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This week Mine That Bird put in the fastest recorded time of 58 works in preparation for the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships. (AP Images)

Betting on the Breeders' Cup? Good for you! As far as horse racing goes, this is it. The Breeders' Cup marks the end of another season in championship thoroughbred horse racing — and a golden opportunity for bettors to cash in on one of the richest races in the horse racing industry. Are you ready to place your winning wagers or could you use a few good Breeders' Cup betting tips?

Breeders' Cup Betting Tip No. 1: Consider the Longshots

The world's best thoroughbreds have already gathered at Santa Anita Park in Southern California, completing their final workouts in preparation for the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships scheduled for November 6th and 7th.

On Monday Morning Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird worked five-furlongs at a time of 58 1/5-seconds — the fastest of 58 recorded works at that distance — and is set to compete in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, which will be at 1 1/4-miles, the same distance as the Kentucky Derby which Mine That Bird won as a 50-1 longshot.

"The only part of his workout that is really important is the final quarter-mile," said trainer Chip Woolley. "He finished big today and galloped out big past the wire."

Breeders' Cup Betting Tip No. 2: Speed Down the Stretch Wins Races

Look for a horse that has come from just off the pace in their most recent race and then drawn away through the stretch to win by more than four lengths.

Breeders' Cup Betting Tip No. 3: Take Past Performances Into Account

Note each horse's performance in their last race. As well, take note of their trainers and jockeys.

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