Overview

The Breeders’ Cup Classic is one of the most anticipated horse races apart from the Triple Crown, this year scheduled for Saturday at 6:25 PM ET at Del Mar Racetrack, California. The forecast is favorable at around 65 degrees, promising a swift track. The field includes top thoroughbreds, even with the withdrawal of Sovereignty, the Derby-Belmont double winner. Among the contenders are Preakness winner Journalism, Travers Stakes champion Fierceness, and defending champion Sierra Leone.

Betting Insights

Fierceness stands as the 5-2 favorite, while both Sierra Leone and Japan’s Forever Young are positioned at 7-2. Journalism is a solid 5-1, with a long shot, Nevada Beach, trained by the accomplished Bob Baffert, at 20-1.

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Expert Predictions

Jeff Hochman has demonstrated consistent success in handicapping, profiting in 22 of the last 39 Triple Crown races, notably sweeping the 2022 Triple Crown.

Hochman’s detailed selections and insights for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup are available on SportsLine. Given his latest evaluations and an upgrade in Jockeys for Journalism, he predicts a competitive race with promising outcomes for bettors.

Breeders’ Cup Classic Horses and Odds

Post	Horse	Odds	Picks
1	Fierceness	5-2	SEE PICKS HERE
2	Baeza	10-1	SEE PICKS HERE
3	Nevada Beach	20-1	SEE PICKS HERE
4	Contrary Thinking	50-1	SEE PICKS HERE
5	Forever Young	7-2	SEE PICKS HERE
6	Sovereignty	SCR	SCR
7	Sierra Leone	7-2	SEE PICKS HERE
8	Mindframe	6-1	SEE PICKS HERE
9	Journalism	5-1	SEE PICKS HERE
10	Antiquarian	10-1	SEE PICKS HERE