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Nov 04 2021

2021 November Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule for North America, Japan, Ascot

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November 2021.

The official November 2021 Thoroughbred Stakes schedule for North America has been officially release, and of course is subject to change.

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Del Mar will be the epicenter of the first weekend with the Breeders Cup on the first weekend of November of course, but there are many great stakes to follow. Consult the schedule below.

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Del Mar Race Track
Del Mar Race Track

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2021 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule for North America, Japan, and Ascot

RaceTrackDatePurseAge/SexDist.SurfaceFee, Due Date
Seashell SDmr3-Nov$100k a3&up f/m R8fDirtClosed on Oct 21.
Let It Ride SDmr4-Nov$100k a3yo R8fTurfClosed on Oct 21.
Atlantic Beach SAqu5-Nov$100k g2yo6fTurfClosed on Oct 23.
Tempted SAqu5-Nov$150k g2yo f8fDirtClosed on Oct 23.
Awad SBel5-Nov$100k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 16.
Ticonderoga SBel5-Nov$200k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 16.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (NetJets) (G1)Dmr5-Nov$2,000k g2yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T)Dmr5-Nov$1,000k g2yo f8fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TVG) (G1)Dmr5-Nov$2,000k g2yo c/g8.5fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T)Dmr5-Nov$1,000k g2yo c/g8fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2T)Dmr5-Nov$1,000k g2yo5fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Golden State JuvenileDmr5-Nov$175k g2yo S7fDirtClosed on Oct 21.
Golden State Juvenile Fillies SDmr5-Nov$175k g2yo f S7fDirtClosed on Oct 21.
Qatar Golden Mile SDmr5-Nov$150k g2yo8fTurfClosed on Oct 21.
Senator Ken Maddy SDmr5-Nov$200k g2&up f/m5fTurfClosed on Oct 21.
Cellars Shiraz SGP5-Nov$65k g3yo f8.32fAWClosed on Oct 24.
Hank Mills Sr. STuP5-Nov$60k g3&up6.5fDirtNot Available
Stewart Manor SAqu6-Nov$100k g2yo f6fTurfClosed on Oct 23.
Turnback the Alarm H (G3)Aqu6-Nov$150k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Oct 23.
Chelsey Flower SBel6-Nov$100k g2yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 16.
Mohawk SBel6-Nov$200k g3&up S8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 16.
Bet On Sunshine SCD6-Nov#$300k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Oct 23.
A Huevo SCT6-Nov$50k a3&up S9fDirtClosed on Oct 27.
Breeders' Cup Classic (Longines) (G1)Dmr6-Nov$6,000k g3&up10fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Big Ass Fans) (G1)Dmr6-Nov$1,000k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Distaff (Longines) (G1)Dmr6-Nov$2,000k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1)Dmr6-Nov$1,000k g3&up f/m7fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Maker's Mark) (G1T)Dmr6-Nov$2,000k g3&up f/m11fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Mile Presented by PDJF (FanDuel) (G1T)Dmr6-Nov$2,000k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Sprint (Qatar Racing) (G1)Dmr6-Nov$2,000k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Turf (Longines) (G1T)Dmr6-Nov$4,000k g3&up12fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T)Dmr6-Nov$1,000k g3&up5fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Goldikova S (G2T)Dmr6-Nov$300k g3&up f/m8fTurfClosed on Oct 21.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance S (G2)Dmr6-Nov$250k g3&up13fDirtClosed on Oct 21.
Joseph T. GraceGG6-Nov$50k a3&up8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 28.
Showing Up SGP6-Nov$65k g3yo8.32fAWClosed on Oct 24.
Showtime Deb SHaw6-Nov$60k a2yo f S6fDirtClosed on Oct 27.
Fantasy S (G3T)JRA6-Nov$602k a2yo f7fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Keio Hai Nisai S (G2T)JRA6-Nov$780k a2yo7fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Noel Laing Steeplechase SMtp6-Nov$40k g4&up20fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Aflac Supreme HurdlePmT6-Nov$75k g4&up R18fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Jeff and Jack Coady Sr. STuP6-Nov$60k g3&up f/m6fDirtNot Available
Nashua S (G3)Aqu7-Nov$150k g2yo8fDirtClosed on Oct 23.
ZagoraBel7-Nov$150k g3&up f/m12fTurfClosed on Oct 16.
Betty Grable SDmr7-Nov$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirtClosed on Oct 21.
Sun Power SHaw7-Nov$60k a2yo c/g S6fDirtClosed on Oct 27.
Copa Republica Argentina (G2T)JRA7-Nov$1,173k a3&up12.5fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Miyako S (G3)JRA7-Nov$780k a3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
Pennsylvania Hunt CupUni7-Nov$35k g5&up32fTurfClosed on Oct 25.
Ontario Jockey Club SWO7-Nov$100k g3&up S6fAWClosed on Oct 20.
Treasure ChestDeD12-Nov$100k g3&up f/m8fDirtClosed on Oct 28.
Don C. McNeill SRP12-Nov$75k g2yo S8fDirtClosed on Oct 29.
Silver Goblin SRP12-Nov$70k g3&up S6.5fDirtClosed on Oct 29.
Slide Show SRP12-Nov$75k g2yo f S8fDirtClosed on Oct 29.
Artie Schiller SAqu13-Nov$150k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Oct 30.
Dream Supreme SCD13-Nov#$300k g3&up f/m6fDirtClosed on Oct 30.
My Sister Pearl SCT13-Nov$50k a3&up f/m S9fDirt$50/Nov 3
Delta Mile SDeD13-Nov$100k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Oct 28.
Desi Arnaz SDmr13-Nov$100k g2yo f7fDirt$100/Nov 4
Golden NuggetGG13-Nov$50k a2yo6fAW$0/Nov 4
Powerless SHaw13-Nov$60k a3&up f/m S6.5fDirt$0/Nov 3
Daily Hai Nisai S (G2T)JRA13-Nov$780k a2yo8fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Musashino S (G3)JRA13-Nov$780k a3&up8fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
James F. Lewis III SLrl13-Nov$100k g2yo6fDirtClosed on Oct 30.
Smart Halo SLrl13-Nov$100k g2yo f6fDirtClosed on Oct 30.
Thirty Eight Go Go SLrl13-Nov$100k g3&up f/m8.5fDirtClosed on Oct 30.
Ohio Debutante HMVR13-Nov$75k g3&up f/m S8fDirt$50/Nov 3
Bessarabian S (G2)WO13-Nov$175k g3&up f/m7fAWClosed on Oct 27.
Maple Leaf S (G3)WO13-Nov$150k g3&up f/m10fAWClosed on Oct 27.
Winter Memories SAqu14-Nov$150k g3yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Oct 30.
Bob Hope S (G3)Dmr14-Nov$100k g2yo7fDirt$100/Nov 4
Lightning Jet SHaw14-Nov$60k a3&up S6.5fDirt$0/Nov 3
Fukushima Kinen (G3T)JRA14-Nov$838k a3&up10fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1T)JRA14-Nov$2,160k a3&up f/m11fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Autumn S (G2)WO14-Nov$175k g3&up8.5fAWClosed on Oct 27.
My Trusty Cat SDeD19-Nov$100k g2yo f8fDirt$0/Nov 4
Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial SRP19-Nov$100k g3&up8.32fDirt$0/Nov 5
Ashbridges Bay SWO19-Nov$100k g3yo f S8.5fDirt$100/Nov 3
Lake Ontario SWO19-Nov$100k g3yo c/g S8.5fDirt$100/Nov 3
Red Smith (G2T)Aqu20-Nov$200k g3&up11fTurf$200/Nov 6
Chilukki S (G3)CD20-Nov#$300k g3&up f/m8fDirt$200/Nov 6
Jean Lafitte SDeD20-Nov$100k g2yo8fDirt$0/Nov 4
Native Diver S (G3)Dmr20-Nov$100k g3&up9fDirt$100/Nov 11
OaklandGG20-Nov$50k a3&up6fAWNot Available
Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai S (G2T)JRA20-Nov$780k a2yo9fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Cardinal HMVR20-Nov$75k g3&up S6fDirt$50/Nov 10
First Lady SMVR20-Nov$75k g3yo f S6fDirt$50/Nov 10
Key Cents SAqu21-Nov$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$100/Nov 6
Notebook SAqu21-Nov$100k g2yo S6fDirt$100/Nov 6
Cary Grant SDmr21-Nov$100k g3&up S7fDirt$100/Nov 11
Mile Championship (G1T)JRA21-Nov$2,362k a3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 21.
Frost King SWO21-Nov$100k g2yo S6.5fAW$100/Nov 3
South Ocean SWO21-Nov$100k g2yo f S6.5fAW$100/Nov 3
Mahoning Valley Distaff SprintMVR22-Nov$75k g3&up f/m6fDirt$0/Nov 8
Steel Valley SprintMVR22-Nov$250k g3yo6fDirt$0/Nov 8
Zia Park ChampionshipZia23-Nov$75k g3&up9fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park DerbyZia23-Nov$250k g3yo8.5fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park DistaffZia23-Nov$75k g3&up f/m6fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park JuvenileZia23-Nov$50k g2yo6fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park OaksZia23-Nov$200k g3yo f8.5fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park PrincessZia23-Nov$50k g2yo f6fDirt$0/Nov 12
Zia Park SprintZia23-Nov$75k g3&up6fDirt$0/Nov 12
Falls City (G2)CD25-Nov#$500k g3&up f/m9fDirt$300/Nov 13
Red Carpet S (G3T)Dmr25-Nov$100k g3&up f/m11fTurf$100/Nov 18
Joseph R. Peluso Memorial SFG25-Nov$75k g3&up f/mabt 8.5fTurf$0/Nov 13
Thanksgiving ClassicFG25-Nov$150k g3&up6fDirt$150/Nov 13
Comely S (G3)Aqu26-Nov$200k g3yo f9fDirt$200/Nov 13
Forever Together SAqu26-Nov$150k g3&up f/m8.5fTurf$150/Nov 13
Gio Ponti SAqu26-Nov$150k g3yo8.5fTurf$150/Nov 13
Clark Presented by Norton Healthcare (G1)CD26-Nov#$750k g3&up9fDirt$300/Nov 13
Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T)Dmr26-Nov$250k g3&up12fTurf$250/Nov 18
Golden Gate DebutanteGG26-Nov$50k a2yo f6fAWNot Available
Howard Bender SLrl26-Nov$75k g3&up S7fDirt$0/Nov 12
Politely SLrl26-Nov$75k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Nov 12
Shamrock Rose SPen26-Nov$200k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Nov 11
City of Phoenix STuP26-Nov$60k g3&up f/m8fDirtNot Available
Luke Kruytbosch STuP26-Nov$60k g3&up6fDirtNot Available
Aqueduct Turf Sprint ChampionshipAqu27-Nov$150k g3&up6fTurf$150/Nov 13
Central Park SAqu27-Nov$100k g2yo8.5fTurf$100/Nov 13
DiscoveryAqu27-Nov$150k g3yo9fDirt$150/Nov 13
Long Island (G3T)Aqu27-Nov$400k g3&up f/m12fTurf$400/Nov 13
Fern CreekCD27-Nov#$200k g2yo f6.5fDirt$150/Nov 13
Golden Rod S (G2)CD27-Nov#$400k g2yo f8.5fDirt$200/Nov 13
Kentucky Jockey Club S (G2)CD27-Nov#$400k g2yo8.5fDirt$200/Nov 13
Lively ShivelyCD27-Nov#$200k g2yo6.5fDirt$150/Nov 13
West Virginia FuturityCT27-Nov$50k a2yo S7fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Hollywood Derby (G1T)Dmr27-Nov$400k g3yo9fTurf$400/Nov 18
Jimmy Durante S (G3T)Dmr27-Nov$100k g2yo f8fTurf$100/Nov 18
Seabiscuit H (G2T)Dmr27-Nov$250k g3&up8.5fTurf$250/Nov 18
Bob F. Wright Memorial SFG27-Nov$75k g3&upabt 8.5fTurf$0/Nov 13
Berkeley H (G3)GG27-Nov$100k g3&up8.5fAWNot Available
Radio Nikkei Hai Kyoto Nisai S (G3T)JRA27-Nov$678k a2yo10fTurfClosed on Oct 5.
City of Laurel SLrl27-Nov$100k g3yo7fDirt$0/Nov 13
Richard W. Small SLrl27-Nov$100k g3&up9fDirt$0/Nov 13
Safely Kept SLrl27-Nov$100k g3yo f7fDirt$0/Nov 13
Glacial Princess SMVR27-Nov$75k g2yo f S6fDirt$50/Nov 17
Ruff/Kirchberg Memorial HMVR27-Nov$75k g3&up S8fDirt$50/Nov 17
Kennedy Road S (G2)WO27-Nov$175k g3&up6fAW$175/Nov 10
Autumn Days SAqu28-Nov$150k g3&up f/m6fTurf$150/Nov 13
Fall Highweight H (G3)Aqu28-Nov$200k g3&up6fDirt$200/Nov 13
Tepin SAqu28-Nov$100k g2yo f8.5fTurf$100/Nov 13
Cecil B. DeMille S (G3T)Dmr28-Nov$100k g2yo8fTurf$100/Nov 18
Matriarch S (G1T)Dmr28-Nov$400k g3&up f/m8fTurf$400/Nov 18
Japan Cup (G1T)JRA28-Nov$6,172k a3&up12fTurfClosed on Oct 5.
Keihan Hai (G3T)JRA28-Nov$808k a3&up6fTurfClosed on Oct 5.
Grey S (G3)WO28-Nov$150k g2yo8.5fAW$150/Nov 10
Mazarine S (G3)WO28-Nov$150k g2yo f8.5fAW$150/Nov 10

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Remember to get the Grid for all your favorite tracks here.

Oct 04 2021

October 2021 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule: North America and Japan

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October 2021. Thoroughbred horse racing stakes schedule for North America and Japan. Lots of Breeders’ Cup Challenge races coming up!

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Keeneland Race Course in Lexington opens Oct.4
Keeneland is the epicenter of racing in October.

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October 2021 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule: North America and Japan

RaceTrackDatePurseAgeSexDistSurfFee-Cls
John Hettinger SBel1-Oct$125k g3&up f/m S9fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Seneca Overnight SCD1-Oct#$160k g3yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 24.
American Pharoah S (G1) BCSA1-Oct$300k g2yo8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Chandelier S (G2) BCSA1-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Eddie D Stakes (G2T)SA1-Oct$200k g3&up6.5fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Speakeasy S BCSA1-Oct$100k g2yo5fTurfClosed on Sep 17.
Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational (G3T)Bel2-Oct$200k g3&up6fTurfNot Available
Champagne S (G1) BCBel2-Oct$500k g2yo8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Miss Grillo S (G2T)Bel2-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Woodward (G1)Bel2-Oct$500k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Ack Ack (G3)CD2-Oct#$300k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Lukas Classic (G3)CD2-Oct#$400k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Alberta Breeders' HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta Fall Classic Distaff HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta OaksCTM2-Oct$50k g3yo f S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta Premier's FuturityCTM2-Oct$50k g2yo S6fDirtNot Available
Beaufort SCTM2-Oct$50k g3yo S8.5fDirtNot Available
Red Diamond Express HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up S6fDirtNot Available
Sturgeon River SCTM2-Oct$50k g2yo f S6fDirtNot Available
Sirius S (G3)JRA2-Oct$737k a3&up9.5fDirtClosed on Aug 10.
All Along SLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Japan Turf CupLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up12fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Laurel Dash SLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Laurel FuturityLrl2-Oct$150k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Selima SLrl2-Oct$150k g2yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Awesome Again S (G1) BCSA2-Oct$300k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
City of Hope Mile (G2T)SA2-Oct$200k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
John Henry Turf Championship (G2T)SA2-Oct$200k g3&up10fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Rodeo Drive S (G1T) BCSA2-Oct$300k g3&up f/m10fTurfClosed on Sep 17.
Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) BCSA2-Oct$200k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Wonder Where SWO2-Oct$250k g3yo f R10fTurfClosed on Sep 15.
Fasig-Tipton Waya S (G3T)Bel3-Oct$300k g3&up f/m11fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Frizette S (G1) BCBel3-Oct$400k g2yo f8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Pilgrim S (G2T)Bel3-Oct$200k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Sprinters S (G1T)JRA3-Oct$2,362k a3&up6fTurfClosed on Aug 10.
Chillingworth S (G3)SA3-Oct$100k g3&up f/m6.5fDirtClosed on Sep 23.
Surfer Girl SSA3-Oct$200k g2yo f8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Unzip Me SSA3-Oct$75k a3yo f6.5fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Zenyatta S (G2) BCSA3-Oct$200k g3&up f/m8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Zuma Beach SSA3-Oct$200k g2yo8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Breeders' SWO3-Oct$400k g3yo R12fTurfClosed on Sep 15.
Ontario Fashion S (G3)WO3-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6fAWClosed on Sep 15.
Arctic Queen SFL4-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S6fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
Presque Isle Debutante SPID4-Oct$75k g2yo f6.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Fitz Dixon Jr. Memorial Juvenile SPID5-Oct$75k g2yo6.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Cardinal SInd6-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Indiana FuturityInd6-Oct$75k g2yo S8.32fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Miss Indiana SInd6-Oct$75k g2yo f S8.32fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Too Much Coffee SInd6-Oct$100k g3&up S8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
H.B.P.A. StakesPID6-Oct$75k g3&up f/m8.32fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Emerald Necklace STdn7-Oct$75k g2yo f S6fDirt$50/Sep 27
Scarlet & Gray HTdn7-Oct$75k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$50/Sep 27
Darley Alcibiades S (G1) BCKee8-Oct$400k g2yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2) BCKee8-Oct$250k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Clarendon SWO8-Oct$150k g2yo R5.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Shady Well SWO8-Oct$150k g2yo f R5.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1T)Bel9-Oct$500k g3&up12fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Matron S (G3T)Bel9-Oct$150k g2yo f6fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Vosburgh (G2) BCBel9-Oct$250k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 25.
West Virginia Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$150k g3&up S9fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Cavada Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Dash for Cash Breeders' Classic Presented by RockwoolCT9-Oct$70k g3&up S4.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Lottery Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3yo S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Roger Ramey Breeders' Classic Distaff Presented by Beau Ridge FarmCT9-Oct$70k g3&up f/m S9fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association Onion Juice Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3&up S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Tourism Office Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3yo f S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Triple Crown Nutrition Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g2yo f S6.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g2yo S6.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
Harris Farms SFno9-Oct$75k g3&up S6fDirt$50/Oct 2
Genesee Valley Hunt CupGen9-Oct$25k g4&up28fTurf$100/Sep 27
Saudi Arabia Royal Cup (G2T)JRA9-Oct$678k a2yo8fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (G1) BCKee9-Oct$500k g2yo8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
First Lady Presented by UK HealthCare (G1T) BCKee9-Oct$400k g3&up f/m8fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Keeneland Turf Mile (G1T) BCKee9-Oct$750k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Thoroughbred Club of America S (G2) BCKee9-Oct$250k g3&up f/m6fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Woodford Presented by TVG (G2T)Kee9-Oct$200k g3&up5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
National Sporting Library & Museum CupMid9-Oct$30k g4&up26fTurf$100/Sep 27
Swingtime SSA9-Oct$70k a3&up f/m R8fTurf$0/Sep 30
Overskate SWO9-Oct$100k g3&up S7.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Beldame (G2)Bel10-Oct$250k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Sep 25.
Futurity S (G3T) BCBel10-Oct$150k g2yo6fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Knickerbocker (G3T)Bel10-Oct$150k g3&up9fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Kyoto Daishoten (G2T)JRA10-Oct$1,383k a3&up12fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Mainichi Okan (G3T)JRA10-Oct$1,383k a3&up9fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Castle & Key Bourbon S (G2T) BCKee10-Oct$200k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Indian Summer S BCKee10-Oct$200k g2yo5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Juddmonte Spinster S (G1) BCKee10-Oct$500k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Cup and Saucer SWO10-Oct$250k g2yo R8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Durham Cup S (G3)WO10-Oct$150k g3&up8.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Ontario Matron S (G3)WO10-Oct$150k g3&up f/m8.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Leon Reed Memorial SFL11-Oct$50k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Sep 28
M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation MilePRX12-Oct$100k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
White Clay Creek SDel13-Oct$50k g2yo f8fDirt$0/Oct 2
ITOBA Stallion Season Fillies SInd13-Oct$75k a3yo f S8fDirt$0/Sep 29
ITOBA Stallion Season SInd13-Oct$75k a3yo c/g S8fDirt$0/Sep 29
JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S (G2T) BCKee13-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fTurf$100/Sep 29
Glen CoveBel15-Oct$100k g3yo f7fTurf$100/Oct 2
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM15-Oct$50k g3&4yo f S7fDirtClosed on Oct 2.
Magnolia SDeD15-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$0/Sep 30
Buffalo Trace Franklin County S (G3T)Kee15-Oct$150k g3&up f/m5.5fTurf$100/Sep 29
OKC Turf ClassicRP15-Oct$130k g3&up S8.5fTurf$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics CupRP15-Oct$175k g3&up S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics DistaffRP15-Oct$145k g3&up f/m S8.32fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Distaff SprintRP15-Oct$130k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Distaff TurfRP15-Oct$130k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Filly & Mare Starter SRP15-Oct$40k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics JuvenileRP15-Oct$100k g2yo c/g S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics LassieRP15-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics SprintRP15-Oct$130k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Starter SRP15-Oct$40k g3&up S7fDirt$0/Oct 1
Sands Point S (G2T)Bel16-Oct$200k g3yo f9fTurf$200/Oct 2
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM16-Oct$50k g3&4yo c/g S7fDirtClosed on Oct 3.
Gold CupDeD16-Oct$100k g3&up S7fDirt$0/Sep 30
Rocky Run SDel16-Oct$50k g2yo8fDirt$0/Oct 2
Appleton SFH16-Oct$50k g4&up21fTurf$100/Oct 4
Foxbrook Champion Hurdle SFH16-Oct$75k g4&up R20fTurf$250/Oct 4
Gladstone Hurdle SFH16-Oct$25k g3yo17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Grand National Steeplechase (G1T)FH16-Oct$150k g4&up21fTurf$500/Oct 4
Harry E. Harris Hurdle SFH16-Oct$50k g4yo17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Peapack Hurdle SFH16-Oct$50k g4&up f/m17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Hawthorne Derby Presented by BetMakersHaw16-Oct$100k g3yo9fTurf$50/Oct 6
Fuchu Himba S (G2T)JRA16-Oct$1,135k a3&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana (G1T)Kee16-Oct$500k g3yo f9fTurfNot Available
California Distaff HSA16-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S6.5fTurf$100/Oct 7
Floral ParkBel17-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6fTurf$150/Oct 2
BullDog SFno17-Oct$75k g3&up9fDirt$0/Oct 10
Shuka Sho (G1T)JRA17-Oct$2,058k a3yo f10fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
California Flag HSA17-Oct$100k g3&up S6.5fTurf$100/Oct 7
E.P. Taylor S (G1T)WO17-Oct$600k g3&up f/m10fTurf$600/Sep 29
Nearctic S (G2T)WO17-Oct$250k g3&up6fTurf$250/Sep 29
New York Breeders' FuturityFL18-Oct$100k a2yo S6fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Carle PlaceBel22-Oct$100k g3yo7fTurf$100/Oct 9
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM22-Oct$50k g2yo f S7fDirtClosed on Oct 10.
Louisiana JewelDeD22-Oct$100k g2yo f S7fDirt$0/Oct 7
Sycamore S (G3T)Kee22-Oct$150k g3&up12fTurf$100/Oct 6
Danzig SPen22-Oct$100k g3yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 7
New Start SPen22-Oct$100k g3yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 7
Lake Superior SWO22-Oct$80k g3yo c/g S7fTurf$0/Oct 6
Thunder Bay SWO22-Oct$80k g3yo f S7fTurf$0/Oct 6
Hill Prince S (G2T)Bel23-Oct$400k g3yo9fTurf$400/Oct 9
Noble Damsel (G3T)Bel23-Oct$200k g3&up f/m8fTurf$200/Oct 9
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM23-Oct$50k g2yo c/g S7fDirtClosed on Oct 11.
Louisiana LegacyDeD23-Oct$100k g2yo S7fDirt$0/Oct 7
Journeyman Stud JuvenileGP23-Oct$60k g2yo S8.32fAW$0/Oct 10
Khozan Juvenile Fillies SprintGP23-Oct$60k g2yo f S7fDirt$0/Oct 10
International Gold Cup Timber SGrM23-Oct$75k g4&up28fTurf$250/Oct 11
Steeplethon SGrM23-Oct$30k g5&up24fTurf$100/Oct 11
Fuji S (G2T)JRA23-Oct$1,221k a3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Lexus Raven Run S (G2)Kee23-Oct$250k g3yo f7fDirt$150/Oct 6
Perryville SKee23-Oct$150k g3yo7fDirt$100/Oct 6
Maryland Million ClassicLrl23-Oct$150k g3&up S9fDirt$375/Oct 13
Maryland Million DistaffLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Distaff Starter HLrl23-Oct$40k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$199/Oct 13
Maryland Million LadiesLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S9fTurf$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million LassieLrl23-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million NurseryLrl23-Oct$100k g2yo S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million SprintLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Starter HLrl23-Oct$40k g3&up S7fDirt$100/Oct 13
Maryland Million TurfLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up S9fTurf$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf Distaff Starter HLrl23-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S9fTurf$125/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf SprintLrl23-Oct$75k g3&up S5.5fTurf$188/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf Starter HLrl23-Oct$50k g3&up S9fTurf$125/Oct 13
Lure SSA23-Oct$70k a3&up R8fTurf$0/Oct 14
Hendrie S (G3)WO23-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6.5fAW$150/Oct 6
Princess Elizabeth SWO23-Oct$250k g2yo f R8.5fAW$250/Oct 6
Point of Entry SBel24-Oct$100k g3&up12fTurf$100/Oct 9
Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (G1T)JRA24-Oct$2,469k a3yo15fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Rood & Riddle Dowager S (G3T)Kee24-Oct$150k g3&up f/m12fTurf$100/Oct 6
Anoakia SSA24-Oct$75k a2yo f6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Shesastonecoldfox SFL25-Oct$50k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 11
Tin Cup Chalice SFL25-Oct$50k g2yo c/g S6fDirt$0/Oct 11
Oyster BayBel29-Oct$100k g3&up7fTurf$100/Oct 16
RK Red Smith HCTM29-Oct$50k g3&up f/m7fDirtNot Available
MyrtlewoodKee29-Oct$150k g2yo f6fDirt$100/Oct 13
Valley View S (G3T)Kee29-Oct$150k g3yo f8.5fTurf$100/Oct 13
Clever Trevor SRP29-Oct$100k g2yo7fDirt$0/Oct 15
Eternal Search SWO29-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7.5fTurf$100/Oct 13
Empire Classic SBel30-Oct$300k g3&up S9fDirt$300/Oct 16
Empire Distaff SBel30-Oct$250k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirt$250/Oct 16
Hudson SBel30-Oct$150k g3&up S6.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Iroquois SBel30-Oct$150k g3&up f/m S6.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Maid of the Mist SBel30-Oct$250k g2yo f S8fDirt$250/Oct 16
Mohawk SBel30-Oct$200k g3&up S8.5fTurf$200/Oct 16
Sleepy Hollow SBel30-Oct$250k g2yo S8fDirt$250/Oct 16
Ticonderoga SBel30-Oct$200k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf$200/Oct 16
Eleanor Casey MemorialCT30-Oct$50k a2yo f S7fDirt$50/Oct 20
Don Getty HCTM30-Oct$50k g3&up7fDirtNot Available
Brethren Juvenile FilliesGP30-Oct$60k g2yo f S8.32fAW$0/Oct 17
Ocala Stud Juvenile SprintGP30-Oct$60k g2yo S7fDirt$0/Oct 17
Crown Ambassador SInd30-Oct$75k a2yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Indiana Stallion FilliesInd30-Oct$75k a2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Lady Fog Horn SInd30-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 14
Unreachable Star SInd30-Oct$100k g3&up S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 14
Artemis S (G3T)JRA30-Oct$602k a2yo f8fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Swan S (G2T)JRA30-Oct$1,221k a3&up7fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Bowman MillKee30-Oct$150k g2yo6fDirt$100/Oct 13
Bryan Station SKee30-Oct$150k g3yo8fTurf$100/Oct 13
Hagyard Fayette S (G2)Kee30-Oct$200k g3&up9fDirt$100/Oct 13
Best of Ohio Distaff SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S9fDirt$50/Oct 20
Best of Ohio Endurance SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up S10fDirt$50/Oct 20
Best of Ohio Sprint SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$50/Oct 20
John W. Galbreath SMVR30-Oct$100k g2yo f S8.5fDirt$50/Oct 20
Juvenile SMVR30-Oct$100k g2yo S8.5fDirt$50/Oct 20
Autumn Miss S (G3T)SA30-Oct$100k g3yo f8fTurf$100/Oct 21
Coronation FuturityWO30-Oct$250k g2yo R9fAW$250/Oct 13
Display SWO30-Oct$125k g2yo7fAW$125/Oct 13
Glorious Song SWO30-Oct$125k g2yo f7fAW$125/Oct 13
Awad SBel31-Oct$100k g2yo8.5fTurf$100/Oct 16
Bold Ruler H (G3)Bel31-Oct$200k g3&up7fDirt$200/Oct 16
Chelsey Flower SBel31-Oct$100k g2yo f8.5fTurf$100/Oct 16
Pumpkin Pie SBel31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m7fDirt$100/Oct 16
ZagoraBel31-Oct$150k g3&up f/m12fTurf$150/Oct 16
Rags to Riches SCD31-Oct#$200k g2yo f8.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Street Sense SCD31-Oct#$200k g2yo8.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Tenno Sho Autumn (G1T)JRA31-Oct$3,096k a3&up10fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Twilight Derby (G2T)SA31-Oct$200k g3yo9fTurf$100/Oct 21
Ontario Damsel SWO31-Oct$125k g3yo f8.5fAW$125/Oct 13
Ontario Derby (G3)WO31-Oct$150k g3yo9fAW$150/Oct 13
New Mexico Classic Cup DerbyZia31-Oct$100k g3yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup JuvenileZia31-Oct$100k g2yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup LassieZia31-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup OaksZia31-Oct$100k g3yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic DistaffZia31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Peppers PrideZia31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Rocky GulchZia31-Oct$100k g3&up S8fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic SprintZia31-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Oct 19

Sep 30 2021

Gulfstream opens new Tapeta track Sept.30

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Thursday, September 30, 2021.  Gulfstream opens its new Tapeta track for racing today at 12:50 PM ET with the first race of 4 that will be on the artificial surface, alternating with the 4 races on dirt.  The new track was built to alleviate wear and tear on the turf course which will remain closed this week.

Gulfstream Park’s Tapeta Course installed in September 2021.

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Tapeta is an artificial surface that was invented by horse trainer Michael Dickinson in the 1990’s when it was available exclusively at his training facility in Maryland.  It gained attention after being sold to Golden Gate and Woodbine as their main tracks.  

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Gulfstream will make history in October as the only racetrack to feature dirt, turf, and synthetic racecourses in their daily racing agenda.  Trainers such as Graham Motion and Michael Stidham are elated, since polytrack is their favorite surface for training.

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You are free to use today’s Free Gulfstream Grid to see how the new track is playing out.

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The fabled racing establishment, located in Hallandale Beach, a subsector of Miami Florida, is open for racing basically year round, only closing for a week here and there.  With the massive amount of thunderstorms in the summer and hurricanes in the fall, the turf course takes a beating.

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You can get the Grid for Gulfstream and all your favorite tracks, every race day, here.

Sep 27 2021

October Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule: North America and Japan.

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October 2021. The updated thoroughbred stakes schedule for October has been released. Consult the following table to obtain information on the upcoming stakes races. Santa Anita, Belmont, and Keeneland will be in full swing.

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October 2021 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule: North America and Japan

RaceTrackDatePurseAgeSexDistSurfFee-Cls
John Hettinger SBel1-Oct$125k g3&up f/m S9fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Seneca Overnight SCD1-Oct#$160k g3yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 24.
American Pharoah S (G1) BCSA1-Oct$300k g2yo8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Chandelier S (G2) BCSA1-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Eddie D Stakes (G2T)SA1-Oct$200k g3&up6.5fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Speakeasy S BCSA1-Oct$100k g2yo5fTurfClosed on Sep 17.
Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational (G3T)Bel2-Oct$200k g3&up6fTurfNot Available
Champagne S (G1) BCBel2-Oct$500k g2yo8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Miss Grillo S (G2T)Bel2-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Woodward (G1)Bel2-Oct$500k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Ack Ack (G3)CD2-Oct#$300k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Lukas Classic (G3)CD2-Oct#$400k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Alberta Breeders' HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta Fall Classic Distaff HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta OaksCTM2-Oct$50k g3yo f S8.5fDirtNot Available
Alberta Premier's FuturityCTM2-Oct$50k g2yo S6fDirtNot Available
Beaufort SCTM2-Oct$50k g3yo S8.5fDirtNot Available
Red Diamond Express HCTM2-Oct$50k g3&up S6fDirtNot Available
Sturgeon River SCTM2-Oct$50k g2yo f S6fDirtNot Available
Sirius S (G3)JRA2-Oct$737k a3&up9.5fDirtClosed on Aug 10.
All Along SLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Japan Turf CupLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up12fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Laurel Dash SLrl2-Oct$100k g3&up5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Laurel FuturityLrl2-Oct$150k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Selima SLrl2-Oct$150k g2yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Awesome Again S (G1) BCSA2-Oct$300k g3&up9fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
City of Hope Mile (G2T)SA2-Oct$200k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
John Henry Turf Championship (G2T)SA2-Oct$200k g3&up10fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Rodeo Drive S (G1T) BCSA2-Oct$300k g3&up f/m10fTurfClosed on Sep 17.
Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) BCSA2-Oct$200k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Wonder Where SWO2-Oct$250k g3yo f R10fTurfClosed on Sep 15.
Fasig-Tipton Waya S (G3T)Bel3-Oct$300k g3&up f/m11fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Frizette S (G1) BCBel3-Oct$400k g2yo f8fDirtClosed on Sep 18.
Pilgrim S (G2T)Bel3-Oct$200k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 18.
Sprinters S (G1T)JRA3-Oct$2,362k a3&up6fTurfClosed on Aug 10.
Chillingworth S (G3)SA3-Oct$100k g3&up f/m6.5fDirtClosed on Sep 23.
Surfer Girl SSA3-Oct$200k g2yo f8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Unzip Me SSA3-Oct$75k a3yo f6.5fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Zenyatta S (G2) BCSA3-Oct$200k g3&up f/m8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 17.
Zuma Beach SSA3-Oct$200k g2yo8fTurfClosed on Sep 23.
Breeders' SWO3-Oct$400k g3yo R12fTurfClosed on Sep 15.
Ontario Fashion S (G3)WO3-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6fAWClosed on Sep 15.
Arctic Queen SFL4-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S6fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
Presque Isle Debutante SPID4-Oct$75k g2yo f6.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Fitz Dixon Jr. Memorial Juvenile SPID5-Oct$75k g2yo6.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Cardinal SInd6-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Indiana FuturityInd6-Oct$75k g2yo S8.32fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Miss Indiana SInd6-Oct$75k g2yo f S8.32fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Too Much Coffee SInd6-Oct$100k g3&up S8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
H.B.P.A. StakesPID6-Oct$75k g3&up f/m8.32fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Emerald Necklace STdn7-Oct$75k g2yo f S6fDirt$50/Sep 27
Scarlet & Gray HTdn7-Oct$75k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$50/Sep 27
Darley Alcibiades S (G1) BCKee8-Oct$400k g2yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2) BCKee8-Oct$250k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Clarendon SWO8-Oct$150k g2yo R5.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Shady Well SWO8-Oct$150k g2yo f R5.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1T)Bel9-Oct$500k g3&up12fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Matron S (G3T)Bel9-Oct$150k g2yo f6fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Vosburgh (G2) BCBel9-Oct$250k g3&up6fDirtClosed on Sep 25.
West Virginia Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$150k g3&up S9fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Cavada Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Dash for Cash Breeders' Classic Presented by RockwoolCT9-Oct$70k g3&up S4.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Lottery Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3yo S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Roger Ramey Breeders' Classic Distaff Presented by Beau Ridge FarmCT9-Oct$70k g3&up f/m S9fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association Onion Juice Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3&up S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Tourism Office Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g3yo f S7fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Triple Crown Nutrition Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g2yo f S6.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' ClassicCT9-Oct$70k g2yo S6.5fDirtClosed on Dec 1.
Harris Farms SFno9-Oct$75k g3&up S6fDirt$50/Oct 2
Genesee Valley Hunt CupGen9-Oct$25k g4&up28fTurf$100/Sep 27
Saudi Arabia Royal Cup (G2T)JRA9-Oct$678k a2yo8fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (G1) BCKee9-Oct$500k g2yo8.5fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
First Lady Presented by UK HealthCare (G1T) BCKee9-Oct$400k g3&up f/m8fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Keeneland Turf Mile (G1T) BCKee9-Oct$750k g3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Thoroughbred Club of America S (G2) BCKee9-Oct$250k g3&up f/m6fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Woodford Presented by TVG (G2T)Kee9-Oct$200k g3&up5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
National Sporting Library & Museum CupMid9-Oct$30k g4&up26fTurf$100/Sep 27
Swingtime SSA9-Oct$70k a3&up f/m R8fTurf$0/Sep 30
Overskate SWO9-Oct$100k g3&up S7.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Beldame (G2)Bel10-Oct$250k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Sep 25.
Futurity S (G3T) BCBel10-Oct$150k g2yo6fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Knickerbocker (G3T)Bel10-Oct$150k g3&up9fTurfClosed on Sep 25.
Kyoto Daishoten (G2T)JRA10-Oct$1,383k a3&up12fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Mainichi Okan (G3T)JRA10-Oct$1,383k a3&up9fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Castle & Key Bourbon S (G2T) BCKee10-Oct$200k g2yo8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Indian Summer S BCKee10-Oct$200k g2yo5.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Juddmonte Spinster S (G1) BCKee10-Oct$500k g3&up f/m9fDirtClosed on Sep 22.
Cup and Saucer SWO10-Oct$250k g2yo R8.5fTurfClosed on Sep 22.
Durham Cup S (G3)WO10-Oct$150k g3&up8.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Ontario Matron S (G3)WO10-Oct$150k g3&up f/m8.5fAWClosed on Sep 22.
Leon Reed Memorial SFL11-Oct$50k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Sep 28
M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation MilePRX12-Oct$100k g3&up8fDirtClosed on Sep 21.
White Clay Creek SDel13-Oct$50k g2yo f8fDirt$0/Oct 2
ITOBA Stallion Season Fillies SInd13-Oct$75k a3yo f S8fDirt$0/Sep 29
ITOBA Stallion Season SInd13-Oct$75k a3yo c/g S8fDirt$0/Sep 29
JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S (G2T) BCKee13-Oct$200k g2yo f8.5fTurf$100/Sep 29
Glen CoveBel15-Oct$100k g3yo f7fTurf$100/Oct 2
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM15-Oct$50k g3&4yo f S7fDirtClosed on Oct 2.
Magnolia SDeD15-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$0/Sep 30
Buffalo Trace Franklin County S (G3T)Kee15-Oct$150k g3&up f/m5.5fTurf$100/Sep 29
OKC Turf ClassicRP15-Oct$130k g3&up S8.5fTurf$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics CupRP15-Oct$175k g3&up S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics DistaffRP15-Oct$145k g3&up f/m S8.32fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Distaff SprintRP15-Oct$130k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Distaff TurfRP15-Oct$130k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Filly & Mare Starter SRP15-Oct$40k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics JuvenileRP15-Oct$100k g2yo c/g S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics LassieRP15-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics SprintRP15-Oct$130k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Oct 1
Oklahoma Classics Starter SRP15-Oct$40k g3&up S7fDirt$0/Oct 1
Sands Point S (G2T)Bel16-Oct$200k g3yo f9fTurf$200/Oct 2
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM16-Oct$50k g3&4yo c/g S7fDirtClosed on Oct 3.
Gold CupDeD16-Oct$100k g3&up S7fDirt$0/Sep 30
Rocky Run SDel16-Oct$50k g2yo8fDirt$0/Oct 2
Appleton SFH16-Oct$50k g4&up21fTurf$100/Oct 4
Foxbrook Champion Hurdle SFH16-Oct$75k g4&up R20fTurf$250/Oct 4
Gladstone Hurdle SFH16-Oct$25k g3yo17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Grand National Steeplechase (G1T)FH16-Oct$150k g4&up21fTurf$500/Oct 4
Harry E. Harris Hurdle SFH16-Oct$50k g4yo17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Peapack Hurdle SFH16-Oct$50k g4&up f/m17fTurf$100/Oct 4
Hawthorne Derby Presented by BetMakersHaw16-Oct$100k g3yo9fTurf$50/Oct 6
Fuchu Himba S (G2T)JRA16-Oct$1,135k a3&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana (G1T)Kee16-Oct$500k g3yo f9fTurfNot Available
California Distaff HSA16-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S6.5fTurf$100/Oct 7
Floral ParkBel17-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6fTurf$150/Oct 2
BullDog SFno17-Oct$75k g3&up9fDirt$0/Oct 10
Shuka Sho (G1T)JRA17-Oct$2,058k a3yo f10fTurfClosed on Aug 24.
California Flag HSA17-Oct$100k g3&up S6.5fTurf$100/Oct 7
E.P. Taylor S (G1T)WO17-Oct$600k g3&up f/m10fTurf$600/Sep 29
Nearctic S (G2T)WO17-Oct$250k g3&up6fTurf$250/Sep 29
New York Breeders' FuturityFL18-Oct$100k a2yo S6fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Carle PlaceBel22-Oct$100k g3yo7fTurf$100/Oct 9
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM22-Oct$50k g2yo f S7fDirtClosed on Oct 10.
Louisiana JewelDeD22-Oct$100k g2yo f S7fDirt$0/Oct 7
Sycamore S (G3T)Kee22-Oct$150k g3&up12fTurf$100/Oct 6
Danzig SPen22-Oct$100k g3yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 7
New Start SPen22-Oct$100k g3yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 7
Lake Superior SWO22-Oct$80k g3yo c/g S7fTurf$0/Oct 6
Thunder Bay SWO22-Oct$80k g3yo f S7fTurf$0/Oct 6
Hill Prince S (G2T)Bel23-Oct$400k g3yo9fTurf$400/Oct 9
Noble Damsel (G3T)Bel23-Oct$200k g3&up f/m8fTurf$200/Oct 9
C.T.H.S. Sales SCTM23-Oct$50k g2yo c/g S7fDirtClosed on Oct 11.
Louisiana LegacyDeD23-Oct$100k g2yo S7fDirt$0/Oct 7
Journeyman Stud JuvenileGP23-Oct$60k g2yo S8.32fAW$0/Oct 10
Khozan Juvenile Fillies SprintGP23-Oct$60k g2yo f S7fDirt$0/Oct 10
International Gold Cup Timber SGrM23-Oct$75k g4&up28fTurf$250/Oct 11
Steeplethon SGrM23-Oct$30k g5&up24fTurf$100/Oct 11
Fuji S (G2T)JRA23-Oct$1,221k a3&up8fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Lexus Raven Run S (G2)Kee23-Oct$250k g3yo f7fDirt$150/Oct 6
Perryville SKee23-Oct$150k g3yo7fDirt$100/Oct 6
Maryland Million ClassicLrl23-Oct$150k g3&up S9fDirt$375/Oct 13
Maryland Million DistaffLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Distaff Starter HLrl23-Oct$40k g3&up f/m S7fDirt$199/Oct 13
Maryland Million LadiesLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S9fTurf$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million LassieLrl23-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million NurseryLrl23-Oct$100k g2yo S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million SprintLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Starter HLrl23-Oct$40k g3&up S7fDirt$100/Oct 13
Maryland Million TurfLrl23-Oct$100k g3&up S9fTurf$250/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf Distaff Starter HLrl23-Oct$50k g3&up f/m S9fTurf$125/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf SprintLrl23-Oct$75k g3&up S5.5fTurf$188/Oct 13
Maryland Million Turf Starter HLrl23-Oct$50k g3&up S9fTurf$125/Oct 13
Lure SSA23-Oct$70k a3&up R8fTurf$0/Oct 14
Hendrie S (G3)WO23-Oct$150k g3&up f/m6.5fAW$150/Oct 6
Princess Elizabeth SWO23-Oct$250k g2yo f R8.5fAW$250/Oct 6
Point of Entry SBel24-Oct$100k g3&up12fTurf$100/Oct 9
Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (G1T)JRA24-Oct$2,469k a3yo15fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Rood & Riddle Dowager S (G3T)Kee24-Oct$150k g3&up f/m12fTurf$100/Oct 6
Anoakia SSA24-Oct$75k a2yo f6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Shesastonecoldfox SFL25-Oct$50k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 11
Tin Cup Chalice SFL25-Oct$50k g2yo c/g S6fDirt$0/Oct 11
Oyster BayBel29-Oct$100k g3&up7fTurf$100/Oct 16
RK Red Smith HCTM29-Oct$50k g3&up f/m7fDirtNot Available
MyrtlewoodKee29-Oct$150k g2yo f6fDirt$100/Oct 13
Valley View S (G3T)Kee29-Oct$150k g3yo f8.5fTurf$100/Oct 13
Clever Trevor SRP29-Oct$100k g2yo7fDirt$0/Oct 15
Eternal Search SWO29-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S7.5fTurf$100/Oct 13
Empire Classic SBel30-Oct$300k g3&up S9fDirt$300/Oct 16
Empire Distaff SBel30-Oct$250k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirt$250/Oct 16
Hudson SBel30-Oct$150k g3&up S6.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Iroquois SBel30-Oct$150k g3&up f/m S6.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Maid of the Mist SBel30-Oct$250k g2yo f S8fDirt$250/Oct 16
Mohawk SBel30-Oct$200k g3&up S8.5fTurf$200/Oct 16
Sleepy Hollow SBel30-Oct$250k g2yo S8fDirt$250/Oct 16
Ticonderoga SBel30-Oct$200k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf$200/Oct 16
Eleanor Casey MemorialCT30-Oct$50k a2yo f S7fDirt$50/Oct 20
Don Getty HCTM30-Oct$50k g3&up7fDirtNot Available
Brethren Juvenile FilliesGP30-Oct$60k g2yo f S8.32fAW$0/Oct 17
Ocala Stud Juvenile SprintGP30-Oct$60k g2yo S7fDirt$0/Oct 17
Crown Ambassador SInd30-Oct$75k a2yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Indiana Stallion FilliesInd30-Oct$75k a2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 14
Lady Fog Horn SInd30-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 14
Unreachable Star SInd30-Oct$100k g3&up S8.5fDirt$0/Oct 14
Artemis S (G3T)JRA30-Oct$602k a2yo f8fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Swan S (G2T)JRA30-Oct$1,221k a3&up7fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Bowman MillKee30-Oct$150k g2yo6fDirt$100/Oct 13
Bryan Station SKee30-Oct$150k g3yo8fTurf$100/Oct 13
Hagyard Fayette S (G2)Kee30-Oct$200k g3&up9fDirt$100/Oct 13
Best of Ohio Distaff SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S9fDirt$50/Oct 20
Best of Ohio Endurance SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up S10fDirt$50/Oct 20
Best of Ohio Sprint SMVR30-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$50/Oct 20
John W. Galbreath SMVR30-Oct$100k g2yo f S8.5fDirt$50/Oct 20
Juvenile SMVR30-Oct$100k g2yo S8.5fDirt$50/Oct 20
Autumn Miss S (G3T)SA30-Oct$100k g3yo f8fTurf$100/Oct 21
Coronation FuturityWO30-Oct$250k g2yo R9fAW$250/Oct 13
Display SWO30-Oct$125k g2yo7fAW$125/Oct 13
Glorious Song SWO30-Oct$125k g2yo f7fAW$125/Oct 13
Awad SBel31-Oct$100k g2yo8.5fTurf$100/Oct 16
Bold Ruler H (G3)Bel31-Oct$200k g3&up7fDirt$200/Oct 16
Chelsey Flower SBel31-Oct$100k g2yo f8.5fTurf$100/Oct 16
Pumpkin Pie SBel31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m7fDirt$100/Oct 16
ZagoraBel31-Oct$150k g3&up f/m12fTurf$150/Oct 16
Rags to Riches SCD31-Oct#$200k g2yo f8.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Street Sense SCD31-Oct#$200k g2yo8.5fDirt$150/Oct 16
Tenno Sho Autumn (G1T)JRA31-Oct$3,096k a3&up10fTurfClosed on Sep 7.
Twilight Derby (G2T)SA31-Oct$200k g3yo9fTurf$100/Oct 21
Ontario Damsel SWO31-Oct$125k g3yo f8.5fAW$125/Oct 13
Ontario Derby (G3)WO31-Oct$150k g3yo9fAW$150/Oct 13
New Mexico Classic Cup DerbyZia31-Oct$100k g3yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup JuvenileZia31-Oct$100k g2yo S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup LassieZia31-Oct$100k g2yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Cup OaksZia31-Oct$100k g3yo f S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic DistaffZia31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Peppers PrideZia31-Oct$100k g3&up f/m S8fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic Rocky GulchZia31-Oct$100k g3&up S8fDirt$0/Oct 19
New Mexico Classic SprintZia31-Oct$100k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Oct 19

Sep 17 2021

Churchill Big Juvenile Saturday Precap; American Free Handicap 2yo Rankings updated

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September 17, 2021. The American Free Handicap (AFH) is now in its third season in this exciting year of racing.  Improvements have been made along the way and last year’s rankings proved to be quite successful in ranking the juveniles, and this is a big juvenile racing weekend.

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The top ranked 2020 AFH 2yo highweight Essential Quality went on to win the Southwest G3, Bluegrass G2, Belmont Stakes G1, Jim Dandy G2, and Travers G1, in addition to an impressive Kentucky Derby where he got up for 4th by less than 1.5 lengths, the only race he’s ever lost.  He is currently favored for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Multiple Grade 1 winner and 3yo of the year, Essential Quality here winning the Belmont Stakes in June 2021.

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The second ranked colt was Jackie’s Warrior has had much success this year as well, winning the Pat Day Mile G2, Amsterdam G2, and Allen Jerkens G1, adding to his 2 G1 wins as a 2yo. 

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So the 2020 rankings served a good purpose in predicting 3yo ability for the most part, and now is a great time to start paying attention to the AFH juvenile rankings with some big 2yo races coming up.

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The expensive but impressive 1-week Kentucky Downs meet is over, but not before it paid out over $2 million to juveniles racing in turf stakes.  That makes way for Churchill Downs which opened Thursday and have plenty of stakes racing on the weekends this month.

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On Saturday, Churchill will hold the Iroquois G3 for juvies, and Pocahontas G3 for fillies.  Interestingly, only 3 horses that won the Iroquois this century have placed on the board in the Kentucky Derby.  But it is important and it’s the first Kentucky Derby Points race in the 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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In addition to the 11 colts and 11 fillies entered in the two stakes races, which will be run at 8.5f on Saturday, the undercard has two $120k MSW’s at 7f for juveniles in which there are 10 colts entered in each of division.  It will be interesting to see who tops out on those two.

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Racing begins at 6PM for the Saturday night card that currently has over 100 horses slated for the 11 races.  The MSW’s will be run at 730 and 8pm, and the G3 stakes races beginning at 940pm. Get the day’s free Grid for Churchill to follow along with our breakdowns and make your own picks.

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The Pocohontas G3 has a very competitive field of 11 fillies going for the $300k purse. Two of them are in the current AFH top 100:  Ontheonesandtwos and Lemieux.

Ontheonesandtwos is the ML favorite.  She broke maiden first out, posting the highest PF in this field, and followed that up with a 2nd in the Debutante Stakes here before having a bad trip at Saratoga.

Hidden Connection is the 2nd choice after posting an almost identical PF first out, winning at Colonial.

Joyrunner at 10-1 ML is the first long shot I like to hit, winning both races and posting the 3rd highest PF.

Goddess of Fire is the 3rd ML choice at 6-1 after breaking maiden first out at Saratoga.

Majestic D’oro at 8-1 looked strong driving off with a first out maiden win at Indiana.

Kneeships at 8-1 has posted strong PF’s and placed in a Saratoga stakes, but this will be first on dirt.

Lemieux at 10-1 is in the top 100 for a win and two 2nd’s, and has a shot here at the lone E style.

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The Iroquois at 1010PM will have 11 competitive colts going for another $300k purse.  The only one appearing in the AFH is Roger McQueen checking in at 53.

Major General (4-1) will likely be the post favorite, winning against a strong maiden field first out with top PF at Saratoga for Todd Pletcher.

Stellar Tap 3-1 is the ML favorite after also winning a strong debut maiden race at Saratoga for Steve Asmussen also in August.

Strike Hard at 10-1 is my top long shot in this race, winning at 8f last out with the 3rd best PF in the field.

Bourbon Heist 9-2 will get action, but is still a maiden after 3 races, losing to Major General last out.

Guntown 9-2 won at 8f last out, breaking maiden and posting the 5th best PF.  

Roger McQueen at 10-1 has the honor of being the only stakes winner in the field, last out at Ellis.

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The last stakes race is the Locust Grove G3 for 3+ fillies and mares, and only has a field of 7, so be definition it won’t be as good a betting race.  But Crystal Ball has high LP which is always attractive for a 8.5f race, and a ML of 8-1 is attractive as well.

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Woodbine will follow all that up on Sunday with 4 juvenile stakes on turf, including the Grade 1 Natalma and Summer stakes which will issue Breeders’ Cup berths to juvies and fillies for the alternative BC juvy turf races.  Albuquerque even gets in the mix with a $200k futurity on Sunday.

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After that we will once again update the AFH 2yo rankings with the earnings and results for those races, all of which are used for the juvenile rankings, which will continue to be updated for the rest of the year.

The end-of-year rankings are of course the most accurate since they will take into account all of the big 2yo stakes races and earnings for this year.  Hopefully they will be just as effective as last year.

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You can of course, get the premier, color coded condensed handicapping format called the Grid, for all your favorite tracks and races on this page , which includes our fall discount packages.

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Sep 11 2021

Kentucky Downs Saturday: 5 Graded Stakes worth $4 million in purses and 2 Breeders’ Cup berths

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Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Kentucky Downs will be wrapping up it’s short lived but high priced meet tomorrow, but not before holding 5 graded stakes races today worth over $4 million in purse money.  2 of the races will issue an automatic Breeders’ Cup berth to the winner.

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Kentucky Downs is known in horseplayer circles for a few things.  1. They have the shortest meet in North America.  2.  They have the largest average purse size in North American racing.  3.  They have the largest average field size. And 4. All their races are on turf.  Racing begins at 1:20pm.

Kentucky Downs, with the largest average purse sizes in North America, began its fall meet on Aug.31
Kentucky Downs has the largest average purse sizes in North America

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Consistent with their form, they have 125 horses running in their 11 turf races after morning scratches today.  There are only 2 races with field size of under 11, and 0 with fields of less than 9.  Get today’s Free Grid here to follow along and make your picks.  Scratches have already been removed from this file.

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The slew of stakes racing begins at about 4pm with the Mint Ladies Sprint G3 for females competing for $600k.  6.5f is a tad too long to just go with the highest speed, but considering Superstition is also top in Power rating and has a good stakes record, it’s easy to pick her at 4-1.

Second in speed is Yes It’s Ginger, who’s in great form right now and 12-1 looks attractive, but hasn’t raced farther than 5.5f in a long time.

Next are Jakarta who we’ll ignore, and the favorite Venetian Harbor, whose last turf race was a G2 win at this distance.

But I wouldn’t be afraid to plug in the top LP runners into your exotics here.  Catch a Bid at 8-1 and Gogo Shoes at 30-1(!!!) should both excel at this distance, especially if a speed battle ensues.  Constantia would also do well in that scenario but is only 5-1.

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Next, the Ladies Turf G3 will begin at about 4:35pm, with 9 talented mostly 5yo mares competing at a mile for $750k.  I really wouldn’t be afraid to single the favorite Princess Grace here, who is tops in Power and stamina. But you can never ignore the top LP’s at a mile.  She’sonthewarpath and Summer in Saratoga both offer good value here.

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The 6f Turf Sprint G3 will begin at about 5:10pm and this one is really weird for a sprint because there’s literally only one early runner on paper.  I’m assuming most of the riders know this and won’t let Bombard just have it her own way up front at 10-1 for a berth to the BC Turf Sprint and the winner’s share of the $1 million purse.

Imprimis at 6-1 has top Power rating and every right to win this with a smart ride by Irad.  The favorite Casa Creed is top in LP and Stamina but will have to move up earlier than usual.  Same goes for the late running Fast Boat at 10-1 who won the Troy last out beating several others in this field. She also has a pair of the best PF’s of the last 4 outings.

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The Calumet Turf Cup G2 begins at 5:45pm with 13 of the top turf routers racing for a BC Turf berth and another $1 million purse. 

There’s not much in the form of early speed in this one, so don’t be surprised to see Channel Cat go off as the favorite and hold on to the front end for a piece of the pie.  Tide of the Sea will also be in the early mix and has mostly excelled at this distance in the past.

What do you do when the top LP at 12f is at 15-1?  You bet on Glynn County of course. Also registering high on the LP and Stamina scales are favored Arklow, 12-1 Fantasioso, and 15-1 Imperador.

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The last but not least stakes race is the Franklin Simpson G2 for 3yo’s only going 6.5f on turf for a $600k purse.  Again, very little early speed for a sprint, giving Into the Sunrise a very legitimate shot at 12-1, with top Speed, EP and 2nd in Power ratings.

County Final should press the pace early and has great value at 8-1.  Next could come Next at 5-1, cutting back from route distance.

Favored Point Me By is also cutting back and with top LP and Power is impossible to ignore here.

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The last race of the day is a high dollar MSW for 2yo’s going 8f, and there is some great value in this one with lots of great trainers and promising juveniles.

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That’s it for today’s precap.  Remember you can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races, every race day, using this link.

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Sep 06 2021

Saratoga Hopeful G1 tops big Labor Day card at the Spa, 4 2yo races.

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Monday, September 6, 2021.  It’s Labor Day in America and Saratoga is hosting a 12 race card with over 100 horses competing.  The featured Grade 1 Hopeful has 11 of the top juveniles on the east coast.  3 other MSW’s for 2yo’s are on the undercard along with the Bernard Baruch G2.

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We’ll break down the Hopeful and point out some other good long shot specials.  Racing was underway at 12:35 and the first 2yo races is at 1:10.  You’ll want to get today’s free grid to follow along.

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Race 2 is the first MSW for 2yo fillies going 5.5f on dirt for an $85k purse.  Of the 3 that have actually raced, the one with the top PF is at 12-1 ML, who lost by 4 lengths first out.  The oddsmaker apparently believes the winner will be a first time starter from Horacio Depaz, Linda Rice, or Jorge Abreu.  Very possible, and the 1-1A entry will be tough to beat.

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A late scratch in Race 3 the Bernard Baruch G2 of the morning line favorite makes it impossible to bet that race.  The current long shot is 7-2 but it will be run on the yielding turf.

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The 2nd MSW in Race 7 has 9 juveniles going 6f on dirt at 6f.  The only one raced yet is the favored Don’t Wait Up, who lost by a nose in his 6f debut here last month, for Tony Dutrow.  In that one, he registered a PF higher than the average last out of the Hopeful field.  In fact, the horse that beat him is in the Hopeful today.  However, first timers from Pletcher, Chad Brown, Brad Cox, and Asmussen will make it interesting.  

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Race 8 will have 2yo fillies running 8.5f on turf.  The 2 favorites each ran a strong 2nd place in their debuts last month here at the same distance for Brown and Clement. You might get value on the 1st timers by Brown  and Pletcher.  For a long shot, the speedy Bill Mott trainee switches to turf route.

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Alas, Race 10 is the Hopeful Stakes with the aforementioned 11 of the top east cost juveniles, 5 of which broke maiden in NY state.  

The favorite is and will be Wit, who won at first ask for Pletcher and romped in the Sanford G3 here by 8 lengths in July.

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2021 Sanford Stakes winner Wit at Saratoga

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The favorite is and will be Wit, who won at first ask for Pletcher and romped in the Sanford G3 here by 8 lengths in July.

High Oak will be the 2nd betting choice after and impressive Saratoga Special G2 win here over Gunite last month at 6.5f, giving him the best PF in the field so far, and the #1 ranking in this week’s current American Free Handicap.

Defend 6-1 has the 2nd best PF in the field for his debut win by 8 lengths at a 5.5f MSW in Delaware.

The aforementioned Power Agenda at 10-1 nosed out his rival in the debut for Pletcher at a 6f MSW here last month.

Others not mentioned will need a big step up in class in order to hit the board here.

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For all the other races, consult the Grid and get some good value.  Remember, you can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races all autumn long right here.

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Sep 05 2021

Del Mar Debutante Day Decisions: 4 2yo filly races including G1 Debutante and Juve Filly Turf Stakes.

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Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Del Mar has a rare excellent card today with 4 races dedicated to juvenile fillies, including the featured Debutante G1 preceded by the Juvenile Filly Turf Stakes.  2 other MSW’s for 2yo fillies, 1 on turf and 1 on dirt.  9 of the 11 races are for female horses.

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Saratoga has a similar card today with the featured Spinaway G1 for 2yo fillies, and both will have their featured male 2yo G1’s tomorrow on Labor Day.  So it’s an excellent weekend for the sport of kings, and speaking of kings, happy birthday to Louis XIV, Louis VIII, and Peter IV today.

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I’m too busy today watching horse racing and golf to break down every race for you, but at least we’ll look at the Debutante in a bit of detail, then you can use today’s free Del Mar Grid to find some good long shots.  With over 100 horses after morning scratches, you will find some value.

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Also take note that the Jackpot Pick 6 carries over half a $million into the day so it will likely go upwards of $2 million today, so there’s a chance to make some bank on that.

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As usual, Baffert is playing with a stacked deck with 2 of the 8 fillies.  Interestingly, his 5-1 Grace Adler is the first time winner, and his favored Eda hasn’t won yet, but rather got nosed out in both races, including last out the Sorrento G2. 

Elm Drive headed Eda in the 2021 Sorrento G2 at Del Mar.

The winner of that race, Elm Drive, will start adjacent to Eda for Phil D’Amato and is a virtual co-favorite, but it’s hard to beat Baffert’s top filly twice in a row.  The abundance of speed in this one bodes well for Grace Adler, the only non-early runner in the race.

Dance To The Music, conjuring up memories of Sly and Family Stone, has the best first time PF on the board, winning at first ask here at Del Mar.  She will be the 3rd co-favorite. 

Prediction:  2 3 4 7

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There are 11 races so you’re sure to find plenty of value among the 11 races and 100+ horses.  Remember you can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races here.  Good luck!

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Sep 04 2021

September 4 Saturday at Saratoga Stakes Stats: 2 Breeders’ Cup Challenge G1’s, 2 more graded stakes; Long shot specials

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Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Saratoga is ending its meet in style this Labor Day weekend with a slew of graded stakes races.  Today the Grade 1 races include two Breeders’ Cup Challenge win-and-in races:  The Flower Bowl for the BC Filly/Mare Turf, and the Jockey Club Gold Cup for the BC Classic. 

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Two more graded races are on the card with the Prioress G2 and Saranac G3.  Unfortunately, 3 of these races have fields of only 6 and one of them has only 5 due to a morning scratch.  But there are also some intriguing MSW’s including 2 for 2yo’s.  The 12 race card went underway at 12:35PM. 

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We will point out some good long shot specials and other plays today to get you some good earnings. Get today’s free Saratoga Grid to follow along and make your picks.

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R3 has a good long shot special with Waxman, a first timer coached by Pletcher at 8-1ML.  Yes the chalk is solid but it’s a maiden race so keep in mind both are winless.  Ubiquitous at 6-1 ML has top PF at distance.

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R4 again has a solid favorite but Harper’s in Charge has top speed switching to turf, only 4-1.  Fort Drum won last out first on turf, 2nd career race, with 2nd best PF in the field, 15-1. 

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R5 is the Prioress G2 with a field of 5 so there won’t be any viable long shots despite what the ML’s say.

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R6 is a MSW for 2yo’s on turf. I’ll Figure It Out goes first time on turf, 2nd career race, with top EP at 12-1.  Southern Sense tries turf for the first time, high dirt PF in field at 20-1.  With all of that said, Pletcher’s first timer Annapolis will probably win at 2-1.

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Race 7 is a MSW for 2yo’s on dirt at 7f.  Only 2 have run and lost narrowly their first time out.  However, another Pletcher first timer at 7-2, and a Barclay Tagg unraced at 15-1.  Anything can happen.

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Race 8 is the Saranac G3 with a chalky field of 6,, but I’ll give Mohs at 12-1 ML a shot to hit the board.

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Race 9 has good looking chalk again, but Tax me Naught first time on turf at 20-1 and Golden Oldie with top LP at 10-1 are impossible to ignore.

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Race 10 looks like a 2 horse race, 1 of them being Baby Yoda at 6-1 ML, but those odds will probably reduce.

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Race 11 is the Flower Bowl G1, with a field of only 6.  La Signare at 5-1 is my top pick and American Bridge is in North America for the first time at 12-1 after a G3 win last out.

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Race 12 the JCGC G1 at 10f looks very chalky, but Night Ops has top LP at 5-1, and don’t be surprised to see Forewarned hit the board but it will be much less than the ridiculous 50-1 ML.

Happy Saver held on to win the 2020 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont

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That’s it for today, see there’s some value in every race with good long shot specials scattered around.  The first two races of the day were 5-1 winners and there could be some more at better odds.

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You can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races every race day here.  Good luck!

Aug 27 2021

Friday Aug.27 Precap: Chillin at Charles Town with the Classic, Oaks, and 6 other stakes races

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Friday, August 27, 2021.  Charles Town is running under the lights tonight, starting a stakes-packed card at 5PM ET.  Races include the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, Grade 3 Oaks, and 6 other stakes races.  That’s 8 stakes races for an action packed evening that will last until 11PM ET.  Weather: cloudy.

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After early scratches, there are still 114 horses scheduled to run in 13 races, so the field sizes are mostly very solid in almost every race.  Let’s break down a few of the stakes races and point out some long shot specials.  First, you’ll want to look at today’s free Charles Town Grid to follow along.

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R12:  The Charles Town Classic G2 is the feature race tonight, with a field of 10 talented route-runners from around the country racing 9f for an $800k purse. Their collective last races out were run at 9 different tracks.

Art Collector, the ML favorite, was one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby last year after going undefeated in his preps.  He had 3 subpar stakes races before bouncing back to win the Alydar Stakes earlier this month for Mr. Mott.

Warrior’s Charge is the 2nd ML choice and while he hasn’t actually won since the Razorback G3 in Feb.2020, he always competes and finished 2nd in the Stephen Foster G2 in June for Brad Cox.

Sleepy Eyes Todd is listed at 6-1 and could do very well returning to the scene of his greatest achievement, which was winning this race last year.  I remember that well, as I predicted him to finish top 2 in that race at 10-1 in last year’s version of this article.  Somebody obviously read that precap and he wound up running away with it by 7 lengths at 5-2.  In his past 4, he was over his head in 3 G1’s and had a bad trip last out.

Sleepy Eyes Todd ran away with the 2020 Charles Town Classic G2 by 7 lengths. (Coady photo)

NY Traffic at 8-1 ML qualifies as the first real long shot special, although having said that, he will probably end up at 5-1 or less. With his frontrunning style and ability to stay on during the stretch, it may be that nobody keeps up with him.

Noble Drama is listed at 8-1 and keeps on competing ably.  He’s rattled off a couple handicap wins and has the top overall PF on the board.  And why not use the top LP in a 9f race?

Prediction:  8 1 7 6 2 3 4

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R11:  The Charles Town Oaks G2 has 10 3yo fillies competing at 7f for a $400k purse on the dirt track.  Again, these young lassies ran their last race at 9 different tracks around the country.  Most are stakes winners and all are stakes placed.

Caramel Swirl is the morning predictable morning line favorite at 5-2, but repeating her breakout performance last out in an allowance is doubtful.

Pauline’s Pearl (3-1) could be the post time favorite, coached by Asmussen and a Grade 3 winner at 8.5f cutting back to 7f is a good angle.  Did I mention she has top LP?

R Adios Jersey at 12-1 ML is undefeated in 4 races, winning her debut by 12 lengths and improving every race, including a stakes win last out.  The 5 month layoff is a concern but as a 3yo she probably also put on some muscle during that time and may improve again.  I doubt anyone can match her speed for 7f.

Street Lute also has some speed and wins a lot.  Her last 3 races at this distance were all stakes wins at Laurel.

Prediction:  8 1 3 6 2

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I’m not going to break down every race, but there are some great ML long shots in just about every race, such as Letmeno at 10-1 in race 10.  Keep in mind that a lot of people will be using the Grid tonight so the odds on all the great long shots could go down.

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As usual, you can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races right here.  Good luck!

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