What Is the ‘Breeders’ Cup’ in Sports?
The “Breeders’ Cup” is a massive, world-famous horse racing event. Think of it as the Super Bowl of horse racing.
When you see “Breeders’ Cup” in a sportsbook, it’s the category for betting on this huge, two-day championship event that happens every fall. It attracts the best horses, trainers, and jockeys from all over the globe to compete for millions of dollars.
What Betting on the Breeders’ Cup Looks Like
The event is made up of 14 different championship races (like the “Breeders’ Cup Classic” or “Breeders’ Cup Turf”). When you bet on it, you’re usually placing the classic horse racing wagers on one of those races:
- Straight Bets (The Basics):
- Win: Your horse must finish 1st.
- Place: Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd.
- Show: Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
- Exotic Bets (The Big Payouts):
- Exacta: You pick the horses that will finish 1st and 2nd in the exact order.
- Trifecta: You pick the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place horses in the exact order.
- Superfecta: You pick the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place horses in the exact order.