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Fri/Sat, November 1-2, 2024
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf selections/wagers are turf only

SATURDAY


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC FM Sprint

Vahva...Runs well at this trip. Slight nod.
Ways and Means...Certainly hard to knock over the past three.
Society...Solid win over the top pick last time.
Scylla.

Wager: $5 WP on Vahva.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC Turf Sprint

Cogburn...Can he keep putting up eye-pooping victories? We'll stick onboard until proven otherwise.
Star of Mystery...Contends on best.
Bradsell...Dangerous Euro.
Believing.

Wager: $5 WP on Cogburn.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC Distaff

Thorpedo Anna...Continues to work well. A win here teamed with certain results elsewhere this weekend might put her squarely in HOTY picture.
Raging Sea...The most likely competition to the top pick. Win two back over Idiomatic impressed.
Candied...Typically in the mix.
Awesome Result.

Wager: $5 WP on Thorpedo Anna.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $4mil BC Turf

Wingspan...Impressed the O'Brien takes the shot with 3YO filly. Realtively quick turnaround off of a decent second in Brit Champs race.
Far Bridge...In good Form.
Rebel's Romance...Won this race in 2022. In good form again this season.
Jayarebe.

Wager: $5 WP on Wingspan.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $6mil BC Classic

Arthur's Ride...Taking a swing based on the big win at Saratoga in June. But, will have to find position from the outside post and contend with other early speed. We'll see...
City of Troy...Would be aboslutely no surprise -- but will ing to take a modest stand against with this one trying dirt for the first time.
Fierceness...Clearly capable on best -- but is trying older for the first time.
Sierra Leone.

Wager: $5 WP on Arthur's Ride.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC FM Turf

Full Count Felicia...Impressed with the front-running score last time.
War Like Godess...Very talented.
Moira...Twelve exacta finishes in sixteen starts.
Cinderella's Dream.

Wager: $5 WP on Full Count Felicia.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC Sprint

Remake...World traveler might pick up the pieces if the speed comes back - admittedly, a big 'if'.
Skelly...Stuck in bridesmaid-mode - but capable.
Federal Judge...In good form.
Mullikin.

Wager: $5 WP on Remake.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC Mile

Win for the Money...Solid win in G1 WO Mile.
Johannes...Comes into this in solid form.
Carl Spackler...Might be the top pick except for the post position.
More Thank Looks.

Wager: $5 WP on Win for the Money.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC Dirt Mile

Saudi Crown...Perhaps a class edge here.
Domestic Product...Talented 3YO tries older.
Post Time...On best.
Skippylongstocking.

Wager: $5 WP on Saudi Crown.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


FRIDAY


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC Juvie Turf Sprint

Ides of March...Speedy type should be able to clear from the outside. Euros typically do well in this race.
Whistlejacket...Like top pick is is trained by top Euro conditioner O'Brien and top rider Moore sticks here.
Ecoro Sieg...Japanese contingent is very interesting this weekend and this guy might get them off to a good start. Ky-bred actually has a sib (She's Got a Way) that won a turf sprint right here at Del Mar!
Aesterius.

Wager: $5 WP on Ides of March.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC Juv Fillies

Immersive...Undefeated and solid so far.
American Bikini...Another Japanese runner that looks to make some noise.
Scottish Lassie...Winners of this race have won (or run second) in the last five runnings of the Alcibiades or Frizette. This gal won the latter.
Nooni.

Wager: $5 WP on Immersive.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC Juv Fillies Turf

Nitrogen...Liked the one at 41-1 in the G1 Natalma -- and ran very well.
Lake Victoria...Undefeated in Europe for Aiden O'Brien.
Thought Process...Undefeated on turf.
Heavens Gate.
Vixen.

Wager: $5 WP on Nitrogen.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top five.
...$.50 tri box top five.


Keeneland: G1 $2mil BC Juv

Chancer McPatrick...Impressive so far -- despite some troubled trips last two. Will be rolling late -- but, how will that play on this track?
Jonathan's Way...Perfect so far.
East Avenue...Also 2-for-2 and hard to knock.
Ferocious.

Wager: $5 WP on Chanver McPatrick.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


Keeneland: G1 $1mil BC Juv Turf

Al Qudra...Ran well with a little trouble in latest.
New Century...In front of top pick last time.
Mentee...Seemed to appreciate turf.
Zulu Kingdom.

Wager: $5 WP on Al Qudra.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$.50 tri box top four.


If we are interested in both halves of an entry -- in event of a scratch -- it is noted that way [in other words, both halves are named]. If only one-half of the entry is named, then we prefer that half and will move to our next pick listed [rather than the other half of the entry] in event of a scratch.

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