The Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships provides a fitting finale to each season in Horse racing by crowning the world's best from a carefully selected set of Breeders' Cup entries for the year. Aspiring to be among the favored Breeders' Cup picks, entrant horses, breeders, and trainers come all the way from England, Ireland, France, Japan, and Germany. They are not only vying for a share of the $14 million cumulative purse of the Breeders' Cup races but also for national pride, ensuring a truly international treat to Horse racing , horse betting, horse wagering, and handicapping fans.
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | |
| Bashert | William Currin | Rene Douglas | |
| Deputy G | David Pate | Gary Stevens | |
| Diabolical | Steve Klesaris | Cornelio Velasquez | |
| First Samurai | Frank Brothers | Jerry Bailey | |
| Henny Hughes | Patrick Biancone | Gary Stevens | |
| He's Got Grit | Steve Asmussen | Aaron Gryder | |
| Honor Due | Dale Romans | Mark Guidry | |
| Master of Disaster | Steve Klesaris | Jerry Bailey | |
| R Loyal Man | Timothy Ritvo | Rafael Bejarano | |
| Stevie Wonderboy | Doug O'Neill | Garrett Gomez |
Each year, the Breeders' Cup entries emerge from a meticulous selection of runners based primarily on rankings and point standings determined by a pre-defined point system and the judgment of a panel of Horse racing experts. For 20 years, since 1984, the privileged Breeders' Cup picks have provided unique moments of guts and glory to every single Breeders' Cup Day. Looking at the strongest contenders at this time, 2004 is looking to be another breathtaking year for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.
Already, 2020 has started with a bang with tickets selling out like pancakes to witness the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. On October 25, when this record-breaking crowd finally storms into Belmont park, New York, for the fourth time, these are the Breeders' Cup picks with whom they will be making new, awe-inspiring memories of all eight Breeders' Cup races.