The Breeders’ Cup 2022 is quickly approaching, as the world’s best racehorses compete for their shares of some of the biggest prize money in the sport. The event is also one of the most exciting for bettors on the sport, as there is no shortage of betting opportunities for racing fans.
Some of the most exciting sports betting markets that you can expect to find for the Breeders’ Cup later this year can be found right here.
Plus, you can check the betting odds for the BC Classic here: https://www.twinspires.com/breeders-cup/odds
Win Betting
There aren’t many more exciting ways to place money on each of the championship races at the Breeders’ Cup than the win-betting market. Just as the name of the market suggests, bettors will be looking to find the horse that claims victory in the race that you’re betting on.
Winning wagers can return healthy amounts of money, especially at the Breeders’ Cup where the majority of the runners involved have already ran in Grade 1 races throughout the season. However, there is no insurance in this market, which means if your selection finishes second, then the bet is lost.
Each-Way Betting
One of the most popular ways to bet on the Breeders’ Cup races is by wagering on the each-way market. This is exceptionally popular as the majority of races will feature over ten runners, which means that many of the leading sportsbooks will payout over three places.
Each-way bets cover both the win and place selections, which means a $2.50 each-way wager will cost a total of $5. However, it immediately increases the chances of the gambler to get returns from their selection, as second and third are also covered. This market is more popular for those that are looking at bigger-priced selections, as there will be generous returns even if your selection finishes second or third.
Multiple Betting
Multiple betting is also a very popular betting alternative when it comes to the Breeders’ Cup, as bettors can enter more than one horse into a longer-formed betting selection. One of the most popular horse racing multiples comes in the form of a Lucky 15. In order to make this type of bet, bettors must first add four selections from different races to their bet slip.
The Lucky 15 can then be found in the multiples section. A $1 bet on each line will cost $15, as it covers all possible 15 winning outcomes from the selections. That includes all possible singles, doubles, trebles and the four-fold. However, this ensures that all races taking place have added excitement, and the chances of big returns are heightened.
Ante-Post Betting
Those that watch the racing action throughout the season are likely to be most drawn to the ante-post wagering selections with the leading racing sites. These markets are open all year round for the biggest Breeders’ Cup races, which means that bettors can get added value on all selections that they wish to make for the biggest races. Bettors can expect to find the best value in this market, as the bookmakers take into account that an official declaration has not been made.
This also raises the doubt that bettors could lose their stake purely if the selection isn’t declared to run. Some leading sportsbooks also offer Non-Runner No Bet promotions, which make this market even more interesting. This will see customers get their money back if their selection doesn’t line-up in the race chosen. However, the ante-post market is mainly for those fans that watch races throughout the year, and have a strong feeling that a runner is likely to be aimed towards a specific race.