VENUE: Santa Anita Park on Nov. 1-2. Main Track: dirt, fast Friday and Saturday; Turf Course: firm Friday and Saturday. $6 MILLION CLASSIC (NOV. 2) Results: (1) Vino Rosso, who paid $11.20, (2) McKinzie, (3) Higher Power. Winner: Owned by Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable; trained by Todd Pletcher; ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. […]
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This year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic lacks the marque names, but it offers a wide-open field with fantastic betting opportunities. Below is my analysis and betting strategy for the Classic. 1. Higher Power: (#7, 6-1): He is proven at the distance with a powerful win in the Pacific Classic and has the tactical speed to sit […]
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Omaha Beach will be an overwhelming favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, but he is not the only star attraction in this solid field. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. 1. Mr. Money (#4, 6-1) The last time he race at a mile, he was visually jaw-dropping. […]
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Breeders’ Cup Analysis & Picks Sometimes I need to be reminded of how beautiful Santa Anita really is. Mission accomplished. Here, at the foot of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, racing has been regularly conducted, more or less, since Christmas Day 1934. It’s been a glorious run, highlighted by hosting racing’s biggest day […]
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The Turf Sprint is the most wide-open betting race during the entire Breeders’ Cup. There are many directions you can go, but make sure you demand value. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the turf grab bag. 1. Stubbins (#5, 12-1): He has found his niche as a turf sprinter and continues to […]
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Post positions in the Filly and Mare Sprint may prove to be more important than any other Breeders’ Cup race. Favored Covfefe drawing the rail could change the whole complexion of this race. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Grade 1 affair. 1. Spiced Perfection (#9, 4-1): Overcame a disastrous trip to […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf is one of the most wide-open Breeders’ Cup races over the two days. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Grade 1 race which figures to be dominated on top by European invaders. 1. Albigna (#9, 9-2) Not only does she have arguably the most class in […]
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$1 MILLION JUVENILE TURF SPRINT (FRIDAY) 1. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (3-1 on the morning line) Ward-trained colt has won by daylight both starts 2. KIMARI (7-2) Ward-trained filly is 3 for 3 in United States 3. A’ALI (6-1) Euro youngster is 3 for 3 when ridden by Dettori Nice-price danger: CHIMNEY ROCK (10-1) Son of […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf is my favorite betting race on the Friday Breeders’ Cup program as there is a great opportunity to make some good money. Below is my analysis of the Grade 1 race. Hit the Road (#14, 10-1) He drew a tough post, but his closing style should allow him to drop […]
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Wesley Ward looks to hold all the cards in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, but a slew of Europeans add intrigue to this international field. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the 5 furlong dash. Four Wheel Drive (#9, 3-1): He towers over this field on both Beyer Speed Figures and Sheet […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies should be a wide-open betting race this year and features a couple different fillies who could develop into stars. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Grade 1 affair at Santa Anita Park. 1. Donna Veloce: She is being asked to do one of the toughest tasks in […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile could arguably be the most formful race of the Breeders’ Cup as Dennis’ Moment appears to be a star in the making. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the marque two-year-old race of the year. Dennis’ Moment: Has won his last two starts in effortless fashion and trains as […]
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Pre-entries for this year’s Breeders’ Cup, which will be held Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita Park, have been announced. This will be a record 10th time that Santa Anita is hosting the big event. The Breeders’ Cup began in 1984. Prior to this year, the Breeders’ Cup was held at Santa Anita in 1986, […]
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Each year, at about this time, I’m accosted by a band of hooligans. Originally, it used to happen once a year, perpetrated by a mob of seven. Over time, perhaps embolden by impunity and encouraged by plunder, they now attack on back-to-back days—always Friday and Saturday around the first weekend in November. Also, their legion […]
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Talk about a Breeders’ Cup record that has stood the test of time. Thirty-five years ago, Precisionist won the second running of the six-furlong Breeders’ Cup Sprint by three-quarters of length at Aqueduct. He was credited with a 125 Beyer Speed Figure. It remains the highest Beyer ever posted by the winner of a Breeders’ […]
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