New York’s highway to the Kentucky Derby (G1) continues at Aqueduct on Saturday with the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2), the second of six Kentucky Derby points-qualifying races on the observe in its remaining 12 months of existence.
With the anticipated reopening of a modernized Belmont Park subsequent fall, the 131-year-old Huge A might be no extra. However there’s nonetheless yet one more Remsen to be run in Ozone Park, and it awards Kentucky Derby qualifying factors of 10-5-3-2-1 to the primary 5 finishers.
A discipline of 12 is entered for the 1 1/8-mile Remsen, a co-feature with the $250,000 Demoiselle Stakes (G2) — a points-qualifier for the Kentucky Oaks (G1), and the $500,000 Cigar Mile (G2).
With most of the high 2-year-olds having completed for the 12 months following the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar on Nov. 1, the Remsen seems to have a aggressive discipline for bettors to check their handicapping abilities in selecting the perfect of this bunch.
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There’s not a lot expertise on this group and solely three have competed in a graded stakes race – Talkin (5-1) was a distant second to Napoleon Solo within the Champagne (G1), I Did I Did (12-1) was third within the Road Sense (G3) and Balboa (12-1) ran fifth in each the Del Mar Futurity (G1) and American Pharoah (G1) for coach Bob Baffert.
In his first begin for brand spanking new coach Brittany Russell, Balboa produced 5¼- size victory within the 6-furlong John F. Lewis III Stakes at Laurel on Nov. 8. Ricardo Santana, Jr., has the decision from publish 10, however the distance could possibly be an issue.
Corridor of Fame coach Todd Pletcher sends out three – Courting (9-2), Renegade (5-1), and Grittiness (20-1).
Courting, a son of Curlin, broke his maiden going a mile in his second begin on Nov. 9 and might be ridden by Corridor of Famer John Velazquez from publish 6. Grittiness, 0-for-3, ran second to Courting in that race.
Renegade, a son of Into Mischief, additionally broke his maiden going a mile in his second begin. Jose Ortiz rides out of publish 9. Pletcher is looking for a fourth Remsen win; Velazquez goes for a fifth victory within the race.
Speaking about Talkin within the Remsen
Talkin, a Good Magic colt, seems to be in good type for coach Danny Gargan as he shoots for a 3rd Remsen win 4 years – he gained it with Dubyuhnell in 2022 and with Dornoch in 2023, each additionally sired by Good Magic.
“I preferred Good Magic as a racehorse,” Gargan stated. “I took a shot on him as a sire. We’re simply at all times on the lookout for grime horses that go lengthy. That’s what he’s, and what we’re attempting to purchase. Sure, we wish to attempt to win Basic races. We’ve gotten fortunate and gained considered one of them (Dornoch, 2024 Belmont Stakes). This horse has a giant pedigree and a pleasant household.”
Talkin gained by a neck in his debut at 7 furlongs, edging Additional Ado, who broke his maiden with a 20-length romp after which captured the Kentucky Jockey Membership (G2).
“He beat bunch there,” Gargan stated. “We’ve been ready to run two turns. We wish to see a powerful efficiency going lengthy to set him up for subsequent 12 months.”
Talkin leaves from publish 11 below Kendrick Carmouche.
Morning-line odds have Paladin at 3-1
The three-1 morning-line favourite is Paladin, a Gun Runner colt skilled by Chad Brown who was crushed a head by Renegade however elevated to first through disqualification in his debut.
“He ran a extremely good race and acquired herded late, and I used to be joyful that he acquired put up,’’ Brown stated. “As soon as he felt that different horse and straightened out once more, he galloped out rather well. I don’t suppose the added distance might be an issue.”
We don’t both, however we consider Balboa will deal with the longer distance racing nearer to the Atlantic Ocean than the Pacific Ocean.
The Remsen is race 9 with a publish time of three:08 p.m. ET.
The Picks: 1 Balboa, 2 Courting, 3 Paladin
The Subject for the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2), from the rail out, with jockey, coach:
- Day One Starter (Junior Alvarado, Shug McGaughey), 15-1
- Paladin (Flavien Prat, Chad Brown), 3-1
- I Did I Did (Joel Rosario, Mike Maker), 12-1
- Grittiness (Jaime Rodriguez, Todd Pletcher), 20-1
- Chambersville (Chris Elliott, Kenny McPeek), 30-1
- Courting (John Velazquez, Todd Pletcher), 9-2
- Igniter (Manny Franco, Rick Dutrow, Jr.), 6-1
- Concarneau (Mychel Sanchez, Marya Montoya), 50-1
- Renegade (Irad Ortiz, Jr., Todd Pletcher), 5-1
- Balboa (Ricardo Santana, Jr., Brittany Russell), 12-1
- Talkin (Kendrick Carmouche, Danny Gargan), 5-1
- Most likely Dreaming (Carlos Lopez, Gary Capuano), 15-1
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