Breeders’ Cup Picks- 2024 Championship Saturday – Yurika.R

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 10:05 AM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #15 FLASHIEST (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #13 LOTTERY PICK (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #11 LAHAINA FLAVOR (5-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. May be able find the right setup.
• #6 CANADA GATE (4-1): Worth a look. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 15 – 13 – 11 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 10:40 AM PT
Bayakoa Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 HOPE ROAD (6-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 ALPHA BELLA (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 DESERT DAWN (10-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 SHOW CARD (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 2 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 11:15 AM PT
Goldikova S. presented by Yaamava’ $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 FLUFFY SOCKS (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 ASPEN GROVE (5-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 KATHMANDU (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SACRED WISH (4-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in reserves for the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 2

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:00 PM PT
PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint $1000k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 WAYS AND MEANS (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #6 SOCIETY (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 VAHVA (4-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 PLEASANT (12-1): Value Play. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 4 – 3

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 12:41 PM PT
Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint $1000k; 5 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #9 COGBURN (7-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 STAR OF MYSTERY (10-1): Underneath. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 MOTORIOUS (8-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 BIG EVS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Appleby is the leading trainer in the standings. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 2 – 11

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:21 PM PT
Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff $2000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #2 THORPEDO ANNA (4-5): Best bet of the card. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 AWESOME RESULT (4-1): Underneath. Gets a top-notch pilot in Take. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 RAGING SEA (7-2): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SUGAR FISH (20-1): Deep in Exotics. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 5

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:01 PM PT
Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf $5000k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 REBEL’S ROMANCE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 FAR BRIDGE (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #4 LUXEMBOURG (12-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 EMILY UPJOHN (5-1): Underneath. Gosden is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 6 – 4 – 2

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:41 PM PT
Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic $7000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 15 runners.

• #9 FIERCENESS (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 FOREVER YOUNG (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Yahagi is a good bet at the meet.
• #13 NEWGATE (20-1): Value Play. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #14 NEXT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 13 – 14

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:25 PM PT
Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf $2000k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 MOIRA (8-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race may set up for this runner.
• #3 CINDERELLA’S DREAM (4-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 WAR LIKE GODDESS (5-2): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 YLANG YLANG (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 4 – 6

Breeders’ Cup Picks– Race 10

Post Time: 4:05 PM PT
Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint $2000k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 MULLIKIN (7-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 REMAKE (8-1): Factor. Shintani is a good bet at the meet. Gets a top-notch pilot in Kawada.
• #3 FEDERAL JUDGE (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #4 NAKATOMI (6-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 3 – 4

Breeders’ Cup Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:45 PM PT
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF $2000k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 CARL SPACKLER (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races competitively with the top contenders.
• #7 PORTA FORTUNA (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Gets a top-notch pilot in Marquand.
• #6 NOTABLE SPEECH (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 CHILI FLAG (20-1): Value Play. Should still have enough in reserves for the final furlong.

Selections: 12 – 7 – 6 – 2

Breeders’ Cup Picks– Race 12

Post Time: 5:25 PM PT
Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile $1000k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 DOMESTIC PRODUCT (7-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #12 MUFASA (12-1): Worth a look. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 T O SAINT DENIS (30-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer, Takayanagi, is having a lot of success this meeting. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 SEIZE THE GREY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 2 – 6

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