Larry Simpson interviews Racetrack Announcer Kurt Becker, who will be calling the Breeders’ Cup races at Keenland this afternoon and they discuss some of todays stakes races including the $6 Million Classic and the undefeated favourite Flightline. Kurt also talks about last weeks Breeders’ Crown races and especially the performance by Bulldog Hanover and also mentions about his roots in Standardbred racing.; Jim and Larry interview Thoroughbred jockey Chantal Sutherland, who discusses her mount in todays $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Sprint, ‘Willy Boi’ and his chances today. She also discusses how she prepares for a race like the Breeders’ Cup Sprint and how she has now settled in as a regular rider at Gulfstream Park year-round and talks about some recent ‘jockey strategy’ that she used to win a stakes race at Keeneland last week.; Woodbine handicapper Tommy Massis, who discusses Breeders’ Cup and some potential betting plays and also gives some advice on betting or betting against race favourites. Tommy also talks about how much he appreciates the Breeders’ Cup from a fan perspective and the difference in handicapping a Breeders’ Cup racing card and a regular race day and a good way of shortening the handicapping process. Larry also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American racetracks including a Breeders’ Cup play.
Show Notes
Key Points:
• Kurt talks about the importance of the Breeders’ Cup and how many Breeders’ Cup racedays he has called and why he still get’s excited when it comes time to call a Breeders’ Cup stakes race. He also discusses how he has roots on the harness racing side, including with horse sales and also spends some time talking about the Breeders’ Crown races and in particular the victory by Bulldog Hanover in the Breeders Crown Open Event last weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Kurt also talks about today’s Breeders’ Cup Classic and what it will possibly take to defeat the favourite Flightline and finally, Kurt mentions about some of the most memorable Breeders’ Cup races that he has called over the years and what makes them so memorable.
• Chantal discusses a horse by the name of ‘Willy Boi’, who she will be riding in the $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Sprint and why the horse has not raced since the Vanderbilt Stakes at Saratoga. Chantal also discusses how she prepares herself for a Breeders’ Cup ride and if there is still ‘butterflies’ before the horse goes into the starting gate. She also talks about how she has settled in as a year-round rider at Gulfstream Park in Florida and whether she misses Woodbine where her riding career started and also talks about her recent stakes win at Keeneland and some of the jockey strategy that she relied upon to help her win. Finally, Chantal discusses a race that has happened to allude her so far in her career and the story behind why she would still like to win it.
• Tommy talks about todays Breeders’ Cup card and how he pre- handicaps the plethora of stakes races and how his handicapping differs from his regular betting track, Woodbine. He also discusses why today he is more of a fan of horse racing instead of a better and discusses some likely favourites and whether they are bettable today or perhaps ones to bet against. Tommy also mentions about a favorite handicapping angle that he utilizes on a Breeders’ Cup day and finally, he ‘gives out’ a couple of possible betting plays on todays Breeders’ Cup card.
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