Quote from talkinghorse on October 30, 2025, 2:08 PM

I know, you know it, we all know it... we just know who's going to win the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic, so let's have a handicapping contest.  

Make one selection and post it in this thread.  You'll get an imaginary $2.00 across-the-board "bet" on that horse, and get paid accordingly.

May the best thoroughbred handicapping savant prevail!  For your convenience, I have attached the program page below.

Good luck!

Quote from talkinghorse on October 30, 2025, 2:17 PM

NOTE:  Please be aware that Sovereignty has been scratched.  The overwhelming morning line favorite is OUT of the Breeders' Cup Classic!

Quote from Lonnie on October 30, 2025, 2:30 PM

That program page is all gibberish to me... probably only good for wiping my... umm, brow.

Taking a SWAG (Stupid Wild Ass *there I go (and again) again* Guess), I vaguely remember that the Japanese are winning everything, from horse races, to the World Baseball Classic, and to this year's World Series... Shohei can't lose, right?... I am making my boldest prediction ever. 

I predict when the dust settles, the wonder from across the universe, FOREVER YOUNG, will win this year's Breeders' Cup Classic, or as I like to call it, the ブリーダーズカップクラシック(but, you can pronounce it Burīdāzukappukurashikku.  But, good luck with that too!  And good luck to all of my fellow contestants!!)

Quote from Porcupine on October 30, 2025, 2:33 PM

In memory of one of my all-time favorite jockeys (umm, is he still alive?), my selection is Baeza!

Quote from Lonnie on October 30, 2025, 5:22 PM

Quote from Porcupine on October 30, 2025, 2:33 PM

In memory of one of my all-time favorite jockeys (umm, is he still alive?), my selection is Baeza!

I believe he's still alive at 85!

Quote from MaywoodAl on October 30, 2025, 7:48 PM

Antiquarian

Quote from Bearcookie56 on October 31, 2025, 12:54 AM

The only horse I know is the grey Sandman, if he’s not running my pick is Seabiscuit!

Quote from talkinghorse on October 31, 2025, 7:56 AM

Quote from Bearcookie56 on October 31, 2025, 12:54 AM

The only horse I know is the grey Sandman, if he’s not running my pick is Seabiscuit!

Never count Seabiscuit out!

Quote from MisterEd on October 31, 2025, 8:42 AM

Journalism to write a storybook ending!