Breeders’ Cup 2025: Key Details to Watch and Wager on Del Mar

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The 2021 Breeder's Cup will be held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The world championships of horse racing are upon us once again. Historic Del Mar will host its fourth Breeders’ Cup since 2017 featuring the top horses from around the world.

What is the Breeders’ Cup

The Breeders’ Cup is one of the biggest events in international horse racing — often described as the sport’s “World Championships.” Held over two days every fall at a rotating host track in the United States, it features 14 championship races that bring together the best racehorses, trainers, and jockeys from around the globe.

Unlike the Kentucky Derby, which is a single race for three-year-olds, the Breeders’ Cup offers a full festival of racing for horses of different ages, genders, and specialties. Races are run on both dirt and turf, ranging from short sprints to long-distance tests. Each race carries millions of dollars in prize money, making the weekend one of the richest in sports.

Fans tune in worldwide — on television, streaming platforms, and at racetracks — to watch these high-stakes showdowns. Bettors are especially drawn to the Breeders’ Cup because large, competitive fields often produce dramatic upsets and lucrative payoffs.

For many in the racing world, the Breeders’ Cup represents the grand finale of the year — the place where champions are crowned and future stars emerge. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer, it’s a celebration of speed, skill, and international competition unlike anything else in horse racing.

When and Where is the Breeders’ Cup

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will take place on Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California.

Known affectionately as “Where the Turf Meets the Surf,” Del Mar is a picturesque seaside racetrack located just north of San Diego. The venue first hosted the Breeders’ Cup in 2017, returned in 2021 and 2024, and now welcomes the world’s best horses, trainers, and jockeys for a record fourth time.

Watch and Wager on the Del Mar Breeders’ Cup

Breeders' Cup 2025 Broadcast Schedule

Breeders’ Cup 2025 Broadcast Schedule courtesy of the Breeders’ Cup

Every race on Friday and Saturday will be available for live viewing through multiple platforms. While many key events will air on network television, some of the undercard races will be accessible via streaming services. Bettors using online betting platforms such as BetOnline can stream all 14 championship races — plus the undercard — directly through their accounts.

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Breeders’ Cup Schedule

  • Future Stars Friday begins at 11:35 a.m. PT, with the first Breeders’ Cup race at 2:45 p.m. PT.

  • Championship Saturday starts with three undercard stakes at 10:05 a.m. PT.

  • The Filly and Mare Sprint kicks off the championship races at 12:00 p.m. PT, and the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic closes the show at 3:25 p.m. PT.

Names to Watch at the Del Mar Breeders’ Cup

Betting News will provide in-depth analysis of every race later in the week as the event approaches, but here’s an early look at some headline contenders ahead of the post draw.

Future Stars Friday

Friday is for the babies — two-year-olds finishing up their first racing season. Every Breeders’ Cup race on Friday showcases these budding stars.

  • True Love – If turf’s the game, O’Brien’s the name. Aidan O’Brien will look to break his maiden in this race with the Queen Mary winner.

  • Bottle of Rogue – Comes in off a layoff but defeated two rivals exiting a key Santa Anita prep. If fresh, she could be tough to beat.

  • Queen of Hawaii – Improved dramatically since stretching out; could make it three straight wins for the European contingent.

  • Brant – One of Bob Baffert’s trio in the Juvenile. Blazing fast and a potential 2026 Kentucky Derby prospect.

  • Gstaad – Needs to stretch out here, but his trainer is seeking a fourth straight win in this race.

Championship Saturday

Saturday the old pros take to the track to establish themselves as the best in the world.

  • Kopion – An off-the-pace running style suits Del Mar perfectly. This profile has dominated in all three recent Del Mar Breeders’ Cups.

  • AG Bullet – Tackles the boys in the Turf Sprint and has already proven herself against male rivals.

  • Thorpedo Anna – Will not appear in the Distaff after retiring to her next career, leaving the race wide open for others.

  • Rebel’s Romance – Aiming for an incredible third Breeders’ Cup victory — a rare feat in modern racing.

  • Sovereignty – Winner of the two biggest three-year-old races this season; now takes on older company in the Classic.

  • Nysos – Tremendous talent, but injuries have limited his starts. If he makes the gate, they might all be chasing him.

  • Cinderella’s Dream – Just a half-length shy of being last year’s defending champion. Ultra-consistent and arrives in top form.

Wagering on the Breeders Cup at Del Mar

The Breeders’ Cup is one of the most exciting betting events of the year. With global participation, money pours in from every corner of the world, creating enormous pools and often inflated odds. Special wagering options include the All Dirt Pick 4, All Turf Pick 4, and the Future Stars Late Pick 5.

Breeders' Cup Future Stars Late Pick 5

Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Late Pick 5 courtesy of the Breeders’ Cup

Recent years have seen horse racing markets dominated by computer-assisted wagering teams, creating efficiency that makes value hard to find. But the Breeders’ Cup’s deep fields and countless world-class runners make it nearly impossible for algorithms to price every horse perfectly. That opens up opportunities for sharp players to strike in the Win and Double pools — wagers that can otherwise be difficult to exploit on a normal day.

Betting Strategy

Take advantage of the various bonuses and rebates offered by online horse racing sites. On major racing days, the best horse racing betting sites often feature special promotions that stretch your bankroll further.

When it comes to the races themselves, focus on win bets and horizontal wagers like the Pick 3 and Pick 4. With so many talented horses, these bets offer the best chance to find overlooked contenders and knock favorites off multi-race tickets. Vertical exotics — such as the Trifecta and Superfecta — can also be lucrative, but they often depend heavily on pace scenarios, which can be unpredictable when mixing Japanese, European, and American entrants.

And We’re Off to the 2025 Breeders’ Cup

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup promises two unforgettable days of championship racing, global talent, and world-class betting opportunities. From rising juveniles to battle-tested veterans, Del Mar once again provides the perfect backdrop for horse racing’s grand finale.

Stay tuned right here at Betting News throughout Breeders’ Cup week for in depth analysis and plays as we count down to racing’s biggest stage — where the turf meets the surf.