EXTRA INCENTIVES10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Sunset 6 | Gulfstream/Santa AnitaSCHEDULE NOTESSanta Anita | closing day | mandatory payoutsBelmont | early first post 11:30 am ETSPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 10-11, Santa Anita Races 5-6-8Sunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 9-10-11, Santa Anita Races 8-9-10--mandatory payouts on both wagers todayTOURNAMENT TIME$1,000 Santa Anita Closing Day Challenge | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $89,654 | Gulfstream | begins Race 6 | 2:45 pm ETMandatory Payout Place Pick 8 | $22,814 | Santa Anita | begins Race 3 | 4:01 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $30,023 | Santa Anita | begins Race 5 | 5:03 pm ETPick 6 | $32,613 | Los Alamitos | begins Race 3 | 9:06 pm ETKEY RACESBelmont | Race 2 | 11:59 pm ET | Bold Ruler StakesBelmont | Race 4 | 12:57 pm ET | Notebook StakesWoodbine | Race 3 | 2:12 pm ET | Mazarine StakesBelmont | Race 8 | 2:53 pm ET | Turnback the Alarm StakesBelmont | Race 9 | 3:22 pm ET | Forty Niner StakesBelmont | Race 10 | 3:51 pm ET | Casa Creed StakesSanta Anita | Race 4 | 4:32 pm ET | Twilight DerbyWoodbine | Race 8 | 4:42 pm ET | Grey StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXChurchill | Race 6 | 3:26 pm ETBelmont | Race 10 | 3:51 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 10 | 7:33 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHBrendan Walsh | Belmont | 3 of 4 entrants 7-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Woodbine | favorites won 7 of 11 races on the cardPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Santa Anita’s Twilight DerbyBrian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

The Lead:The weekend's graded stakes don't end with the Breeders' Cup. Sunday's Santa Anita feature, the $200K Grade 2 Twilight Derby, sends us out with another hit. This race has been a fixture of Breeders' Cup weekends on the west coast and his year flies solo as a Sunday main event. It's closing day of the Santa Anita meeting with a $30K pick 6 carryover and mandatory payout.​​Field Depth:PROLETARIAT has the field's signature win in the Graded 2 Del Mar Derby (pictured). UNRIVALVED TIME was a Grade 3 winner last fall. Those 2 have kept the toughest stretngth of schedule.​Pace:Over 1-1/8 miles on turf, expect front-running PROLETARIAT to dictate from the rail and looks to be heavily advantaged as lone speed.Our Eyes:Here are my horse-by-horse notes.1-PROLETARIAT: Good 2YO last year has totally blossomed in 3 starts this year, winning all in front-running fashion. Has won at both Santa Anita and Del Mar and at that distance. Tough to poke holes in for this assignment for a Jeff Mullions barn that's red-hot.2-MELISMATIC: Back-to-back turf mile wins set this one up for the class rise in the Del Mar Derby but he never really closed with any oomph. Phil D'Amato trainee bred to be a miler and may be best over that trip 220 yards shorter than this.3-TRIBALISM: Outkicked in allowance mile at Del Mar late by MELISMATIC and, like that one, offered little fanfare in the Del Mar Derby on the rise and stretch-out. Switches riders to Jamie Spencer but will have to turn the tables on MELISMATIC before even considering bigger prizes.4-ESSOS: Mark Glatt trainee got his first turf win stretching out to 1-1/4 miles at Santa Anita on Oct. 18 and now tries turf stakes company for the first time. Has twice beaten older horses and that's a feather in the cap this time of year back against only sophomores. Distance will be no issue, but gives a ton of pace to PROLETARIAT and would need some help to soften that one up to beat him.5-UNRIVALED TIME: Late-running Del Mar Derby fourth was much closer that day to PROLETARIAT than in the Oceanside over a mile. He's a 9-furlong winner on turf in the Cal-bred Snow Chief Stakes and definitely suited for the distance. Joel Rosario takes over the mount for the first time.6-PATH TO POWER: Formidable Phil D'Amato-Juan Hernandez team puts this distance-pedigreed gelding into stakes for the first time. He has been battling older horses over 9 and 11 furlongs and should match up well with these despite the class rise.Most Likely Exotics Contender:PROLETARIAT is the obvious horse to beat and difficult to imagine running off the ticket.Best Longshot Contender:ESSOS is equipped for the trip and the Glatt-Rispoli team has been a successful pairing.​​Sending it in ($100 bankroll):$50 Exacta part-wheel PROLETARIAT over PATH TO POWER and ESSOS.​

Northfield Park has a 15-race card. The Spot Plays are in Race 2, Race 6, and Race 10. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11, and the sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 2 (6:22 PM EST)4-Heart Song (7-1)-Shipped in from Aces and put in a decent effort, stayed inside but did gain ground in the late going. Went the back-half in 56.4 and it was a month since the last start. Landed in the same condition but meets an entirely different group. The 4-year-old had a good year hitting the board in 15 of 27 with 5 pictures. Will look for better in the 2nd race in town and does have the speed to beat this field.4-1-5Race 6 (7:50 PM EST)3-Maddog Jessee (7-1)-Except for the 8/5 program chalk #2 Seeyousomewhere, this is a soft bunch. This 3-year-old learned its lessons on the Fair Circuit this season and made its Nfld debut on 10-25. Aaron Merriman was at the controls, was bet down to 1/9 and had issues. Broke stride at the start, then rallied to get within reach of the leader but went off stride again down the lane and finished 2nd. This will be the 2nd start in the Gerald Maladay barn, comes back in sequence this time, and Merriman sticks. Should be a nice price and will rely on the breaking issue to be solved.3-2-6Race 10 (8:56 PM EST)4-French Shaker (9/2)-This mare can tease you with the best of them, coming close but not sealing the deal. But now arrives at a level of past success against a beatable field. Drops, draws the 2nd best post, and should be in play early on. Pilot John Ciocca needs to provide a sharp steer, and if so, could pop at a square price with a top of the stack trip.4-1-3Check me out on X!

1/ST BREEDERS’ CUP WAGER GUIDECoverage of all 9 Saturday divisions | daily updates | free accessEXTRA INCENTIVES$25,000 Exacta-Thon | Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Sunset 6 | Gulfstream/Santa AnitaSCHEDULE NOTESBelmont | early first post 11:05 am ETKeeneland | early first post 11:15 am ETGulfstream | early first post 12:00 pm ETWoodbine | early first post 12:30 pm ETSPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 10-11, Santa Anita Races 5-6-8Sunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 9-10-11, Santa Anita Races 8-9-10TOURNAMENT TIME$10,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge | KeenelandNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $18,546 | Keeneland | Race 1 | 11:15 am ETJackpot Pick 5 | $58,609 | Parx | begins Race 1 | 12:40 pm ETPick 5 | $25,687 (CAN) | Woodbine | begins Race 2 | 1:00 pm ETPlace Pick 8 | $37,029 | Gulfstream | begins Race 4 | 1:35 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $76,164 | Gulfstream | begins Race 6 | 2:47 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $59,386 | Charles Town | begins Race 3 | 8:02 pm ETPick 6 | $32,613 | Los Alamitos | begins Race 3 | 9:59 pm ETKEY RACESKeeneland | Race 4 | 1:10 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup F&M SprintKeeneland | Race 5 | 1:48 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup Turf SprintKeeneland | Race 6 | 2:26 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup Dirt MileKeeneland | Race 7 | 3:04 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup F&M TurfGulfstream | Race 7 | 3:25 pm ET | Armed Forces StakesKeeneland | Race 8 | 3:42 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup SprintBelmont | Race 9 | 3:58 pm ET | Knickerbocker StakesKeeneland | Race 9 | 4:20 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup MileSanta Anita | Race 3 | 4:33 pm ET | Golden State Juvenile StakesBelmont | Race 10 | 4:38 pm ET | Key Cents StakesKeeneland | Race 10 | 4:58 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup DistaffKeeneland | Race 11 | 5:36 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup TurfGulfstream | Race 11 | 5:55 pm ET | Showing Up StakesKeeneland | Race 12 | 6:16 pm ET | Breeders’ Cup ClassicSanta Anita | Race 8 | 7:30 pm ET | Goldikova StakesSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:00 pm ET | Golden State Juvenile Fillies StakesCharles Town | Race 4 | 8:32 pm ET | Casey Memorial StakesDelta Downs | Race 8 | 8:56 pm ET | Louisiana Legacy StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXKeeneland | Race 5 | 1:48 pm ETBelmont | Race 6 | 1:58 pm ETLaurel | Race 6 | 2:43 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMichael McCarthy | Santa Anita | all 4 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Remington Park | trainer Steve Asmussen | won a track-record 6 racesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAM1/ST BET All-Stars: All-Stakes Pick 5 Tickets for Breeders’ Cup SaturdayScott Shapiro: Keeneland Full-Card Picks for SaturdayMatt Bernier: Breeders’ Cup Turf AnalysisFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

Championship Saturday is just hours away at this point. Nine Grade 1 events with Eclipse Awards up for grabs and the best in the world competing for massive purses. What more could a horseplayer ask for?Winners I suppose, along with at least six $2 exactas to help you earn your share of the $15k up for grabs during the Saturday portion of our $25,000 Exacta-Thon promotion. Check out my Friday blog or the promotional landing page for more details. So, without further ado (pun intended), here is how I see the full 12-race Breeders’ Cup World Championships card that gets started at 11:15 AM eastern.Grade Descriptions: A= Highest Degree of Confidence, B= Solid Play, C= Least Preferred or Pass, X= Likely Winner but at odds probably too short to wager on.Race 1:Grade: BUse: 4 Knicks Diamonds; 7 Bourbon NeatForecast: The Breeders’ Cup undercard kicks off with this MSW event for 2YOs at seven-furlongs over the main track where I like second-time starter #4 Knicks Diamonds. The son of Knicks Go broke sharp on debut before being taken in hand by jockey Francisco Arrieta to sit mid-pack. The Matthew Sims trainee remained outside throughout, which was not ideal over the October 2 surface before putting in a solid late run to earn third. The Jerome Russell homebred has every reason to move forward with the start under his belt and the added furlong. Sims may not be a household name, but he is capable and does a strong job with the stock he gets. Hopefully, he gets overlooked in the wagering in the first leg of the early Pick 5.Race 2:Grade: B-Use: 4 Harmoniously; 5 VirabhadrasanaForecast: This second-level allowance event for 2YO fillies at seven-furlongs over the main track goes through 5-2-ML favorite #9 Right in Time. The Riley Mott trainee won easily on debut in gate-to-wire fashion over this racetrack, but is likely to have to deal with a lot more company in the early stages in her first try versus winners. So, I will use a pair of runners I expect to sit a few lengths off the early proceedings. #5 Virabhadrasana regressed last out against allowance foes after a win going away to break her maiden at Saratoga. She should get the right trip, as should top pick #4 Harmoniously. The Cherie DeVaux trainee broke on top and went to the lead on debut at Ellis Park in late August, but I expect different tactics under Jose Ortiz. She finished well in her upset victory at first asking and should have no issue with the added ground. A perfect pocket voyage is possible and would make her tough to beat.Race 3:Grade: BUse: 2 Steeze/11 Saudi Crown; 1 BoothForecast: This third-level allowance event at 6.5-furlongs over the main track could easily be a stakes race. 5-2-ML favorite #11 Saudi Crown has competed in almost all stakes events over the last couple years and has put together quite a resume earning over $3.7M for trainer Brad Cox. The 6YO son of Always Dreaming is likely to sit a favorable stalking voyage over a racetrack he is 2 for 2 over, but is almost certain to get over bet by the public. I will use him underneath, but focus my wagering on #2 Steeze. The son of Vekoma takes on the toughest group he has encountered thus far and needs to prove he can perform as well without the anti-bleeding medication Lasix, but I love the way he comes into the race. He is one of the stronger finishers in this group and should get a ground saving, mid-pack voyage under Junior Alvarado.Race 4: Filly & Mare Sprint (G1)Grade: B-Use: 5 Foie Gras; 11 Explora; 12 Kilwin/7 Evanescence; 6 Majestic OopsForecast: #2 Ways and Means is the understandable 7-5-ML favorite in the first of nine Breeders’ Cup races to close the afternoon. The Practical Joke mare comes in having won 2 of 3 in 2026, including a dominant victory in the Ballerina (G1) when we saw her last. If she runs to her races at Saratoga, they are running for second, but the potential good news for those looking for value is that she has yet to run as fast elsewhere. Couple with that a potentially dirt-filled trip down on the inside and it feels like a good chance to take a swing against the chalk.A number of runners appear live with #11 Explora one of the likeliest winners. The problem is the early pace could be quick, which brings horses like #6 Majestic Oops, #7 Evanescence, and #12 Kilwin into the mix. That said, I am hopeful to get a perfect stalking trip with longshot #5 Foie Gras. The Mike Maker trainee has done very little wrong through five starts in 2026 and comes in off an easy victory at 6-5 in the Pink Ribbon at Charlestown. Veteran Joel Rosario takes the mount.Race 5: Turf Sprint (G1)Grade: B-Use: 12 Sorrento Sky; 10 Cy Fair/3 Bacio; 13 Starlust; 5 Time to DazzleForecast: #3 Bacio enters the Turf Sprint with a 5 for 6-record with his lone loss coming by a half-length in career start number two at Santa Anita last fall. He has been training well and is the one to beat on paper, but this race could play out far differently than others he has been in given the serious speed to his inside and immediate outside. If Juan Hernandez can avoid getting caught up in a potential early tussle, the Maclean’s Music colt is in with a big chance, but that is a big “if” in this full-field event at 5.5-furlongs, so I will take a swing against at his 5-2-ML offering.I almost landed on the 3YO filly #10 Cy Fair, who deserved better in her sixth-place effort at odds-on at Kentucky Downs in September, but will have to put forth a career best run chasing a fast pace to do so. Instead, I went with late running #12 Sorrento Sky. The 5YO gelding has always been honest, but struggled to win races at the stakes level. That changed this summer when he came with a last-to-first rally to win the Green Flash (G2) before backing it up with a score in the Eddie D (G2). Jockey Umberto Rispoli has a challenge to avoid significant ground loss, but at least he should avoid traffic issues. The price should be right to gamble for a late collapse.Race 6: Dirt Mile (G1)Grade: B-Use: 7 Bracket Buster/11 Iron Man Cal; 3 Full SerranoForecast: #1 Further Ado is likely to take a ton of public support in this year’s Dirt Mile given his connections, resume, and success over this surface. He is another horse that obviously can win, but is likely to take far too much public money for me. I prefer #7 Bracket Buster. Many will look to his loss at Parx at odds-on last month and come to the conclusion that this class level is a bit much for the Vekoma colt, but I thought he ran fine in the Parx Dirt Mile and just ran into a horse that got the jump and forgot to stop. Unlike many in this group, the 4YO has been pointing to this race for awhile now and should relish the two-turn one-mile configuration at Keeneland. Johnny V is back to ride after being aboard in each of his last three starts.Race 7: Filly & Mare Turf (G1)Grade: CUse: 8 Jancis; 12 Blue Bolt; 3 Classic Q; 4 Red LetterForecast: Horses based outside of the United States have dominated this event of late, including Gezora a year ago. I do not see that changing in 2026 where #12 Blue Bolt is the clear one to beat, but has to answer distance questions. The same is true for second choice #11 Precise. Both European-based fillies bring incredibly strong resumes in, but their likely price makes them tough to endorse with confidence. I took a swing instead with #8 Jancis. The 5YO mare makes her second start in North America after a neck loss to #1 Gimme a Nother in the E.P. Taylor (G1) in Canada in September. She and #4 Red Letter are the international runners that could get overlooked in the wagering making them intriguing alternatives to the favorites.Race 8: Sprint (G1)Grade: XUse: 13 Englishman/11 T O ElvisForecast: I have no desire to get creative in this year’s Sprint given the presence of #13 Englishman and #11 T O Elvis. In a vacuum, Englishman is the fastest horse in this race and training like he is ready to run another big one. The caveat is there is a lot of speed signed on to his inside. The outside draw should benefit the 4-5-favorite, but he could get caught wide throughout battling with some other serious sprinters. This would pave the way for T O Elvis. The Churchill Downs (G1) winner has not raced since his upset score on Derby Day, but has been pointed to this race and appears to be coming into it ready to fire another big shot. I would be surprised if one of the two top choices get to the wire first.Race 9: Mile (G1)Grade: B+Use: 8 Notable Speech/12 True LoveForecast: Trainer Charles Appleby has won this race 4 of the last 5 years and has a massive shot to win yet another. Appleby sends out last year’s winner #8 Notable Speech. The Godolphin homebred has won 3 of 5 since his off-the-pace score at Del Mar, including a strong run in the Woodbine Mile (G1) last month. The 5YO gelding appears to be as good as ever and should get a great setup with regular rider William Buick back aboard in hopes of adding to his record four wins in the Breeders’ Cup Mile. I am not betting against him doing so.Race 10: Distaff (G1)Grade: BUse: 4 Fully Subscribed; 6 Measure/3 RegaledForecast: I was disappointed by the scratches of #5 Scottish Lassie and #8 Splendora in this year’s Distaff because prior to their omission this was my favorite betting race of the weekend. I still like it, but am not as confident in the pace being fast early. It should still be honest though, which should bode well for those who can settle early and finish.#4 Fully Subscribed is for the most part race shape independent given her tactical speed, but is best off with an honest early tempo. This would allow Flavien Prat to settle mid-pack and get a significant jump on the closers. If the pace is as hot as I originally suspected, #6 Measure is very live to pick up the pieces at a price. The daughter of Essential Quality has just one win on her resume, but is a strong finisher that benefits with the nine-furlong distance more than others. She should be finishing well, as should #3 Regaled. The concern with the Whit Beckman trainee is that she is far better over an off-track. Fortunately, it looks like the weather will be good for Championship Saturday.Race 11: Turf (G1)Grade: CUse: 2 Benvenuto Cellini; 13 Bay City Roller; 12 Diamond Necklace; 1 Ethical Diamond; 7 Hotazhell; 9 Johanna Walsh; 10 TiffanyForecast: As you can see from my grade and the number of runners I am using in this year’s Turf, I lack a strong opinion other than I do not anticipate a runner from the United States hitting the wire first. I went with #2 Benvenuto Cellini on top given his post and rider, but obviously #12 Diamond Necklace and #13 Bay City Roller merit major respect as well. Do not snooze on last year’s winner #1 Ethical Diamond. He will not be 27-1 again, but could be a double-digit offering when the bell sounds.Race 12: Classic (G1)Grade: C+Use: 4 The Puma; 5 Forever Young; 2 Sovereignty; 7 KnightsbridgeForecast: All three favorites in this year’s Classic offer strong cases for why they will win the lion’s share of the $7M purse. #5 Forever Young’s resume speaks for itself. The son of Real Steel has won 12 of 16 for over $32M, including last year’s event out west. He also benefits from the scratch of #6 Magnitude. This should allow him to sit a few lengths off what might be a more moderate pace than it appeared earlier in the week. #2 Sovereignty put on a show at the Spa in the Whitney (G1) when we saw him last, but not only has he not raced since, but he missed some training along the way. The fact he is racing is a bullish sign for me. We know his best is good enough. #7 Knightsbridge is almost certain to be the biggest price of the three, but clearly benefitted most from the defection of Magnitude. I do not think he is a true ten-furlong horse, but if the pace is moderate that aids his chances of finishing the deal.I had a difficult time separating the favorites and do not find any of them appealing options at their likely off-odds, so I will build my wagers around a price instead. #4 The Puma ran a career best race with the addition of blinkers in the Pennsylvania Derby last month. He overcame a wide middle move and still came home strong under jockey Javier Castellano. I wish there was a guaranteed fast pace, but this is the colt that offers the best value opportunity since he did not compete in the Triple Crown this spring and appears to be peaking at the right time.

The Breeders’ Cup Turf is one of horse racing’s great events – both in terms of prize money and prestige. As one of the richest races in North America annually (purse of $5M), it’s no surprise to see entrants come from all over the world to contest the 12-furlong trip each Breeders’ Cup weekend. This year’s event may lack the genuine superstars we’ve seen in years past, such as Enable, Daylami, and Pebbles (to name a few), however it’s loaded with capable runners who will offer generous prices on race day. Below you will find a brief comment on all fourteen runners set to tangle at Keeneland on Saturday, followed by my selections and how I plan on betting the race.1–Ethical Diamond – 12% / 7-1 fair win oddsThe winner of last year’s Turf looks to have a real chance of going back-to-back for trainer Willie Mullins; prep at Kentucky Downs should have set him up beautifully for this run at Keeneland2–Benvenuto Cellini – 7% / 13-1 fair win odds-This year’s Irish Derby winner hasn’t gotten any better over the second half of his 3YO campaign; Aidan O’Brien always dangerous in spots like this and Ryan Moore stays aboard; certainly can win but almost assuredly an underlay in the win market3–Minaret Station – 6% / 16-1 fair win oddsAn underrated runner for Will Walden’s barn, Minaret Station is in career form; biggest obstacle has always been soundness and ability to stay on the track, but a steady campaign this year has him primed for a respectable showing against the toughest he’s ever seen; 1-for-1 at KEE with a graded stakes win under his belt4–Far Bridge – 3% / 32-1 fair win oddsInititially sounded as if the trainer wanted to run against softer, but the ownership may have had other ideas; multiple G1 winner has credentials but would need everything to break his way to hit the board5–El Cordobes – 3% / 32-1 fair win oddsTrainer Charlie Appleby has won this Turf on multiple occasions and this runner was a good third in last year’s running; perhaps needed the race at Belmont off the lengthy layoff but Appleby didn’t sound overly impressed with the performance; needs a career best6–Burnham Square – 9% / 10-1 fair win oddsDisastrous effort at Kentucky Downs in September, but maybe with an excuse given the oppressive heat; has only had two other chances to rally from off the pace going 12F – a 9+ length win at Keeneland in April and a 4+ length win at Churchill in May; his 107 Beyer in the Elkhorn would be good enough to go close here…you just need to decide if you think he can do that against international powers7–Hotazhell – 6% / 16-1 fair win oddsIf the race were contested over 10F this guy may be the favorite given his recent form; 12F a major question, but if you think he can handle it (especially in America) then he’s likely an overlay in relation to his level of talent8–Test Score – originally 3% / 32-1 fair win oddsScratched due to fever.9–Johanna Walsh – 6% / 16-1 fair win oddsTough call on many fronts, as lone try against older fillies and mares was a disaster – although that preceded a freshening; gets in light as a 3YO filly for all-world trainer Joseph O’Brien; O’Brien wouldn’t run her here if he didn’t think she had a shot, even if only a marginal one10–Tiffany – 10% / 9-1 fair win oddsStateside debut was a smashing one, earning a 107 Beyer in Kentucky Downs Turf Cup victory for Sir Mark Prescott; no reason to think she won’t run credibly here, and wouldn’t be too worried about the 7L loss to Bay City Roller last fall, as that race came over a bog and Bay City Roller is a mud lark; assuming she can save some ground she’s absolutely viable here11–Survie – 6% / 16-1 fair win oddsThe winner of the Christophe Clement at Saratoga in August, the George Boughey trainee hasn’t shown that sort of winning form against quality European competition in years; Prat takes the mount, reuniting with her following their victory together in the Glens Falls at the Spa; not impossible to hit the board but not crazy about her, either12–Diamond Necklace – 13% / 7-1 fair win oddsTecnhically would regard her as the “most likely winner” – but not by much; very credible third in the Arc last month, albeit with the benefit of the 3YO female weight break; Soumillon stays aboard the four-time G1 winner who must be respected, even with a tough outside draw13–Bay City Roller – 11% / 8-1 fair win oddsJust ahead of Diamond Necklace when second in the Arc at nearly 40-1 for George Scott; undoubtedly better over ground with cut in it, however he’s a classy runner who has repeatedly shown he can compete anywhere; another contender mired with an outside draw who will need some racing luck in order to prevail14–Deep Monster – 5% / 19-1 fair win oddsBrutal draw going three turns at Keeneland; has multiple races on Thorograph that would indicate he’s far from impossible, but his race may have been lost at the post draw; another who would be best used underneath, if at allSELECTIONS6 – Burnham Square 1 – Ethical Diamond 3 – Minaret Station 10 – TiffanyWAGER$1 Trifecta Box – 1,3,6,10 = $24

‍ Championship Saturday at the Breeders’ Cup provides the Who’s Who of American racedays. The wagering menu is stacked with multi-race bets, including overlapping pick 5s in Races 5-9 and Races 8-12. Our fleet of 14 handicappers in the 1/ST BET Breeders’ Cup Wager Guide have you covered in all the races, so we’ll put all our all-star feet forward in approaching Saturday’s pair of all-stakes pick 5s. For a closer look at Saturday’s full-card analysis, check out Scott Shapiro’s blog.Race 5 | Turf Sprint | Selections by Zoe CadmanUse: 7-COMANCHE BRAVE, 14-MISS YECHANCE, 6-YELLOW CARD, 3-BACIO, 11-JOE SHEISTYConsider: noneWatch Zoe’s full analysis.Race 6 | Dirt Mile | Selections by Jeremy PlonkUse: 1-FURTHER ADO, 3-FULL SERRANOConsider: noneWatch Jeremy’s full analysis.Race 7 | Filly & Mare Turf | Selections by Millie BallUse: 12-BLUE BOLTConsider: 1-GIMME A NOTHER, 11-PRECISEWatch Millie’s full analysis.Race 8 | Sprint | Selections by Barry SpearsUse: 11-T O ELVISConsider: 13-ENGLISHMAN, 2-DARK SAFFRON, 5-LISTENUPSHANCEWatch Barry’s full analysis.Race 9 | Mile | Selections by Brian NadeauUse: 8-NOTABLE SPEECHConsider: 12-TRUE LOVE, 14-PUERTO RICOWatch Brian’s full analysis.Race 10 | Distaff | Selections by Scott ShapiroUse: 4-FULLY SUBSCRIBEDConsider: 6-MEASURE, 8-SPLENDORA, 3-REGALEDWatch Scott’s full analysis.Race 11 | Turf | Selections by Michelle YuUse: 13-BAY CITY ROLLERConsider: 12-DIAMOND NECKLACE, 11-SURVIE, 7-HOTAZHELLWatch Michelle’s full analysis.Race 12 | Classic | Selections by Matt BernierUse: 2-SOVEREIGNTY, 5-FOREVER YOUNGConsider: noneWatch Matt’s full analysis.Ticket Construction | Races 5-9To use all combinations:7,14,6,3,11 with 1,3 with 12,1,11 with 11,13,2,5 with 8,12,14 = $180If focusing any of our analyst's key singles, things get far more affordable:R5: COMANCHE BRAVE or any of the 5 single options, ticket costs $36R6: FURTHER ADO or FULL SERRANO ticket costs $90R7: BLUE BOLT ticket costs $60R8: T O ELVIS ticket costs $45R9: NOTABLE SPEECH ticket costs $60Ticket Construction | Races 8-12To use all combinations:11,13,2,5 with 8,12,14 with 4,6,8,3 with 13,12,11,7 with 2,5 = $192If focusing any of our analyst's key singles, things get far more affordable:R8: T O ELVIS ticket costs $48R9: NOTABLE SPEECH ticket costs $64R10: FULLY SUBSCRIBED ticket costs $48R11: BAY CITY ROLLER ticket costs $48R12: SOVEREIGNTY or FOREVER YOUNG ticket costs $96 ‍

‍ Future Stars Friday at the Breeders’ Cup features five stakes races that wrap into a beautiful pick 5 bow. Our fleet of 14 handicappers in the 1/ST BET Breeders’ Cup Wager Guide have you covered in all the races, so we’ll put all our all-star feet forward in approaching Friday’s all-stakes pick 5. For a closer look at Friday’s early pick 5, check out Frank Carulli’s blog.Race 6 | Juvenile Turf Sprint | Selections by Bailey ArmourUse: 4-BRICKYARD BELLEConsider: 1-MOONRISE, 11-HELL OF A SPIN, 3-LIBERTANGOWatch Bailey’s full analysis.Race 7 | Juvenile Fillies | Selections by Jessica PyferUse: 10-EMPHATIC, 5-MISS MONICAConsider: 7-LEXI’S CHARMWatch Jessica’s full analysis. Race 8 | Juvenile Fillies Turf | Selections by Ashley MaillouxUse: 10-AMUSINGLYConsider: 9-SUN GODDESS, 12-DOMESTIC AGENDAWatch Ashley’s full analysis.Race 9 | Juvenile | Selections by Ron NicolettiUse: 5-HUGHESConsider: 6-AMERICAN HISTORYWatch Ron’s full analysis.Race 10 | Juvenile Turf | Selections by Jose ContrerasUse: 14-GREAT BARRIER REEFConsider: 10-FOLSOM BLUES, 9-SALE SHARK, 5-HOW’S AL TODAYWatch Jose’s full analysis.Ticket ConstructionTo use all combinations:4,1,11,3 with 10,5,7 with 10,9,12 with 5,6 with 14,10,9,5 = $144If focusing any of our analysts key singles, things get far more affordable:R6: BRICKYARD BELLE ticket costs $36R7: just EMPHATIC or MISS MONICA ticket costs $48R8: AMUSINGLY ticket costs $48R9: HUGHES ticket costs $72R10: GREAT BARRIER REEF ticket costs $36 ‍