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Breeders' Cup Mile wagering strategy

TORONADO spent the summer hanging out with all the cool kids in Europe. He started the year by winning the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, then finished second to the mighty Kingman in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, and was second by just a head to the late-season upstart Charm Spirit in the Prix du Moulin de Longhchamp in Paris. Those results have made him a deserving favorite in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita.

Steve AndersenOct 29, 2014

Free: How I'd play Friday's Breeders' Cup card

As for wagering strategy Friday at Santa Anita, there is plenty from which to choose. The Friday card is 10 races; the pick six is races 4-9 ending with the Distaff. Pick fours (50-cent minimum) begin races 3, 6, and 7. The least expensive wager (14 percent takeout) remains the pick five on races 1-5.

Brad FreeOct 29, 2014

King's preview: Strong allowances mark mid-week card

Although most tracks save their better races for days with higher attendance and exposure, Fridays through Sundays most often, some of the races Wednesday at Churchill are a break from that norm.

Byron KingOct 29, 2014

Breeders' Cup Distaff analysis

DRF StaffOct 28, 2014

Litfin's preview: Opening day at Aqueduct

There’s a chill in the air, and daylight-saving time is coming to an end, which, of course, means this is the time of year racing fans have anticipated for months. Yes, trick or treat, it’s time for Aqueduct, where racing on the New York Racing Association circuit will be conducted for the next six months.

Dave LitfinOct 28, 2014

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile analysis

DRF handicappers Mike Watchmaker, Dave Litfin and Brad Free give their analysis of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.

DRF StaffOct 28, 2014

Clocker: Iotapa asked to finish strongly

Iotapa was asked for some finish from the wire to the seven-furlong pole to conclude an efficient five-furlong move Tuesday at Santa Anita.

Mike WelschOct 28, 2014

Gierkink's preview: Marathon Run the speed

Marathon Run (15-1) possesses a pace advantage in the featured third race, an Ontario-sired allowance for non-winners of two, and it’s just a question of her ability to stay the nine-furlong distance.

Ron GierkinkOct 28, 2014

BC Clocker: Souper Colossal sizzles in work

Monday marked the final busy morning for Breeders’ Cup workers at Santa Anita, with the emphasis on speed, as five of the 14 prospective starters in the Sprint turned in their final major tune-ups for the event, including defending champion Secret Circle and his speedy stablemate, Indianapolis.

Mike WelschOct 27, 2014

Trip Notes: Bold Ruler, Fayette, and more

Michael HammerslyOct 27, 2014

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