Bacio tipped to win Breeders' Cup sprint at Keeneland

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 21:09 · Archive

Horse racing experts tip Bacio to win the Breeders' Cup sprint at Keeneland on Saturday.

The Breeders' Cup continues at Keeneland on Saturday with nine Grade 1 races building to the $7 million Classic, the richest race on the American calendar. This is Keeneland's fourth time hosting the event, after 2015, 2020 and 2022.

Bacio, trained by Wesley Ward, is the standout selection among racing experts for the sprint. The Maclean's Music colt won the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot before securing victory in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York. He has been beaten only once, narrowly, on debut. Ward has signalled positive noises ahead of the race, with a recent change of shoes apparently boosting his performance.

Multiple tipsters back Bacio strongly. One expert described him as certain to 'take this by the scruff of the neck', while another stated 'he will take all the beating in the Sprint and he will blitz them'. BetMGM Racebook offers him at 2 points to win at 11/8 with Bet365. If Bacio underperforms, Comanche Brave is tipped as the chief beneficiary. Donnacha O'Brien's colt has won back-to-back Group 1s in the July Cup and Flying Five at the Curragh.

Betting on the Breeders' Cup requires a dedicated racebook rather than standard sportsbook apps, as horse racing uses pari-mutuel wagering regulated separately from sports betting. FanDuel Racing is available in more than 20 states with a shared wallet for existing customers, while BetMGM Racebook operates in Florida, Louisiana and Ohio only. TwinSpires is also available as an established racing platform.

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• Where to Bet on the Breeders’ Cup, Best Online Racebooks and Betting AppsWhere to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland, with the best online racebooks and betting apps including FanDuel Racing, BetMGM Racebook and TwinSpires.Fox News · 31 Oct, 14:59
• Can You Bet on the Breeders’ Cup With FanDuel and BetMGM?You can bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup with FanDuel Racing and BetMGM Racebook in select states, plus claim FanDuel and BetMGM sportsbook offers for the weekend.Fox News · 31 Oct, 14:48
• Weekend Winners: Best bets for the Breeders' CupAhead of another Saturday of racing, the Weekend Winners team reconvene to discuss the best betting angles.Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 14:03
• Breeders’ Cup tips: Best bets and odds for Saturday at KeenelandThere’s prize money galore and reputations on the line at Keeneland for day two of the Breeders’ Cup. Our horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has four selections from Stateside.Independent Sport · 30 Oct, 12:08

In this story: Bacio · Wesley Ward · Comanche Brave · Donnacha O'Brien · Keeneland · York · Royal Ascot

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