Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday: Will Knicks Go win at Del Mar?
The Breeders’ Cup Championship takes place at Del Mar on Saturday.
Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday takes place at Del Mar. The two-day card from DelMar can be difficult for experienced handicappers. Betting News provides free computer generated handicapping solutions to help make the process a bit less daunting.
#5 Gamine is 9 for 10 lifetime. Gaminet lost to Shedaresthedevil as a three-year-old in the Kentucky Oaks.
#4 Ce Ce (4/1) has been in the 2nd flight of this division, but did win a stakes last out at Santa Anita. Bella Sofia (5/2) represents the east coast here and has thrown up 4 consecutive improving speed figures.
#4 Ce Ce (4/1) has been in the 2nd flight of this division, but did win a stakes last out at Santa Anita. Bella Sofia (5/2) represents the east coast here. She is 3 for her last 3 and is the only one with a speed figure in Gamine’s ball park.
Proud Emma (20/1) is a local horse that has tried the 2nd tier of this group and hasn't been competitive. Estilo Talentoso (12/2) has been scratched and will not run. Edgeway ( 12/3) won a listed stakes 2 back at Del Mar and has never finished out of the money at the track.
#1 Proud Emma (20/1) is a local horse that has tried the 2nd tier of this group and hasn't been competitive. #2 Estilo Talentoso (12/2) has been scratched and will not run. Edgeway ( 12/12) won a listed stakes 2 back at Del Mar and has never finished out of the money at the track.
Golden Pal (7/2) has only lost on American soil once. He won the Juvenile version of this division last year.
#3 Golden Pal (7/2) has a single loss on American soil and that was on debut. He won the Juvenile version of this division last year.
Glass Slippers won the Breeders' Cup Championship at Del Mar last year. This year the race is shortened to 5 furlongs. Lieutenant Dan (6/1) has put up back to back speed figures better than anything on the favorites past performances. Extravagant Kid (12/2) was only a length behind Glass Slipper last time.
Glass Slippers won the Breeders’ Cup Championship at Del Mar last year. This year the race is shortened to 5 furlongs. Lieutenant Dan (6/1) has put up back to back speed figures better than anything on the favorites past performances.
Emaraaty Ana is the favorite at the Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday. Arrest Me Red is 2 for 2 since switching to Wesley Ward. Charmaine's Mia is far removed from the promise showed in spring of 2021. Caravel is light compared to the top group. Motion is poor training horses off lasix. Gear Jockey comes out of Kentucky Downs. Fast Boat didn't win last time at Kentucky Down.
Emaraaty Ana is the favorite at the Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday. Arrest Me Red is 2 for 2 since switching to Wesley Ward. Charmaine's Mia is far removed from the promise showed in spring of 2021. Caravel is light compared to the top group. Motion is poor training horses off lasix.
Hollywood Talent is not a good bet. Bombard is useable if you like the Kentucky Downs form. Chaos Theory has been competitive with a number of the contenders in this race. Beer Can Man seems like a solid allowance runner at this distance. Commander has well beaten by type players in the group.
#13 Bombard is useable if you like the Kentucky Downs form. #14 The Critical Way is 3 for the last 3 but against weaker horses. Chaos Theory (30/1) has been competitive with a number of the contenders in this race. Beer Can Man (20/ 1) seems like a solid allowance runner at this distance. Hollywood Talent ( 30/2) won last out at Parx but that was at a level not suitable for this group.
The favorite Life Is Good (4/5) should win easily if it finds most of the numbers in the past performances.
#1 Silver State (7/2) was good in the Met Mile but that seems to have taken a lot out of him. #8 Eight Rings (10/1) wasn't far behind Dr. Schivel (8/10) and will be among the 2nd tier of wagering interests in Sprint.
#1 Silver State (7/2) was good in the Met Mile but that seems to have taken a lot out of him. #8 Eight Rings (10/1) wasn't far behind Dr. Schivel (8/10).
Pingxiang (12/1) is tough to read given the Japanese form. Ginobili (4/3) looked solid in the Pat O’Brien. Jasper Prince (30/30) also comes over from Japan. Restrainedvengence (20/20) was well beaten 4th in Charles Town Classic. Snapper Sinclair ( 12/12) had become a turf horse.
#7 War Like Goddess (7/2) is the favorite at Breeders’ Cup Championship at Del Mar. War like Goddess hasn't lost since February.
#7 War Like Goddess (7/2) hasn't lost since February.
Going to Vegas (12/1) was supplemented to the race. Pocket Square (15/2) is a grade 3 winner. Rougir (6/5) has been unsettled since exiting the quarantine barn. Love (4/4) won at Ascot and Audarya (5/10) should be forward early.
#1 Going to Vegas (12/1) was supplemented to the race. Pocket Square (15/2) is a grade 3 winner. Rougir (6/6) has been unsettled since exiting the quarantine barn. Love (4/4) won at Ascot and Audarya (5/5) seems just a cut below the top flight.
The Breeders’ Cup Championship takes place at Del Mar on Saturday. Acanella, Queen Supreme, Loves Only You, My Sister Nat, Ocean Road, Dogtag and My Brother Nat are the favourites.
#3 Acanella won a group three. Queen Supreme has a victory in a Saudi Group 1. Loves Only You is a Group One winner at Sha Tin in Honk Kong. My Sister Nat has had too many races and Ocean Road has only one career win in 5 starts. Dogtag has hit the trifecta in the last 5 races.
Jackie's Warrior is the favorite in Breeders' Cup Championship at Del Mar. Life is Good is not going to play.
Jackie's Warrior (6/5) goes fast and breaks the will of the others before they have a chance to run at him. Life is Good (5/6) avoids another throw down with this one.
The favorite at the Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday is Following Sea. The others are C Z Rocket, Matera Sky, Aloha West, Special Reserve, Firenze Fire, Dr. Schivel and Lexitonian.
#1 Following Sea was beaten almost 10 lengths by the favorite 2 weeks ago. C Z Rocket has a win over the track but hasn't found winning form lately. Matera Sky hasn’t come within 15 pts of Jackie”s races. Aloha West is a solid stakes horse, but no superstar. Firenze Fire is 10/1, Lexitonian 20/20, Special Reserve 6/6, Dr. Schivel 4/4, and Dr., Schvelt 10-1.
Space Blues is the favorite at the Breeders’ Cup Championship at Del Mar.
#3 Space Blues (3/1) is trainer Charlie Appleby's best chance to win at the Breeders’ Cup.
Master of the Seas (12/1) came within a nose of winning a Group 1 in England. Smooth Like Strait (10/10) has been just behind Mo Forza in the last 2. Mo forza (5/5) is west coast based and has closed into slow fractions. In Love (8/2) had a 12-1 upset in a Grade 1 at Keeneland last out. Blowout ( 8/ 1) could be lone speed. Casa Creed (15/1000) pulled an upset at 10-10 on tight turns on the Belmont inner.
Master of the Seas (12/1) came within a nose of winning a Group 1 in England. Smooth Like Strait (10/10) has been just behind Mo Forza in the last 2. In Love (8/8) is 3 for the past 3, including a 12-1 upset in a Grade 1 at Keeneland last out. Casa Creed (15/11) pulled an upset at 10-10 on tight turns on the Belmont inner.
#4 Raging Bull (15/1) was overmatched in this field last year. Vin de Garde (20/ 1) looks light on class in the spot. Hit the Road ( 15/15) has been consistently finishing behind other foes in races. Mother Earth (8/2) is a Group 1 winner in France for a world class barn and jockey combination. Pearls Galore (12/11) beat Mother earth before. Ivar ( 12/12) hasn't hit the board since October of 2020.
Raging Bull (15/1) was overmatched in the Breeders’ Cup Championship last year. Vin de Garde (20/ 1) looks light on class in this spot. Hit the Road ( 15/15) has been consistently finishing behind other foes in races. Mother Earth (8/2) is a Group 1 winner in France. Pearls Galore (12/11) beat Mother earth before. Ivar ( 12/12) hasn't hit the board since October of 2020.
#15 Real Appeal (15/1) is a Group 2 winner in Ireland. #16 Queen Supreme (30/ 1) wilted at this distance last time.
#15 Real Appeal is a Group 2 winner in Ireland. #16 Queen Supreme wilted at this distance last time.
#6 Letruska (8/5) looks tough in the spot. She's beaten the top of this division in each of her last 5 starts.
#1 Private Mission (8/1) has been improving and could spring the upset if the improvement continues. #3 Malathaat (4/3) is the most likely of the 3 year olds to get it done here. Shedaresthedevil ( 4/4) could be the last horse to beat Letruska.
#1 Private Mission (8/1) has been steadily improving and could spring the upset at Del Mar. #3 Malathaat (4/4) is the most likely of the 3-year-olds to win. Shedaresthedevil ( 4/5) will be the last horse to beat Letruska.
Royal Flag (8/1) has beaten Horologist in the last 2 races. Blue Stripe (30/ 1) is an Argentinian horse. Clairiere (12/2) was a star against horses her own age. Dunbar Road (15/1000) feels like a bridge too far.
Royal Flag has beaten Horologist in the last two races. Blue Stripe is an Argentinian horse that hasn't transferred well. Clairiere was a star against horses her own age. Horologists has been beaten by a number of these. Dunbar Road is a bridge too far for me.
#13 Tarnawa is the defending champion. She just missed in the Arc last time.
#1 Rockemperor (15/1) ran a good race at Belmont less than a month ago. #3 Domestic Spending (4/2) is the best shot for the Americans. Teona (6/3) won a Grade 1 over Snowfall at Longchamp in September.
#1 Rockemperor (15/1) ran a good race at Belmont less than a month ago. Domestic Spending (4/3) is the best shot for the Americans. Teona (6/2) won a Grade 1 over Snowfall at Longchamp in September.
United (20/1) is 5/6 in the money at Del Mar. Astronaut won his debut at the race last year. Tribhuvan (5/20) has done his best running on a lone lead. Acclimate ( 20/2) will play a role in this race by setting blistering fractions early. Walton Street (8/3) earned last figure at Woodbine sitting off a reckless pace. Broome (10/12) and Yibir (12/11) have had trouble at start in last 2 events. Japan (14/15) hasn't been good enough in any of its previous attempts.
United (20/1) is 5/6 in the money at Del Mar. Astronaut won his debut at the race last year. Tribhuvan (5/20) has done his best running on a lone lead. Acclimate ( 20/2) will play a role in this race by setting blistering fractions early. Walton Street (8/10) earned last figure at Woodbine sitting off a reckless pace. Broome (10/12) consistently has been below the top European runners.
#15 Bolshoi Ballet (15/1) was beaten in back to back NYRA stakes. #16 Channel Maker (20/20) is hot on the pace, but not very good. Mogul (30/30) hasn't won since December of 2020. Friar's Road ( 30/10) has been behind both United and Acclimate last out.
#15 Bolshoi Ballet (15/1) was beaten in back to back NYRA stakes. Channel Maker (20/20) is a 20/10 favorite. Mogul (30/30) hasn't won since December of 2020. Friar's Road ( 30/2) has been beaten by United and Acclimate last time.
The favorite is Knicks Go (5/2) following a Saudi Arabian hangover in the Met Mile.
#5 Knicks Go (5/2) is the favorite to win Breeders’ Cup Championship at Del Mar.
#3 Hot Rod Charlie (4/1) was 94-1 in last year’s Juvenile. Essential Quality (3/2) is one length away from being 9 for 9 in the career. #8 Medina Spirit ( 4/4) will have to out "Knicks Go" Knicks Go. Max Player (8/10) could pick up pieces late if the pace melts down.
#1 Tripoli (15/1) was beaten by Medina Spirit last out. #2 Express Train (20/20) looked ready to emerge after the San Diego at Del Mar, but the next 2 starts saw the horse beaten over 17 lengths. Art Collector (8/10) has returned to the races with 3 straight wins for Bill Mott, and he's a favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Stilleto Boy (30/30) finished behind MedinaSpirit in the last 2 races. Rock Your World (also 30/2) threw up another disappointing run.
#1 Tripoli (15/1) was well beaten by Medina Spirit last out. #2 Express Train (20/20) looked ready to emerge after the San Diego at Del Mar, but the next 2 starts saw the horse beaten. Art Collector (8/10) has returned to the races with 3 straight wins for Bill Mott, and he's been considered a favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Stilleto Boy (30/30) finished behind MedinaSpirit in the last 2 races. Rock Your World (also 30/2) threw up another disappointing run.
After the races on Friday evening Betting News will run a track profile looking at how the Del Mar track has been playing through the week of racing.
