The Breeders' Cup weekend got underway Friday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, under ideal weather conditions.
Japanese superstar Forever Young, the defending champion, enters the Breeders' Cup Classic as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. The colt won the 2025 edition of the race and returns aiming for a repeat victory.
Racing action continues through Saturday with a full card of championship races across multiple divisions.
