (G1) winner Knightsbridge is the 9-2 third choice, followed by this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo at 5-1.
Classic
#4 The Puma (10-1) got started late on the Kentucky Derby trail, making his career in mid-January. And after a nose second in the Florida Derby (G1), he was forced to miss the Triple Crown due to injury. He had much to prove when returning this summer and after experiencing a couple of tough trips in the Haskell (G1) and Travers (G1), The Puma stepped up with a good win in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1), netting a 105 Brisnet Speed rating that compares favorably to rivals, and he’s eligible to have more to offer. The Puma has trained forwardly in preparation for Gustavo Delgado, and the late runner projects to receive a favorable set up in a speed-laden Classic field.
The highlight of the weekend has arrived, it's the Breeders' Cup Classic where a true clash of champions is coming with the much anticipated face off between Golden Tempo and Sovereignty. Who is your money on?
No one hit the Super High 5 in the Breeders' Cup Turf, which saw 40-1 longshot Map of Stars finish second. That means there's a $37,630.81 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in the Breeders' Cup Classic, the final race of the day.
Seven horses are slated to start in the Breeders' Cup Classic, so there are only 2,520 possible Super High 5 outcomes. It should be much easier to solve than the Super High 5 in the Turf, which featured a 13-horse field with 154,440 possible Super High 5 outcomes.
A stellar field of eight will run 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s highly anticipated $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). The fantastic race is led by defending champ and worldwide superstar #5 Forever Young (2-1), along with the last two Kentucky Derby winners – 2025 hero #2 Sovereignty (5-2) and this year’s star #3 Golden Tempo (5-1).
$20 Budget
- $5 exacta key box 2 with 5,7 ($20)
$40 Budget
- $1 superfecta 2,7 with 2,5,7 with 2,3,5,7 with all ($40)
$100 Budget
Installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite, Forever Young is the horse to beat in Saturday’s $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
The international superstar won last year’s Classic at Del Mar, scoring by a half-length over defending champion Sierra Leone, and the five-year-old Japanese-bred horse prepped for his title defense with a 3 1/4-length victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Belmont Park that netted an outstanding 112 Brisnet Speed rating.
Any knocks may prove inconsequential, but big efforts have arguably taken some starch out of Forever Young previously, as he failed to reproduce his best finishing third and second in the last two runnings of the Dubai World Cup (G1) following notable wins in the Saudi Cup (G1) a month earlier. The toll of traveling worldwide for major engagements over the last three years could catch up to Forever Young at some point.
Here are my thoughts for betting with and against Forever Young (#5) in the Classic.
With Forever Young – Wagers
- $50 win: 5
- $10 Exactas: 5 with 4,6,7 ($30)
- $5 Trifectas: 5 with 4,6,7 with 2,3,4,6,7 ($60)
Against Forever Young – Wagers
- $20 win: 4,6 ($40)
- $5 Exactas: 4,6 with 2,3,4,6,7 ($40)
Turf G1
| # | Runner | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 |
Benvenuto Cellini
Ryan L Moore
Aidan P O'Brien
|
$8.52 | $6.32 | $4.60 |
| 2 15 |
Map of Stars
James Doyle
Francis-Henri Graffard
|
– | $30.80 | $20.98 |
| 3 12 |
Diamond Necklace
Christophe Soumillon
Aidan P O'Brien
|
– | – | $3.96 |
| Pool | Runners | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1 Exacta | 2/15 | $134.64 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 2/15/12 | $351.68 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 2/15/12/10 | $686.99 |
| Super High Five | Carryover | $37,630.81 |
| $1 Double | 2/2 | $12.31 |
| $1 Pick-3 | 1/2/2 | $106.51 |
Breeders Cup 2026 odds
Be ready to place those best bets with these Breeders' Cup 2026 odds. Discover LIVE odds for each Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday race at Keeneland below!
Breeders' Cup Betting Picks
Betting the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic on Different Budgets: A stellar field of eight will run 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s highly anticipated $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). The fantastic race is led by defending champ and worldwide superstar #5 Forever Young (2-1), along with the last two Kentucky Derby winners – 2025 hero #2 Sovereignty (5-2) and this year’s star #3 Golden Tempo (5-1).
$20 Budget
- $5 exacta key box 2 with 5,7 ($20)
$40 Budget
- $1 superfecta 2,7 with 2,5,7 with 2,3,5,7 with all ($40)
$100 Budget
- $16 win and place #2 Sovereignty ($32)
- $6 exacta key box 2 with 5,7 ($24)
- $3 trifecta 2,7 with 2,5,7 with 2,3,5,7 ($24)
- 50-cent superfecta 2 with 5,7 with 3,4,5,6,7 with all ($20)
Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic:A superb field of eight will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Picks
- #2 Sovereignty
- #7 Knightsbridge
- #5 Forever Young
- #3 Golden Tempo
2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Wagers
- $40 win #2 Sovereignty
- $10 exacta key box 2 with 5,7
- 50-cent superfecta 2,7 with 2,3,5,7 with 2,3,5,7 with all
#2 SOVEREIGNTY (5-2): Standout four-year-old was the best version of himself when dusting a fantastic field in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 8. The first of two formidable foes for trainer Bill Mott, the Godolphin homebred is three-for-three at 1 1/4 miles, and his connections reported that his most recent morning activity might have been his best ever. The top choice will inch clear inside the final furlong with regular pilot Junior Alvarado back in the saddle.
#7 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (9-2): Major win contender has thrived since moving to route racing in his last two tilts and was last seen dominating his foes with a sublime showing in the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar most recently. Trained by Bill Mott, the Nyquist homebred has blazing early speed and has trained swiftly leading up to his second run on the surface as well. The five-year-old Godolphin homebred will be difficult to reel in with his best performance under regular jockey Junior Alvarado.
#5 FOREVER YOUNG (2-1): Global superstar is the defending champ in the event and prepped for title defense with a facile victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Belmont Park on Sept. 18. The Yoshito Yahagi pupil is a $32 million earner who always shows up and has reportedly been working in excellent fashion leading up to his historic try. The versatile son of Real Steel will likely be in the second flight in the early stages of the event, with regular rider Sakai in the silks.
#3 GOLDEN TEMPO (5-1): Leading sophomore is a superb late runner who comes in fresh, hoping to cap off a stellar season for trainer Cherie DeVaux. The Curlin homebred, who bagged the Kentucky Derby and Belmont (G1) earlier this season, hasn't raced since August but has trained in fine fashion on this oval leading up to his toughest test to date, and he will arrive on the scene late under Jose Ortiz.
Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Mile:The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday features a quartet of contenders who competed in the 2025 event, led by defending champion Notable Speech.
Breeders’ Cup Mile Picks
- #8 Notable Speech
- #11 Formidable Man
- #1 Deterministic
- #2 Lake Forest
- #14 Puerto Rico
Breeders’ Cup Mile Wagers
- $6 exacta key box 8 with 1,2,11,14
- 50-cent superfecta 8 with 1,2,11,14 with 1,2,11,14 with all
#8 NOTABLE SPEECH (7-5): Godolphin homebred was an eye-popping winner of the race in 2025 and gets the nod to make it two in succession for trainer Charles Appleby. The Dubawi five-year-old was a powerful winner of the Woodbine Mile last time and landed in a field with a lot of pace signed on to aid his substantial late burst, too. William Buick retains the mount atop the leading choice.
#11 FORMIDABLE MAN (15-1): Michael McCarthy's charge was second in the contest in 2025, and I like his chance to fill out the exacta once again despite the outside draw under John Velazquez. The City of Light five-year-old didn’t thrive over the Kentucky Downs green last time out, but he is an excellent miler on flat courses, and his versatility will come in handy breaking from the outer post in his local debut. John Velazquez, who piloted the bay in the tilt last season, will be on board.
#1 DETERMINISTIC (8-1): Miguel Clement trainee has been consistently excellent over the past two seasons and will be a forward presence from the start from the fence in the tilt. The four-time Grade 1 victor had a strong prep for the contest, when second in the Woodbine Mile (G1), and rates as an obvious winning chance under regular pilot Kendrick Carmouche.
#2 LAKE FOREST (6-1): Group 2 star can be very good on his best day and looms as an upset contender for trainer William Haggas. The No Nay Never gelding tuned up for the Mile with a rallying second in the Turf Mile (G1) here on Oct. 3 and will get more honest fractions to run at late on Saturday. Cieren Fallon stays in the silks.
#14 PUERTO RICO (10-1): Second in the group for Aidan O’Brien, the Wootton Bassett colt has yet to carry his superb juvenile form into 2026, but ran big at Longchamp last time and has appeal despite drawing widest of all. The dual Group 1 winner has faced off with fantastic foes this campaign; intriguingly, Ryan Moore lands on the three-year-old colt in the tilt.
Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Turf: A world-class cast will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland grass in Saturday’s highly anticipated, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), the penultimate race during the electric Championship weekend in Lexington.
Breeders’ Cup Turf Picks
- #10 Tiffany
- #2 Benvenuto Cellini
- #12 Diamond Necklace
- #13 Bay City Roller
Breeders’ Cup Turf Wagers
#10 TIFFANY (10-1): Top pick made short work of a very good turf group at Kentucky Downs leading up to this race and figures to improve second time on U. S. grass. The six-year-old mare has finished first or second in 16 of 19 lifetime runs to date, and the Group 1 victress has been well managed throughout her career. Luke Morris will pilot the Sir Mark Prescott pupil.
#2 BENVENUTO CELLINI (6-1): Irish Derby (G1) star from the O'Brien shedrow hasn’t been at his best over soft going in two straight but wouldn’t be a surprise in this superb field in his U. S. debut. The Frankel colt has a nice slot near the fence for his stateside bow and will be a menace at the top of the lane under Ryan Moore.
#12 DIAMOND NECKLACE (3-1): Classy filly from the O’Brien barn has been defeated in her last two races following a six-race winning streak to commence her career, but she proved her class when third in the Arc de Triomphe (G1) at Longchamp last time out. The bay daughter of St. Mark’s Basilica is among the better horses in all of Europe and could surely start a new winning streak with a top showing on Saturday. Christophe Soumillon keeps the ride.
Breeders' Cup Schedule
Don't miss a moment of the stakes-day action Breeders' Cup weekend with the Breeders' Cup schedule for Championship Saturday.
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule | Saturday, October 31
| Race | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|
The Keene Place (Maiden) | 11:15a ET / 10:15a CT / 8:15a PT / 3:15p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Maine Chance (AOC) | 11:50a ET / 10:50a CT / 8:50a PT / 3:50p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Fall Harvest (AOC) | 12:25p ET / 11:25a CT / 9:25a PT / 4:25p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | 1:10p ET / 12:10p CT / 10:10a PT / 5:10p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | 1:48p ET / 12:48p CT / 10:48a PT / 5:48p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | 2:26p ET / 1:26p CT / 11:26a PT / 6:26p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 3:04p ET / 2:04p CT / 12:04p PT / 7:04p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 3:42p ET / 2:42p CT / 12:42p PT / 7:42p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 4:20p ET / 3:20p CT / 1:20p PT / 8:20p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 4:58p ET / 3:58p CT / 1:58p PT / 8:58p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 5:36p ET / 4:36p CT / 2:46p PT / 9:46p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 6:16p ET / 5:16p CT / 3:16p PT / 10:16p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup FAQ
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When is Breeders' Cup 2026 Championships Saturday?
The Breeders' Cup 2026 Championship Saturday begins at 11:15 a.m. ET, with the Breeders' Cup races beginning at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Where is the Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday?
The Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday will take place at Keeneland in Lexington, KY.
What are the Breeders' Cup 2025 results?
Below is a complete list of the winners of Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday, showing the Breeders' Cup 2025 resutls.
| Stakes | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | Splendora | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | Shisospicy | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Francisco D'Angelo |
| Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | Nysos | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | Gerzora | Mickael Barzalona | Francis-Henri Graffard |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint | Bentornato | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Jose Francisco D'Angelo |
| Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | Notable Speech | William Buick | Charles Appleby |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | Scylla | Junior Alverado | William Mott |
| Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | Ethical Diamond | Dylan Browne McMonagle | William P. Mullins |
| Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | Forever Young | Ryusei Sakai | Yoshito Yahagi |
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Breeders' Cup Results
Stay-tuned for up-to-date results and payouts of each of today's Breeders' Cup races.
2026 Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Sprint
2026 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
2026 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
2026 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
2026 Breeders' Cup Sprint
2026 Breeders' Cup Mile
2026 Breeders' Cup Distaff
2026 Breeders' Cup Turf
2026 Breeders' Cup Classic
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