Weekend Winners Club

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Saturday, October 24, 2020.  Laurel is hosting the Maryland Millions day, meaning all 12 races are stakes contests and over $1 million in purse money up for grabs.  Racing starts at 11:25AM ET and extends thru 5:36 PM for a full day of great racing action at Maryland’s premier track.

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Weather today at Laurel is moderate and partly cloudy with a small 15% chance of rain.  The races will most likely stay on turf.  Grab today’s free Grid PP’s here to follow along and make your own picks.

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Here are the initial picks from our perspective.

R1 11:25ET 9f T MdMl TfDSrH50k 3 UP FM:  11 1 2 3 7     LSS 2 7 4 6

R2 11:56ET 7f D MdMiDsStH40k 3 UP FM:  1 6 3

R3 12:28ET 9f T MdMil LdysB100k 3 UP FM:  8 2 6 1 5

R4 1:01ET 6f D MdMilLassB100k 2 YO F:  7 4 8 6 5 9         LSS 6 9

R5 1:34ET 7f D MdMiStrtH40k 3 UP:  7 1 11 10 8                  LSS 1 10 8

R6 2:07ET 5.5f T MdMilTfSpH75k 3 UP:  9 7 8 4

R7 2:39ET 6f D MdMlNrsryB100k 2 YO:  1 4 7 10 13            LSS 1 (4) 10

R8 3:12ET 7f D MdMl DstfHB100k 3 UP FM :  5 7 8 6 9     LSS 7 8 9

R9 3:45ET 9f T MdMllTurfB100k 3 UP:  9 12 4 10 6 11                         LSS 10 11

R10 4:20ET 6f D MdMlSprtHB100k 3 UP:  3 4 10 7 2           LSS 2

R11 4:53ET 9f D MdMilClscB150k 3 UP:  5 4 7 3 6               LSS 6

R12 5:26ET 9f T MdMilTSrtH50k 3 UP:  9 6 7 8 2 14             LSS 9 2 14

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Those are the picks for today. Remember racing starts early so get on it.  You can get the Grid for all the big tracks and race days right here.

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Friday, October 16, 2020.  Remington Park will host the annual Oklahoma Classics series tonight, featuring 10 stakes races worth about$1.12 million in purse money total.  It’s rare that we spotlight this small time track but it’s a million dollar Friday night card that starts at 8:07 Eastern.

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Races are mostly for 3 and up male and female divisions in different distances, including a couple on turf.  But there are also a pair of 2yo races, divided into male and female, with 19 promising juveniles on the card. Get today’s Free Grid here to follow along.

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R1 8:07ET 7f D OKClc FMStr40k 3 UP FM

Tied for the smallest purse of the day, the Filly Mare Starter has 9 entries. The favorite has been good but showed a problem tiring at 6.5f last out. Dave’s Baby also weakened at 6.5f but has top LP and 12-1.  The only 2 that have showed success at longer than 6f are Checkerboard at 15-1 and Lucky Liza Ann at 8-1, both of which have wins at 6.5f.  Race is wide open, focus on the long shot specials.

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R2 8:35ET 6f D OkCl JuvnlB100k 2 YO C&G

It’s all about Number One Dude at 8-5, winner by 7.5 lengths first time out.  I don’t see the others touching him, but first time starter Winners Luck 10-1 wouldn’t be in here if Scott Young didn’t think he belonged. The others are running for 2^nd thru 5^th money.

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R3 9:03ET 6f D Ok ClLssieB100k 2 YO F

This one has some great possibilities. Green Eyed Belle 6-1 has the best PF, 2^nd in EP and LP.  Several are tied for the 2^nd best PF, including Twilight Curfew, a 2^nd time starter who finished strong first time out.  Also tied for the 2^nd best PF are Gee Gee at 8-1 and the favorite Gotta See Red.  Another wide pen race.

R4 9:31ET 8.31f D Ok C DistfB145k 3 UP FM

The first route of the day has a solid pair of co-favorites of which Lady Orchid looks like the best, with top LP and returning to dirt where she has the best PF in the field. Maybe wheel all on bottom.

R5 9:59ET 8.5f T OkCl DsfTfB130k 3 UP FM

Looks real chalky for this one.

R6 10:27ET 6f D OkCl DfSprB130k 3 UP FM

Favorite is solid but don’t be surprised if Sprint Steen ends up as the post favorite from 4-1 now which is decent value as does Three Chords at 9-2.  Sweet Mary M had a rough go last out but will be hard to catch if she gets the lead at 8-1.  Lil Footnotes could pick up pieces at 12-1.

R7 10:55ET 6f D OkClSprntB130k 3 UP 

1-2 Welder will be very tough to beat.  However the 4 rules horse is Mesa Moon at 5-1 ML, and also tied for top LP with Daaher’s Success at a ridiculous 15-1 which will never hold up tonight.

R8 11:23ET 8.5f T OKTrfClscB130k 3 UP 

This turf race is a bit more open, with my top pick Cowboy Mischief at 5-1 with top LP.  Combine him with 2^nd LP Half Hours at 8-1 and the 2 top ML picks and add Sedaris for a superfecta bet.

R9 11:51ET 8.5f D Ok ClscsCpB175k 3 UP 

Chalky again, with Fast Breakin Cash some value at 5-1 and possibly United Patriot if he can regain past form after two horrid outings.

R10 12:19ET 7f D OKClscStrt40k 3 UP 

The last race of the day also has the smallest purse, but the biggest field with 12 for the male starters.  I don’t see how in blazes my top pick Rockport Kat will go off anywhere near 12-1.  The other top contenders are the top 4 ML choices, so it could get chalky, but I’ll throw in Hoodoo Brown at 10-1 for some added spice.

That’s how I see it. Good luck and may the horse be with you.

You can get the Grid for all the big tracks and races this weekend and every race day, including the Breeders’ Cup, right here.   

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Saturday, October 10, 2020. It’s another big Breeders’ Cup preview day, this time at Belmont Park, which is hosting 4 Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Challenge (BCC) Races.  That means the winner of each of these gets an automatic entry to a specific Breeders’ Cup race.

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Last week the bulk of the action was at Keeneland, which had 10 BCC races with strong fields and great action.  We did a special Keeneland weekend recap of how the Grid had every winner until the last race on Sunday, and we took home almost $8000 just in Pick 4 payouts, along with a couple good trifectas and supers.  So you’ll want to check that out to see the value created by the Grid.

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Admittedly, Belmont has a bit shorter fields this weekend in the graded races, but most of the other races have full fields of 12.  So there will be plenty of options and bigger handles than usual for a Belmont Saturday.  The Jackpot 6 carryover will likely go over $1 million so that will be fun too.

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First, get the free Belmont Grid here, just click and download.  The Grid can be viewed on your computer or smart phone with any program that opens spreadsheets.  In addition it is designed to be printed easily, but you can’t view the comments or delete scratches from the print out. 

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Now you can follow along with what we’re talking about. This is a great way to learn how to use the Grid and then actually use it to make money. For brevity’s sake we’ll only break down the G1 races then you’re on your own. Weather outlook: Awesome with 70s temps and sunniness.

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The Champagne G1 in race 4 is the first stakes race.  For 2yo’s of all sorts, it will be used as a springboard to not only the BC Juvenile next month but also to launch a Triple Crown campaign next year.

Jackie’s Warrior looks very difficult to beat, undefeated in 3 races with the best PF’s, including G1 and G2 wins, and hence is 3-5 on the ML. 

Reinvestment Risk is at 8-5 after 2 races, closing in but not able to catch the favorite last out at Saratoga. The speed of these two favorites is a few lengths above the rest of the field, but neither has raced at a mile yet.

Midnight Bourbon 6-1 is the only other to give a serious look at, having run all 3 races at this distance and finishing 2^nd in a G3 last out.

Save some money and just bet it straight 4 5 6 – all.

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The Frizette G1 is the counterpart race for 2yo fillies, also going a mile and is worth a berth to the BC Juvenile fillies and a Kentucky Oaks campaign.  Now we have 4 main contenders, but all at short odds.

Don’t use a lot of combinations here either because at least 3 of the 4 will finish ITM. Mix in longshot Cilla at 30-1 because she will likely improve returning to dirt. (long shot special alert)

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The Flower Bowl G1 is providing an entry into the BC Filly and Mare Turf.  The field of 7 presents some decent possibilities. At 10f you have to give a lot of credit to top LP, even if there’s not much speed.

My Sister Nat 3-1 is the top LP by far, and also has the 2^nd best PF at this distance. She lost by a length to Civil Union, also 3-1 last out, but was running too far behind a slow pace set by Beau Belle at 12-1 who also lost by a length.  BB has the top PF at this distance, and because of the questionable pace, has a good shot here.  

To be honest, this race is kind of wide open, so there is value to be had in Beau Belle and La Signare.  But definitely key the bets with the 1 2 and 3.

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The Jockey Club Gold Cup G1 only has a field of 5 which is embarrassing. But only one will get an automatic berth to the BC Classic.

The favorite Tacitus 1-1 will likely run in the BC Classic either way but will be tough to beat.  He finished 2^nd last out in the Woodward at this distance but still ahead of Prioritize at 4-1. 

Happy Saver at 2-1 is supposed to finally run in a graded race after threatening to run in both the Derby and the Preakness.  Only 3 career races, but all wins, and as the only true early runner, could set a comfortable pace and keep it.  Not a good betting race but use those 2 in the rollers.

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On the undercard, there are several MSW’s with lots of first time starters and possibilities.  For these races, use the Win and ITM figures to make the best picks.

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Some long shot specials to look out for:

R1:  Cheatham Hill top LP is 10-1. .

R2:  2 Gotta Go Mo 3^rd EP, 2^nd best PF at 8-1, 1 Kinky Sox top LP at 30-1

R3:  7 M for Magic 2^nd best PF 10-1, 1 Alemia 8-1 1^st timer Clement.

Any of the first time starters with good trainer Win/ITM percents.

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OK that’s it for today’s lesson.  It’s a great time to join the WWC! Why? Because just 1 month access of the Grid will get you all the great racing at every major track every day, through the Breeders’ Cup.  You can cancel anytime or pay flat rate. Check out the options here.

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Wed, October 7, 2020.  Breeders’ Cup Challenge races abounded around the continent last weekend and will continue this weekend.  With all the races at Belmont, Keeneland, Pimlico, and Santa Anita, the Grid kept popping up with winner after winner, and Grid long shot specials were scattered throughout.

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There were so many Grid winners that there wasn’t a single horse at Keeneland I didn’t have in my rolling wagers all weekend until the very last race on Sunday.  But by then we had already done the damage.  In Friday’s preview article, we specifically called out a 50-1 runner-up as the Super Long Shot Special of the day.  

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So I put together a different type of grid just for the results of Keeneland all weekend and how they relate to the Grid.  Note that most of the winners were 5-1 or less, and there’s nothing we can do about that.  Chalk wins a lot, no matter what you try to do about it.

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But the Grid did provide 4 double digit winners and other longshots that hit the board such as the 50-1 runner up on Friday. There were also 5-1, 6-1, and 7-1 winners that paid out decently.  Check out all the Grid winners below and then we’ll explain why it’s important below.

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Listing all the payouts for every single race would have been a tedious process.  But we did list the Pick 4 payouts, and why? Because using the Grid like we do, you would have likely had every winner in your vertical wagers, unless you had to chop some out due to expenses. 

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That means you would have won every Pick 4 listed. On Friday that didn’t mean much because it was chalky at the top and the 50-1 super long shot special got 2^nd.  On Saturday you would have won almost $6000 just in Pick 4’s.  On Sunday the figure was over $1700.

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That’s why we call it the Weekend Winners Club. Because the weekend is a great time to use the Grid to win some big money on the big handles that are always available. Now even if you had to pare down your Pick 4’s due to expenses as said, you still should have had numerous well paid Pick 3 payouts.

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The results at Pimlico and Belmont were similar but there were shorter fields in general and thus smaller payouts all around, but payouts nonetheless. So next weekend, stop bumming around and put your money to work for you making more money at the races. Plenty of big racing coming up!

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Keeneland began a huge meet last week with graded stakes on every race day.  After a short break late in the month, they come back with the Breeders’ Cup the first weekend of November.  Belmont has 10 graded stakes coming up this weekend, including 4 Grade 1 races and 5 Breeders’ Cup Challenge races.

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Get the Grid for the Breeders’ Cup all the big tracks and races around the continent here.

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And stay tuned to this site for some more great precaps coming up!

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October 2020 Stakes Schedule for North America, Japan, and Ascot available now. Table is sortable by any column and also searchable.

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October 2020 Stakes Schedule for North America, Ascot, and Japan

Race	Trk	Date	Purse	Age/Cond	Dist	Surf	Fee/Close
Joseph A. Gimma S	Bel	01-Oct	$100k g	2yo f S	7f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 19.
Gottstein Futurity	EmD	01-Oct	$75k g	2yo	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Muckleshoot Tribal Classic	EmD	01-Oct	$40k g	3&up S	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Washington Cup Filly & Mare S	EmD	01-Oct	$40k g	3&up f/m S	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Chick Lang S (G3)	Pim	01-Oct	$200k g	3yo	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint	Pim	01-Oct	$100k g	3&up	5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
The Very One S	Pim	01-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m	5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
LondonMetric Noel Murless S	ASC	02-Oct	$9,999 g	3yo	14f	Turf	$532/Not Available
Bertram F. Bongard S	Bel	02-Oct	$100k g	2yo S	7f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 19.
Darley Alcibiades S (G1) BC	Kee	02-Oct	$350k g	2yo f	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 16.
Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2) BC	Kee	02-Oct	$200k g	3&up	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 16.
Pimlico Special (G3)	Pim	02-Oct	$250k g	3&up	9.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
Child Bereavement UK British EBF October S	ASC	03-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up f/m	7f	Turf	$266/Not Available
John Guest Racing Bengough S (G3T)	ASC	03-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	6f	Turf	$931/Not Available
Property Raceday Targets Cumberland Lodge S (G3T)	ASC	03-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	12f	Turf	$798/Not Available
UK Hifi Show Live Rous S	ASC	03-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	5f	Turf	$299/Not Available
Belmont Derby Invitational (G1T) BC	Bel	03-Oct	$250k g	3yo	10f	Turf	Not Available
Gallant Bloom H (G2)	Bel	03-Oct	$150k g	3&up f/m	6.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 19.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1T)	Bel	03-Oct	$250k g	3&up	12f	Turf	Closed on Sep 19.
Kelso H (G2)	Bel	03-Oct	$150k g	3&up	8f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 19.
Pilgrim S (G2T)	Bel	03-Oct	$150k g	2yo	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 19.
Sirius S (G3)	JRA	03-Oct	$717k a	3&up	9.5f	Dirt	Closed on Aug 18.
Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (G1) BC	Kee	03-Oct	$400k g	2yo	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 16.
First Lady Presented by UK Healthcare (G1T) BC	Kee	03-Oct	$350k g	3&up f/m	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Shadwell Turf Mile (G1T) BC	Kee	03-Oct	$750k g	3&up	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Thoroughbred Club of America S (G2) BC	Kee	03-Oct	$200k g	3&up f/m	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 16.
Woodford Presented by TVG (G2T)	Kee	03-Oct	$150k g	3&up	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Virgil "Buddy" Raines S	Med	03-Oct	$75k g	3&up	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Black-Eyed Susan S (G2)	Pim	03-Oct	$250k g	3yo f	9f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
Dinner Party S (G2T)	Pim	03-Oct	$250k g	3&up	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (G3)	Pim	03-Oct	$200k g	3&up	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
Gallorette S (G3T)	Pim	03-Oct	$150k g	3&up f/m	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
Hilltop S	Pim	03-Oct	$100k g	3yo f	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
James W. Murphy S	Pim	03-Oct	$100k g	3yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
Laurel Futurity	Pim	03-Oct	$150k g	2yo	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
Miss Preakness S (G3)	Pim	03-Oct	$150k g	3yo f	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
Preakness S (G1) BC	Pim	03-Oct	$1,000k g	3yo	9.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 30.
Selima S	Pim	03-Oct	$150k g	2yo f	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 17.
Skipat S	Pim	03-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 17.
City of Hope Mile (G2T)	SA	03-Oct	$200k g	3&up	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 24.
Swingtime S	SA	03-Oct	$70k a	3&up f/m R	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 24.
Emerald Necklace S	Tdn	03-Oct	$75k g	2yo f S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Duchess S	WO	03-Oct	$100k g	3yo f	7f	AW	Closed on Sep 16.
Toronto Cup S	WO	03-Oct	$100k g	3yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Beldame (G2)	Bel	04-Oct	$150k g	3&up f/m	9f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 19.
Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational (G3T)	Bel	04-Oct	$100k g	3&up	6f	Turf	Not Available
Miss Grillo S (G2T)	Bel	04-Oct	$150k g	2yo f	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 19.
Sprinters S (G1T)	JRA	04-Oct	$2,297k a	3&up	6f	Turf	Closed on Aug 18.
Bourbon S (G2T) BC	Kee	04-Oct	$200k g	2yo	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Indian Summer S BC	Kee	04-Oct	$150k g	2yo	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Juddmonte Spinster S (G1) BC	Kee	04-Oct	$400k g	3&up f/m	9f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 16.
Nownownow S	Med	04-Oct	$150k g	2yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Surfer Girl S	SA	04-Oct	$100k g	2yo f	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 24.
Zuma Beach S	SA	04-Oct	$100k g	2yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 24.
Vice Regent S	WO	04-Oct	$150k g	3&up S	5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 16.
Lady Fingers S	FL	05-Oct	$70k a	2yo f S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Apr 1.
Presque Isle Debutante S	PID	05-Oct	$75k g	2yo f	6.5f	AW	Closed on Sep 23.
Aspirant S	FL	06-Oct	$70k a	2yo c/g S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Apr 1.
A.J. Foyt S	Ind	07-Oct	$75k a	3&up S	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 23.
Brickyard S	Ind	07-Oct	$75k a	3&up S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Merrillville S	Ind	07-Oct	$75k a	3&up f/m S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S (G2T) BC	Kee	07-Oct	$150k g	2yo f	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 23.
Lady's Secret S	Med	07-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 26.
Scarlet & Gray H	Tdn	08-Oct	$75k g	3&up f/m S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 28.
Buffalo Trace Franklin County S (G3T)	Kee	09-Oct	$150k g	3&up f/m	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 23.
Champagne S (G1) BC	Bel	10-Oct	$250k g	2yo	8f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 26.
Flower Bowl (G1T) BC	Bel	10-Oct	$250k g	3&up f/m	10f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Frizette S (G1) BC	Bel	10-Oct	$250k g	2yo f	8f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 26.
Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) BC	Bel	10-Oct	$250k g	3&up	10f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 26.
Sands Point S (G2T)	Bel	10-Oct	$150k g	3yo f	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
West Virginia Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$150k g	3&up S	9f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Cavada Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Dash for Cash Breeders' Classic Presented by Rockwool	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	3&up S	4.5f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Lottery Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	3yo S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Roger Ramey Breeders' Classic Distaff Presented by Beau Ridge Farm	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	3&up f/m S	9f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association Onion Juice Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	3&up S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Tourism Office Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	3yo f S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Triple Crown Nutrition Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	2yo f S	6.5f	Dirt	Not Available
West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' Classic	CT	10-Oct	$70k g	2yo S	6.5f	Dirt	Not Available
Harris Farms S	Fno	10-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	6f	Dirt	Not Available
Saudi Arabia Royal Cup (G3T)	JRA	10-Oct	$660k a	2yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 1.
Hagyard Fayette S (G2)	Kee	10-Oct	$200k g	3&up	9f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 23.
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana Farm (G1T)	Kee	10-Oct	$500k g	3yo f	9f	Turf	Not Available
Monmouth S (G3T)	Med	10-Oct	$150k g	3&up	9f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
California Distaff H	SA	10-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m S	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Oct 1.
Cup and Saucer S	WO	10-Oct	$250k g	2yo R	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 23.
Futurity S (G3T) BC	Bel	11-Oct	$100k g	2yo	6f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Matron S (G3T)	Bel	11-Oct	$100k g	2yo f	6f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Kyoto Daishoten (G2T)	JRA	11-Oct	$1,344k a	3&up	12f	Turf	Closed on Sep 1.
Mainichi Okan (G2T)	JRA	11-Oct	$1,344k a	3&up	9f	Turf	Closed on Sep 1.
California Flag H	SA	11-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Oct 1.
Durham Cup S (G3)	WO	11-Oct	$125k g	3&up	8.5f	AW	Closed on Sep 23.
Hill Prince S (G2T)	Bel	12-Oct	$150k g	3yo	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Knickerbocker (G2T)	Bel	12-Oct	$150k g	3&up	9f	Turf	Closed on Sep 26.
Born to Run S	Med	12-Oct	$100k g	2yo	5.5f	Turf	Closed on Oct 3.
Fitz Dixon Jr. Memorial Juvenile S	PID	12-Oct	$75k g	2yo	6.5f	AW	Closed on Sep 30.
Anoakia S	SA	12-Oct	$75k a	2yo f	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 1.
Jersey Shore S	Med	14-Oct	$100k g	3yo	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 3.
Sycamore S (G3T)	Kee	15-Oct	$150k g	3&up	12f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
C.T.H.S. Sales S	CTM	16-Oct	$50k g	3&4yo f S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
Pin Oak Valley View S (G3T)	Kee	16-Oct	$150k g	3yo f	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
OKC Turf Classic	RP	16-Oct	$130k g	3&up S	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Cup	RP	16-Oct	$175k g	3&up S	8.5f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Distaff	RP	16-Oct	$145k g	3&up f/m S	8.32f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Distaff Sprint	RP	16-Oct	$130k g	3&up f/m S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Distaff Turf	RP	16-Oct	$130k g	3&up f/m S	8.5f	Turf	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Filly & Mare Starter S	RP	16-Oct	$40k g	3&up f/m S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
Oklahoma Classics Juvenile	RP	16-Oct	$100k g	2yo c/g S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Lassie	RP	16-Oct	$100k g	2yo f S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Sprint	RP	16-Oct	$130k g	3&up S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Oct 2.
Oklahoma Classics Starter S	RP	16-Oct	$40k g	3&up S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares S (G1T)	ASC	17-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up f/m	12f	Turf	$3,165/Not Available
QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup (G2T)	ASC	17-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	16f	Turf	$2,095/Not Available
QIPCO British Champions Sprint S (G1T)	ASC	17-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	6f	Turf	$3,165/Not Available
QIPCO Champion S (G1T)	ASC	17-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	10f	Turf	$7,581/Not Available
Queen Elizabeth II S (Sponsored by QIPCO) (G1T)	ASC	17-Oct	$9,999 g	3&up	8f	Turf	$6,384/Not Available
Floral Park	Bel	17-Oct	$80k g	3&up f/m	6f	Turf	Closed on Oct 3.
Fuchu Himba S (G2T)	JRA	17-Oct	$1,103k a	3&up f/m	9f	Turf	Closed on Sep 1.
Lexus Raven Run S (G2)	Kee	17-Oct	$200k g	3yo f	7f	Dirt	Closed on Sep 30.
Dan Horn H	Med	17-Oct	$75k g	3&up S	8.5f	Turf	Not Available/Oct 10
Autumn Miss S (G3T)	SA	17-Oct	$100k g	3yo f	8f	Turf	$100/Oct 8
Glorious Song S	WO	17-Oct	$100k g	2yo f	7f	AW	Closed on Sep 30.
C.T.H.S. Sales S	CTM	18-Oct	$50k g	3&4yo S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
Bull Dog H	Fno	18-Oct	$50k a	3&up	9f	Dirt	Not Available
Shuka Sho (G1T)	JRA	18-Oct	$2,000k a	3yo f	10f	Turf	Closed on Sep 1.
Rood & Riddle Dowager S (G3T)	Kee	18-Oct	$125k g	3&up f/m	12f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
Twilight Derby (G2T)	SA	18-Oct	$200k g	3yo	9f	Turf	$100/Oct 8
Display S	WO	18-Oct	$100k g	2yo	7f	AW	Closed on Sep 30.
E.P. Taylor S (G1T)	WO	18-Oct	$600k g	3&up f/m	10f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
Nearctic S (G2T)	WO	18-Oct	$250k g	3&up	6f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
Northern Dancer Turf (G1T)	WO	18-Oct	$300k g	3&up	12f	Turf	Closed on Sep 30.
H.B.P.A. Stakes	PID	19-Oct	$75k g	3&up f/m	8.32f	AW	$0/Oct 7
Smart N Classy H	Med	21-Oct	$75k g	3&up f/m S	8f	Dirt	Not Available/Oct 10
C.T.H.S. Sales S	CTM	23-Oct	$50k g	2yo f S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
Empire Classic S	Bel	24-Oct	$175k g	3&up S	9f	Dirt	$175/Oct 10
Empire Distaff S	Bel	24-Oct	$175k g	3&up f/m S	8.5f	Dirt	$175/Oct 10
Hudson S	Bel	24-Oct	$125k g	3&up S	6.5f	Dirt	$125/Oct 10
Iroquois S	Bel	24-Oct	$125k g	3&up f/m S	6.5f	Dirt	$125/Oct 10
Maid of the Mist S	Bel	24-Oct	$150k g	2yo f S	8f	Dirt	$150/Oct 10
Mohawk S	Bel	24-Oct	$150k g	3&up S	8.5f	Turf	$150/Oct 10
Sleepy Hollow S	Bel	24-Oct	$150k g	2yo S	8f	Dirt	$150/Oct 10
Ticonderoga S	Bel	24-Oct	$150k g	3&up f/m S	8.5f	Turf	$150/Oct 10
International Gold Cup Timber S	GrM	24-Oct	$25k g	4&up	28f	Turf	$50/Oct 12
Fuji S (G2T)	JRA	24-Oct	$1,187k a	3&up	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 15.
Pinot Grigio S	Med	24-Oct	$75k g	3&up f/m S	5.5f	Turf	Not Available/Oct 17
Senator Ken Maddy S (G3T)	SA	24-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m	5.5f	Turf	$100/Oct 15
Breeders' S	WO	24-Oct	$400k g	3yo R	12f	Turf	Closed on Jul 29.
Athenia (G3T)	Bel	25-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m	8.5f	Turf	$100/Oct 10
Rags to Riches S	CD	25-Oct	#$90k a	2yo f	8.5f	Dirt	$0/Oct 10
Street Sense S	CD	25-Oct	#$90k a	2yo	8.5f	Dirt	$0/Oct 10
C.T.H.S. Sales S	CTM	25-Oct	$50k g	2yo c/g S	7f	Dirt	Not Available
Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (G1T)	JRA	25-Oct	$2,400k a	3yo	15f	Turf	Closed on Sep 15.
Goldikova S (G2T)	SA	25-Oct	$200k g	3&up f/m	8f	Turf	$100/Oct 15
Lure S	SA	25-Oct	$70k a	3&up R	8f	Turf	$0/Oct 15
Wonder Where S	WO	25-Oct	$250k g	3yo f R	10f	Turf	$250/Oct 7
New York Breeders' Futurity	FL	26-Oct	$100k a	2yo S	6f	Dirt	Closed on Apr 1.
Crown Ambassador S	Ind	28-Oct	$75k a	2yo S	6f	Dirt	$100/Oct 14
Indiana Stallion Fillies	Ind	28-Oct	$75k a	2yo f S	6f	Dirt	$100/Oct 14
Lady Fog Horn S	Ind	28-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m S	8.5f	Dirt	$150/Oct 14
Unreachable Star S	Ind	28-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	8.5f	Dirt	$150/Oct 14
R.K. (Red) Smith H	CTM	30-Oct	$40k g	3&up f/m	8.5f	Dirt	$100/Oct 20
Clever Trevor S	RP	30-Oct	$60k g	2yo	7f	Dirt	$0/Oct 16
Awad S	Bel	31-Oct	$80k g	2yo	8.5f	Turf	$100/Oct 17
Bold Ruler (G3)	Bel	31-Oct	$100k g	3&up	7f	Dirt	$100/Oct 17
Zagora	Bel	31-Oct	$80k g	3&up f/m	12f	Turf	$100/Oct 17
West Virginia Futurity	CT	31-Oct	$50k a	2yo S	7f	Dirt	Closed on Jan 1.
Kathryn Crosby S	Dmr	31-Oct	$75k a	3&up f/m	8f	Turf	$0/Oct 22
Pike Place Dancer	GG	31-Oct	$75k g	2yo f	8f	Turf	$50/Oct 22
Artemis S (G3T)	JRA	31-Oct	$585k a	2yo f	8f	Turf	Closed on Sep 15.
Swan S (G2T)	JRA	31-Oct	$1,187k a	3&up	7f	Turf	Closed on Sep 15.
Best of Ohio Distaff S	MVR	31-Oct	$100k g	3&up f/m S	9f	Dirt	$50/Oct 21
Best of Ohio Endurance S	MVR	31-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	10f	Dirt	$50/Oct 21
Best of Ohio Sprint S	MVR	31-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	6f	Dirt	$50/Oct 21
John W. Galbreath S	MVR	31-Oct	$100k g	2yo f S	8.5f	Dirt	$50/Oct 21
Juvenile S	MVR	31-Oct	$100k g	2yo S	8.5f	Dirt	$50/Oct 21
Overskate S	WO	31-Oct	$100k g	3&up S	7.5f	Turf	$100/Oct 14
Princess Elizabeth S	WO	31-Oct	$250k g	2yo f R	8.5f	AW	$250/Oct 14

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Friday, October 2, 2020.  Keeneland reopens today in style, with a Grade 1 and Grade 2 race, both of which are Breeders’ Cup Challenge races.  That means the winner gets an automatic spot in a Breeders’ Cup race at this track next month.  There are 7 more such  races over the course of the weekend, so it’s  a huge BC preview weekend.

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The Ogden Phoenix G2 will be run in race 8 at about 5:05PM ET at 6f on dirt.  The winner gets an automatic berth for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.  None of the horses have yet officially qualified for any BC race but several will no doubt be seen in one of them, most likely the Sprint, next month.  Get the Keeneland Grid here to follow along.

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Diamond Oops is the ML favorite and with top LP and Power ratings, he has every right to win. Last seen winning the Churchill Downs Turf Sprint, he also has won on dirt at various distances.  He ran 8^th in last year’s BC Dirt Mile, his worst career race.

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The ML 2^nd choice Whitmore is also 2^nd in Power and LP in the Grid.  He has multiple stakes wins at this distance this year and was 3^rd in last year’s BC Sprint.

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Lexitonian at 4-1 ML is 3^rd in Power and EP, but also runs well late, and closed for a close neck loss in the Bing Crosby G1 this year, and only 2 lengths behind the winner in the Forego G1.

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No Parole is listed as 5-1 and is the first speed we’ve mentioned.  He won the Woody Stephens G1 in June but went flat last out, fading to 9^th in the Jerkens G1.  That race was won by Echo Town (8-1 ML) one of the best late runners in this field, and who also qualifies as our first long shot special.

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Now let’s get to some real long shots.  Absolutely Aiden at 12-1 is the inside speed, which always counts for something in a 6f sprint.  He has top EP and is on a 2 race winning streak, but this will be his first graded competition.

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Super long shot special Empire Gold is at 50-1 and is also on a 2 race win streak if you exclude the turf race.  His contest at Lone Star 3 races back ties him for the highest PF in the field, and has a great running style for this type of race.

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As you can tell, this race is a somewhat wide open field of 9 with a lot of possibilities.  LP has been doing well at Keeneland today, which bodes well for the chalk.  But, it’s a sprint and if the two frontrunners manage to not disintegrate on the front end, they could do OK.

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The Darley Alcibiades G1 in the next race at 5:40PM will give one of 7 2yo fillies a berth in the BC Juvenile Fillies G1.  3 of them in this competitive field are already stakes winners, so we might see all of them in the BC next month.

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Unfortunately this competition looks very chalky, with 4 fillies listed from 5-2 to 7-2 on the morning line.  The 4 virtual co favorites will all won their first time out and 3 are stakes winners.  The others in the field will need to take a big step up in class to contend.

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Simply Ravishing set the highest PF last out winning the PG Johnson after breaking maiden on turf. 
Thoughtfully also won first out and won the Adirondack G2 last out. 
Travel Column won first out and this will be her first stakes.
Crazy Beautiful won her first 2 and got 2^nd in the Pocohontas G3 last out, the only 2 turn race of the 4 virtual co favorites.

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That’s it for the stakes racing at Keeneland today, but as stated there are 7 more coming up this weekend.  Good luck!

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You can get the Grid for all Keeneland races this weekend, the Preakness, and all the other big tracks and races here for one great price.