Breeders' Cup Classic Sleeper Picks: Longshots to Upset the Odds

Flightline is the clear favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Longshots can still make a profit. The winner will be the entrant who has earned the most cash and the Kentucky Derby winner.

The big race at the Breeders’ Cup Classic is scheduled for 5:40 pm ET. NBC will televise the big day of racing. The weather forecast projects temperatures in the mid ’70s with a negligible chance of rain.

Taiba is a $1.7 million son of Classic winner Gun Runner. Taiba won the Santa Anita Derby in April. He also won September's Pennsylvania Derby. The Bob Baffert-trained colt didn't run well when his trainer was suspended from the Kentucky Derby, but he has returned to look strong.

Hot Rod Charlie is a winner of over $5.5 million. Hot Rod won the Pennsylvania Derby last year and finished fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic last season. Flightline has run just five times. Epicenter and Taiba are facing older horses for the first time. Life Is Good has never run a mile-and-a-quarter.

Rich Strike was let in to the Kentucky Derby despite a scratch. He broke from post 20 ignored in the wagering. Rich Strike has run well since the Run for the Roses.

Rich Strike has two wins in 11 career starts. He benefited from a crazy pace in the Kentucky Derby. Flightline and Life Is Good will be gunning it out of the gate.

Taiba is talented and could freak out and run a massive race. Hot Rod Charlie probably won't win, but he has a solid chance to hit the board at a nice number.