The 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic is set to take place on Saturday at Del Mar Racetrack, featuring a 14-horse field. Historically, starting from the outside posts can be detrimental to a horse's chances of winning. Newgate (20-1) and Next (better than 10-1) are running from post No. 13 and No. 14, respectively.
Expert Jody Demling, who has successfully predicted the Derby-Oaks double 11 out of 16 years, is sharing his picks and predictions for the event. He suggests fading three-time Grade 1 winner Fierceness (3-1) due to his disappointing performance in the Kentucky Derby. Instead, Demling is high on Ushba Tesoro (12-1), a 7-year-old Japanese horse with significant age and experience advantages.
Demling has also shared his projected leaderboard for the event, including a massive double-digit underdog who has a big chance to spring an upset. For more information, visit SportsLine to see Demling's complete picks and predictions.