BREEDERS’ CUP 2025: FULL PREVIEW + PICKS FOR ALL 14 RACES!

Welcome to The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show — your ultimate destination for Breeders’ Cup analysis, expert picks, and betting breakdowns. In this special episode, Tony Manzella goes race by race through all 14 Breeders’ Cup events, giving you in-depth previews, best bets, longshots, and insight you won’t find anywhere else.
This is your complete 2025 Breeders’ Cup guide — from the Juvenile Turf Sprint to the $7 Million Breeders’ Cup Classic. Are Fierceness, Ted Noffey, and Nysos total locks? Or are we sitting on some massive upsets waiting to happen? Let’s dive in.


💰 Our Top Picks & Betting Angles
Fierceness (Classic) — dominant or vulnerable?
Ted Noffey (Juvenile) — the speed of the meet.
Nysos (Dirt Mile) — hype or history in the making?

Hidden longshots across the card — including one double-digit value play you won’t want to miss.
We break down pace setups, key jockey/trainer stats, track biases, and how Santa Anita (or Del Mar) is playing this year. Whether you’re hammering the win pool or building a Pick 5 or Daily Double, this is the Breeders’ Cup preview built for bettors.

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The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show covers every major track and every major race — from the Kentucky Derby to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Hosted by Tony Manzella, we bring you insider picks, bold opinions, and honest handicapping — all delivered with the same energy and passion that makes horse racing great.

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In this episode of The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show, Tony Manzella sits down with Zac Purton — Hong Kong’s all-time winningest jockey — for a rare look inside the mindset of one of the sport’s greatest riders.
From his early dreams of becoming a jockey to dominating Hong Kong racing, Zac opens up about the journey that made him a global star. He shares memories of his first win, his move to Hong Kong, and what a typical day looks like for a top-class rider in one of the toughest racing jurisdictions in the world.
🏇 Topics Covered:

• When Zac knew he wanted to be a jockey — and who inspired him early on
• His first victory and how it shaped his career
• The move to Hong Kong and adapting to an intense racing culture
• How training, preparation, and race-day routines differ from other countries
• Mental preparation before big races and how he studies replays and pace setups
• The highs and lows of being a jockey — best and worst parts of the job
• His major career goals after achieving almost everything in Hong Kong

🐎 Legendary Horses Discussed:

• Military Attack – the G1 powerhouse that launched him to stardom
• Beauty Generation – the once-in-a-lifetime champion he calls “the horse of my career”
• Lucky Sweynesse – a winning machine who went 5-for-5 under Purton early on
• Ka Ying Rising – 14-for-16 and heading to The Everest Stakes 2025 in Australia

🏌️‍♂️ Plus, we step away from racing for a bit as Zac talks golf, life away from the saddle, and the horses he wishes he could’ve ridden in history.

📺 Watch until the end as Zac shares what one race best defines who he is as a world-class jockey.

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In this episode of The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show, host Tony Manzella sits down with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, one of the greatest riders in the history of horse racing. From Zenyatta to Justify, from Holy Bull to Arrogate, Mike has ridden a list of legends that few in the sport can even imagine. This conversation takes fans deep inside the life, mindset, and legacy of the man who has defined greatness in the irons for over four decades.

FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
Mike opens up about when he first knew he wanted to become a jockey, what brought him to the sport, and the early influences that shaped his journey. He reflects on the riders he looked up to as a young horseman, the feeling of that first win, and the track and horse that started it all.
From there, Mike gives fans a rare look behind the curtain at what a race day actually looks like for a top jockey — from the early wake-ups and race prep to what he eats and how he mentally gets ready for a Grade 1 mount. He explains how much research goes into each big race — watching replays, studying pace projections, reading the Racing Form, and understanding every horse in the field.
He also shares his candid thoughts on the highs and lows of being a jockey — the pressure, the injuries, the travel, and what still keeps him motivated after thousands of wins. You’ll hear about his favorite and least favorite racetracks, and what makes each place unique from the saddle.
Then the episode dives into the horses that built Mike Smith’s legend

Beyond the famous names, Mike reveals some personal favorites — the horses that weren’t household names but that he simply loved to ride. He also answers fun questions about what he might have done if he hadn’t become a jockey, whether he’d still be involved in the racing world, and which of his countless victories mean the most to him.

To wrap things up, Mike Smith gives his Top 5 Breeders’ Cup wins — a remarkable look back at the moments where skill, instinct, and greatness all came together on the biggest stage in racing.

About The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show
Hosted by Tony Manzella, The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show brings fans closer to the sport’s biggest names, greatest stories, and most powerful moments. Each week, Tony sits down with jockeys, trainers, owners, and legends to go beyond the headlines and explore what makes this sport so special.
If you love horse racing, this is the show for you.

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This is one of the most insightful interviews ever with a Hall of Fame legend. From Zenyatta to Justify, Mike Smith gives a masterclass in what it takes to stay at the top of horse racing for decades.

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