Breeders' Cup 2017: Latest odds, post times, live TV schedule for Saturday, late betting tips
Here's everything you need to know to get you ready for the Breeder's Cup Classic
By
Kevin Skiver
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2 min read
The 2017 Breeders' Cup culminates with Saturday's Classic when the best horses in the world and their jockeys will compete for a shot at the richest purse in U.S. horse racing. Mike Smith will be riding several horses throughout the Cup, including Arrogate, the favorite in the Classic by not insignificant odds. The legendary jockey will also be wearing a "Jockey Cam," so for the first time ever viewers can see what the jockey sees in real time during the race.
Arrogate (2/1) and Gun Runner (2-1) are co-favorites, but West Coast (4/1) and Collected (6/1) are all nipping at their heels in this 11-horse race. More than half the field opened at 20/1 or better.
The Classic is, of course, the main draw. But the weekend will be packed with high stakes races that will test the mettle of the jockeys and the horses involved. The weekend at the racetrack in Del Mar is sure to packed with action, as jockeys such as Javier Castellanos and Jose L. Ortiz look to continue to make their name in the horse racing world.
Below we'll have live highlights, results, odds, and more as the action unfolds in Saturday night's Classic -- the culmination of the 13-race Breeders' Cup.
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How to watch the Breeders' Cup Classic
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4
Post time: 8:35 p.m. ET
Location: Del Mar, California
Distance: 1.25 miles
Favorite: Arrogate (Mike Smith)
Purse: $6 million
Breeders' Cup Classic horses
| Horse | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|
Arrogate | Mike Smith | 2-1 |
War Decree | Seamus Heffernan | 30-1 |
Win the Space | Joseph Talamo | 30-1 |
War Story | Jose L. Ortiz | 30-1 |
Gun Runner | Florent Geroux | 5-2 |
Mubtahiij | Drayden Van Dyke | 12-1 |
Churchill | Ryan Moore | 15-1 |
West Coast | Javier Castellano | 4-1 |
Gunnevera | Edgard Zayas | 30-1 |
Pavel | Mario Gutierrez | 20-1 |
Collected | Martin Garcia | 6-1 |
Friday/Saturday races
Outside of The Classic, there are a number of fantastic races throughout the weekend leading up to the Main Event. There are four races on Friday and nine on Saturday (Classic included). There is a significant amount of overlap in terms of jockeys in these races, with Smith and Castellano being among the most notable. As the weekend goes on, keep an eye on Smith in particular, who was dominant in 2017 and will look to continue that dominance in Del Mar.
| Race | Date | Time | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|
Juvenile Fillies Turf | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5:25 p.m. ET | $1 million |
Las Vegas Dirt Mile | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6:05 p.m. ET | $1 million |
Juvenile Turf | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6:50 p.m. ET | $1 million |
Longines Distaff | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7:35 p.m. ET | $2 million |
14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3 p.m. ET | $2 million |
Turf Sprint | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3:37 p.m. ET | $1 million |
Filly & Mare Sprint | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 4:14 p.m. ET | $1 million |
Filly & Mare Turf | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 5 p.m. ET | $2 million |
Twinspires Sprint | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 5:37 p.m. ET | $1.5 million |
Mile | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 6:19 p.m. ET | $2 million |
Sentient Jet Juvenile | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 6:58 p.m. ET | $2 million |
Longines Turf | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7:37 p.m. ET | $4 million |
Channel/live stream
All of the action will be airing on NBC Sports Network or the NBCSN app. NBC Sports Live can be found by clicking here. Check your local listings or use the channel locator to see what channel NBCSN is for you.
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