And finally, when all of these is done and over with, we can go back writing all the football stuff that we want.

But for now, we’re going to talk about the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic and in case you haven’t heard, post positions and morning-line odds have been set for the 25th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

Curlin was made the early 7-5 favorite Tuesday in a field of 12 for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic. Without retired Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown in the field, Raven’s Pass, winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in his last start, was made the 6-1 second choice.

Like Curlin, Raven’s Pass will be competing in a synthetic surface for the first time.

Go Between, the Pacific Classic winner, was the third choice at 8-1. Undefeated Casino Drive of Japan, Todd Pletcher-trained Fairbanks, Duke of Marmalade and Henrythenavigator, were all listed with 10-1 odds.

‘’We’ve always wanted to face a good field and this is a great field,'’ Barbara Banke, wife of Curlin’s owner Jess Jackson, said. ‘’We’re looking forward to the challenge.'’

Zenyatta, because of an 8-0 record, made her the 3-5 early favorite. Her owner Jerry Moss, who co-founded A&M Records, named the 4-year-old filly from the 1980 album ‘’Zenyatta Mondatta'’ by The Police.

If Curlin falters and Zenyatta stays unbeaten against defending champion Ginger Punch (9-2) and last year’s runner-up Hystericalady (15-1), she could be one of the few fillies to have a shot for Horse of the Year honors.

‘’That’s something we really don’t want to talk about,'’ trainer John Shirreffs said, opting to just focus on the big race this Saturday.

Who will win the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic? Bodog sportsbook has the odds

Go Between 9.00

Casino Drive 9.00

Tiago 26.00

Duke Of Marmalade 9.00

Henrythenavigator 9.00

Smooth Air 51.00

Student Council 17.00

Raven’s Pass 9.00

Curlin 2.75

Fairbanks 34.00

Colonel John 11.00

Champs Elysees 17.00

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Breeders’ Cup Classic Horse Betting