EXTRA INCENTIVESBC Bankroll Builder / Bet $25, Get $5 | Keeneland | Dowager Stakes (Race 7)10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Sunset 6 (Gulfstream/Santa Anita)SPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-9, Santa Anita Races 2-4-5Sunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 7-8-9, Santa Anita Races 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$100 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSPick 6 | $44,319 | Keeneland | begins Race 4 | 2:36 pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $146,583 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race 10 | 5:56 pm ETPick 6 | $10,719 | Los Alamitos (QH) | begins Race 4 | 9:55 pm ETKEY RACESKeeneland | Race 7 | 4:12 pm ET | Dowager StakesWoodbine | Race 8 | 4:55 pm ET | Frost King StakesWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:26 pm ET | South Ocean StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel | Race 5 | 2:09 pm ETBelmont | Race 8 | 5:05 pm ETMountaineer | Race 1 | 7:00 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHChad Brown | Belmont | 4 of 5 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Keeneland | trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. | 2-for-2 including $50 stakes upsetter Dr. KapurPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMJeremy Plonk: Keeneland Daily Longshots to WatchScott Shapiro: Keeneland / Santa Anita Sunday Spot PlaysBrian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

As always, it is another busy Sunday at 1/ST BET and Xpressbet with action from coast-to-coast. The day not includes solid slates at Belmont, Keeneland, and Santa Anita amongst other venues, but also another opportunity at our Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder. For those new to the on-going promotion, it is easy. Just register on the promotional landing page, bet $25 in single-race wagers on select races through October 25 and earn a $5 bonus per race. This afternoon’s select event is the Dowager (G3) in Kentucky at 12 furlongs over the grass. Here is my opinion in the Keeneland Sunday feature, as well as another spot play in the Blue Grass State and a pair of horses I like at Santa Anita Park.Keeneland, Race 6:Trainer Brad Cox continued a nightmare Keeneland Fall Meet on Saturday with five losses, which included a pair of defeats at odds-on and three more at 3-1 or shorter. This now puts the veteran conditioner at 2 for 30 with a $0.31 ROI. With that said, Cox sends out another significant ML favorite in this MSW for 2YO fillies at six-furlongs over the main track.On paper, #10 Appeals to Me is appealing coming in off a neck defeat on debut at Churchill Downs last month. Oddly, the Maxfield filly took little public support going off at over 18-1 in an 11-horse field. She ran well that day, but it is difficult based on the last few weeks in Lexington to expect a move forward for the $240k Keeneland September purchase. I will take a swing instead with #7 First Look. Trainer Rodolphe Brisset does not sport good recent numbers with juveniles debuting at Keeneland, but has proven at least somewhat capable over the years. He sends out #7 First Look. The Winstar Farm filly is bred to win early being by Life is Good out of an Outwork mare that won by more than seven lengths in her only career start at Laurel Park back in April ’22. She comes in off a bullet gate drill on October 10 and meets a modest group on paper. Christian Torres gets the leg up.Play: #7 First Look (8-1 ML)Picks: 7-6-10Keeneland, Race 7: Dowager (G3)The aforementioned Keeneland Sunday feature and today’s select race for the Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder is a long-distance turf race for fillies and mares where I am expecting a moderate early tempo. #12 Modarosa is the likely pacesetter, but draws the far outside and I worry about her ability to get the distance under jockey Junior Alvarado. This should allow one of those stalking the pace to get a dream run at a fair price. I am hopeful that is #10 Somethinabouther. I am not sure if the Mendelssohn filly is at her best going this long on the grass, but the price should be right to found out, Trainer Brendan Walsh has had yet another strong Keeneland stand and his trainee gets some class relief after back-to-back losses to Gimme a Nother this summer. I will need at least the ML offering to get involved, but this could be time for a career best effort from the Keeneland September ’23 purchase.Play: #10 Somethinabouther (8-1 ML)Picks: 10-9-2Santa Anita, Race 5:My first play at “The Great Race Place” comes in this six-furlong dash over the grass, which kicks off the late Pick 5, as well as the All-Turf Pick 3. The dash at three-quarters should see an honest pace at the very least. This could allow 2-1-favorite #10 Known Idea to work out a perfect stalking trip from the outside, but I do not trust him to out finish this bunch at a relatively short price. I will try a long shot instead with #8 Double Jab. The Cal-bred has been freshened up by trainer Andy Mathis after encountering better in a pair of fifth-place finishes at Del Mar this summer. Now, the son of Vronsky gets back to a turf course he has earned 2 of his 3 career wins over and should sit a favorable mid-pack voyage under Drayden Van Dyke. He is not the likeliest winner, but the best value in this optional claimer over the sod.Play: #8 Double Jab (12-1 ML)Picks: 8-10-1Santa Anita, Race 9The Sunday finale in Arcadia is a state-bred MSW event at two-turns over the grass where the two fillies exiting a similar spot on August 28 at Del Mar are likely to take the most public support. #7 Miss Mo Brown beat #2 Nyce Shot that day, but did it with a much more favorable voyage. Of the two, I prefer Nyce Shot, but the public is expected to as well since she is listed at 6-5 on the morning line. Nyce Shot is perhaps the likeliest winner, but did not exactly show a ton in the lane on debut, which makes her likely price tough to swallow. Instead, I will try #8 Tiger Luck. The daughter of Smiling Tiger is a half-sister to last year’s Zuma Beach runner-up Third Beer and did show some run late in her first two-turn try on September 7. If they go at an honest clip early, the Tim Yakteen trainee could be ready for her best late run yet with Joel Rosario back in the saddle.Play: #8 Tiger Luck (5-1 ML)Picks: 8-2-7

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.With a Sunday pick 6 carryover of $44,318 a couple of price players in the sequence could be a year-maker for those lucky enough to connect all the dots.Race 3:#7 Hurry Hurry (15-1 ML) – Keeneland form has been rock-solid at higher class levels than this, and while the David Jacobson April claim quickly went off form in his last 2, he’s been away since June and may return improved at this lower level.Race 6:#2 Georgy Girl (20-1 ML) – Mark Casse’s 2-year-olds are historically strong here in Fall Meets and have performed well enough this current stand. Notable he reaches for John Velazquez on this debut runner and it’s a field with no apparent world-beaters – though I prefer 8-1 ML First Look on top.Race 7:#2 Malibu Smart (15-1 ML) – Another in a long line of veteran turf claims by Mike Maker that go on to relish marathon trips. Takes a 2-race win streak into the Dowager on the class rise and is drawn nicely around 3 turns with tactical ability.#8 Golden Sunshine (10-1 ML) – Second price shot to spruce up a great gambling race in the Dowager. Spring Meet runner-up in the similar Bewitch Stakes has 10 straight superfecta finishes and always fires her shot.Race 8:#6 Kid Twist (10-1 ML) – Dialed In gelding has run well twice over the Kee surface against a tougher class and should fit very well upon the return here. Has held form through 2 previous claims, so barn change since his last not a big concern.

Northfield Park has a 15-race card featuring the Buckeye Claiming Series Finals. The Spot Plays are in Race 5, Race 7, and Race 9. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 5 (7:28 PM EDT)2-Coop A Loop (9/2)-This level will be test but the same could be said for the entire field. Faced this kind on 10-11, faded off a wide trip and came 8th. Gets the benefit of a ++ driver change in Dan Noble. Beat cheaper 2 back with Noble at the controls and this level will be test. The veteran fits with this crew and could offer a square price. Starts inside of main foes and has the gate speed to get the top or land in the 2-hole. After that, will rely on Noble to do what he does often, to work a winning trip.2-4-3Race 7 (8:12 PM EDT)5-Rock The Belles (7/2)-Yonkers shipper seems to have found a soft spot for its Nfld debut. Hasn't fared well versus $60k claimers at YR in the last 3 races but did beat the NW15000L5 on the Hilltop in August. Has enough gate speed to get the top when the wings fold and if so, could be tough tackle. The Ron Burke 6-year-old was brought here for a purpose and can take advantage of the drop to face NW5000. The cause for pause is the stale date of 9-22 but will trust the connections and look for big try.5-6-3Race 9 (8:56 PM EDT)6-Lil Keisha (3-1)-Recent form has been dull when facing older in races 2-3 and 4 back at Scioto. Came 2nd last time at Dela on a track rated Good and was upset by #3 Its A Bella Bean who is 20-1 in the program here. Bella was a well-meant winner that night, went off at 16-1 and drew off. This is another Ron Burke trainee and will be driven by Chris Page who is the regular pilot. Burned money at 1/9 in last and in this spot could offer some value. The 2nd chalk needs to beat Dan Noble on the rail with the 8/5 choice. It should be noted this filly hasn't won in 5 races on Lasix but has come 2nd both times when in against 3-year-olds. Plus, it did post 2 wins in 4 Nfld races. Will look for Page to be aggressive and can be a main player with a smooth trip.6-5-1Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVESBC Bankroll Builder / Bet $25, Get $5 | Ascot | British Champions (Race 6)$4000 Exacta-Thon | Woodbine | today’s races10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Sunset 6 (Gulfstream/Santa Anita)SCHEDULE NOTESAscot | 7:55 am ET | British Champions Day first postDelaware Park | 12:45 pm ET | closing day card for 2026SPECIAL 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 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$1000 Santa Anita BCBC Low Ratio Qualifier | details$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$100 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSunset 6 | $17,831 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:04 pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $135,826 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race 11 | 6:27 pm ETKEY RACESAscot | Race 6 | 11:00 am ET | British ChampionsKeeneland | Race 7 | 4:12 pm ET | PerryvilleDelaware | Race 8 | 4:35 pm ET | WilmingtonDelaware | Race 9 | 5:07 pm ET | EndineSanta Anita | Race 3 | 5:06 pm ET | LureKeeneland | Race 9 | 5:16 pm ET | Raven RunWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:26 pm ET | Ontario DerbyWoodbine | Race 10 | 5:57 pm ET | Ontario FashionLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXDelaware Park | Race 5 | 2:57 pm ETWoodbine | Race 8 | 4:54 pm ETDelta Downs | Race 9 | 9:24 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMark Casse | Woodbine | 9 of 11 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Remington Park | trainer Joe Offolter | swept Oklahoma Classics Cup and TurfPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMGBI Timeform: British Champions Day Wager GuideJeremy Plonk: Keeneland Daily Longshots to WatchScott Shapiro: Keeneland Saturday Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Ontario Derby at WoodbineFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer: best bets today in the Xpressbet member’s section

Scioto Downs finishes off Breeders Crown Eliminations weekend with a 14-race card. This time the headliners are 3-year-olds battling in 6 Elims for the right to come back next weekend in the Finals. The Spot Plays are in Race 2, Race 5, and Race 8. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 2 (6:34 PM EST)5-Women Layer (5-1)-This 5-year-old has done good work at ScD (13-6-3-2) and draws the choice post tonight. Hasn't had much luck with post draws and Yannick Gingras returns for his 2nd straight drive. Came a good 3rd two back against tough customers in Dayton and didn't get the best of trips. Went off at 1/9 and raced like it versus Open Handicap company in last and should offer a nice return here. Will look for a top of the stack trip and should be in play turning for the wire. Could take top honors and at this price is useable underneath in gimmicks as well.5-6-2Race 5 (7:52 PM EST)2-Emoticon Legacy (7/2)-Came 2nd to Super Chapter in the Dayton Derby and has been consistently in the mix at the wire all season. The Luc Blais trainee is a perfect 1-1 at ScD and is the 2nd program chalk. Bob McClure, the usual pilot, gets the assignment and that can help. Should get a good stalking trip, and there is some gate speed. Will anticipate an honest pace and to be a main player.2-6-3Race 8 (9:10 PM EST)4-Sweet Luvin Lou (4-1)-Lou is a very good 3-year-old who turns into an even better colt when the post draw gods smile. Lands the best post tonight, and there is no reason to think Scott Zeron won't work an effective trip. Can flash top gate speed and should be racing near the top of the stack. The fractions will be sizzling and could post an upset if in striking range at the head of the stretch. Finished 2nd in the past 2 races and had post 10 the last time. Ships in from the Red Mile, goes back on Lasix and could be sitting on a big try.4-5-7Check 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.Suddenly prices have returned to the Keeneland scene after a drought this Fall Meet. Between the Thursday finale and Friday’s card, 4 of the last 11 winners were 13-1 or more. Let’s see if the longshots can muster a say in the Saturday outcomes.Race 1:#11 Keepinitreal (10-1 ML) – Closers typically can’t factor at speed-friendly Prairie Meadows, so he may appreciate the change of venue, pace set-up and fact that sire City of Light is a fantastic influence on the Kee dirt.Race 2:#10 Valentine Eve (12-1 ML) – Fresh off the claim when fading on a sloppy track at Ellis. Back to a fast track puts her closer to her summer form and she should fit at this level.Race 3:#4 Doctor Jeff (12-1 ML) – Hot pace sets up for this late-runner who got eligible for the starter allowance condition with a win last time out. One of my key plays on the entire card as a top pick.Race 5:#7 Market Street (20-1 ML) – Mired with bad luck and trips in recent starts, a clean go puts longshot in the mix for an exotics finish. Competitive speed figures with most of these if that’s your bag.Race 6:#10 Accelerator (12-1 ML) – First-time starter has trained sharply on the clock at Turfway and those types that have run here this meet have had some success. Love Decimation on top in this race but this rookie could fill out the exotics and I’d be happy to see it.Race 7:#9 Street Beast (20-1 ML) – Perryville Stakes favorites Deep Flame and Obliteration will be very tough to deny, so thinking more bottom of the tris and supers for price horses. This speedy router has flashed talent and should appreciate the distance if he handles dirt. Sire Street Sense is a darned good one for Kee dirt success.Race 9:#7 A Fine Chardonnay (12-1 ML) – 2-time local sprint stakes winner (Myrtlewood and Beaumont) in the past 2 meets and looks for a hat trick in the Raven Run. Bullet work for this, so maybe Ian Wilkes has her rounding back into that spring form.Race 10:#4 Petronella (10-1 ML) – Beautiful post draw for a Kee turf sprint and sired by local star grass influence Not This Time. Toss in leading meet trainer Brendan Walsh and hot-riding Flavien Prat, who won 5 races here on Wednesday when last at Keeneland, and there’s a lot to like at the price.

British Champions Day is Saturday at Ascot and the top performers across multiple European divisions will clash on the 7-race card. Post time for the first race will be 7:55 am ET with the featured Champion Stakes set to go for 11:00 am ET. 1/ST BET and Xpressbet will offer full-card wagering on all the action, which most years will have Breeders' Cup implications 2 weeks ahead at Keeneland.Among the star performers entered on the card include Ombudsman and Calandagan (pictured) in the Champions Stakes, as well as Minnie Hauk and Kalpana in the Fillies & Mares division.To help you play the races Saturday at Ascot, enjoy the free GBI Timeform Wager Guide for the full-card here.