Breeders’ Cup Picks- 2024 Future Stars Friday

The world championships of horse racing take place this weekend. Del Mar will be hosting the 2024 Breeders’ Cup. The two day event will crown the best horses from around the world. Friday’s racing action features the top 2 year olds in an event that is known as Future Stars Friday. @T3Handicapping has all of your Breeders’ Cup picks for both days at Del Mar.

Full Card Analysis

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:35 AM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $150k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 RED FLAG (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 CAPTIVATING BOY (8-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 SKINNER (4-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 DOTHRAKI (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 9

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:10 PM PT
Senator Ken Maddy Stakes $200k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 SASSY NATURE (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 TWIRLING QUEEN (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 JUST NAILS (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 STAY AND SCAM (9-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:45 PM PT
Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 HOT GIRL WALK (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 THIRSTY MAMA (12-1): Worth a look. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 IN THE AIR TONIGHT (15-1): In with a shot. Previous success in similar race types. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #4 PAVEL IS APPEALING (9-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 9 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:25 PM PT
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 18 runners.

• #2 SMASH IT (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 CAVALLO BAY (15-1): Value play. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SABERTOOTH (9-2): Worth a look. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 CHASING LIBERTY (15-1): Value play. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 10

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:05 PM PT
Golden State Juvenile Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 R HEISMAN (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 I’M A BAD BOY (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #7 SPEEDY WILSON (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #6 CALL ME SIR (12-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:45 PM PT
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint $1000k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #2 AESTERIUS (9-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Watson. Top jock on the circuit with Doyle.
• #8 ECORO SIEG (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Gets a top-notch pilot in Lemaire.
• #10 GOVERNOR SAM (12-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #7 WHISTLEJACKET (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 10 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:25 PM PT
NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies $2000k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 IMMERSIVE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 NOONI (15-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #7 NON COMPLIANT (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 AMERICAN BIKINI (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 7 – 9

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:05 PM PT
John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf $1000k; 1 M Turf; Field of 17 runners.

• #1 LAKE VICTORIA (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 THOUGHT PROCESS (5-2): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 VIRGIN COLADA (20-1): Underneath. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 HEAVENS GATE (12-1): Underneath. Gets a good jockey in Lordan.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:45 PM PT
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance $2000k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 FEROCIOUS (6-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 EAST AVENUE (5-2): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #10 CHANCER MCPATRICK (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 JONATHAN’S WAY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 10 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:25 PM PT
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf $1000k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #4 AL QUDRA (4-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #10 MENTEE (15-1): Factor. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 ZULU KINGDOM (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 SATONO CARNAVAL (20-1): Worth a look. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 5 – 1

Betting News Horse Racing Coverage

Don’t miss all the horse racing action for the Breeders’ Cup. The world championships of horse racing take place on November 1st and 2nd at historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Betting News will have full coverage of the event to help you make the most of your bankroll! Check out this week’s features!

• Thursday Opening Day Analysis: Get full selections and analysis from Del Mar for the Let it Ride Stakes
• Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Analysis: Take a look at the top contenders for all of the races on the Friday card from Del Mar
• Future Stars Friday Betting Strategy: An in-depth look at how to merge selections with betting strategy to make the most of your Friday bankroll
• Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday Analysis: Take a look at the top contenders for all of the races on the Saturday card from Del Mar
• Championship Saturday Betting Strategy: An in-depth look at how to merge selections with betting strategy to make the most of your Saturday bankroll