Trainer Chad Brown has come close to winning the Kentucky Derby, finishing second with Good Magic in 2018 and Sierra Leone in 2024, making his horses offtrack betting favorites. While the coveted first-place prize has eluded him, 2025 may be the year Brown finally clinches the Derby. Brown already has undefeated Hopeful Stakes (G1) winner Chancer McPatrick in his stable. His Derby hopeful roster expanded with two recent maiden special weight winners at Aqueduct: Praetor and Aviator Gui.

As the highly anticipated 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic approaches on November 2 at Del Mar, bettors are closely monitoring the final preparations. With just one prep race remaining, outside the U.S. in Japan, the field for North America's richest race is taking shape. Among the top contenders, Fierceness and Forever Young are emerging as key favorites. In this article, we'll break down the current   Breeders' Cup Classic odds, top contenders, and what bettors should consider leading up to the race.

The Grade 1 Champagne Stakes, set for Saturday at Aqueduct, is a crucial race on the horse racing schedule as it qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on November 1. 

Forever Young, the talented 3-year-old colt, secured a decisive victory in the 26th Japan Dirt Classic at Ohi Racecourse, overcoming a rocky start to win by 1 1/4 lengths. 

Gaming, the longest shot of trainer Bob Baffert’s trio, made headlines by winning the 2024 Del Mar Futurity, marking Baffert's record 18th victory in the race.This exciting win also solidified a fifth Futurity title for his longtime clients, Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman. Gaming’s success further highlighted Baffert’s dominance in the event, as he trained all three top betting choices, with Gaming standing out despite being the least favored among them.