Weekend Undercard Plays for Santa Anita

Wed Nov 01 2023John Mucciolo

Much of the focus at Santa Anita this weekend will be on the 14 Breeders’ Cup races, and deservedly so, as many of the top horses in training from the U.S. and abroad will converge during the blockbuster two-day event.
Breeders’ Cup Friday Exotics Plays

Wed Nov 01 2023John Mucciolo

A handful of Breeders’ Cup tilts for the juveniles will highlight a superb Friday of racing at Santa Anita. There are countless attractive wagers to be made over the weekend at The Great Race Place, but I have tabbed two particular events that are of great interest to me on day one of the Championships below.
The Breeders’ Cup Turf Tipsheet

Wed Nov 01 2023John Mucciolo

A fine cast of 13 led by some superb international performers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Breeders’ Cup International Scouting Report: Japanese contingent

Tue Oct 31 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Nine horses based in Japan are entered across seven races at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup. They hope to build on the success of Japan’s first two Breeders’ Cup wins in 2021.
Under the Radar Breeders’ Cup contenders: Friday

Tue Oct 31 2023John Mucciolo

A handful of Breeders’ Cup events will take place on Friday at Santa Anita, with each of the tilts featuring two-year-old runners. Below are a few horses that might not be well-fancied at post time, but will nonetheless present value in the deep fields.
2023 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications

Tue Oct 31 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Post positions for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday evening, finalizing the fields for the 14 championship races across Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita.
The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Tipsheet

Tue Oct 31 2023John Mucciolo

A fine field of 11 two-year-olds will vie in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita (G1).
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 30, 2023

Mon Oct 30 2023J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson reviews the latest news and results on the road to the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
2023 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price

Sat Oct 28 2023Vance Hanson

Here are four longshots worth taking a look at to potentially upset, or boost vertical exotics plays, over the two-day fixture.
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2023 Breeders' Cup

Sat Oct 28 2023Vance Hanson

The fundamental usefulness of finding and standing against vulnerable favorites remains. They reduce outlay and boost the value of the tickets you do cash.
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Street Sense

Wed Oct 25 2023TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2023 Street Sense. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well.
2023 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries

Wed Oct 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Pre-entries for the Breeders’ Cup races at Santa Anita were released on Wednesday. From all appearances, the 14 races are coming up strong.
Scully: Breeders’ Cup Classic Fair Odds

Wed Oct 25 2023James Scully

The 40th running of the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) will be offered at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, and a large, competitive field appears to be shaping up for the 1 1/4-mile race.