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Horse Profile: Satono Carnaval

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

The first Japanese-based juvenile to attempt this race, undefeated Satono Carnaval has telegraphed serious potential.
Horse Profile: Aomori City

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby, who has won this race three times, is hard pressed to split Aomori City and Al Qudra.
Horse Profile: New Century

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Four years after Qatar Racing, trainer Andrew Balding, and jockey Oisin Murphy teamed up with Kameko, who finished seventh as the Mile favorite, they’re back hopeful of a better result with his son New Century
Horse Profile: Al Qudra

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

Appleby’s other contender, Al Qudra, is a hardened veteran with a six-race campaign that began back in mid-April. Considering that he’d beaten New Century twice before the checkered passage in the Summer (G1), Al Qudra could claim the chance to rebound – unless New Century has progressed beyond him at this point. That’s the main question about the otherwise solid Godolphin entrant.
Horse Profile: Seagulls Eleven

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

An aggrieved third in the Vincent O’Brien National (G1), where he was mugged by Henri Matisse, Seagulls Eleven has a stealthy look in this spot. He also exits a loss in the Dewhurst (G1), which in the past has been a useful angle. Juvenile Turf winners George Vancouver (2012), Outstrip (2013), and Mendelssohn (at Del Mar in 2017) had placed in the Dewhurst, while Seagulls Eleven was only fourth, but the larger point remains of interest.
Horse Profile: Ides of March

Mon Oct 28 2024Kellie Reilly

O’Brien’s other runner, Ides of March, has yet to race at stablemate Whistlejacket’s level, as short as five furlongs, or away from the Curragh.
Breeders' Cup Early Betting Guide 2024
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Early Edition, Trends, Analysis

Sat Oct 26 2024TwinSpires Staff

The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Early Edition offers a first look at what horses are entered and running in the Breeders' Cup, plus 5 trends for every Juvenile race and other key analysis by our team of racing analyst experts.
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2024 Breeders' Cup

Sat Oct 26 2024Vance Hanson

It's that time again to pick out a few horses to fade for next weekend's festivities at Del Mar, a decision made slightly more difficult following recent defections like National Treasure, who most certainly would have been included on this list.
5 Key Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends for Turf Races

Sat Oct 26 2024Jennifer Kelly

As you plan your wagers for these two championship days, these five trends can help you narrow down your choices for each race as well as those multi-race wagers.
2024 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price

Fri Oct 25 2024Vance Hanson

Breeders' Cup Saturday in 2023 was unusual in the 40-year history of the event: a virtual beatdown for bettors looking for longer-priced winners.
Japan at the Breeders’ Cup: Historical pointers and trends

Fri Oct 25 2024Kellie Reilly

Japan is expected to send a formidable team to the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. Before we begin to look at the likely contenders, let’s review the past Japanese shippers who have competed at the championships.
2024 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries

Fri Oct 25 2024J. Keeler Johnson

A total of 212 horses have pre-entered the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, slated to take place on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. That’s seven horses more than in 2023 and 2022.
2024 Breeders’ Cup trainer and jockey trends

Thu Oct 24 2024Ashley Anderson

Below TwinSpires dives deeper into the numbers with the top trainer and jockey trends ahead of 2024.