Breeders' Cup Classic 2026 Odds and Picks: Magnitude Out

Breeders' Cup Classic 2026 Odds and Picks: Magnitude Out

The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic goes Saturday, Oct. 31, at Keeneland, post time 6:16 PM ET, at 1 1/4 miles on dirt. Magnitude was withdrawn on veterinary advice, leaving a seven-horse field led by Forever Young (2-1) and Sovereignty (5-2).

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026 Odds and Post Positions

PostHorseJockeyTrainerMorning Line
1T O PasswordKazushi KimuraD Takayanagi30-1
2SovereigntyJunior AlvaradoBill Mott5-2
3Golden TempoJose OrtizCherie DeVaux5-1
4The PumaJavier CastellanoG Delgado10-1
5Forever YoungRyusei SakaiYoshito Yahagi2-1
6Magnitude (scratched)Flavien PratSteve Asmussen6-1
7KnightsbridgeLuis SaezBill Mott9-2
8Napoleon SoloJohn VelazquezC Summers15-1

Magnitude Out of the Breeders’ Cup Classic

Magnitude (post 6, 6-1) was withdrawn by trainer Steve Asmussen on veterinary advice, the Breeders’ Cup announced Thursday. Owner Ron Winchell confirmed his retirement; he is set to stand at Ashford Stud in 2027.

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026 Contenders

Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026 Predictions and Picks

Top choice: Forever Young. Main threat: Sovereignty. Exacta box: Forever Young, Sovereignty, Knightsbridge. Trifecta: key the top two over Golden Tempo and Knightsbridge.

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FAQ

What time is the Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026?

6:16 PM ET Saturday, Oct. 31, on NBC and Peacock.

Who is the favorite in the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic?

Forever Young, 2-1 on the morning line from post 5.

Is Magnitude running in the Breeders’ Cup Classic?

No. He was withdrawn on veterinary advice and retired.

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