Pick sheet
Race 115:36 PM Breeders' Cup Turf (G1)
12F · Turf · 16 entered. Our model's top pick, Diamond Necklace, is 19% to win (morning line implies 19%). Pace: honest. Speed from #3, #4.
Top pick #12 Diamond Necklace ML 3-1 Fair 4-1 Model #1
Jockey C. Soumillon · Trainer A. O'Brien · Dist 1: 0-0-1 · 27 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
10/4LCH1½m TQtr l'rc Tr G13rd/16——
8/23DVL1¼m TSumb Jn Et G12nd/10——
7/30GWD1¼m TQtr Nssu S. G1Won/5—0.7-1
Case: Last out 3rd in the Qtr l'rc Tr-G1 at LCH. 0-for-1 at the distance. A. O'Brien / C. Soumillon.
Knock: Never raced at Keeneland. 0-for-1 at the distance.
Contender #2 Benvenuto Cellini ML 6-1 Fair 5-1 Model #2
Jockey R. Moore · Trainer A. O'Brien · Dist 4: 1-0-1 · 27 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
10/4LCH1½m TQtr l'rc Tr G19th/16——
9/6LCH1½m TQatar Niel G25th/7——
7/25ASC1½m TKng Grg V A G13rd/9—4.0-1
Case: Last out 9th/16 in the Qtr l'rc Tr-G1 at LCH. 1-for-4 at the distance. A. O'Brien / R. Moore.
Knock: Never raced at Keeneland. No recent Brisnet figures (raced overseas).
Use #6 Burnham Square ML 8-1 Fair 10-1 Model #3 ▼ Down -6 ★ Best at 1½m turf: 113 ▲ Last fig 96 at/above par 90 Last out 7th/9 -6½L in the TurfCup-G2 at KD. Last Brisnet figures 96-95-97. Best at today's distance 113. 2-for-3 at the distance. 1-for-1 at Keeneland. I. Wilkes / B. Hernandez Jr.. Knock: Nothing glaring on paper.
Jockey B. Hernandez Jr. · Trainer I. Wilkes · KEE 1: 1-0-0 · Dist 3: 2-0-0 · best fig at 1½m turf 113 · 56 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
9/5KD1½m TTurfCup G27th/9 -6½L961.5-1bMidpck 5w;faded
8/1CNL1¼m TArlMilon G1Won/7 by ½950.8-1b2-3p;4w1/4p;lng drv;up
6/13CD1⅜m TChrlywood StkWon/8 by hd970.1-1b2p;dug in3rd;tenacious
Longshot #3 Minaret Station ML 15-1 Fair 20-1 Model #8 ▲ Up +6 · career best ▲ Last fig 101 at/above par 90
Jockey J. Ortiz · Trainer W. Walden · KEE 1: 1-0-0 · Dist 2: 1-1-0 · best fig at 1½m turf 101 · 30 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
10/1BEL1½m TJoHrschT G1Won/6 by hd1015.9-1b3-4w both trns; game
8/15SAR1½m TCClmntTf G12nd/61013.6-1b4w uppr; led; caught
7/11SAR1⅜m TBwlnGrn G23rd/6 -4½L942.2-1bSvd grnd;mvd out ins1F
Case: Last out won in the JoHrschT-G1 at BEL. Last Brisnet figures 101-101-94. Best at today's distance 101. 1-for-2 at the distance. 1-for-1 at Keeneland. W. Walden / J. Ortiz.
Knock: Nothing glaring on paper.
Narrowing the field: A #1, #6, #10 · B #4, #5, #11 · C #3, #7, #8, #16 · ? #2, #9, #12, #13, #14, #15 (no figures yet, never thrown out)
Angles: #1 Last fig 103 at/above par 90 · #3 Last fig 101 at/above par 90 · #4 Last fig 100 at/above par 90 · #4 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (100 vs 105) · #5 Last fig 98 at/above par 90 · #6 Last fig 96 at/above par 90 · #7 Last fig 102 at/above par 90 · #8 Last fig 101 at/above par 90 · #10 Last fig 105 at/above par 90 · #11 Last fig 102 at/above par 90

R11 Keeneland · B.C. Turf Stakes (G1)

5:36 PM ET · 1 1/2 Miles Turf · $5,000,000 · 16 runners5:36 PM · 12f Turf · 16 runners

Upcoming $5000K · B.C. Turf Stakes (G1)

Card modelCard model Wide openFormLast 3 figsTier · angles
  1. 1Ethical Diamond▲LSD. McMonagle · W. MullinsMcMonagle · MullinsA103 105@trip 10510-1Fair 12-18%—103 105@trip 105A▲ Last fig 103 at/above par 90LS

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #5 · Tier A · Best fig at today's trip 105 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 103 105

    ▲ Last fig 103 at/above par 90LS

    Longshot read: 10-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 8% against a line of 7%. A read, not a bet.

    Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle · Trainer William P Mullins 34% career
    Also today · Jockey R7: Red Letter 12-1

    Runs for $5,000,000 after a $2,000,000 race last out. 2nd last time, 1 length back, in a field of 9.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/5KD1½m TTurfCup G22nd/9 -1L1032.3-13-2w;angld out;2nd bst
    8/6LEP1½m TBallyroan S G3Won/7—1.1-1
    6/20ASC1½m THardwicke S G29th/12—8.5-1
  2. 2Benvenuto CelliniR. Moore · A. O'BrienMoore · O'Brien?6-1Fair 5-116%——?2

    Card model 16% · Fair odds 5-1 · Our #2 · Tier ?

    Jockey Ryan L Moore 14% career · Trainer Aidan P O'Brien 25% career
    Also today · Jockey R7: Precise 7-2, R9: Puerto Rico 10-1 · Trainer R7: Precise 7-2, R9: True Love 8-1, R9: Puerto Rico 10-1, this race: Diamond Necklace 3-1

    New trainer: A P *o'brien had it last time, Aidan P O'Brien now. Finished 9th last time in a 16-horse race at LCH.

    EVEN PACE Running style isn't established yet, so the pace read is a blank for this one.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/4LCH1½m TQtr l'rc Tr G19th/16——
    9/6LCH1½m TQatar Niel G25th/7——
    7/25ASC1½m TKng Grg V A G13rd/9—4.0-1
  3. 3Minaret Station▲J. Ortiz · W. WaldenOrtiz · WaldenC101 101 94▲+6@trip 10115-1Fair 20-15%▲ Up +6 · career best101 101 94@trip 101C▲ Last fig 101 at/above par 90

    Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +6 · career best · Best fig at today's trip 101 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 101 101 94

    ▲ Last fig 101 at/above par 90
    Jockey Jose L Ortiz 37% career · Trainer William Walden 34% career ★ hot
    Also today · Jockey R1: Highwaymen 6-1, R2: Harmoniously 5-1, R3: Booth 4-1, R4: Explora 4-1 +7 more · Trainer R1: Bourbon Neat 8-1, R9: Rhetorical 8-1
    WON LAST

    A 101 in its last five clears the 90 par for this level. Last start was a win, in a 6-horse race at BEL at 5.9-1.

    EVEN PACE Balanced pace: trip and tactical speed decide it, with no strong setup advantage.
    WORKS Steady, unremarkable work pattern: 2 works in 30d, last 7d back
    RECORD Jose L Ortiz from post 3 here: 10 wins, 27 top-3 in 49 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/1BEL1½m TJoHrschT G1Won/6 by hd1015.9-1b3-4w both trns; game
    8/15SAR1½m TCClmntTf G12nd/61013.6-1b4w uppr; led; caught
    7/11SAR1⅜m TBwlnGrn G23rd/6 -4½L942.2-1bSvd grnd;mvd out ins1F
  4. 4Far Bridge▲▼J. Velazquez · M. ClementVelazquez · ClementB100 105 97►≡@trip 10520-1Fair 30-13%► Steady100 105 97 ≡@trip 105B▲ Last fig 100 at/above par 90▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (100 vs 105)

    Card model 3% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #12 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 97–105 · Best fig at today's trip 105 (7 tries) · Last 3 figs 100 105 97

    ▲ Last fig 100 at/above par 90▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (100 vs 105)
    Jockey J R Velazquez 34% career · Trainer Miguel Clement 35% career ★ hot
    Also today · Jockey R2: Don't Tell Mom 6-1, R4: Praying 30-1, R5: Cy Fair 8-1, R6: Bracket Buster 7-2 +4 more · Trainer R9: Deterministic 8-1

    4 wins from 8 starts at this distance. Purse goes from $500,000 to $5,000,000, a step up.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    WORKS Average work schedule for this field (2 works in 30d, last 8d ago)
    RECORD J R Velazquez from post 4 here: 6 wins, 14 top-3 in 39 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/1BEL1½m TJoHrschT G12nd/6 -¾L1006.8-1Track 2-3w; battled on
    3/28GP1½m TPanAmer G3Won/8 by 1½1051.2-1Pocket;angld3w;in time
    9/27BAQ1½m TTfClssic G14th/5 -4L976.5-12p1st;inside;no rally
  5. 5El Cordobes▲W. Buick · C. ApplebyBuick · ApplebyB98 103 100▼-5@trip 10715-1Fair 20-15%▼ Down -598 103 100@trip 107B▲ Last fig 98 at/above par 90

    Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #9 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -5 · Best fig at today's trip 107 (4 tries) · Last 3 figs 98 103 100

    ▲ Last fig 98 at/above par 90
    Jockey William T Buick 23% career · Trainer Charles Appleby 27% career
    Also today · Jockey R9: Notable Speech 7-5 · Trainer R9: Notable Speech 7-5
    ◆ NOTE · TRIP TROUBLE

    Purse goes from $500,000 to $5,000,000, a step up. Has run 107 against a 90 par for the class.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.
    TROUBLED TRIP Up 1/4; checked 1/16p last out; the speed figure already reflects it.
    WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 35 days ago

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/1BEL1½m TJoHrschT G13rd/6981.7-1Up 1/4; checked 1/16p
    2/14DOH1½m TH. H. Th Am G25th/7——
    11/1DMR1½m TBCTurf G13rd/14 -2L10318-1Paused 5/16;gained3rd
  6. 6Burnham Square▲★B. Hernandez Jr. · I. WilkesHernandez Jr. · WilkesA96 95 97▼-6@trip 1138-1Fair 10-110%▼ Down -696 95 97@trip 113A▲ Last fig 96 at/above par 90★ Best at the trip 1133

    Card model 10% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #3 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -6 · Best fig at today's trip 113 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 96 95 97

    ▲ Last fig 96 at/above par 90★ Best at the trip 113
    Jockey B J Jr Hernandez 38% career · Trainer Ian R Wilkes 27% career
    Also today · Jockey R1: Candor 20-1, R3: Will Take It 12-1, R9: Brilliant Berti 30-1
    4 WORKS IN 30 DAYS★ FASTEST WORK

    Owns the highest recent figure here at 113. Has won 2 of 3 going today's distance.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    TROUBLED TRIP Ran into trouble last out (Midpck 5w; faded), and the figure already reflects it.
    WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 4F on Oct 25; 4 works in 30d

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/5KD1½m TTurfCup G27th/9 -6½L961.5-1bMidpck 5w;faded
    8/1CNL1¼m TArlMilon G1Won/7 by ½950.8-1b2-3p;4w1/4p;lng drv;up
    6/13CD1⅜m TChrlywood StkWon/8 by hd970.1-1b2p;dug in3rd;tenacious
  7. 7Hotazhell▲S. Foley · J. HarringtonFoley · HarringtonC10215-1Fair 20-15%—102C▲ Last fig 102 at/above par 90

    Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #10 · Tier C · Last 3 figs 102

    ▲ Last fig 102 at/above par 90
    Jockey Shane Foley 14% career · Trainer Jessica Harrington 14% career
    WON LAST

    A longer trip: 1 1/4 miles last out, 1 1/2 miles today. Changes barns, from John Mrs *harrington to Jessica Harrington.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/12LEP1¼m TRyl Bhrn Ir G1Won/8—50-1
    7/26*MC1¼m TGrssr Dllmy G1Won/10——
    6/28CGH1¼m TDub Duty Fr G33rd/7—6.0-1
  8. 8Test Score▲M. Franco · H. MotionFranco · MotionC101 91 99▲▲+930-1<1%▲▲ Big jump +9101 91 99C▲ Last fig 101 at/above par 90

    Card model <1% · Our #16 · Tier C · Form ▲▲ Big jump +9 · Last 3 figs 101 91 99

    ▲ Last fig 101 at/above par 90
    Jockey Manuel Franco 33% career · Trainer H Graham Motion 35% career ★ hot
    Also today · Jockey R1: Shock Value 12-1, R4: Simply Joking 30-1, R5: Roja 30-1, R6: Moonlight 15-1 +4 more · Trainer R5: Roja 30-1, R7: Gimme A Nother 10-1
    60D LAYOFF4 WORKS IN 30 DAYSWON LAST

    Winner of an 11-horse race at DMR last time. A 63-day gap since its last race.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.
    WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 4 works in 30d and the last 7d back

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    8/29DMR1⅜m TDelMarH G2Won/11 by 1½1012.6-1bIns;gained2-3w3rd;game
    8/1CNL1¼m TArlMilon G16th/7 -4L913.5-1bIns-3p;idled3/16;beltd
    6/6SAR1 3/16 TManhttn G12nd/9 -3½L9916-1bIns;2p out1/4;gaining
  9. 9Johanna WalshM. Barzalona · J. O'BrienBarzalona · O'Brien?12-1Fair 15-16%——?

    Card model 6% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #7 · Tier ?

    Jockey Mickael Barzalona 14% career · Trainer Joseph Patrick O'Brien 25% career
    Also today · Jockey R7: Evershed 30-1
    60D LAYOFF

    Joseph Patrick O'Brien takes over the training from Joseph P *o'brien. Carries 119 pounds, 7 less than last time.

    EVEN PACE No running style on file yet, so the pace shape can't be applied to it.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    8/20YOR1½m TLgnds Glbl G16th/9—5.0-1
    7/18CGH1½m TJuddmnt Irs G1Won/10—3.5-1
    6/18ASC1½m TRbblsdl S. G22nd/12—9.0-1
  10. 10Tiffany▲L. Morris · S. PrescottMorris · PrescottA105@trip 10510-1Fair 15-17%—105@trip 105A▲ Last fig 105 at/above par 90

    Card model 7% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #6 · Tier A · Best fig at today's trip 105 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 105

    ▲ Last fig 105 at/above par 90
    Jockey Luke Morris 14% career · Trainer Sir Mark Prescott 14% career
    WON LAST

    Has won 3 of 8 going today's distance. Comes in off a victory in a 9-horse race at KD.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/5KD1½m TTurfCup G2Won/91057.0-1Ins;surged;held clear
    8/9*HP1½m TWstmnstr 13 G1Won/10——
    7/4NKT1½m TBtwy Lncshr G22nd/9—1.2-1
  11. 11Survie▲F. Prat · G. BougheyPrat · BougheyB102 96@trip 10215-1Fair 20-14%—102 96@trip 102B▲ Last fig 102 at/above par 90

    Card model 4% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #11 · Tier B · Best fig at today's trip 102 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 102 96

    ▲ Last fig 102 at/above par 90
    Jockey Flavien Prat 40% career · Trainer George Boughey 14% career
    Also today · Jockey R1: Powerline 8-5, R2: Virabhadrasana 7-2, R3: Saudi Crown 5-2, R4: Ways And Means 7-5 +7 more

    Off 55 days since the last start. Runs for $5,000,000 after a $697,184 race last out.

    EVEN PACE Balanced pace: trip and tactical speed decide it, with no strong setup advantage.
    WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 83 days ago
    RECORD Flavien Prat from post 11 here: 7 wins, 15 top-3 in 27 rides · 19% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/6LCH1½m TQatar Vrmll G110th/13——
    8/15SAR1½m TCClmntTf G1Won/6 by 2¼1024.5-16w upper; good kick
    8/2SAR1½m TGlenFls G2Won/9 by 2962.4-1Ins-2path;mvd out3/16
  12. 12Diamond NecklaceC. Soumillon · A. O'BrienSoumillon · O'Brien?3-1Fair 4-119%——?1

    Card model 19% · Fair odds 4-1 · Our #1 · Tier ?

    Jockey C Soumillon 14% career · Trainer Aidan P O'Brien 25% career
    Also today · Trainer R7: Precise 7-2, R9: True Love 8-1, R9: Puerto Rico 10-1, this race: Benvenuto Cellini 6-1

    New trainer: A P *o'brien had it last time, Aidan P O'Brien now. Finished 3rd last time in a 16-horse race at LCH.

    EVEN PACE Style isn't established yet, so how it fits this shape is open.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/4LCH1½m TQtr l'rc Tr G13rd/16——
    8/23DVL1¼m TSumb Jn Et G12nd/10——
    7/30GWD1¼m TQtr Nssu S. G1Won/5—0.7-1
  13. 13Bay City RollerO. Murphy · G. ScottMurphy · Scott?5-1Fair 10-19%——?

    Card model 9% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #4 · Tier ?

    Jockey Oisin Murphy 24% career · Trainer George Scott 21% career
    Also today · Jockey R5: Time To Dazzle 20-1, R7: Bless The Broken 20-1, R8: American Stage 30-1, R9: Lugal 30-1

    Goes 1 1/2 miles after running 1 1/4 miles last time. Sheds 7 pounds from its last start.

    EVEN PACE No style on record, so the setup says little about it.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/17ASC1¼m TQtr Rcng Ch G13rd/6—8.5-1
    10/4LCH1½m TQtr l'rc Tr G12nd/16——
    9/6LCH1½m TQatar Foy G22nd/4——
  14. 14Deep MonsterT. Marquand · Y. IkeeMarquand · Ikee?30-1Fair 99-11%——?

    Card model 1% · Fair odds 99-1 · Our #14 · Tier ?

    Jockey Tom Marquand 14% career · Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee 14% career
    Also today · Jockey R5: Big Mojo 20-1

    Jockey switch: S. *hamanaka last out, Tom Marquand today. Purse goes from $808,916 to $5,000,000, a step up.

    EVEN PACE Running style isn't established yet, so the pace read is a blank for this one.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (1 work in 30d, last 7d back)

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/4KYO1½m TKyoto Dshtn G24th/18—4.6-1
    5/24*ST1½m TStndrd Chrt G13rd/9—10-1
    2/14DOH1½m TH. H. Th Am G2Won/7——
  15. 15Map of StarsJ. Doyle · F. GraffardDoyle · Graffard?20-1Fair 50-12%——?

    Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #13 · Tier ?

    Jockey James Doyle 24% career · Trainer Francis - Henri Graffard 14% career
    60D LAYOFF

    Stretches out from 1 1/4 miles to 1 1/2 miles. Off 77 days since the last start.

    EVEN PACE Style isn't established yet, so how it fits this shape is open.

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    8/15DVL1¼m TGntut-Brn H G32nd/8——
    6/16ASC1¼m TWolferton165kWon/16—6.5-1
    5/3LCH1½m Td'Hedouvill G35th/6——
  16. 16TelescopicL. Saez · V. OliverSaez · OliverC89 102 84►@trip 10230-1<1%► Steady89 102 84@trip 102C

    Card model <1% · Our #15 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · Best fig at today's trip 102 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 89 102 84

    Jockey Luis Saez 36% career · Trainer Victoria Oliver 26% career
    Also today · Jockey R1: Overtime Bonus 12-1, R2: She's Toasty 9-2, R4: Evanescence 15-1, R5: Shisospicy 15-1 +5 more · Trainer R6: Bracket Buster 7-2
    3 WORKS IN 30 DAYSWON LAST

    Worked 4F in :47.40 on Aug 27, 2nd of 22 at the distance. Has run 102 against a 90 par for the class.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 3 works in 30d and the last 6d back

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/27CD1⅜m TOC 80k n2xWon/8891.2-1L3-2w;press;vied;cleard
    9/6KD1½m TAlw n1xWon/111023.0-1L3-4w;kicked clear
    7/17ELP1¼m TAlw n1x2nd/10 -2¼L842.0-1LIns;4p1/4;5-6p1/8;rlly

▲ / ▼ angle for / against · ★ best figure at the trip · LS longshot read · 1 2 3 = our top three · A B C tiers · ▲ ► ▼ form · ≡ ↕ steady / up-and-down. Tap a row for its notes, a name for the horse's page. Analysis only. Pace: honest. Speed from #3, #4.

How to read these marks
1 2 3
Our top three by the card model's win chance. Tap “Our order” to sort by it.
Win %, Fair
The card model's chance to win, and the odds that chance works out to with no takeout. Fair is green when the model rates the horse above its morning line (the line scaled to add up to 100%).
Tier A B C ?
The field ranked on recent speed figures and the morning line together: A = top three, B = next three, C = the rest, ? = no figures yet.
71 60 72
Last three speed figures, newest first. “@trip 75” = best figure at today's distance (within 30 yards) on this surface.
▲▲ ▲ ► ▼ ▼▼
Form: last figure against the average of the three before it. ▲ = up 3 or more, ▲▲ = up 8 or more, ► = within 3, ▼ / ▼▼ = down. The number is the difference.
≡ ↕
≡ steady: the last four figures sit close together. ↕ up-and-down: they swing widely.
★
Best figure in the field at today's distance and surface, from two or more tries, not tied. When that horse isn't in our top three it gets a “Distance horse” note above the field.
▲ ▼ chips
Handicapping angles for or against the horse. LS = longshot read: 8-1 or more on the morning line and the model rates it higher than that line.

These marks describe the past performances. None of them is proven to beat the odds: in our test of 100 handicapping angles, nothing did better than the final odds, and the morning-line favourite wins more races than our top-ranked horse. Read them as notes, not as a reason to bet.

Race conditions and our readpace, conditions, story
¼¾FINISHSTART1 1/2 MILES · TURF · infield3-turn

KEENELAND · RACE 11

UPCOMING

B.C. Turf Stakes (G1)

Field
16 runners
Purse
$5,000,000
Post
5:36 PM ET
Pace
Tactical / Honest
Card model top pick
#12 · 19%

Stakes, for 3-year-olds and up.

Stakes race — the top class. Owners pay entry/nomination fees that build the purse, which draws the best horses available.

● Track record at 1 1/2 Miles: 146.08

The shape is the story here: there's little established early speed, so a tactical horse can control soft fractions up front and prove hard to run down.

Our number tops on #12 Diamond Necklace (a tactical type, M/L 3-1). It hit the board last time and stays in form. Backup is #2 Benvenuto Cellini at 6-1. Use #6 Burnham Square in exotic structures.

What would change our mind: a key scratch that reshapes the early pace, a sharp turf-to-dirt or surface switch off the rail, or live money showing up on a horse the board had dismissed. Watch the tote late.

At a glance: model vs the morning line

At a glance

  • Market favourite #12 DIAMOND NECKLACE (3-1) — our number agrees.
  • #12 DIAMOND NECKLACE — our top number on the card, about right at the windows (20.0% to their 18.2%).
  • #2 BENVENUTO CELLINI — our #2 number, and the board's letting him go too cheap — we make him 13.4%, they've got 10.4%.
  • #13 BAY CITY ROLLER — our #4 number, about right at the windows (11.1% to their 12.2%).

Model vs the morning line · analysis, not advice

  • #2 BENVENUTO CELLINI — we make it 13.4%, the morning line works out to 10.4%. That gap is the model's opinion, not a price; pools pay the final odds, and on our records these gaps haven't paid off.
Pacewho goes to the front

Pace

Tactical / Honest. Balanced shape: 1-2 speed, supporting pressers, closers in play. Trip wins out.

Likely leader: #3 Minaret Station; pressure from #4 Far Bridge.

Lead
none
Press
3Minaret Station804Far Bridge79
Stalk
8Test Score8410Tiffany835El Cordobes8116Telescopic6611Survie
Close
1Ethical Diamond816Burnham Square787Hotazhell
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2Benvenuto Cellini9Johanna Walsh12Diamond Necklace13Bay City Roller14Deep Monster15Map Of Stars

Number = last-race early-pace figure. Green border = the shape helps; red = it works against.

Early speed and closing figures, horse by horse

Early Pace · E1 figure · front runners

8
Test Score
84
10
Tiffany
83
5
El Cordobes
81
3
Minaret Station
80
4
Far Bridge
79
16
Telescopic
66

Closing Kick · late-pace figure

1
Ethical Diamond
16
6
Burnham Square
16
7
Hotazhell
0
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