From Arcangues at 133-1 to Meadow Star a 1-5, the first 40 editions of the Breeders’ Cup have been filled with long shots and sure shots. Who knows what will happen this time around?
The Breeders’ Cup is Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar in California.
A look at the shortest and longest odds of the winners (payouts are for a $2 win bet).
The short and long of it:
From Favorites to Longshots: Breeders’ Cup’s Shortest and Longest Odds
BC Classic: Flightline 2-5– $2.88; (2022); Arcangues 133-1 — $269.20 (1993)
BC Dirt Mile: Liam’s Map 1-2 — $3.00 (2015): Dakota Phone 37-1 — $77.40 (2010)
BC Filly & Mare Turf: Ouija Board 9-10 — $4.80 (2004); Shared Account 46-1 — $94.00 (2010)
BC Filly & Mare Sprint: Groupie Doll 7-10 — $8.00 (2012); Bar of Gold 66-1 — $135.40 (2017)
BC Juvenile: Chief’s Crown 7-10 — $8.00 (1984); Storm the Court 45-1 — $93.80 (2019)
BC Juvenile Turf: Unquestionable 3-2 — $5.00 (2023); Fire at Will 30-1 — $62.40 (2020)
BC Juvenile Fillies: Meadow Star 1-5 — $2.40 (1990); Take Charge Brandi 61-1 — $125.40 (2014)
BC Juvenile Fillies Turf: Newspaperofrecord 3-5 — $3.20 (2018); Sharing 13-1 — $29.60 (2019)
BC Juvenile Sprint: Secret Circle 2-5 — $2.80 (2011); Hightail 15-1 — $32.80 (2012)
BC Juvenile Turf Sprint: Golden Pal 4-5 — $7.00 (2020); Mischief Magic 6-1 — $15.84 (2022)
BC Distaff: Life’s Magic 2-5 — $2.80 (1985, coupled with Lady’s Secret and Alabama Nana); Spain 55-1 — $113.80 (2000)
BC Mile: Wise Dan 4-5– $3.60 (2013); Order of Australia 73-1 — $148.40 (2020)
BC Sprint: Eillo 1-1 — $4.60 (1984); Sheikh Albadou 26-1 — $54.60 (1991)
BC Turf: Enable 4-5 — $3.60 (2008); Lashkari 53-1 — $108.80 (1984)
BC Turf Sprint: Regally Ready 2-1 — $6.60; (2011); Caravel 42-1 — $87.78 (2022)
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