Arabian Knight early 3-1 favorite for $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic; Bob Baffert goes for 5th win

31.10.2023 - 04:15 arabnews.com

PASADENA, California: Arabian Knight is the early 3-1 favorite for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic this weekend at Santa Anita.

The two-day world championships drew 205 horses including 59 from five foreign countries to the track in Arcadia. Santa Anita is hosting for a record 11th time on the 40th anniversary of the event.

The Classic will be broadcast Saturday on NBC. Arabian Knight drew the No. 12 post on Monday in the 13-horse field for the 1 1/4-mile Classic.

Trainer Bob Baffert has won the Classic four times – all with 3-year-olds, the same age as Arabian Knight. Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo will break from the No.

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