2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Expert Picks

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic is finally here!

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We asked six of our FanDuel TV experts which horse they think will win Saturday’s Classic. Half the panel landed on the same horse: 2025 Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty.

Breeders’ Cup Classic Picks

Watch below as FanDuel TV’s experts share their picks for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Here are all of the expert picks:

• Joaquin Jaime - #2 Sovereignty (5-2)
• Caleb Keller - #2 Sovereignty (5-2)
• Christina Blacker - #5 Forever Young (2-1)
• Simon Bray - #7 Knightsbridge (9-2)
• Rishi Persad - #2 Sovereignty (5-2)
• Dave Weaver - #5 Forever Young (2-1)

Sovereignty is the panel’s top choice with three of six votes, while defending champion Forever Young drew two backers as he tries to become just the second two-time Classic winner. Simon Bray is the lone voice for Knightsbridge, though Christina Blacker also flagged him as a horse who could get loose up front before settling on Forever Young.

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