The 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic is set for Saturday, Oct. 31, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY, marking a historic event as two former Kentucky Derby winners, Golden Tempo and Sovereignty, compete against each other for the first time in 35 years.

Forever Young, a 5-year-old with an impressive record of 12 career wins, emerges as the favorite with morning-line odds of 2-1. The odds for other contenders include:

• Sovereignty: 5-2
• Knightsbridge: 9-2
• Golden Tempo: 5-1
• Magnitude: 6-1
  Post time is scheduled for 6:16 p.m. ET.

Michelle Yu, a prominent expert from SportsLine, is on-site to offer her predictions for the race. Yu has made several accurate predictions this year, including wins in major races like the Saudi Cup and the Kentucky Derby. She cautions against betting heavily on Golden Tempo, despite his previous successes, citing concerns about his performance in recent races and his running style.

Yu states, "The Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner ran well in the Travers Stakes, but couldn't get it done. Since Keeneland generally plays pretty forward-friendly, I'm concerned about his come-from-the-clouds style."

For those looking to place bets, Yu suggests keeping an eye on a horse she describes as being in "excellent spirits" and a longshot with "high cruising speed."

To discover more about her predictions and which horses to back, visit SportsLine for expert insights leading up to the race.