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The 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic is an global battle, with top-tier horses from Europe, Japan and the United States in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic field for Saturday's race. City of Troy will make his debut on a dirt track on Saturday. He has won six of his last seven races and has a strong pedigree after being sired by Justify, which is why he is the 5-2 favorite in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic odds. However, this is an elite 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic lineup, with horses like Fierceness (3-1) and Forever Young (6-1) following closely on the horse racing odds board.

Other 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders include Next (8-1), Sierra Leone (12-1) and Ushba Tesoro (12-1). Post time is set for 5:41 p.m. ET at Del Mar Racetrack, but which horses should you back with your 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic bets? If you are looking for Breeders' Cup Classic 2024 picks, expert predictions or the most up-to-date information, SportsLine has you covered with picks and analysis from a team of proven horse racing experts

2024 Breeders' Cup Classic expert picks

SportsLine has three experienced horse racing experts who have locked in their 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic picks. Here's a preview of each:

Gene Menez, a former reporter, editor and Triple Crown handicapper for Sports Illustrated, nailed the winner of last year's Preakness, National Treasure. He also gave out Mystik Dan as a live longshot in the Kentucky Derby at 18-1. For Saturday, Menez is completely fading City of Troy, even though he is the 5-2 favorite. Instead, he is high on a double-digit longshot who "is ready to roll." Get Menez's full Breeders' Cup Classic wagering strategy at SportsLine.

Jody Demling, who has nailed Flightline's win at the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic, nailed the winner, trifecta and superfecta in the 2023 Preakness Stakes, and also hit the Derby-Oaks double in 11 of the last 16 years, is fading three-time Grade 1 winner Fierceness (3-1), one of the top favorites, who recently won the Travers Stakes. He's also high on a double-digit underdog who "has a big chance to spring the upset." Find Demling's full Breeders' Cup Classic wagering strategy at SportsLine

Jeff Hochman, who has posted a profit in 22 of the past 36 Triple Crown Races, is high on Next, even though he's an 8-1 longshotHe is also high on a double-digit longshot who has already proven he can be victorious at Del Mar. Find Hochman's full Breeders' Cup Classic wagering strategy at SportsLine

What to know about the 41st Breeders' Cup Classic

  • What: 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic
  • Where: Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego, Calif.
  • Purse: $7 million
  • Distance: 1 1/4 miles
  • Post time: 5:41 p.m. ET
  • Network: NBC
  • Weather forecast: Overcast with possible rain; high of 66 degrees
  • Expert picks: Get 2024 Breeders' Cup expert picks at SportsLine

2024 Breeders' Cup Classic odds, horses

City of Troy 5-2
Fierceness 3-1
Forever Young 6-1
Next 8-1
Sierra Leone 12-1
Ushba Tesoro 12-1
Arthur's Ride 15-1
Derma Sotogake 20-1
Highland Falls 20-1
Newgate 20-1
Mixto 30-1
Senor Buscador 30-1
Pyrenees 30-1
Tapit Trice 30-1

See which 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic horses offer the best value here.

2024 Breeders' Cup Classic post draw 

1 Forever Young
2 Highland Falls 
3 City of Troy 
4 Mixto
5 Senor Buscador 
6 Derma Sotogake
7 Ushba Tesoro
8 Pyrenees
9 Fierceness
10 Tapit Trice
11 Sierra Leone
12 Arthur's Ride
13 Newgate 
14 Next

See which horse could spring an epic upset here.