One other wealthy payday at Kentucky Downs awaits on Saturday as a giant subject of 11 will sq. off within the $2 million Mint Thousands and thousands Stakes. The mile contest on turf attracted a subject of 11 together with final yr’s winner, creating one other intriguing betting affair that might end in some giant payoffs.
1. Emmanuel (6-1): Had some hassle when fourth within the Grade 2 United Nations Stakes. Was offered for $500,000 since then and makes his first begin for coach Mike Maker. Is actually able to being a contender on his greatest strive.
JOCKEY: Jose Ortiz; TRAINER: Mike Maker
2. Mountain Bear (10-1): Fascinating longshot makes his US debut for Aidan O’Brien. He ought to just like the course and was second final yr within the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. Will get a pleasant break within the weights as a 3-year-old and may get a superb experience from Frankie Dettori. Tons to love right here.
JOCKEY: Frankie Dettori; TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien
3. Irish Aces (12-1): Wheels proper again after successful the Tapit Stakes right here Aug. 29. If he can duplicate that effort on this spot, he shall be a important menace. However can he?
JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione; TRAINER: Brendan Walsh
4. Money Fairness (15-1): Was third in a $500,000 handicap right here on Sept. 1. Has kick and will pose a late menace.
JOCKEY: Julien Leparoux; TRAINER: Saffie Joseph Jr.
5. Tut’s Revenge (20-1): Received the preview stakes for this race at Ellis Park on the entrance finish however ought to discover this course and the sector a bit more difficult.
JOCKEY: Ricardo Santana Jr.; TRAINER: Mike Maker
6. Robust High quality (15-1): Has a ton of early velocity however faltered in Grade 1 firm in his final two begins. Will get some class reduction however faces a variety of early stress.
JOCKEY: Florent Geroux; TRAINER: Mark Casse
7. Funtastic Once more (5-1): Has not raced since late Might when he was second within the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Has been coaching steadily and shall be a important contender if he’s prepared to fireplace a prime effort.
JOCKEY: Gerardo Corrales; TRAINER: Wesley Ward
8. Discuss of the Nation (4-1): Drained late within the Arlington Million Stakes at 1 ¼ miles, however ought to be well-suited by this race’s one-mile distance. Previous to that, he was extremely constant, ending first or second in eight of his earlier 9 begins.
JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz Jr.; TRAINER: Todd Pletcher
9. Reckoning Power (15-1): Comes off a pleasant allowance win at Saratoga, however shall be going through a lot better firm right here.
JOCKEY: Luan Machado; TRAINER: Brendan Walsh
10. Historic Rome (5-2): Received this race final yr in his U.S. debut. Ran second in a Group 2 stakes at Ascot earlier this yr, then was third within the Arlington Million. Matches a lot better right here and can’t be ignored in his bid for back-to-back wins.
JOCKEY: Jamie Spencer; TRAINER: Charlie Hills
11. Goliad (10-1): Received the $500,000 handicap referenced above that Money Fairness completed third in final week, and he did so in gate-to-wire vogue. Drew the far outdoors publish and can have a a lot more durable time on the entrance finish right here.
JOCKEY: Flavien Prat; TRAINER: Richard Mandella
THE PICK/LIVE LONGSHOT: Mountain Bear
SUPERFECTA: 2-8-10-7
