The 2023 Breeders Cup is considered the conclusion of the annual horse racing event in American thoroughbred racing. As such, it has gathered the attention of many people worldwide.
The 2023 Breeders Cup also showcases several racing events, notably the Classic, Turf, and the Juvenile. If you’re one of the many people who look forward to this event, here are the top contenders you should get to know this season.
Breeders Cup Classic
The Breeders Cup Classic will take place on the event’s second day, together with the Turf. Meanwhile, races for the juvies are on the second day. As such, it’s the best time to prepare for the Juvenile Cup Bets, Classic, and the Turf.
The Classic is the most expensive race in this two-day event, with a six-million-dollar purse for the winners. Also, it’s one of the most exciting races in this event that has caught the attention of many fans globally.
At the same time, many horses from around the world attempt to participate in the one and ¼ miles dirt track. To continue the excitement, the contenders for the Classic was finally announced, and several horses gave off promising odds and impression, including the following:
Arcangelo
Out of all the 2023 Breeders Cup contenders, Arcangelo is one of the most anticipated horses. For the Classic race, he’s the top favorite to win as well. You might be wondering how he got his fame, but all you need to know is that he’s worthy of the recognition he’s receiving at the moment. As such, having the best odds to win the 223 Breeders Cup Classic isn’t surprising either.
His four wins so far include the 2023 Travers Stake (G1), the 2023 Belmont Stakes (G1), and the 2023 Peter Pan (G3). It’s essential to note that the list of his successful starts this year was huge horse racing events, which easily explains his good odds for the 2023 Breeders Cup Classic. If all goes well, this race will be another win under his name.
Arabian Knight
After Arcangelo, three-year-old Arabian Knight also shows promising performance for the 2023 Breeders Cup Classic. Although he only participated in four stake wins, he successfully won three with flying colors, including the 2023 Pacific Classic (G1) and the 2023 Southwest Stakes (G3).
Breeders Cup Turf
After the Classic, the 2023 Breeders Cup Turf is the second most expensive, with a four-million-dollar purse. Male and female three-year-old and above horses will run in one and a mile on turf.
Auguste Rodin
The top favorite horse to win for the 2023 Breeders Cup Turf is Auguste Rodin. This three-year-old colt is an excellent fellow who has been active since his maiden win in July 2022 after finishing in second place for the first time in June 2022. Since then, he has already participated in another seven horse races, winning five more times.
In 2023 he won three starts, including the 2023 Irish Champion Stakes (G1), the 2023 Irish Derby (G1), and the 2023 Epsom Derby. His active and clean record makes him one of the top horses for the Tuf. He still has the best chance to win the race if he stays healthy.
Equinox
In his records, Equinox has already participated in over eight starts since 2021. However, this year, this four-year-old colt only participated in two starts in which he both won: the 2923 Takarazuka Kinen (G1) and the 2023 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1).
It gives off the impression that this horse doesn’t just participate in any race he can’t win, especially after learning that he’s a sixth-time winner and a two-time second placer. Not only that, but he’s already been in many fields, not just in the USA, making him a significant rival for Auguste Rodin for the spot to win the 2023 Breeders Cup Turf.
Breeders Cup Juvenile
Last on this list is the Breeders Cup Juvenile, which runs for one and a ⅙ mile dirt. It’s for two-year-old juvenile horses, believed to be the future stars of thoroughbred horse racing. If you’re among the many people looking forward to the future, here are the top juvies that many people are excited about.
Locked
Locked is among the top horses many horse racing fans are excited about. Despite being a newbie in the competitive field, he has already participated in three starts. Although it took him two times to finally win the MSW, he gracefully won the 2023 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) easily.
Aside from this performance, one of the probable reasons why all eyes are on this horse is because he’s one of Todd Pletcher’s horses. Pletcher has trained several award-winning horses and has Triple Crown awards. As a juvenile, the 2023 Breeders Cup Juvenile is the perfect event to showcase his skills.
Prince of Monaco
The Prince of Monaco is another horse that many people are excited about. Since running in stake races, he has only won every event. So far, he has participated in three races, particularly the MSW, 2023 Del Mar Futurity (G1), and the 2023 Best Pal (G3). What’s more appealing is that his wins had a significant distance against his other rivals, which caught much attention. As such, several horse fans are excited for the 2023 Breeders Cup Juvenile.
Final Thoughts
As one of the races that will conclude the year, it’s no surprise that many people are excited. This list contains a list of the top horses that will run for the 2023 Breeders Cup and should help you look into several runners. So, if you’re planning to watch the Breeders Cup, take note of the details above and enjoy the two-day event.
