SCHEDULE NOTESAssiniboia Downs | closing day of meet WednesdayThistledown | closing day of meet ThursdayNOTABLE CARRYOVERSMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $550,557 | Thistledown | begins Race 3 | 1:50 pm ETPick 5 | $19,576 | Finger Lakes | begins Race 4 | 2:22 pm ETLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXParx | Race 9 | 4:16 pm ETHorseshoe Indianapolis | Race 7 | 5:16 pm ETMountaineer | Race 3 | 7:50 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMoises Valdez | Presque Isle Downs | all 3 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Belmont | favorites won 1 of 10 races on the cardPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 5. The Spot Plays are in Race 3, Race 7, and Race 10. Comments and sections below are based on a fast track.Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)2-Zebs Krafty (9/2)-This will be the 3rd start off the bench and comes back in sequence this time. Does its best work racing at the top of the stack and came away a distant 6th last time. Jordan Stratton drives for the 2nd straight start and he got the Jared Bako 5-year-old rolling in the 2nd half of the mile. Did pace the back half in 55.3 and will look for a more determined effort as soon as the wings fold.2-3-1Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)5-Major Hothooves N (12-1)-Price shot won at this level on 8-18 from this post. This will be the first time in a while that comes back in sequence and makes 2 consecutive starts at Yonkers. Could be completely dismissed and tonight's pilot Colin Kelly was the winning driver back on 8-18. Will look for a big try, and to be the best down the lane at what should be a large price.5-1-4Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)7-Ameritric (4-1)-Comes off a dull effort versus $40k claimers and that came on an off track. Has only 1 win on a wet surface, now comes right back and lands in a soft spot. Did beat this kind back on 6-25 and hasn't been in this cheap since. Found the water too deep facing $40k claimers, now faces a beatable field and could offer a square price. Gets a positive drive change and Brent Holland should have in position to win around the last turn.7-4-3Check me out on X!

Each day during the 17-day Keeneland Fall Meet, I’ll spotlight the double-digit morning line prices that you’ll want to consider for your exotics plays. These are based on my top-3 choices in each race and will only appear if they’re in my mix and of significant odds.Form held Saturday of Fall Stars Weekend as the stakes-laden card saw no winners above 6-1 odds until the stakes passed and the finale was won at 9-1. Double-digit horses were hard to come by and Sunday lines up similarly in my early handicapping.Race 3:#6 City of Life (12-1 ML) – Last-out maiden breaker from Ellis Park, a circuit off to a better-than-usual start to the Keeneland Fall Meet, is my second choice behind favorite #8 Terrapin Station and could add exacta juice if not able to upset. He’s by City of Light a fantastic Kee dirt sire who won 32% with his offspring on the dirt here over the past 3 meets. This 4-year-old old takes on mostly 3-year-olds today.Race 4:#6 Barrel Roll (12-1 ML) – Tabbed third by me in this 2-year-old maiden route on dirt off a field-splitting fifth in his Saratoga sprint debut. The runaway winner he chased, American History, came back to win yesterday’s Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity. Use with #4 Damavand and ##7 Belzoni in the exotics.Race 5:#3 Murdock (15-1 ML) – I like #4 Mountain Bear here as one of my best bets on the card, but the price horse next door that an really help the tris and supers in this full-field turf sprint is Murdock He’s drawn beautifully for a top-notch turf sprint trainer in Larry Rivelli and is 1-for-1 over the course with an allowance win here in April. Excuse that last at unpredictable Kentucky Downs and the case looks stronger.

Northfield Park has a 15-race card featuring Ohio Sires Stakes Championships. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 11. The Spot Plays are in Race 11, Race 12, Race 13. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)6-Hilltpop Sonar (4-1)-Skimmed the pegs and picked up a win at Dayton and will need a big try versus this kind but can compete here. Has the gate speed to land in an up-close seat, perhaps a pocket ride. My take is the morning line price is too low and could be overlooked. Driver Chris Page needs to be sharp and if so, could surprise at a solid price.6-5-1Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)5-Wicked Character (9-1)-Will take a swing with Aaron Merriman on a Ron Burke veteran who can leave as fast as the gate car. Has hit the board in 8 of 14 with 6 pictures at Nfld. This might not be 1st time Merriman but it his 1st time driving in some time, and he posts 33% winners for this outfit. The prices is right to use on top and in gimmicks. Could provide some pop for the Pick 4 sequence.8-1-2Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)8-Disgruntled Carl (7/2)-Beat this kind in last, left from post 7 and dropped to the back of the pack. Didn't rush to get going, then rolled the back half in 55.4, and drew off despite a wide trip. Toyed with the last field and now draws further out, but that shouldn't be an issue if comes with the same effort.8-9-7Check me out on X!

After a Super Saturday that saw dominant victories from a pair of talented juveniles in U.S.S. Valor and Hughes, there is another big day of thoroughbred action across the world. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the headliner overseas and Keeneland has a pair of Breeders’ Cup win and you’re in events, but do not snooze on the cards at Belmont and Santa Anita Park. Here are a pair of horses I like at each venue to close the racing week.Belmont Race 5:My first play of the day comes in this $110k allowance event at 1 1/16-miles over the main track where I landed on #5 Tip Top Thomas. The son of Volatile has raced twice as a 4YO for trainer Todd Pletcher, including last out in the Forego (G1) where he set the pace while taking pressure throughout from his inside draw leading to a disappointing fifth-place finish. Pletcher opts to stretch Tip Top Thomas back out in distance to a configuration that should accentuate his strengths. He was at his best last year in 1 1/16-miles races at two-turns and at the one-turn mile at Aqueduct, so the one-turn 8.5-furlong run at Belmont Park should be perfect. The $160k FTK October ’23 purchase needs to avoid getting caught up in an early battle, but if he does, he should make his first trip to the winner’s circle in 2026.Play: #5 Tip Top Thomas (3-1 ML)Picks: 5-3-6Belmont Race 7:There is a serious lack of early speed signed on in this state-bred first-level allowance event at 1 1 1/16-miles over the Belmont sod. I am hopeful it is #4 Silly Season who takes advantage. The daughter of Constitution makes her fifth lifetime start for trainer Chad Brown after being mid-pack throughout in a common race with many of her rivals on September 3 won on the front end by a lone speed runner. Brown added the blinkers two starts back and it has led to improved speed from this Lawrence Golchman homebred. If jockey Sammy Marin opts to use his filly’s tactical speed and the fact she draws inside others that are likely to attempt to prominent early, he should have plenty left late exiting a pair of nine-furlong races at Saratoga. The fact Brown also sends out 5-2-ML favorite #8 Factory Setting should help our price.Play: #4 Silly Season (5-1 ML)Picks: 4-6-8Santa Anita Race 8:This first-level allowance for fillies and mares at one-mile over the Santa Anita lawn kicks off the $3 15% takeout late Pick 3 and appears quite playable if #5 Delightful Laura goes off at or below her 2-1-ML price. Sure, the Uncle Mo filly has a chance to control the pace, but she has before and has been unable to seal the deal other than against $62,500 maiden claimers in August ‘25. She also has not raced since February making her vulnerable despite getting a major rider upgrade to Juan Hernandez. I will try to run her and the rest of the field down late with #7 Hannah Buckle. Trainer John Sadler is off to a great start to the Autumn Meet striking with 3 of 9 runners thus far for a $4.82 ROI. The veteran conditioner claimed this 5YO mare from Leonard Powell off a win against similar at Del Mar in early August. She should be finishing strong once again under jockey Armando Ayuso.Play: #7 Hannah Buckle (9-2 ML)Picks: 7-1-4Santa Anita Race 10:My final play of the day comes in this six-furlong dash over the turf for state-bred 2YO MSW fillies where I will try second-time starter #6 Bel Air Blintzcess. The daughter of Eight Rings debuted on August 30 in a five-furlong event over the Del Mar grass where she got out of the gate slow and was up against it from there in a race dominated by those who were prominent in the early stages. Trainer Mark Glatt retains the services of Emisael Jaramillo as he stretches this filly out a furlong after the disappointing sixth-place finish on debut. Hopefully, the strong front running Jaramillo can get her out of the gate in better order after gaining invaluable racing experience last out. Her 6-1-ML offering makes her worth a gamble in the Sunday finale.Play: #6 Bel Air Blintzcess (6-1 ML)Picks: 6-2-9

EXTRA INCENTIVESBC Bankroll Builder | Bet $25, Get 5 | Arc de Triomphe (Longchamp)10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Woodbine | today’s races10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Sunset Six (GP/SA)500,000 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Red Shores (harness) | late pick 4SPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-9, Santa Anita Races 2-4-6Sunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 7-8-9, Santa Anita Races 8-9-10TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$100 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSPlace Pick 8 | $8,945 | Gulfstream| begins Race 2 | 12:50 pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $62,787 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race 10 | 5:55 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | $25,540 | Keeneland | Race 10 | 6:20 pm ETPick 6 | $11,066 | Los Alamitos | begins Race 3 | 10:00 pm ETKEY RACESLongchamp | Race 5 | 10:05 am ET | Arc de TriompheLongchamp | Race 6 | 10:50 am ET | Prix de l’OperaKeeneland | Race 8 | 5:10 pm ET | Indian Summer StakesWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:20 pm ET | Cup & Saucer StakesSanta Anita | Race 4 | 5:35 pm ET | Zuma Beach StakesKeeneland | Race 9 | 5:45 pm ET | Spinster StakesKeeneland | Race 10 | 6:20 pm ET | Bourbon StakesSanta Anita | Race 6 | 6:36 pm ET | Surfer Girl StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel | Race 6 | 2:27 pm ETBelmont | Race 6 | 3:14 pm ETKeeneland | Race 5 | 3:20 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMark Casse | Gulfstream | all 3 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Belmont | jockey Manny Franco | 4 wins, including 3 stakesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Santa Anita / Belmont Spot Plays for SundayJeremy Plonk: Keeneland Daily Longshots to Watch | coming soonBrian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

EXTRA INCENTIVESBC Bankroll Builder | Bet $25, Get 5 | American Pharoah Stakes (Santa Anita)10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Woodbine | today’s races$10 Money-Back Special | Woodbine | today’s stakes (4) | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rd500,000 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Red Shores (harness) | late pick 4SPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10, Santa Anita Races 3-4-6Sunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10, Santa Anita Races 8-9-10TOURNAMENT TIME$1000 Santa Anita BCBC Low Ratio Qualifier | details$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$100 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSPick 6 | $21,511 | Belmont | begins Race 6 | 2:50 pm ETPick 6 | $37,398 | Keeneland | begins Race 5 | 3:08 pm ETSunset 6 | $34,082 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:20 pm ETPick 6 | $28,771 | Santa Anita | begins Race 5 | 6:02 pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $54,785 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race 11 | 6:32 pm ETKEY RACESLaurel | Race 4 | 1:26 pm ET | Smart Halo StakesLaurel | Race 6 | 2:27 pm ET | Lewis StakesBelmont | Race 6 | 2:50 pm ET | Matron StakesBelmont | Race 7 | 3:22 pm ET | Miss Grillo StakesDelaware | Race 6 | 3:25 pm ET | Battery Park StakesLaurel | Race 8 | 3:33 pm ET | Twixt StakesKeeneland | Race 6 | 3:40 pm ET | Woodford StakesWoodbine | Race 6 | 3:48 pm ET | Dance Smartly StakesBelmont | Race 8 | 3:53 pm ET | Champagne StakesDelaware | Race 7 | 3:58 pm ET | Rocky Run StakesLaurel | Race 9 | 4:06 pm ET | Polynesian StakesKeeneland | Race 7 | 4:12 pm ET | TCA StakesWoodbine | Race 7 | 4:20 pm ET | Algonquin StakesSanta Anita | Race 2 | 4:29 pm ET | Chillingworth StakesBelmont | Race 9 | 4:31 pm ET | Frizette StakesDelaware | Race 8 | 4:31 pm ET | White Clay Creek StakesKeeneland | Race 8 | 4:44 pm ET | First Lady StakesWoodbine | Race 8 | 4:55 pm ET | Nearctic StakesBelmont | Race 10 | 5:01 pm ET | Futurity StakesSanta Anita | Race 3 | 5:01 pm ET | Oak Leaf StakesKeeneland | Race 9 | 5:16 pm ET | Breeders’ FuturityWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:30 pm ET | Canadian International StakesDelaware | Race 10 | 5:37 pm ET | Delaware HandicapBelmont | Race 11 | 5:39 pm ET | Pilgrim StakesKeeneland | Race 10 | 5:48 pm ET | Turf Mile StakesSanta Anita | Race 6 | 6:34 pm ET | Speakeasy StakesSanta Anita | Race 7 | 7:04 pm ET | American Pharoah StakesSanta Anita | Race 10 | 8:36 pm ET | Rodeo Drive StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXBelmont Park | Race 3 | 1:11 pm ETKeeneland | Race 8 | 4:44 pm ETDelaware Park | Race 9 | 5:04 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMike Trombetta | Laurel | 3 of 4 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Keeneland | trainers Brendan Walsh, Chad Brown | 2 opening day winsPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Spot Plays for SaturdayJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Rodeo Drive at Santa AnitaMatt Bernier: First Lady at Keeneland Stakes AnalysisJeremy Plonk: Keeneland Daily Longshots to WatchScott Shapiro: Woodbine Spot Plays for SaturdayScott Shapiro Belmont Spot Plays for Saturday

Today is a monster day of meaningful thoroughbred action with stakes-laden cards across the country, as well as north of the border in Canada. Yes, that is right, in addition to the big cards at Belmont, Keeneland, and Santa Anita, there are four graded stakes races in succession up at Woodbine Race Track led by the Canadian International (G1). To celebrate the big day for one of our partners, 1/ST BET and Xpressbet are running a Money-Back Special offer on all four stakes. Just register for the new promotion and receive a refund of your first Win bet up to $10 if the horse you bet to Win finishes second or third. Here is how I am approaching the four stakes events.Race 6: Dance Smartly (G2)There is a noticeable lack of early speed signed on in this year’s Dance Smartly, so being prominently placed appears to be a tactical advantage. #2 Power of Destiny was never going to attempt to make the lead last out in the Canadian (G2) due to the presence of Lupa drawn to the inside, but should have no issue making the front in this spot under jockey Ryan Munger. The 5YO mare was also competing off just ten days rest in her last start, but comes in fresh today having not raced since mid-August. Given the insurance of the Money-Back Special and the likely race shape, Power of Destiny appears to be a solid consideration to kick off the Saturday stakes action.Play: #2 Power of Destiny (10-1 ML)Picks: 2-5-1Race 7: Algonquin (G3)#2 Lou’s Room is not the likeliest winner of this five-furlong event over the Inner Turf, but the promotion makes him worth serious consideration at his 10-1-ML offering. This son of Epicenter debuted against rival #6 Excessif at Colonial Downs with the latter having the advantage of a race at Saratoga under his belt. In that first start, Lou’s Room was shuffled back during the middle stages losing position and a few lengths before showing some grit to re-rally and lose by three lengths in the end. The George Weaver trainee was unable to seal the deal in his next start two weeks later at Saratoga, but finished second beaten a neck under jockey Manny Franco. Weaver is 4 for 14 when shipping horses to Canada dating back to 2023 and this colt should sit a perfect pocket trip under Sahin Civaci.Play: #2 Lou’s Room (10-1 ML)Picks: 2-4-5Race 8: Nearctic (G2)#5 Gas Me Up enters this six-furlong affair for 3YOs+ over the grass having competed in two-turn turf races in his last four starts. He won the King Edward (G2) by a nose, so it is difficult for me to fault trainer Kevin Attard for the decision, but I always thought this gelding was best served as a late running turf sprinter. Perhaps that is because his effort in the Joe Hernandez (G2) was eye-popping last December, but regardless I am looking forward to seeing him come with a huge late run again over this turf course. Attard finds a strong spot for the six-time winner who should get an honest pace to chase.Play: #5 Gas Me Up (2-1 ML)Picks: 5-2-4Race 9: Canadian International (G1)This year’s Canadian International is expected to be bet as somewhat of a three-horse race between #1 Arabian Crown, #3 Purrview, and #5 Ancient Egypt. I lack a strong opinion other than that one will very likely cross the wire first, but I give the slight nod to Ancient Egypt. Of the three European invaders, this son of Frankel has a race in North America already under his belt. The Charlie Johnston conditioned colt broke a bit flat-footed from his inside draw at Saratoga in the Christophe Clement (G1), settled off a slow pace, and then moved wide into the lane before flattening out. He had put in two strong runs in Europe prior that run in New York and should rebound in a big way after gaining the invaluable experience in mid-August. Regular rider David Egan is set to get the leg up once again.Play: #5 Ancient Egypt (2-1 ML)Picks: 5-1-3