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2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic - Can McKinzie live up to potential and win at Santa Anita?

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Who will win the biggest race in North America? It's a hot field for the 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic
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Joel Rosario takes the lead with Accelerate in the Breeders' Cup Classic during day 2 of the Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs. (Getty Images)


2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Betting Tips, Best Bookmakers & Free Bets


The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the headline act during the Breeders’ Cup Carnival in the US.

It’s a race run on a dirt track, so the horses in contention are typically US or Japanese based. That makes for an intriguing race and a hot field lines up in 2019.

Which runner will add their names to the likes of American Pharoah, Gun Runner and Arrogate?

2019 Breeders' Cup Classic Odds


#
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Odds
1Math WizardS JosephR Santana34.00
2Seeking The SoulD StewartB Hernandez23.00
3OwendaleB CoxJ Castellano14.00
4War of WillM CasseT Gaffalione23.00
5YoshidaW MottM Smith7.00
6ElateW MottJ Ortiz7.00
7Higher PowerJ SadlerF Prat15.00
8McKinzieB BaffertJ Rosario4.80
9Mongolian GroomE GanbatA Cedillo18.00
10Vino RossoT PletcherI Ortiz5.00
11Code of HonorC McGaugheyJ Velazquez4.60
Odds courtesy of Bet365

2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Best Bet – McKinzie @ 4.00


McKinzie is a Bob Baffert-trained four-year-old which has been around the mark his entire career.

The son of Street Sense comes into the Breeders’ Cup Classic having finished second behind Mongolian Groom at Santa Anita and that form should hold up nicely.

His best recent performance came when winning the Whitney Stakes at Saragota. He defeated Yoshida by 1.75 lengths and that’s a great form guide for this race.

He’s a seven-time winner from 13 starts and although beaten into 12th in this race last year, he has more than atoned for that effort since.

4.00 is a fair price from bookmakers.

2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Best Each Way – Vino Rosso @ 5.50


Todd Pletcher lines up the impressive four-year-old which was a winner at Santa Anita in May.

That came in the Gold Cup and although he was beaten by McKinzie by 6.5 lengths two starts back, he could reverse that form on this track.

He’s only a three-time winner which is a touch concerning, but his best days are ahead of him and he’s worth following.

His odds could change during the week, so it could pay to lock in the 5.50 on offer.

2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Best Roughie – Higher Power @ 12.00


Higher Power could add some value to Breeders’ Cup Classic selections at a double-figure price.

The four-year-old by Medaglia D’oro is a three-time winner from seven starts and he was a big winner at Del Mar two starts back.

He scored by over five lengths in the Pacific Classic Stakes when beating Draft Pick. He didn’t fire up last start at Santa Anita but allow him another chance.

He’s a past winner on this track and having that experience could see him fighting out the finish at Santa Anita.

Breeders' Cup Classic FAQ

What time is the Breeders' Cup Classic?

The Breeders' Cup Classic runs at 8.44pm ET and 23:44 GMT.

Where is the Breeders' Cup Classic held?

The venue for the Breeders' Cup Classic changes every year. In 2019, it will be held at Santa Anita, despite concerns about the safety of the surface.

What is the Breeders' Cup Classic worth?

The total prize pool of the Breeders' Cup Classic is $6 million USD.

How far is the Breeders' Cup Classic?

The best thoroughbreds in the US will run over 1 1/4 miles (2000m)

When is the Breeders' Cup Classic?

The Breeders' Cup is run on November 2, 2019.

Verdict

McKinzie is the standout runner after scoring a big win this season. He leads the betting and it's not surprising given his form.

Vino Rosso and Higher Power offer bettors with good each-way value. They should be right in the thick of the action at Santa Anita.

Best Bet: McKinzie @3/1 at bet365 - 5 Units
Best Each Way: Vino Rosso @9/2 at bet365 - 3 Units
Best Roughie: Higher Power @11/1 at bet365 - 1 Unit
McKinzie
@3/1 - 5 Units
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Vino Rosso
@9/2 - 3 Units
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Higher Power
@11/1 - 1 Unit
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