The 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic will take place on Saturday, October 31, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, marking the first time in 35 years that two former Kentucky Derby winners will face each other in the race. Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner, and Sovereignty, the 2025 Kentucky Derby winner, are both entered in the 14-horse field.
Key Contenders and Odds
Five-year-old Forever Young enters as the morning-line favorite at 2-1 odds with 12 career wins. Sovereignty is the second choice at 5-2, followed by Knightsbridge at 9-2, Golden Tempo at 5-1, and Magnitude at 6-1. The race is scheduled for a 6:16 p.m. ET post time.
Expert Predictions
SportsLine handicapper Michelle Yu, who correctly predicted Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Cup and hit the exacta in the 2025 Kentucky Derby, is sharing her picks for the Classic. Yu is not high on Golden Tempo as a win contender at 5-1, citing concerns about his come-from-behind running style on a forward-friendly Keeneland track. She has placed Golden Tempo in exotics but not among her top four win choices. Yu's top pick is a horse she says has looked in excellent spirits at Keeneland this week, and she also highlights a longshot with high cruising speed.
Post Positions and Morning-Line Odds
The post positions and morning-line odds are: 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; 7) Knightsbridge 9-2; 8) Napoleon Solo 15-1.
