The 2025 edition of the Breeders’ Cup Classic has been tabbed as the “Race of the Century,” and that’s not hyperbole. This loaded field is unlike any other over the past 25 years.
Unfortunately, we learned earlier today that the race’s biggest star, Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, may be unable to race. While uncertainty hangs in the air, that’s not going to stop us from handicapping the $7 million race at Del Mar.
Pete Fornatale joins us every year to preview the Kentucky Derby. This week, the man behind In the Money Media is also working directly with the Breeders’ Cup. He joined us from Southern California to talk about the contenders in this year’s loaded Classic.
Even though Journalism could not topple Sovereignty during the Triple Crown, his maturity throughout the season could take his game to another level. He’s not the only 3-year-old that could topple the older horses. Baeza has a high ceiling and Mindframe adds a big question mark after throwing his rider in the previous race. All of that attention has taken away from the horse that won last year’s race, Sierra Leone. It also could provide the ideal opportunity for Forever Young to be the first Japanese horse to win the Classic.
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Those aren’t the only Breeders’ Cup races on the tab for this preview. With 14 races over two days, there are tons of ways you can turn small wagers into big wins. The Dirt Mile has plenty of familiar names, and PTF strongly believes he’s found a winner in the Breeders’ Cup Turf. Tune in and prepare to win big where the surf meets the turf this weekend at Del Mar.
Find an exhaustive amount of handicapping info on the Breeders’ Cup at In the Money Media.
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Stoops is gone, per Matt Jones
And you thought you hated TN
First look at the Hoyas
Louisville is No. 1
UK now #2 in The Athletic's rankings
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