The Breeders' Cup is one of the grandest events in horse racing, often compared to the Super Bowl in terms of prestige and excitement. As the event celebrates its 41st anniversary, anticipation is building for what promises to be the most oversized edition in history. For those new to offtrack betting or Saratoga betting, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this significant event and understand the top contenders.

The Cherie DeVaux-trained #7 She Feels Pretty, listed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite, is set to take on a competitive field this weekend. As a winner of the Natalma Stakes (G1) during her juvenile season, this Karakontie filly has proven her talent on the track. 

With Thorpedo Anna opting for next week’s Travers Stakes, the Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 17 becomes a more open contest. The race, one of the oldest in the nation, now sees a field of eight 3-year-old fillies competing for the title. This year’s edition of the Alabama Stakes is exciting for those engaged in offtrack betting and Saratoga betting strategies.

Saffie Joseph Jr., a prominent trainer in the horse racing world, has some big plans for the upcoming races this month, and it’s set to shake up the Saratoga betting scene. Joseph aims to bring back two top contenders—The Queens M G and Skippylongstocking—in their respective graded stakes races. These two horses have already made a name for themselves, and their return to the track is highly anticipated by racing enthusiasts.

The Arlington Million Stakes, a historic race known for being the first to offer a million-dollar purse in 1981, returns for its second edition at Colonial Downs.