Breeders' Cup Odds & Betting Lines 2024: City of Troy the Favorite for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

City of Troy is the favorite by the 2024 Breeders' Cup odds, with the races tasking place at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Nov. 1 and 2.
Nobals, with jockey Gerardo Corrales up, beats Big Invasion with jockey Joel Rosario up as we preview the 2024 Breeders' Cup odds.
Nobals, with jockey Gerardo Corrales up, beats Big Invasion with jockey Joel Rosario up. Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

City of Troy continues to front the betting favorites across our horse racing betting sites as the 2024 Breeders' Cup settle into shape ahead of this weekend's races.

City of Troy's +175 odds represent an implied win probability of 36.36% ahead of Monday's post position draw. The races will run Friday and Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif.

Fierceness and Forever Young trail City of Troy as the second and third favorites, respectively, for the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic. The Classic is the main event of the 14 races.

Here are the races we'll be covering with our free Breeders' Cup picks and the favorites (odds via bet365):

  • Breeders' Cup Distaff: Thorpedo Anna (-125)
  • Breeders' Cup Turf: Rebel's Romance (+350)
  • Breeders' Cup Classic: City of Troy (+225)

Breeders' Cup Classic odds 2024

Here are the full odds for the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic. Odds via FanDuel Racing as of Nov. 1 and subject to change.

Horse Odds Implied probability Profit ($10 bet)
City of Troy +250 28.57% $25
Fierceness +300 25% $30
Forever Young +600 14.29% $60
Sierra Leone +1200 7.69% $120
Highland Falls +2000 4.76% $200
Ushba Tesoro +1200 7.69% $120
Newgate +2000 4.76% $200
Tapit Trice +3000 3.23% $300
Arthur's Ride +1500 6.25% $150
Senor Buscador +3000 3.23% $300
Next +800 3.85% $80
Pyrenees +3000 3.23% $300
Derma Sotogake +2000 4.76% $200
Mixto +3000 3.23% $300
Rattle N Roll +3000 3.23% $300

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Other Breeders' Cup race odds 2024

The Breeders' Cup Classic is the main event of an action-packed weekend at Del Mar, but with a whopping 14 races comprising the two-day competition, horse racing bettors have plenty of opportunities to build their bankroll, including the Breeders' Cup Distaff and the Breeders' Cup Turf.

Breeders' Cup Distaff odds

Horse Odds Implied probability Profit ($10 bet)
Thorpedo Anna -125 55.56% $8
Awesome Result +400 20% $40
Raging Sea +350 22.22% $35
Sugar Fish +2000 4.76% $200
Candied +1500 6.25% $150
Alice Verite +3000 3.23% $300
Honor D Lady +3000 3.23% $300
Che Evesora +3000 3.23% $300
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The Distaff will be ran Saturday, Nov. 2. The race is for phillies and mares aged three and up. Its ran over a 1 1/8-mile dirt track.

Breeders' Cup Turf odds

Horse Odds (bet365) Implied probability Profit ($10 bet)
Rebel's Romance +250 28.57% $25
Emily Upjohn +500 16.67% $50
Luxembourg +1200 7.69% $120
Jayarebe +400 20% $40
Shahryar +1000 9.09% $100
Far Bridge +600 14.29% $60
Wingspan +1500 6.25% $150
Rousham Park +2000 4.76% $200
Grand Sonata +2000 4.76% $200
Cabo Spirit +3000 3.23% $300
El Encinal +3000 3.23% $300
Gold Phoenix +1500 6.25% $150
There Goes Harvard +3000 3.23% $300

The Breeders' Cup Turf race is staged between three year olds up. It's run on a 1 1/2-mile turf track, as the name may imply.

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Breeders' Cup 2024 info

  • Date: Nov. 1 and 2, 2024
  • Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA
  • Purses: $31 million
  • TV: NBC, Peacock, USA Network, FanDuel TV

Breeders' Cup 2024 schedule

Friday, Nov. 1

Race Field Distance Surface
Juvenile Turf Sprint 2-year-olds Five furlongs Turf
Juvenile 2-year-olds 1 1/16 miles Dirt
Juvenile Fillies 2-year-old fillies 1 1/16 miles Dirt
Juvenile Turf 2-year-olds One mile Turf
Juvenile Fillies 2-year-old fillies One mile Turf

Saturday, Nov. 2

Race Field Distance Surface
Filly & Mare Sprint 3-year-old+ fillies and mares Seven Furlongs Dirt
Filly & Mare Turf 3-year-old+ fillies and mares 1 3/8 miles Turf
Turf Sprint 3-year-olds and up Five furlongs Turf
Dirt Mile 3-year-olds and up One mile Dirt
Sprint 3-year-olds and up Six furlongs Dirt
Mile 3-year-olds and up One mile Turf
Distaff 3-year-old+ fillies and mares 1 1/8 miles Dirt
Turf 3-year-olds and up 1 1/2 miles Turf
Classic 3-year-olds and up 1 1/4 miles Dirt

Most Breeders' Cup wins

Jockey Wins Trainer Wins
Mike Smith 27 D. Wayne Lukas 20
John Velazquez 20 Bob Baffert 18
Irad Ortiz Jr. 19 Aiden O'Brien 18
Jerry Bailey 15 Chad Brown 18
Joel Rosario 15 Todd Pletcher 15
Lanfrance Dettori 15 William Mott 15

Recent Breeders' Cup Classic winners

Year Winner Time Location Pre-Race Odds
2023 White Abarrio 2:02.87 Santa Anita +200
2022 Flightline 2:00.05 Keeneland -167
2021 Knicks Go 1:59.57 Del Mar +250
2020 Authentic 1:59.19 Keeneland +600
2019 Vino Rosso 2:02.80 Santa Anita +400
2018 Accelerate 2:02.93 Churchill Downs +250
2017 Gun Runner 2:01.29 Del Mar +200
2016 Arrogate 2:00.11 Santa Anita +250
2015 American Pharaoh 2:00.07 Keeneland -167
2014 Bayern 1:59.88 Santa Anita +500
2013 Mucho Macho Man 2:00.72 Santa Anita +500

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Breeders' Cup 2024 FAQs

Where can I bet on the Breeders' Cup 2024?

Americans can legally wager on horse racing in the following states, according to TwinSpires:  

There is also the opportunity to wager on antepost odds for these races at bet365.

Who is the 2024 Breeders' Cup favorite?

City of Troy is the favorite to win the Breeders' Cup Classic with odds of +175 representing an implied probability of 36.36%.

When is the 2024 Breeders' Cup held?

The 2024 Breeders' Cup will take place Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.

Where is the 2024 Breeders' Cup being held?

The 2024 Breeders' Cup will take place at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, CA.

Who won the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic?

The 2/1 post-time favorite, White Abarrio, captured the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2023.

How are Breeders' Cup 2024 odds displayed?

While we list our Breeders' Cup odds in American format, you'll often see horse racing betting sites post odds presented as fractional; for example, an entry might be listed as a 3/1 favorite, or a 50/1 underdog. For those looking to convert fractional horse racing odds to American or decimal odds, you can use our free and handy odds converter!

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