Seven horses are set to compete in the 43rd running of the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. The $7 million race will be contested over 1 1/4 miles with a scheduled post time of 6:16 p.m. ET. This marks the first time the Classic has been held at Keeneland since 2022.
Forever Young, the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic winner, enters as the 2-1 favorite. The Japanese-trained colt has 12 career victories. Other leading contenders include Sovereignty, the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner, at 5-2, and Golden Tempo, who captured the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, at 5-1.
Handicapper Michelle Yu's Analysis
SportsLine handicapper Michelle Yu, who is on site in Lexington, has released her predictions for the race. Yu correctly predicted Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Cup earlier this year and hit the exacta in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. She is not high on Golden Tempo as a win contender at 5-1, citing concerns about his come-from-behind running style on a typically forward-favoring Keeneland track. Yu's top selection is a horse she says "has looked in excellent spirits" during training this week, and she also highlights a longshot with "high cruising speed."
Post Positions and Odds
The field of seven, with post positions and morning-line odds:
1. T O Passwod – 30-1
2. Sovereignty – 5-2
3. Golden Tempo – 5-1
4. The Puma – 10-1
5. Forever Young – 2-1
6. Magnitude – 6-1 (scratched)
7. Knightsbridge – 9-2
8. Napoleon Solo – 15-1
