Breeders' Cup Saturday Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Saturday races will be run at Santa Anita Park on November 4. Nine BC races are on the docket including the Classic, a race that should settle the Horse of the Year battle. In this post, I will share my early thoughts including updated information for all nine Breeders’ Cup Saturday races with defections, Today’s Racing Digest Final Time Ratings for the Filly & Mare Sprint, Distaff, Sprint, and much more. My BC Saturday video is included below. 

Breeders’ Cup Saturday Races 2023 Defections

BC Filly & Mare Sprint
Caramel Swirl

BC Mile
Paddington
Sauterne

BC Distaff
Belleza de Arteaga
Sabra Tuff

BC Classic
Geaux Rocket Ride
Mage

BC Turf
Cellist
Piz Badile
Raptor’s

BC Turf Sprint
Bad Beat Brian
Meikei Yell
Noble Reflection

BC Sprint
Anarchist
Jasper Krone

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Breeders' Cup Saturday 2023 Video

This horse racing video features a video preview of the BC Saturday races at Santa Anita on 11-4-23. 

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Breeders' Cup Friday 2023 Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Friday card will be run at Santa Anita Park on November 3. Five BC races are on the docket including the Juvenile, a Kentucky Derby 2024 points race. In this post, I will share my early thoughts including updated information for all five Breeders’ Cup Friday races with defections, pre-entries, Today’s Racing Digest Final Time Ratings for the Juvenile Fillies and Juvenile, and much more. 

The following horses will not be running on BC Friday:

Breeders’ Cup Friday Races 2023 Defections

BC Juvenile Turf Sprint
Crown Imperial
Pearls and Rubies
Toca Madera

BC Juvenile
Johannes Brahms

BC Juvenile Turf
Johannes Brahms
Legend of Time

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BC Classic Top 10 older horse rankings

 

By Jarrod Horak

In this BC Classic older horse rankings article, I will go through all of the 4-year-olds and up runners and rank them in order of preference. Ten older horses have been pre-entered in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. 

I ranked the eight sophomores in the BC Classic earlier this week, and now I will take a look at the ten older horses. To help sort out the older runners, I will use Today’s Racing Digest Final Time Ratings from their last start. 

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2023 Pre-Entry Video Analysis

 This horse racing video features a video preview of the BC Classic at Santa Anita on 11-4-23. 

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Street Sense Stakes 2023 Video Picks (10-29-23)

This horse racing video features analysis of the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill on 10-29-23. 

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Rags to Riches Stakes 2023 Video at Churchill Downs

This horse racing video features analysis of the Rags to Riches Stakes at Churchill on 10-29-23. 

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BC Classic 2023: Ranking the 3-Year-Olds

 

By Jarrod Horak

In this Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings article, I will go through all of the 3-year-olds and rank them in order of preference. Eight sophomores have been pre-entered in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic. 

I have been ranking the sophomore set all year long, beginning with my “Exceptional 11” Kentucky Derby contenders, and I kept following them throughout the summer in my Beyond the Crown series. The older handicap division lacks a clear leader and there is a very good chance that a 3-year-old will win the 2023 BC Classic. 

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Bryan Station 2023 Video Picks at Keeneland

 This horse racing video features analysis of the Bryan Station at Keeneland on 10-28-23. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023 Sire Uncle Mo

 

By Jarrod Horak

This is my final article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. I began my series with 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin, and also covered 2017 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Good Magic, 2017 BC Classic winner Gun Runner, and Triple Crown 2018 hero Justify. In this post, I will discuss one of the top Breeders’ Cup sires, Uncle Mo.  

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Race Record

Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie – Playa Maya, by Arch) only raced eight times but he definitely left a lasting impression. Mike Repole’s colt was outstanding as a juvenile with back-to-back Grade 1 wins in the 2010 Champagne and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Those efforts followed a jaw-dropping debut victory at Saratoga by 14 1/4 lengths. He remained unbeaten after winning the Timely Writer in his sophomore bow, and lost for the first time after setting the pace and finished a clear third in the Wood Memorial (G2). He entered the Kentucky Derby but was forced to scratch due to a liver ailment. He resurfaced more than four months later in the Grade 1 King’s Bishop at seven panels, and he stalked, led, and was nailed on the line by closer Caleb’s Posse. He got back on the beam in an easy front running score in the Kelso (G2) at one mile, and his career ended after an up the track finish in the 2011 BC Classic. He went 5-for-8 with a runner-up finish and a show finish, and banked more than $1.6 million.   

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Breeders' Cup 2023 Sire Justify

 

By Jarrod Horak

This is my fourth article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. So far, I have covered 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin, 2017 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Good Magic, and 2017 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Gun Runner, and next up is Triple Crown 2018 hero Justify.  

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Early Race Record

Justify (Scat Daddy – Stage Magic, by Ghostzapper) burst onto the scene with a sensational extended sprint maiden romp at Santa Anita Park as the 1-2 favorite on February 18, 2018. He returned three weeks later and ran off the screen as the overwhelming betting choice in a flat mile allowance race. Bob Baffert’s very promising colt would make his stakes debut about a month later in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, and he set the pace as the chalk and kicked away from multiple graded winner Bolt d’Oro. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023 Sire Gun Runner

 

By Jarrod Horak

This is my third article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. I began my series with 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin, and last time I covered 2017 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Good Magic. In this post, I will discuss 2017 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Gun Runner.  

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Race Record

Gun Runner (Candy Ride – Quiet Giant, by Giant’s Causeway) went 12-for-19 from September 2015 through January 2018, and earned a cool $15.9 million. He captured seven Grade 1 races including the prestigious Whitney, Breeders’ Cup Classic, and Pegasus World Cup.  

Breeders’ Cup 

Gun Runner’s first Breeders’ Cup appearance was in the 2016 Dirt Mile at Santa Anita.  Steve Asmussen’s colt stalked from the outside post, took a short lead, and held the place behind sharp late running winner Tamarkuz. He competed in the 2017 BC Classic at Del Mar, and he set a pressured pace under Florent Geroux and edged clear to score by 2 1/4 lengths over Bob Baffert runners Collected and West Coast. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023 Sire Good Magic

 

By Jarrod Horak

This is my second article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. I started my series with 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin, and his son Good Magic is next in line. 

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Race Record

Good Magic (Curlin – Glinda the Good, by Hard Spun) raced nine times with three wins, three place finishes, and a show finish. He earned more than $2.9 million. He landed the place in his bow and occupied that same spot in the Grade 1 Champagne second time out. He graduated in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and began his sophomore campaign with a show finish in the Fountain of Youth (G2). Chad Brown’s colt bounced back with a victory in the Grade 2 Blue Grass at Keeneland. He stalked the pace and landed the place behind Justify in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and dueled with Justify and finished a close fourth in the Preakness (G1). He won the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth and retired after finishing up the track in the Travers (G1).   

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Breeders' Cup Friday 2023 Video Preview

This horse racing video features a preview of the Breeders' Cup Friday races at Santa Anita on 11-3-23. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023 Sire Curlin

 

By Jarrod Horak

This is my first article in my five-part Breeders’ Cup sires series. I will start my series with 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Curlin. 

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Race Record

Curlin (Smart Strike – Sherriff’s Deputy, by Deputy Minister) started 16 times with 11 wins, two runner-up finishes, and a pair of show finishes. He captured ten graded stakes and banked more than $10.5 million. As a sophomore in 2007, his biggest victories occurred in the Grade 1 Preakness, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Breeders’ Cup Classic. In 2008, he won the Grade 1 Dubai World Cup, Stephen Foster, Woodward, and Jockey Club Gold Cup. He was named Horse of the Year twice, 3-year-old champ in 2007, and champion older male in 2008. 

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Dowager Stakes 2023 Video Analysis at Keeneland

This horse racing video features a preview of the Dowager Stakes at Keeneland on 10-22-23. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023: Top 3 Jockeys to Watch

 

By Jarrod Horak

The horses are clearly the main attraction, but Breeders’ Cup jockeys are a big part of the equation. In this report, I will take a look at three jockeys to keep an eye on for both Breeders’ Cup days at Santa Anita Park on November 3-4, 2023.

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Breeders’ Cup Jockeys to Watch

Frankie Dettori is the first of three Breeders’ Cup jockeys to watch. He recently called off his retirement and is going to stay in California to ride after the 2023 Breeders’ Cup. He was third in the rider standings with 26 wins at the 2022-23 Santa Anita Park Winter Meet. The Italian rider captured 14 Breeders’ Cup races from 1994-2018 and his mounts earned over $25 million. The BC Turf has been his most successful race. He won that race five times including a victory aboard Enable (GB) in 2018. He booted home three winners in the BC Juvenile Turf and two in the BC Mile and BC Filly & Mare Turf. He guided home Wilko in the 2004 BC Juvenile, and took home the big prize in the 2008 BC Classic aboard Raven’s Pass. 

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2023 Video Preview

This horse racing video features a preview of the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on 11-4-23. 

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Breeders' Cup 2023: Top 3 Trainers to Watch

 

By Jarrod Horak

The horses are obviously the star of the show, but Breeders’ Cup trainers are a big part of the story. In this report, I will take a look at three trainers to keep an eye on for both Breeders’ Cup days at Santa Anita Park on November 3-4, 2023.

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Breeders’ Cup Trainers to Watch

Charles Appleby is the first name on the Breeders’ Cup trainers to watch list, and he is a remarkable 9-for-18 in the Breeders’ Cup. All nine won on turf. Six of his winners were bred in Ireland, and the other three were bred in Great Britain. He won the BC Juvenile Turf three times (Outstrip, Line of Duty, Modern Games). He saddled the BC Mile winner in 2021 and 2022 (Space Blues, Modern Games). In 2021 and 2022, he saddled BC Turf winners Yibir and Rebel’s Romance. He captured the BC Filly & Mare Turf in 2017 with Wuheida, and the BC Juvenile Turf Sprint in 2022 with Mischief Magic. He figures to bring some live runners to Santa Anita for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup including Master of the Seas (BC Mile).  

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Raven Run 2023 Video Picks (10-21-23)

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 2 Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland on 10-21-23. 

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Perryville Stakes Video Analysis (10-21-23)

This horse racing video features analysis of the Perryville Stakes at Keeneland on 10-21-23. 

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Breeders' Cup Sprint 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Sprint is one of the original seven BC races, and Eillo was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be dashing six furlongs on the main track.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Sprint Results 

Elite Power followed up a win in the Grade 2 Vosburgh in New York (Belmont at Aqueduct) with a rallying victory from post 6 at 5-1 odds in the 2022 BC Sprint at Keeneland. He is expected to ship to Santa Anita Park in 2023 for a repeat attempt. 

Aloha West rallied from post 5 to nip my top choice Dr. Schivel in 2021 at Del Mar and he was exiting a place finish in the Phoenix (G2) at Keeneland. 

In the 2020 renewal at Keeneland, Whitmore rallied from post 7 to win at 18-1 and was exiting a 4th in the Phoenix (G2). Mitole was the 2019 winner and he prepped for the BC with a win in the Grade 1 Forego at Saratoga. 

Roy H went back-to-back in 2017-18 (post 8, post 9) and was exiting victories in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G1) both times. Drefong won this event from post 2 in 2016 at Santa Anita and was exiting a victory in the King’s Bishop (G1) at Saratoga. 

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Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint arrived on the scene at Santa Anita Park in 2008, and Desert Code was the inaugural winner at 6 1/2 furlongs on the downhill turf course for Richard Migliore and David Hofmans. The 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be dashing five furlongs on the turf course.

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Results

This was a 5 1/2 furlong event at Keeneland last year and 5-year-old mare Caravel made the lead from post 10 and kept on going. She paid $87.78 to win for Tyler Gaffalione and Brad Cox. She was exiting a victory in the Grade 3 Franklin at Keeneland three weeks prior to the BC. 

Golden Pal wired the field from post 3 as the favorite in this event at Del Mar in 2021. He was exiting a win in the Woodford (G2) at Keeneland. 

In 2020 at Keeneland, Glass Slippers invaded from France following a runner-up finish in the Prix l’Abbaye (G1) at Longchamp. Belvoir Bay was the 2019 winner at Santa Anita for Peter Miller and he was fresh off a 4th place finish in the Jaipur (G1). 

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the main event. It is one of the original seven BC races and Wild Again was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984 under Pat Day. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a mile and a quarter on the main track.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Classic Results 

Flightline put on a show in the 2022 BC Classic at Keeneland. He chased Life Is Good, took over with a quarter of a mile to run, and cruised by 8 1/4 lengths while under a hand ride. Flavien Prat rode the winner for John Sadler and he paid $2.88 as the overwhelming favorite. 

Knicks Go controlled the pace in the 2021 Classic at Del Mar for Joel Rosario and Brad Cox. Prior to the BC, he captured the Cornhusker (G3), Whitney (G1), and Lukas Classic (G2). 

Authentic wired the field in the 2020 Classic at Keeneland for John Velazquez and Bob Baffert. His stablemate Improbable completed the exacta. 

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Breeders' Cup Turf 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Turf is one of the original seven BC races, and Lashkari (GB) was the initial winner at Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a mile and a half on the turf course.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Turf Results 

Rebel’s Romance (IRE) rallied to win this race last year at 5-1 odds for James Doyle and Charles Appleby. He was the fifth horse owned by Godolphin to win the BC Turf. He won four straight including back-to-back Group 1 triumphs in Germany prior to shipping to Keeneland. 

In 2021, Yibir (GB) rallied to take the BC Turf at Del Mar for William Buick and Charles Appleby. He was 8-1 and was owned and bred by Godolphin. Prior to the BC, he shipped from Great Britain to Belmont Park and captured the Jockey Club Derby.  

Tarnawa (IRE) rallied for the win at 9-2 odds in 2020 for Colin Keane and Dermot Weld. He captured back-to-back Group 1 races at Longchamp in France prior to his BC win at Del Mar. 

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Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Video Picks at Keeenland

 This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 QE II Challenge Cup at Keeneland on 10-14-23. 

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Breeders' Cup Distaff 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Distaff is one of the original BC races, dating all the way back to Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling a mile and an eighth on the main track.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Distaff Results 

Malathaat rallied from off the pace to win by a nose in this race at Keeneland last year for John Velazquez and Todd Pletcher. She was exiting a win in the Grade 1 Spinster at Keeneland. 

The pace collapsed in 2021 and Marche Lorraine rallied to win by a nose at almost 50-1. The Japanese invader was exiting a win in the Breeders’ Gold Cup at Mombetsu. Monomoy Girl won this event in 2020 at Keeneland and she also took the Distaff at Churchill in 2018. 

Blue Prize was the 2019 winner at Santa Anita and she prepped with a win in the Spinster (G1) at Keeneland. Forever Unbridled rallied for the win in the 2017 Distaff at Del Mar, and Abel Tasman followed her and completed the late running exacta. 

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Breeders' Cup Mile 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Mile is one of the original seven races, dating all the way back to Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, and they will be traveling one mile on the turf course.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Mile Results 

Modern Games (IRE) broke from post 4 and rallied from off the pace to win the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile at Keeneland for William Buick and Charles Appleby. He was exiting a runner-up finish in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in Great Britain. 

Space Blues was the 2021 BC Mile winner at Del Mar and the overseas invader was exiting a win in the Prix de la Foret (G1) at Longchamp in France. 

At Keeneland in 2020, Order of Australia lit up the tote at $148.40. He was exiting a 9th place finish in a Group 3 at the Curragh in Ireland. Uni took this race at Santa Anita Park in 2019 and she was exiting a score in the First Lady (G1) at Keeneland.

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Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint was introduced at Monmouth Park in 2007 and Maryfield was the initial winner for trainer Doug O’Neill. This race has been held at Santa Anita seven times, and the 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Saturday, Nov. 4. They will be traveling seven panels on the main track.

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Recent BC Filly & Mare Sprint Results

Goodnight Olive stalked and scored from post 8 as the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint favorite in 2022. She was exiting a victory in the Grade 1 Ballerina at Saratoga. 

Ce Ce won this race in 2021 as my value top choice and she was exiting a victory in the Chillingworth (G3) at Santa Anita.

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Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf was introduced at Gulfstream Park in 1999 and Soaring Softly was the initial winner. This race has been held at Santa Anita eight times, and the 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Saturday, Nov. 4. They will be traveling a mile and a quarter on the turf course.

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Recent BC Filly & Mare Turf Results

Tuesday (IRE) tallied from off the pace in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf for Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien. She was exiting a 6th place finish in the Prix de l’Opera (G1) at Longchamp in France. Loves Only You (JPN) captured this event in 2021 at Del Mar and was exiting a win in the Sapporo Kinen (G2) in Japan. 

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American Pharoah Stakes 2023 Video Analysis (10-7-23)

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 American Pharoah at Santa Anita on 10-7-23. 

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Chandelier Stakes 2023 Video Analysis (10-7-23)

 This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 Chandelier at Santa Anita on 10-7-23. 

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Champagne Stakes 2023 Video Picks (10-7-23)

 This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 Champagne at Aqueduct on 10-7-23. 

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Frizette Stakes 2023 Video Analysis (10-7-23)

 This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 Frizette at Aqueduct on 10-7-23. 

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Breeders' Futurity 2023 Video Analysis at Keeneland

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland on 10-7-23. 

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Alcibiades Stakes 2023 Video Analysis at Keeneland

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 1 Alcibiades at Keeneland on 10-6-23. 

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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Dirt was introduced at Monmouth Park in 2007 and Corinthian was the initial winner. This race has been held at Santa Anita seven times, and the 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Saturday, Nov. 4. They will be traveling one mile on the main track.

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Recent BC Dirt Mile Results

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile hero Cody’s Wish was exiting a win in the Forego (G1) at Saratoga. He is expected to attempt a Dirt Mile repeat this year. 

Life is Good ran them off their feet in 2021 and was exiting a win in the Kelso (G2). Knicks Go wired the field in this event at Keeneland in 2020 and was exiting a local optional claiming score. In 2019, it was Spun to Run all the way. He prepped for the BC with a win in the M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile at Parx. 

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Pilgrim Stakes 2023 Video Picks: BC Juvenile Turf Win & You're In

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 2 Pilgrim on 10-4-23. 

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Miss Grillo Stakes 2023 Video Analysis

This horse racing video features analysis of the Grade 2 Miss Grillo on 10-4-23. 

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Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2023 Early Preview

 

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is one of the original BC races, dating all the way back to Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Friday, Nov. 3, and they will be traveling 1 1/16 miles on the main track.  

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Recent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Results 

Forte won this race last year at 5-1 odds while stalking the pace from midpack. He was exiting a win in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1), so he pulled off a Grade 1 double at Keeneland. 

2021 BC Juvenile hero Corniche won his first two starts including the American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita. Essential Quality also pulled off the Breeders’ Futurity/BC Juvenile double at Keeneland in 2020, and 2019 Juvenile hero Storm the Court was exiting a show finish in the American Pharoah (G1) at 8.5f at Santa Anita. 

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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf 2023 Early Preview

By Jarrod Horak

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf was first run at Monmouth Park in 2007, and the 2023 renewal will be held at the Great Race Place on Friday, Nov. 3. They will be traveling one mile on the turf course.

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Recent BC Juvenile Turf Results

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner Victoria Road (IRE) sat in midpack and nipped post time favorite Silver Knott (GB) by a nose. Ryan Moore rode the winner for Aidan O’Brien and he paid $13.14. Nagirroc landed the show at 39-1 and Mo Stash was fourth at 51-1, and those two runners blew up the superfecta.

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