California Chrome and Frosted are seen as the favourites to win the Breeders' Cup 2016, which will take place in November at the Santa Anita track.

One of the popular thoroughbred events in the world is the Kentucky Derby which takes place in spring, but horse racing fans also enjoy the Breeders' Cup in huge numbers as well. The inaugural Breeders' Cup was held in 1984 and it has been held as a single day event up until 2007. The current two-day format has been adopted only in the last decade, but it has proven to be immensely successful.

Jumps racing is now back in full flow, and the stars of the Flat are currently going to California for the 33rd Breeders' Cup. Here we set the scene for the week with a few picks.

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Breeders' Cup 2016 is not expected to disappoint when it comes to the prize money and the strong list of competitors for the races.

There are events, which make more headlines, but the Breeders' Cup his largely for those who have a lot of passion for horse racing. Unlike other competitions, the Breeders' Cup takes place at various venues every year and the 2016 event in November will be hosted at the Santa Anita track. A total of 13 races is spread across two days with each event offering a large pursue. The Breeders’ Cup Classic is easily the biggest in this regard with a pursue of $6 million. Unsurprisingly, the biggest number of horse racing tips also tends to focus on this event.

The Track

Santa Anita returned to the 1m natural dirt track after dealing with a synthetic surface for quite some time. The main track measures 9/10 of a mile, or seven furlongs and 132 feet. What you need to know: outside stall posts tend to have an advantage in 6½ furlongs races.

Race History

The racecourse was built at Arcadia for the first time, outside the city of LA in 1904, yet it was closed and re-opened in 1933. At the time, it was the only racecourse in California. The likes of Bing Crosby, Lana Turner and Cary Grant were regular visitors.

The racecourse's feature has been under threat since 2000, given the fact that it has been earmarked for redevelopment and the project failed. It's still an iconic sporting venue. In 2016, the racecourse will host the Breeders' Cup for the 8th time.

Favourites for the Breeders' Cup 2016

The intense competition is one of the main reasons for Breeders' Cup being hugely attractive. It also means that making a prediction is extremely difficult, but there are some clear favourites amongst horse racing tips for the 2016 events

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California Chrome

California Chrome managed to win the recent Kentucky Derby and seems to be still going strong at the age of five. Owners usually tend to retire their horses following an immense success, but California Chrome seems to be carrying on with no signs of stopping. The last appearance at the Breeders' Cup was in 2014 and he came third.

Frosted

Breeders' Cup 2016 odds clearly show that bookmakers see the upcoming tournament as a direct fight between Frosted and California Chrome. A hugely successful career has seen Frosted either win matches or finish in the money in each of his 18 starts. He remains a huge favourite for the 2016 event.

Hoppertunity

After having earned an incredible $3.5 million in prize money throughout his career, it would be wrong to write off Hoppertunity from Breeders' Cup betting tips. The recent win at Belmont Park in the Jockey Club Gold Cup will provide a lot of confidence going into the 2016 event.

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