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Breeders' Cup 2026: Halloween at Keeneland
Starting Oct 31 @ 9:30 PMHalloween night, $7 million on the line. Pick the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Turf winners at Keeneland, rank Sovereignty vs. Forever Young vs. Golden Tempo, and call whether the Classic payout is a trick or a treat.
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Breeders' Cup Turf ($5M, 1½ miles on grass): Who wins?
Oct 31 @ 9:30 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsDiamond NecklaceIreland (Aidan O'Brien) — the betting favorite
+2
Benvenuto CelliniIreland (Aidan O'Brien)
+4
Bay City RollerUK (George Scott)
+4
TiffanyUK (Sir Mark Prescott) — earned a Win and You're In berth
+5
Ethical DiamondDefending champ (Ireland, Willie Mullins) — won last year at 27-1
+6
HotazhellWon the Irish Champion Stakes at 50-1
+6
Test ScoreGraham Motion's Del Mar Handicap winner
+6
Burnham SquareTop U.S. hope (Ian Wilkes); won the Elkhorn over this Keeneland course in April
+7
Johanna WalshIreland (Joseph O'Brien)
+7
Deep MonsterJapan (Yasutoshi Ikee)
+8
Any other horseAnyone in the starting gate not listed above
+6
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Ethical Diamond was racing over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2025. Does last year's 27-1 Turf shocker win it again?
Oct 31 @ 9:30 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsYes — the ex-jumper repeats
+7
No (or he doesn't start)
+1
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Breeders' Cup Classic ($7M, 1¼ miles on dirt): Who wins?
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsSovereignty2025 Horse of the Year; Derby, Belmont & Travers winner; likely his final career start
+3
Forever YoungDefending Classic champ from Japan — only Tiznow (2000–01) has ever won it twice
+2
Golden Tempo2026 Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes winner
+5
MagnitudeBeat Forever Young in the Dubai World Cup
+4
KnightsbridgePacific Classic winner — Classic vs. Dirt Mile decision due at the Oct. 26 draw
+4
The PumaPennsylvania Derby winner
+7
Further AdoBrad Cox trainee
+8
Napoleon SoloChad Summers trainee
+7
Any other horseAnyone in the starting gate not listed above
+10
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Of the Big Three — Sovereignty, Forever Young and Golden Tempo — who finishes highest in the Classic?
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsForever YoungIf one of the three scratches, it's the best finisher among those who run
+2
Sovereignty
+3
Golden Tempo
+5
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Sovereignty's last dance: Where does the 2025 Horse of the Year finish in what's expected to be his final race?
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsWins the Classic
+4
2nd or 3rd
+3
4th or worse
+2
Doesn't start (scratched)
+9
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Chalk or chaos: Does the post-time favorite win the Classic? (Favorite = lowest final odds on the official Equibase chart; if co-favorites, Yes if either wins)
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsYes — the favorite wins
+2
No — someone else wins
+1
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Trick or treat? The Classic runs on Halloween night. What does the winner pay on a $2 win ticket?
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsFun-size treat: under $6.00
+4
Full-size bar: $6.00 to $14.99
+2
Trick! $15.00 or more
+3
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How close is the Classic finish? (official winning margin)
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsPhoto finish: dead heat, nose, head or neck
+6
½ length to 2 lengths
+3
More than 2 lengths
+2
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Tie-breaker: What's the Classic's official final time for 1¼ miles (per the Equibase chart)?
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsUnder 2:00.00
+3
2:00.00 to 2:00.99
+2
2:01.00 to 2:01.99
+4
2:02.00 or slower
+5
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