FanDuel Racing is offering new users a $25 bonus after their first $5 wager on any horse race worldwide, just in time for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland. The promotion applies to bets placed on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, covering all 14 Grade I stakes races of the weekend.
To claim the bonus, new customers must sign up, deposit funds, and place a wager of $5 or more on the FanDuel Racing app. The $25 racing bonus will be credited within 72 hours and can be used on any race for up to seven days. Bettors can choose to place one $25 wager or multiple smaller bets with the bonus.
FanDuel Racing’s homepage and app will prominently feature the Breeders’ Cup races during the event, delivering expert picks that users can add directly to their betting slips. The company also runs ongoing promotions for existing users, including a Breeders’ Cup Money Back Special that refunds bettors if their chosen horse finishes second or third.
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup spans two days, starting with Future Stars Friday on October 30. This day focuses on juvenile races for 2-year-olds, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (GI) at 2:55 pm ET, a five-and-a-half-furlong turf race with a $1 million purse. Other notable races that day include the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (GI) and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI), both carrying guaranteed purses of $2 million.
Saturday, October 31, known as Championship Saturday, features races for horses aged three and older. Highlights include the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (GI) at 1:10 pm ET and the Breeders’ Cup Classic, the event’s final and most prestigious race. The Classic caps the weekend, following races such as the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (GI), Breeders’ Cup Mile (GI), and Breeders’ Cup Distaff (GI), each with purses ranging from $1 million to $2 million.
The promotion gives newcomers a chance to engage with one of American horse racing’s biggest weekends with minimal risk. FanDuel Racing’s simple sign-up process and the flexibility of the $25 bonus aim to attract fresh bettors to the sport’s championship races.
No details on the exact contenders for this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic were provided in the promotion, but the site promises expert picks to guide bettors through the weekend. The races will run under Keeneland’s program, with post times ranging from midday to early evening Eastern Time on both days.
FanDuel Racing’s latest offer follows a trend of sportsbooks enhancing horse racing promotions during major events to boost user engagement and betting volume. The $25 bonus after a $5 wager stands out for its accessibility and the wide range of races available for wager placement.
The Breeders’ Cup is expected to attract significant online betting activity, and FanDuel Racing is positioning itself as a major player with this promotional push. The bonus credits issued within 72 hours allow new users to explore multiple bets or place a single wager on high-profile races, including the Juvenile Fillies Turf and the Dirt Mile.
Users can check the Promotions tab on the FanDuel Racing app for full terms and conditions as well as additional offers running through the Breeders’ Cup weekend. The bonus is usable on any race globally offered on the platform, extending its appeal beyond just the Breeders’ Cup itself.
This year’s Breeders’ Cup will feature up to 14 runners in most races, with also-eligible horses included in the program. Purses range from $1 million to $2 million, reflecting the event’s standing as the pinnacle of the horse racing calendar.
FanDuel Racing’s $25 bonus offer for new users betting on the 2026 Breeders’ Cup will be available through the weekend, concluding after the final race on Halloween, October 31.
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