It’s Super Derby Day at Louisiana Downs. Alas, the feature, moved to turf from dirt for this year’s renewal, did not come up a super race. Just six were entered, and at most, five are expected to start, with Gorgeous Kitten’s connections opting for Kentucky Downs on Sunday. But there are 11 other races to consider, including several more turf stakes, and some decent betting opportunities on the card.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Friday's card at Belmont Park.
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TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Friday’s card at Belmont.
A distance-proven horse, riding a win streak and remaining at the same class level, usually starts as the favorite. So, when that scenario doesn't unfold, and the horse is overlaid at the betting windows, this is an apt time to wager.
Opening weekend at Kentucky Downs features three graded stakes with purses totaling $1.35 million. I think the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf could be primed for an upset, and the Kentucky Turf Cup has the potential for a surprise result. At Arlington, 2-year-olds take center stage in the Arlington-Washington Futurity and Arlington-Washington Lassie, and I'll focus on the Futurity.
Two of the most important live-bankroll events of the fall take center stage this Saturday at DRF Tournaments: the Santa Anita Autumn Championship and the Keeneland Challenge.
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Each week, TimeformUS Chief Figure Maker Craig Milkowski takes a look back at the weekend’s graded stakes and releases the TimeformUS Speed Figures for these races.
