Sovereignty Commands Breeders’ Cup Classic Betting
Sovereignty has drawn post 6 and is installed as the early 6-5 favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, one of the sport’s most prestigious championships. The selection of this post position and favorable odds signal confidence among handicappers and wagering interests heading into what figures to be a competitive field of elite thoroughbreds. The Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled for October 31 through November 1 at Del Mar, continues to draw significant attention as connections finalize their preparations for the championship event.
Breeders’ Cup World Championships Set for Historic Global Reach
The upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships have set a new mark for global reach, demonstrating the continued international appeal of thoroughbred racing’s marquee event. The championship series features multiple races across different distances and surface types, attracting competitors and spectators from around the world. Del Mar’s hosting of this year’s championships promises to deliver the high-caliber racing action that defines the event each fall.
Racing Industry Advances Wagering Tax Repeal Campaign
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has launched a campaign promoting the repeal of an unpopular wagering tax, coordinating efforts with major industry stakeholders including the Breeders’ Cup, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Keeneland, Churchill Downs, and The Jockey Club. The WAGER Act seeks to restore the full deduction for wagering to help strengthen track handles, with estimates suggesting current tax provisions could reduce wagering by 5 to 8 percent. Congressional advocates, including the Chairman of the Congressional Horse Caucus, have committed to pushing legislation through Congress to support the industry. The campaign launch timing coincides with the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, putting the issue front and center during the sport’s premier event.
Racing Continues Across Multiple Venues
Racing action continues at major thoroughbred venues across the country, including Parx Racing and Horseshoe Indianapolis, where stakes competition and claiming races are contested daily. Trainers and handicappers work through contenders and spot plays as the fall season progresses toward the year-end championship events that define the racing calendar.
