A general view of the field at the start of the Breeders’ Cup Mile on day two of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championship at Del Mar Race Track on November 4, 2017 in Del Mar, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Breeders’ Cup is at Keeneland this weekend, with the $7 million Classic closing out Saturday’s card. If you’re trying to bet it with FanDuel or BetMGM, the short answer is yes, but not through the sportsbook apps. Both companies run separate racing platforms, and availability depends on where you live.
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You Can Bet With FanDuel Racing and BetMGM Racebook, but Only in Select States
Horse racing is pari-mutuel wagering, and it’s regulated separately from sports betting. That’s why you won’t find the Breeders’ Cup on the FanDuel Sportsbook or BetMGM Sportsbook board in most states. Instead, each company offers a dedicated racing app.
FanDuel Racing is the bigger of the two and is available in more than 20 states. If you already have a FanDuel Sportsbook account, you can use the same shared wallet to bet on FanDuel Racing, so there’s no need to fund a second account.
BetMGM Racebook is a standalone app that’s currently live in just three states: Florida, Louisiana and Ohio.
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at a Glance
- Dates: Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31
- Track: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky
- Main event: $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, 1 1/4 miles on dirt, Saturday
- Favorite: Forever Young, last year’s Classic winner, is the 2-1 morning-line favorite
This is the fourth time Keeneland has hosted the Breeders’ Cup, after 2015, 2020 and 2022. Friday’s card is built around the 2-year-olds, while Saturday features nine more races leading up to the Classic.
Use the Sportsbook Offers on Everything Else This Weekend
The FanDuel and BetMGM sportsbook welcome offers can’t be used on horse racing, but there’s no shortage of places to use them this weekend. Canelo Alvarez fights Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title Saturday, Florida and Georgia meet in Atlanta, the NBA has a full Saturday night and the NFL is back Sunday.
How to Sign Up and Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Bonus
- Visit FanDuel, download the app or click the offer button. No promo code is needed.
- Create a new account and complete registration and the geolocation check.
- Once your account is verified, deposit at least $5.
- Place a $5 or more wager on any game or fight.
- Receive $50 in bonus bets, win or lose, once the wager settles.
- Bet $5 or more each day for seven straight days to collect up to $150 in bonus bets.
- Bonus bets expire after seven days.
- For more information, review the FanDuel promo code page.
How to Sign Up and Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Code
- Click any of the “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the BetMGM app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
- Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address and last 4 digits of SSN).
- When prompted, enter bonus code FOXNEWS to ensure the offer is applied.
- Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
- Place your first real-money wager of up to $1,500 on any eligible sport.
- If your first bet wins, you’re paid out in cash as normal.
- If it loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets.
- Bonus bets are credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying bet settles.
The Breeders’ Cup belongs to the racing apps, but the rest of the weekend is wide open. New users can get up to $150 in bonus bets from FanDuel starting with $5, or cover their first bet up to $1,500 with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS.
