The Breeders' Cup returns to the Del Mar Racetrack, where the turf meets the surf of the Pacific. And with Medina Spirit set to race in the Breeders' Cup Classic, the on-track action looks set to be just as choppy as that famous backdrop. Read on as our guide tells you how to watch a 2021 Breeders' Cup live stream from anywhere in the world - with free options explained too.
Date: Saturday, November 6
Breeders' Cup Classic start time: 8.40pm ET / 5.40pm PT / 12.40am GMT / 11.40am AEDT
Venue: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California
Free live streams: ITV Hub (opens in new tab) (UK) | 7Plus (opens in new tab) (AU)
Globals live streams: NBC via Sling (opens in new tab) or FREE fuboTV trial (opens in new tab) (US) | TSN (opens in new tab) (CA)
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Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby in what can be politely described as controversial circumstances, and Bob Baffert's three-year-old is amongst the favorites for the grand prize at this spectacular end-of season shindig.
Belmost Stakes winner Essential Quality is also being hotly tipped, as well as Pennsylvania Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie.
But it's Essential Quality's stablemate Knicks Go, drawn in the No. 5 hole, who's attracting the hottest attention ahead of the race. The 2020 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner triumphed at the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup and Whitney Stakes this year, and is going to take some beating.
It’s a 1.25-mile sprint for not only one of the biggest purses in the sport, but the status of Horse of the Year, so follow our guide to getting a Breeders' Cup live stream from anywhere in the world.
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How to watch the 2021 Breeders' Cup: live stream in the US
How to live stream Breeders' Cup 2021 from outside your country
If you're outside your country of residence - whether that be the US or anywhere else - and try to stream the racing via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
Use a VPN to watch Breeders' Cup from anywhere
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from the UK, just head to the ITV Hub site or app (opens in new tab)
How to watch 2021 Breeders' Cup: live stream in the UK
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