Breeders’ Cup prep season is in full effect, with many horses either having made or about to make their final starts before the World Championships are held at Keeneland in October. Each week, I’ll adjust my personal rankings accordingly based on races and news from the weekend prior. The juvenile divisions will enter the equation once the marquee summer meetings have concluded.Below you’ll find my rankings for nine of the Breeders Cup divisions, with the top four contenders listed in chronological order. Any changes made, whether they be additions / subtractions or new comments, are italicized.(NOTE: The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint will be omitted from the rankings. The division is constantly in flux and there are too many who will be cross-entered to make that list worthwhile.)CLASSIC1 - Forever Young (last week: 1)• Some may have been underwhelmed by his victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup…but what else did you want from him? A 105 Beyer going 10F off a six-month layoff would seem to be a great jumping off point for a Classic defense.2 - Magnitude (last week: 2)• If you forgive his Saratoga form he’s done nothing wrong; ticks all the boxes at what’s likely a reasonable price assuming you can get past the dud in the Whitney3 - Sovereignty (last week: 3)• Maybe foolish to move him down a peg, but his unknown status due to the foot abscess has to be a concern; not sure he can afford any sort of hiccups if he’s to make the Breeders’ Cup4 - Knightsbridge (last week: 4)• Devastated the G1 Pacific Classic, a field that was a G1 in name only; hard to find anyone to dispute his brilliance, but the question remains - can he reproduce that brilliance against the cream of the crop?DISTAFF1 - Nitrogen (last week: 1)• May not have been visually exceptional but plenty fast enough winning the Beldame; strictly the horse to beat in the Distaff2 - Counting Stars (last week: 2)• Defeated as the heavy chalk in the G1 Alabama; clearly not her best but not going to be overly reactionary…she’s still one of the favorites in this division when firing on all cylinders3 - Fully Subscribed (last week: 3)• Secured her first career G1 in the Personal Ensign, earning a 106 Beyer in the process; she’s failed before when tested against the best but has never regressed at any point in her career on the Beyer scale…may be peaking at the right time4 - Splendora (last week: 4)• The wide margins of victory around two turns would lead you to believe she may well fit the Distaff configuration; have always wondered if she’s better around one turn, though, so maybe a defense of the FM Sprint is the better path? To be determined…SPRINT1 - Englishman (last week: 1)• The clear leader of the division after another devastating performance at Saratoga in the Allen Jerkens on Travers Day; Beyers of 115 and 117 as a 3YO entering the BC put him in rarified air for Cherie DeVaux2 - T O Elvis (last week: 2)• Lost in the late odds hoopla on Derby Day was just how emphatic his win in the Churchill Downs was; may need to find a bit if Englishman holds his form - but may not need to find much3 - Built (last week: 3)• Always seemed like a one turn horse and has shown that to be the case in 2026; not much to knock about him given his recent form other than the obvious - his figs are miles behind those of Englishman4 - Liam Smith (last week: unranked)• Not often does a $50k claimer immediately become a Breeders’ Cup contender, but here we are…back-to-back 107 Beyers make him too fast to ignore - especially given his early pace; seems unlikely he can run with Englishman, but could be worst case scenario for the heavy chalk in terms of race shapeFM SPRINT1 - Kilwin (last week: 1)• Perhaps being a bit stubborn keeping her #1…didn’t think her second in the Ballerina was a bad effort, just ran into a horse for course and found herself way too far back early despite the hot pace; absolutely needs a step forward but hopefully that is still to come at Keeneland2 - Ways and Means (last week: 2)• Disrespectful to have her this far down after a blowout win in a G1 at Saratoga? Maybe…still think she’s a different animal at the Spa v. Other venues; likely goes as the favorite for the FM Sprint in October off the 104 Beyer in the Ballerina3 - Mashallah (last week: 3)• Another blowout victory, this time in the G3 Prioress; figs aren’t exactly improving but hard to argue with what she’s done when you watch her races…may end up being the “now” horse4 - Explora (last week: 4)• Came up just short as part of a three-horse photo in the Dogwood at CD; the figs aren’t quite there for her to be considered a top contender - but that can be said for most in this division aside from Ways and MeansTURF1 - Tiffany (last week: 1)• Devastating victory in the KYD Turf Cup in her U.S. debut; 107 Beyer earned in that race has been the benchmark for BC Turf success over the past decade - a likely win candidate at Keeneland2 - Ombudsman (last week: 2)• Serious horse and a real possibility to run here if the weather goes sideways for Champions Day at Ascot according to John Gosden via Nick Luck Daily…Gosden has kept him at 10F for majority of career in Europe but the 12F in the United States should be well within his scope; the likely favorite for the Turf assuming he comes for the party3 - Ethical Diamond (last week: 3)• Credible second behind the filly on top in the KYD Turf Cup; connections seem very pleased with the run as a means to an end heading to Keeneland - a legit threat to repeat in the BC Turf4 - Burnham Square (last week: 4)• Can’t rate him any higher after the disaster at KYD, but the intense heat that day may have been the excuse; if you still believe in him, you’ll wind up with a better price come BC SaturdayMILE1 - Blue Bolt (last week: 1)• Never a loser while taking another G1 in the Matron at Leopardstown, which was a WAYI for the BC FM Turf; not sure why you’d consider stretching her with as good as she’s been at the mile distance…would be a handful if Andrew Balding decided to ship her here2 - Erdenali (last week: 2)• Set a Longchamp course record winning the G1 Prix du Moulin, humbling previous #1 rated Gstaad in the process; connections have stated the G1 Coolmore Mile at KEE would be next en route to the BC Mile3 - Notable Speech (last week: 3)• Another G1 victory to his resume in the Woodbine Mile, running down Deterministic - who had everything his way; a major threat to repeat in the BC Mile, even if his WO Mile “only” earned a 101 Beyer4 - Deterministic (last week: 4)• Although no excuse when finishing second behind Notable Speech, don’t really feel as though he loses anything in defeat; still an underneath candidate for BC Mile…although do wonder if the connections explore the idea of trying to stretch and wire a field in the BC Turf?FM TURF | VIDEO PREVIEW1 - Thundering On (last week: 1)• Back to her best winning the G3 Blandford at The Curragh; claim to fame prior was monster win in The Oaks, although form of that race has been spotty…Joseph O’Brien mentioned The Arc as a target, although this filly at 9.5F at Keeneland would be a monster2 - Kentucky Belle (last week: 2)• The immediate target for the connections is the QEII at Keeneland; if she runs as well there as she did at Kentucky Downs on closing day it would be very difficult not to consider the BC FM Turf, even on a relatively quick turnaround3 - Diamond Necklace (last week: 3)• Defeated for the first time in her career, finishing behind Aventure in a G1 at Deauville; soft ground may not have been to her liking - willing to give a mulligan4 - Stellify (last week: 4)• An all or nothing type at this point in her career…when she’s part of the early running, she’s very good; decimated a field in the Ladies Marathon at KYD, a course which she’s 3-for-3 overTURF SPRINT1 - Cy Fair (last week: 1)• Nothing to be gleaned from her off the board effort at KYD; buried on the rail for duration of the run…draw a line through the race - her best is still elite2 - Bacio (last week: 2)• Devastating winning the G1 Nunthorpe at York for Wesley Ward over a highly-accomplished group; no fault with anyone saying he’s clearly tops, just still believe in the filly at #1’s ability3 - Shisospicy (last week: 3)• Difficult to say what to expect from her with the nonexistent campaign but know her best is as good as anyone’s4 - Possiblemente (last week: 4)• Put himself squarely in the mix with a strong victory in KYD Turf Sprint; versatile type in raging form for Joe SharpDIRT MILE1 - Knightsbridge (last week: 1)• Hard to imagine the connections not heading to the Classic despite having both he and Sovereignty but will remain a part of this group for the time being2 - Napoleon Solo (last week: 2)• Loses nothing in defeat finishing a gallant second in the Travers; coming up short in each of the past two would lead me to point to the Dirt Mile, but Classic remains an option for the connections3 - The Puma (last week: 3)• Connections probably wanting to give the Classic a go but not sure his best is good enough to run with the big boys just yet; blinkers certainly did the trick and the middle move he unleashed would play wonderfully in a truly run mile at Keeneland4 - Further Ado (last week: 4)• Kicked on well at the end of the PA Derby but couldn’t run down The Puma; the record at Keeneland sticks out like a sore thumb - in a good way; can’t imagine the connections are in a rush to try the Classic with him but another who would fit wonderfully in the Dirt MileJUVENILE1 - Coach Pope (last week: 1)• One of three to exit the “key” 2YO race of the summer at Saratoga on August 8; never out of first gear when breaking maiden at CD by more than 12L for McPeek…always take note of horses who do things their connections don’t necessarily prioritize - in this case, McPeek runners usually improve with experience2 - U.S.S Valor (last week: 2)• Could copy / paste the notes for Pope here for Valor being trained by Shug McGaughey; 105 Beyer earned in maiden win at Saratoga towers over the competition…horse should improve with added ground, too3 - Gaudreau (last week: 3)• The winner of the key race from Saratoga on August 8 defeating the top two; big acts to follow given what the other two have done recently but the Louisiana-bred deserves to be part of this triumvirate4 - Salahudin (last week: 4)• Could have been any one of four or five to fill this fourth slot; almost the antithesis of a typical Baffert 2YO - sluggish out of the gate, settles before finding stride and finishing while still showing greenness; may be more of a 3YO prospect but continues to improve…as good a 2YO male crop as we’ve seen in a whileJUVENILE FILLIES1 - Miss Monica (last week: 1)• Paired up 87 Beyers winning G1 DMR Debutante for Baffert; geared down for final 100 yards and still galloped out with interest…think she’ll improve around two-turns, too2 - Summer Starlet (last week: 2)• Done nothing wrong in two starts, including an open-length score in the G1 Spinaway that earned a 97 Beyer; wasn’t crazy about the gallop out and there’s a fair bit of speed / sprint on the bottom of her pedigree, but in the right hands with Asmussen and figures to continue to improve with age3 - Libby Lloyd (last week: 3)• Only a maiden victory on debut to her name so far but Chad Brown has spoken very highly of her; crushed a modest field by 10 at Saratoga in mid-August…will get a better sense of where she stacks up in next start4 - Manuka Honey (last week: 4)• Unbeaten in three starts including the Pocahontas at CD; far from the most visually appealing finish, getting final 1/4 in :26…but this is a very thin group of filliesJUVENILE TURF1 - How’s Al Today (last week: 1)• Ran twice at the Kentucky Downs meeting, including a stakes score which resulted in a 94 Beyer Speed Figure; division historically dominated by Euros but this one looks like he may be the goods2 - Folsom Blues (last week: 2)• Wicked kick over the final furlong winning the G1 Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at The Curragh; Joseph O’Brien indicated the Dewhurst may be next but didn’t rule out the possibility of sending the colt to the United States3 - Darkness Falls (last week: 3)• No surprise to see him shorten in the market to one of the favorites for next year’s Derby after authoritative victory in the Golden Fleece; Aidan O’Brien suggested a run in America wouldn’t be out of the question4 - Al Hudaiba (last week: 4)• Better than the final margin in the G1 Summer would suggest given he took a right-hand turn down the stretch; Charlie Appleby / Godolphin have played this tune successfully in the past, would be no surprise to see them do it againJUVENILE FILLIES TURF1 - Sun Goddess (last week: 1)• Must be special if Aidan O’Brien is referring to her as a “freak”; smashed in the Moyglare, and post race comments would suggest a run in the Cheveley Park followed by a try in the Breeders’ Cup could be on offer…also worth noting she thumped Folsom Blues at The Curragh in August2 - Senorita Bonita (last week: 2)• Crushed G1 company in the Prix Morny in August; pedigree on top suggests sprint but damsire is a real stamina influence…would think a mile should be within her scope3 - Vanta (last week: 3)• Plenty to like on tape watching her two wins to date, but stating the obvious - she’s jumping into the deep end of the pool going from the Del Mar 2YO turf fillies to international stars4 - Quibbler (last week: 4)• Only a maiden victory to her name so far, but visually ticked many boxes winning on debut at Kentucky Down for Riley Mott; blew doors off a field despite looking as though she had plenty of fitness still to gain, which will come with additional experience

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NOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $479,091 | Thistledown | begins Race 3 | 1:50 pm ETLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLouisiana Downs | Race 1 | 3:35 pm ETParx Racing | Race 9 | 4:16 pm ETHorseshoe Indianapolis | Race 7 | 5:16 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHDick Cappellucci | Albuquerque | 4 of 5 entrants 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Laurel | trainer Brittany Russell | 3 wins, 1 second from 5 startersPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card and the $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool goes in Race 5. The Spot Plays are in Race 1, Race 3, and Race 8. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 1 (6:45 PM EDT)4-Zebs Krafty (6-1)-Came off the bench and raced against this kind after being off a month. Wasn't handeled aggressively, rallied to finish 2nd and will look for better here. Draws a choice post and does good work at Yonkers (12-3-3-2). When Jordan Stratton steers for the Jared Bako barn he posts 21% winners. Could be sitting on a big try and at 6-1 is well worth a swing.4-7-1Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)6-Coalford Topguy GB (10-1)-Joe B takes the lines and should be a juicy price facing straight $40k claimers. This is the 1st start off a claim, and this outfit posts 18% winners in that spot. This will be a challenge but did wire the $30k claimers on 8-27 and drew off by >3 lengths. Has the gate speed to get the top and this pilot knows how to make them go and last until the wire.6-1-3Race 84-Railroad Station (9/2)The recent winner at this level comes off 2 dull tries. Beat this kind 3 back from post 4 with Tyler Buter between the pipes. Took command off the gate, that same plan may work again and will be a better price than 4/5. Also, pace compromised in last and did go the back half in 55.1 with a 26.3 last panel. Tonight, the fractions should be honest, and a 57.1 opening half shouldn't happen.4-3-1Check me out on X!

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Opening Week of the Autumn Meet at Santa Anita Park concludes this afternoon with a nine-race card co-headlined by a pair of Grade 2 events over the main track. The day of racing also includes another promotion from the 1/ST BET and Xpressbet team after the $10k Exacta-Thon on yesterday’s Goodwood Day slate. This time it is a 1 million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split on the late Pick 4 sequence that begins in Race 6. Just remember to register for the new promotion and you will be all set to scoop your share if able to connect the dots on the sequence that includes the Zenyatta (G2) for fillies and mares at two-turns.Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.Race 6:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 6 Freddy Five Four; 33 Whynotanotherone; 7 Sharon MaxfieldBackups: NoneForecast: A number of runners in this $20k maiden claimer exit a race last month at Del Mar where the eventual winner #3 Whynotanotherone was disqualified for crossing in front of longshot Texas Wildcat early in that 1 1/16-mile event for $16k maiden claimers. Whynotanotherone raced again at Los Alamitos just 11 days ago for Bob Hess Jr. where he finished second beaten over four lengths at odds-on. The son of Midshipman certainly has had his chances, but also meets a field he fits extremely well with once again making his 7-5-ML price understandable. I will use the chalk, as well as a pair of others, including lukewarm top choice #6 Freddy Five Four. The son of Omaha Beach has some upside still having raced four times against better competition, all at one-turn. He has the pedigree to relish more ground and appears the best value option of the bunch.Race 7:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 3 Poppi’s Charlie; 6 Bottled in Bond; 5 Halo Howie; 2 Little KingBackups: NoneForecast: I will try to beat the ML favorite in this state-bred MSW at six-furlongs over the Santa Anita sod where it is #11 Chiseled in Stone that was made the 5-2-top choice after two runner-up efforts at Del Mar to start his career. The son of Stanford has strong early speed, but has made an easy lead twice at five-furlongs and been unable to seal the deal. Now, he moves outside and needs to carry his stamina an extra furlong. I will try to separate a bit from the public with a few against the chalk, including top pick longshot #3 Poppi’s Charlie. The son of Sir Prancealot makes his fourth career start, but first over the grass for trainer Manuel Badilla. His pedigree is as good as any in this group when it comes to the grass and he draws inside, which should allow jockey Tiago Pereira to save ground early and hopefully come with a strong run late. The 12-1 shot is one of several that should offer some value given the amount of public money Chiseled in Stone and #1 Golden Club should take in a race that also kicks off the $3 minimum, 15% takeout late Pick 3.Race 8: Zenyatta (G2)Grade: BMain Ticket: 6 RebeebaBackups: NoneForecast: Trainer Bob Baffert may not have won with four starters over the last two days at Santa Anita Park, but he comes in hot nonetheless after Plutarch’s dominant off-the-pace win at Churchill Downs yesterday. The Hall of Fame conditioner sends out two in this year’s Zenyatta, including 5-2-second choice #6 Rebeeba. The $750k Keeneland September ’24 purchase got off to a late start to her career, but has rattled off three wins going away since kicking things off at Los Alamitos in June. Last out, she overcame being in tight in the early stages winning the Torrey Pines (G3) by more than two lengths and now Baffert takes the blinkers off before her biggest test to date. Over the years, the shades off for Bob has often times meant his horse was relaxing better in the mornings. If that is the case with this Curlin filly, she will be tough to hold off in the lane under Juan Hernandez.Race 9:Grade: BMain Ticket: 7 Feeling LuckyBackups: 10 Cardiff CrackForecast: I have little doubt that this state-bred first-level allowance over the grass goes through 5-2-ML favorite #7 Feeling Lucky. The son of Vronsky wired out a field at Del Mar in late July in his first start going a route of ground before being best, but losing by a half-length on August 22 at odds of 25-1. I say he was best because he battled early and nearly hung in there all the way to the wire in a race that feel apart late. A move forward for the Brian Koriner trainee and they are running for second place. If Feeling Lucky is to lose, it is likely because they went too fast upfront. If so, I give a puncher’s chance to 7YO gelding #10 Cardiff Crack. He once again was done no favors at the draw, but has one of the better closing kicks in this group. His 4 for 43-record is tough to overlook, but anything can go sometimes when a race collapses in the final furlong. He should offer solid value in the sequence.

Remington Park’s biggest card of the season features 8 consecutive stakes races Sunday, culminating in the Grade 3 $400,000 Oklahoma Derby. The track offers back-to-back all-stakes pick fours on Races 5-8 and Races 9-12. 1/ST BET and Xpressbet offer 10X 1/ST Rewards Points on all wagers across the 12-race program for a little Sunday extra spice. Note a special twilight first post at 4:03 pm ET / 3:03 pm CT in Oklahoma City.Let’s get to work.Remington Park: Race 5 | 6:06 pm ET | Remington Green StakesDespite the field size, coverage feels necessary here with legitimate win contenders. #1 Eff Thirty Five gets top billing for a Mike Maker barn that’s an astounding 21: 12-5-2 with Remington Park shippers since 2014.Remington Park: Race 6 | 6:40 pm ET | Scissortail StakesTwo-year-old fillies go here and #8 Don’t Worry Bout It impressed in the local debut and the outside draw going 6-1/2 furlongs should be to her advantage. Single for me with consideration to 5,1,7 in the event of a scratch.Remington Park: Race 7 | 7:12 pm ET | Ricks Memorial StakesCouple of fair prices in the morning line here with #2 Gallant Greta and #1 Long Ago my preferred duo. Pace looks moderate and this race can be won near the front.Remington Park: Race 8 | 7:42 pm ET | David M. Vance StakesAs good as #3 Heavenville was in breaking a nearly 30-year-old track record last time out, he’s going to take some pace pressure here and may bounce off that big effort. A repeat wins it, but #4 Yo Banana Boy’s stalking trip 2 starts back would be very effective here as the value play.Races 5-8 Pick 4 Ticket: 1,3,4,5 with 8 with 2,1 with 4,3 = $8 for each $.50 playRemington Park: Race 9 | 8:12 pm ET | Clever Trevor StakesJuveniles match up in what should be an either-or between local dominator #5 Iamkirk and the classy Ellis Park Juvenile runner-up #7 Grand Yaupon for Steve Asmussen. Big surprise to get beyond these.Remington Park: Race 10 | 8:42 pm ET | Great West Turf Sprint StakesA competitive group of turf sprinters clash for $250,000 but there’s little doubt that a top effort from classy #4 Governor Sam trumps the rest. Elite turf sprint pilot Paco Lopez provides confidence. In case of scratch, consider last year’s 1-2 finishers 8,5.Remington Park: Race 11 | 9:13 pm ET | Remington Park OaksNot a strong opinion here at all with #3 Krissys Star the selection. Given the field size, going to buy the race with an ALL.Remington Park: Race 12 | 9:45 pm ET | Oklahoma DerbyI’ll stand against favorite Silent Tactic without any sense of how he’ll bounce back from a Travers disaster that he trained poorly up to. #4 Zihnal was excellent late in the WV Derby and #9 Tricky Business could love this track by sire Vekoma (offspring 15: 4-2-1 locally including last year’s OK Derby winner Bracket Buster).Races 9-12 Pick 4 Ticket: 5,7 with 4 with ALL with 4,9 = $10 for each $.50 play

Northfield Park starts the week with a 15-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 rolls in Race 11, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The Spot Plays are in Race 2, Race 6, and Race 13. Comments are based on a fast track.Race 2 (6:22 PM EDT)5-LT Loverboy (5-1)-Lightly raced 4-year-old banked $314,879 in 2025 but seems to have issues staying on the track. Qualified at Nfld on 8/5 and drew off by 10-lengths and then didn't get back to the races until on 9-13. That night started from post 5 as soon as the wings folded headed to the back of the pack and was 8th by 12-lengths. Stayed inside and started to advance just before 3/4 pole and was blocked by a tiring horse. Had to go 3-wide and closed willingly down the lane to finish a beaten 6th. Using at what should be a good price in a race with a soft group of Open Pacers. The morning line chalk #7 Disgruntled Charles comes off a trip compromised effort to finish a distant 3rd. If the wrapper comes off the Daren Harvey entry and it brings a top try then there's probably only the chalk to beat. Using in a Win Bet plus in Gimmicks and this could be "go" time.5-7-3Race 6 (7:50 PM EDT)7-Lake Charles (5/2)-Has 11 wins on the season so was often handicapped with the outside draw as was the case on 9-20. Left from post 8 and was hung the mile. Still managed to finish 2nd and now drops to the softest spot in months. Skipped a race before the last start and comes back in sequence here. Should be no worse than in the pocket off the gate this time. Looking for a bounce back effort at a fair price, as a few others also drop in class and have drawn better.7-1-3Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)3-Unique Catch (4-1)-Put in a sharp effort going gate to wire from post 5 to beat easier. Then drew the 7-hole, stepped up, raced wide and very wide but still rallied after being 13-lengths back after the 1st call. Does good work at Nfld (16-5-3-2) and now gets post relief. Daren Harvey should be able to work a smother trip here and could win at a square price.3-2-5Check me out on X!