EXTRA INCENTIVESWoodbine Final Stretch Sweepstakes | $200 Weekly DrawingTOURNAMENT TIME$40 Del Mar feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $134,690 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:22 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $82,981 | Churchill Downs | begins Race 5 | 2:57 pm ETPick 6 | $45,175 | Del Mar | begins Race 4 | 5:03 pm ETKEY RACESDel Mar| Race 8 | 7:03 pm ET | Betty Grable StakesRosecroft (harness) | Race 11 | 9:20 pm ET | Potomac PaceLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXGulfstream | Race 10 | 5:10 pm ETChurchill Downs | Race 10 | 5:24 pm ETMountaineer | Race 8 | 9:55 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHBrad Cox | Churchill | all 5 entrants 7-2 or less (won 3-7 races Saturday CD/Bel)DID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Belmont | favorites won 1 of 10 races on the cardPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMBrian Nadeau: Gulfstream Mandatory Payout Pick 6 Full-Card Picks for SundayAl Cimaglia: Potomac Pace Analysis at RosecroftBrian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

Track officials estimate a $1.25 million pool in today's Pick 6 with a mandatory payout provision joining a carryover of $134,790. Check out the full-card picks with the big sequence beginning in Race 5.Race 1: The gap between 7 IMPERIA BLUE and 5 THUNDER PRINCESS was just a half length when they met 9/27, but considering ‘Princess is now off-the-claim for Pulgarin, a huge 35% angle, she has every right to turn the tables in the opener. ‘Blue showed she continues to be in good form with a 10/18 2nd and gets Lopez, so you know she’ll be bet hard and is the one to beat. Rising off a dominant N2L makes 2 LOOKS TO KILL a threat, though the top-2 won’t be too scared by that win against lesser. SELECTIONS: 5-7-2-4Race 2: Taking the short price on 3 STEM CELL and moving on, as his close 5th against better in his Tapeta debut beats these easy, and he should only improve off it too. If 4 ATOMIC DON takes to the surface he’s in with a chance off that solid dirt 2nd last time, though the chalk has the homecourt edge. Tread lightly with 7 SMELL OF MONEY, a voided 9/4 claim who may not get back to the 8/17 Tapeta 2nd. SELECTIONS: 3-4-7-2Race 3: The fact 1 MAJESTIC DELIGHT drops and doesn’t come out of the same iffy race four of these do says he’s in a good spot, and getting 5-8 lbs. from these won’t hurt either. The best of the 10/17 runners may be 5 ROCKAZO, as he picks up Lopez, even though 2 SKY MASTERSON beat him by a head, but is now 1-for-31 lifetime. SELECTIONS: 1-5-2-6Race 4: Invader 5 TIZ GENERAL warrants a long look while trying Tapeta, as he was facing much tougher in Ky., has speed, and meets a weak group of locals. Who are led by 8 CILLIAN, an MSW dropper who also cuts back from a turf route, and seemed to handle the surface in the AM in August. Don’t ignore 1 BRO off a no-show in his debut in a turf route, as he sizzled on Tapeta in a 10/18 drill, and gets significant weight from all the main contenders too. SELECTIONS: 5-8-1-3Start of $134K Carryover/Mandatory Payout Pick 6Race 5: Stabbing with 6 INSOLENTA off a slew of Tapeta/turf runs, as she’s only run on the main track twice in her career, and meets a group that doesn’t really inspire. Taking another short price on 2 SWEET AGENDA seems silly, even though she’s best on paper, as she’s lost at odds-on in her last two. Don’t ignore 5 SAMARITAN’S JOY at a price, especially since she gets off the rail after breaking last. SELECTIONS: 6-2-5-1Race 6: It’s Longshot time with 6 ORTUS off a sharp turf win for Lewis, who has been very live at the meet, and this 7yo owns a local Tapeta win earlier in his career too. The gap was 2 lengths when 8 STEELIN BASES beat 7 PEACETHRUSTRENGTH when they met 10/17, and while the latter may be able to bridge the gap second-off the layoff, the former was a convincing winner, and will again sit a better stalking trip today. SELECTIONS: 6-8-7-3Race 7: Good luck beating 7 MODO LEYENDA on the MSW drop in her dirt debut, as she held her own on Tapeta/turf, is bred for this, and drew perfectly too. The main danger seems Midatlantic invader 2 MO PROBABLE off that nose 2nd at Del, though this is a tougher group, and there’s speed to her outside too. The price player is 5 KIM WIN WIN, especially since she worked big 10/30 on the main track, for a Lopez barn that is 2-for-6 OTC. SELECTIONS: 7-2-5-1Race 8: Maybe two turns is what 1 POSEIDON’S LAW has wanted all along, as his sprint form has stagnated, but he’s bred for this, drew well, and should be closer early too. A close 3rd at the level makes 3 PARIS SURPRISE the one to beat after he just finished behind two toughies, though his margin for error here is a slim one. Let’s see if 5 LONGBRANCH LOU can handle a class rise, as he’s been doing his good Tapeta work against lesser of late. SELECTIONS: 1-3-5-6Race 9: Newcomers 6 KID TWIST and 5 EDITOR have been facing better in Ky., so they have a class edge here, with the former getting the call with Gallegos taking over for Amaty, which has proven to be a potent combination. Editor makes perfect sense in his local debut for David, especially since he’s really improved his game in two starts OTC. The best of the locals is 1 SWAGGISH off that solid 3rd against better, although it came in the slop, and his fast track numbers aren’t quite as big. SELECTIONS: 6-4-1-9Race 10: It’s Best Bet time in the finale with 3 KOKOMO KITTY, who tries Tapeta off a close 2nd on turf, meets a modest group, and still has plenty of upside too. ‘Mate 8 SOVEREIGN GOLD has an edge with a good 2nd on Tapeta, but it came in June and she hasn’t been seen since, and Reyes lands on the pick now too. Newcomer 9 NECEA moves to Tomlinson off a 2/7 layoff and worked a bullet for this, but is a complete unknown off just one iffy turf start. SELECTIONS: 3-8-9-5Best Bet: R10: #3 Kokomo Kitty (2-1)* Improved trying turf and two turns* Recency edge over stablemate (#8)* Stable go-to rider Reyes lands hereLongshot: R6: #6 Ortus (6-1)* Enters off very strong turf win* Owns a local Tapeta win earlier* Lewis firing with limited starters

Breeders Crown Final winner #4 Dandy Ideal (8/5) is the morning line chalk in the field for the 11th running of the Potomac Pace Invitational at Rosecroft Raceway. The headliner is carded as Race 11 as a competitive field of 8 battle for a share of a $125,000 purse. This group includes the 2nd program chalk Womens Layer (3-1) who finished 3rd in BC Final and has drawn Post 1. Prince Hal Hanover and Coaches Corner who came up flat in the BC Final are also in the field. Bythemissal is 10-1 in the morning line, has dawn post 3, and Dexter Dunn will be at the controls. The Ron Burke trainee will be my pick and should offer a solid price.Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:20 PM EST)3-Bythemissal (10-1)-Starts inside of #4 Dandy Ideal, could get the jump in the early going on #6 Prince Hal Hanover (4-1) and #5 Coaches Corner (6-1). Will look for Dunn to try to drop in behind #1 Women Layer (3-1), and the Virgil Morgan entry with Yannick Gingras will be leaving hard. If Missal is dialed on high, Dunn could work an efficient trip. The fractions should be hot, and he can look to roll by down the lane. This won't be easy, but the 2 with the best post draws are #5 and #6. My guess is they won't be able to land on the point and take the lead from Gingras. If so, it will be up to Dunn to stay close enough to the leaders to be a late threat. Could spice up the gimmicks and can be used underneath at the morning line price. Did put in a 1.48 mark as a 4-year-old at RcR, and this year went in 147.0 at M1. The speed is there, it just isn't there all the time but could offer good value with the driver change and inside post draw.(3-1-4-6)Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES20X 1/ST Rewards Points | Woodbine | today’s racesWoodbine Final Stretch Sweepstakes | $200 Weekly DrawingTOURNAMENT TIME$40 Del Mar feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $6,232 | Churchill Downs | Race 2 | 1:29 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $117,084 | Gulfstream | begins Race 6 | 2:47 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $73,316 | Churchill Downs | begins Race 6 | 3:26 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $82,311 | Charles Town | begins Race 3 | 8:02 ETMandatory Payout Super Hi 5 | $184,238 (CAN) | Woodbine Mohawk (harness) | Race 5 | 8:26 pm ET | Cimaglia Picks--Gulfstream mandatory payout slated for SundayKEY RACESBelmont | Race 6 | 2:10 pm ET | Pumpkin Pie StakesBelmont | Race 7 | 2:41 pm ET | Carle Place StakesBelmont | Race 8 | 3:12 pm ET | Dwyer StakesBelmont | Race 9 | 3:43 pm ET | Mother Goose StakesWoodbine | Race 7 | 4:06 pm ET | Maple Leaf StakesChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 4:25 pm ET | River City StakesWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:10 pm ET | Autumn StakesChurchill Downs | Race 10 | 5:25 pm ET | Bet On Sunshine StakesWoodbine | Race 10 | 5:42 pm ET | Bessarabian StakesDel Mar | Race 8 | 7:03 pm ET | The Chosen Vron StakesCharles Town | Race 4 | 8:32 pm ET | West Virginia Juvenile StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXChurchill Downs | Race 11 | 5:55 pm ETDel Mar | Race 7 | 6:33 pm ETDelta Downs | Race 8 | 8:56 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHSteve Asmussen | Remington | all 7 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Gulfstream | jockey Leonel Reyes | 6 wins from 9 mountsPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Belmont Spot Plays for SaturdayJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Dwyer Stakes at BelmontScott Shapiro: Woodbine Spot Plays for Saturday PromosFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

The racing week at Belmont Park continues on today with a strong 10-race card that kicks off at 11:40 AM eastern. The slate is headlined by the return of 2YO champion Ted Noffey in the Dwyer, as well as an intriguing edition of the Mother Goose (G2). Here are a few horses I like most on the day, including my thoughts on the two featured events.Race 3:There is a noticeable lack of early speed signed on in this $20k open claimer at one-mile over the main track. #2 Treaty Obligation is in a position to take advantage. The son of Maclean’s Music is just 1 for 14 dating back to the start of 2025, but stretches out to eight-furlongs and moves inside after being caught wide throughout in his first start off a two-month break on October 28. Trainer Rudy Rodriguez has had a very tough run of late and wagering on cold barns is not usually my thing, but he did earn a victory yesterday, so perhaps things are heating up for the veteran conditioner. Plus, the lead should be there for the taking for jockey Antonio Fresu. At 9-2, Treaty Obligation appears to be solid value given the likely race shape. Hopefully, Fresu seizes control early and has enough left late to score the minor upset.Play: #2 Treaty Obligation (9-2 ML)Picks: 2-1-3Race 8: DwyerThis one-mile event for 3YOs came up strong led by the aforementioned Ted Noffey. The 2025 two-year-old champion has not raced since his win in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) over a year ago and meets a solid group in his return race. I am excited to see the Todd Pletcher trainee return to the races, but his likely off-odds are tough to swallow since it is far from a given that he will return off the break as good as he was a year ago. #9 Sea Strike is also expected to take a lot of public support. The cutback could work for the Chad Brown runner, but they were super bullish about his ability to relish more ground this summer at Saratoga despite his pedigree. I will let him beat me as well in his first try at a one-turn mile.I like #8 Igniter. The son of Volatile comes in off a six-week freshening for trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. after being outrun going 1 1/8-miles against Grade 1 competition in the Pennsylvania Derby. Dutrow turns to Manny Franco, which should work well since the pace is likely to be honest and sitting mid-pack could prove to be advantageous, as opposed to being ridden more aggressively early on by Luis Saez. The Volatile colt has kept solid company throughout his 3YO campaign and should get the right trip in his first start at the newly renovated Belmont Park. He earned a victory in his lone start at the one-turn mile configuration in September ’25.Play: #8 Igniter (8-1 ML)Picks: 8-3-4Race 9: Mother Goose (G2)Trainer Saffie Joseph heads into this 1 1/16-mile event for 3YO fillies over the main track with a strong hand. #2 Bodacious Bay is the one to beat after springing the mild upset in the Cotillion (G1) on September 19. The Not This Time filly proved much the best that day at Parx and has done very little wrong thus far. The only issue is the price. Stablemate #9 Tahelquah is the one that should offer value. The daughter of Authentic stretches back out in distance after a better than looks run against the flow in the Charles Town Oaks (G2). Joseph added blinkers that day in West Virginia and it appeared to enhance this gal’s ability to finish with serious energy. A move forward in her first local try puts her right in the mix at a solid ML offering. Paco Lopez takes the call for the first time.Play: #9 Tahlequah (12-1 ML)Picks: 9-7-1

Tonight, there will be a forced payout for the Jackpot Hi-5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park and the carryover is $184,238.87. It is a 0.20 base bet with a 15% takeout. It goes in Race 5 and there is a 12-horse field that makes a hard handicapping job even tougher. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.My ticket keys the 3,4,7 in the top 2 slots. 3-Dalton Shard N (3-1) in the program and has been sharp coming 2nd and 3rd versus straight Open company in its last 2 races. The 7-year-old will be driven by usual pilot Tyler Borth. Doesn't have the gate speed of others but can get away in a decent seat. Should be stalking the leaders at the top of the lane and can be in the mix at the wire. Has shown .26 last quarters in the last 2 starts and was facing better. 4-Don't Drop The Ball (4-1) Comes off a strong performance with Jody Jamieson aboard. Took a picture leaving from the 9-hole, got the top before the 1/2 and then made every call a winning. Likes a top of the stack trip and can get one tonight. The question is will the 4-year-old need to be leading at the top of the stretch to win. Has had a nice year banking over $105,000 and could cash the top check here. Mark MacDonald will be between the pipes, and 7-Ayeaye Captain Deo (5-1) hasn't had recent success at this level. But the 4-year-old is the 2nd leading money earner in 2026 and has only made 20 starts. Has won 9 of 30 at Mohawk, and could go off at higher odds than the morning line. Came the back half in 53.4 last time and was far back early on after leaving from post 10. Will need a sharp steer and if in striking range could pop at solid price as Lasix has appeared to help.Race 5 (8:26 PM EST)3,4,7/3,4,7/1,3,4,7,11/1,3,4,5,7,8,11/1,3,4,5,7,8,9,110.20 Jackpot Hi 5=$57.60Check me out on X!

Saturday is a big day for our partners at Woodbine Racetrack in Ontario. Not only are they offering up a strong card led by a trio of graded stakes races, but Xpressbet and 1/ST BET have a pair of promotions at the Canadian-based venue to register for immediately.Firstly, are the 20X 1/ST Rewards Points on all wagers at Woodbine for this Saturday card-only. As easy as it gets. Additionally, the Woodbine Final Stretch Sweepstakes is underway. This runs through closing day, Sunday December 13. Each week, 2 lucky players will earn $200 wagering credits in their accounts simply by betting Woodbine. For each $10 bet on a card, earn 1 entry in the sweepstakes. Also those entries are in play for a $1,000 grand prize drawing at the conclusion of the Woodbine meet. The goal here is to earn one sweepstakes entry per $10 wagered at Woodbine any Thursday through Sunday from now through the end of the meet. This has already started, so get involved now to maximize your chances. Check out the promotional landing page for full details.Here are my thoughts on the three Grade 3 events on Woodbine’s Saturday slate. Best of luck to those getting involved in the promotions.Race 7: Maple Leaf (G3)The first of the three stakes events over Woodbine’s all-weather surface is for fillies and mares at 1 1/4-miles where a strong case can be made for even-money favorite #4 Lupa. The Josie Carroll trainee is highly likely to control the tempo like she has in her first four starts of 2026, including last time out when she wired the field in the Ontario Matron (G3). My main concern, especially at a very short price, is her ability to finish the deal at the ten-furlong distance. I will take a chance against her with #2 Sultana. The Always Dreaming mare moves from the turf to the all-weather after being outrun in the E.P. Taylor (G1) in mid-September. Trainer Kevin Attard took a swing against the best and it did not pay off, but his trainee not only gets significant class relief in this spot, but I have little concern about her ability to relish the distance. Jockey Rafael Hernandez is likely to have a lot of ground to make up when they hit the far turn, but this gal has the turn of foot to run down the chalk and earn her fifth lifetime win.Play: Sultana (7-2 ML)Picks: 2-4-1Race 9: Autumn (G3)I lack creativity in this nine-furlong affair for 3YOs+ where 4-5-ML favorite #1 Runaway Again should be very tough to beat. The Stronach Stables gelding has been freshened up by trainer Sid Attard since taking a tough defeat as the odds-on favorite in the Seagram Cup (G3) in early August. He should be fit though with six works under his belt in succession leading up to his return and a favorable inside draw against a compact group the son of Hard Spun should handle assuming he is close to his best off the layoff. Runaway Again has posted figures good enough to beat this group returning from a few months on the sideline before and should have no issue doing so here under regular rider Ryan Munger.Play: #1 Runaway Again (4-5 ML)Pick: 1-2-4Race 10: Bessarbian (G3)The final stakes race on the program is this seven-furlong dash for fillies and mares that appears wide-open. 5-2-ML favorite #8 Reagan’s Flame is a deserving top choice having won 2 of 3 over this surface. She comes in off a victory in the Presque Isle Downs Masters (G2), has won 4 of 6 in 2026, and is hard to knock other than her price. She does though only have two published works since the win in Pennsylvania, so perhaps she will not be at her best.The best chance of besting the favorite appears to be by getting the jump on her. #6 Purr Factor should be able to do that. The 5YO mare takes a shot against stakes company after rattling off a pair of gate-to-wire victories against allowance foes. She has to prove she belongs at this level, but clearly has the speed to clear and loves this surface. Hopefully, jockey Skye Chernetz can lull them to sleep on the front end and spring a big upset in this year’s Bessarbian.Play: #6 Purr Factor (20-1 ML)Pick: 6-3-8

Tonight, Hoosier Park is honoring Hazel Park, which in its day was a fine harness track. But like others is no longer operating. The 5/8's mile oval located in Hazel Park Michigan closed for good in 2018 after being open for almost 70 years. The Spot Plays are in Race 3, Race 4, and Race 12. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 3 (6:16 PM EST)9-On Time Ted (9/2)-Looking for a square price and will add points as Trace Tetrick is back at the controls tonight. The pace should be lively and Tetrick could get away in a decent early seat. Then look to pick up the pieces in the late going and is usually in the mix at the wire against this kind.9-4-6Race 4 (6:39 PM EST)3-Chiquita Ba-Beeman (6-1)-Took an aggressive approach to protect the rail in last and sped away into a 26.3 opening panel. Fits with this crew, and the morning line price could hold up. Might be better off staying close to the leader and then use one nice move to be the best down the lane. Has won 3 of 4 races at HoP and will look for another big try.3-5-2Race 12 (9:43 PM EST)3-Tellmeaboutit (7-1)-Stayed inside 2 back and came 3rd versus straight Open company. Last time, dropped to this level, left hard and got on the engine. But the fractions were spicy 25.4-54.1-122.2-149.4 and faded to finish a beaten 4th. My take is the morning line could be too low, and Marcus Miller may try a different game plan. Has the speed to get a close-up seat with this post draw, and that could lead to a trip out win at a very nice price.3-5-6Check me out on X!