By Islam El-Sakka
Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has selected four horses for the second day of the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland on Saturday, with prize money and reputations at stake.
Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1)
Wesley Ward's Bacio, unbeaten since a narrow debut loss, is the top-rated contender in the 5:48 p.m. sprint. A recent shoe change has added an extra 'X factor' to his speed, and he is expected to lead from the start. The tip is Bacio to win at 11/8 with Bet365.
Makers Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1)
Andrew Balding's Blue Bolt, unbeaten in six starts this year including four Group 1 victories, steps up to 1m1½f for the 7:04 p.m. race. Her dam's stamina suggests she will handle the distance, and she is taken to complete a stellar 2026 campaign. The tip is Blue Bolt to win at 15/8 with William Hill.
FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile (Grade 1)
While Notable Speech is the market leader for the 8:20 p.m. mile, value lies with Deterministic, who was beaten just over a length by the favorite in the Grade 1 Woodbine Mile last month. Trained by Miguel Clement, the five-year-old offers each-way appeal at 8/1 with BetMGM.
Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1)
Ryan Moore's decision to ride Benvenuto Cellini over stablemate Diamond Necklace signals confidence in the Irish Derby winner for the 9:36 p.m. turf. Trainer Aidan O'Brien has indicated this race has long been the target. The tip is Benvenuto Cellini to win at 5/1 with QuinnBet.
