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Breeders Cup Sprint Betting Preview

November 4, 2023



The 2023 Breeders' Cup Sprint, set for Friday, November 4th in Arcadia, California, will highlight the talents of eight horses vying on a six-furlong dirt track. This event is the 11th race at Santa Anita Park, boasting a significant $2,000,000 prize pool. Notably, Elite Power leads the way as the favorite with odds of 9-5.


  • Date / Track: 11/04/2023 Santa Anita Park

  • Post Time: 8:00 PM ET

  • Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)

  • Purse: $2,000,000

Breeders’ Cup Sprint Betting Preview

The 2023 Breeders' Cup Sprint will feature eight horses in its lineup, with several potential winners and others aiming to enhance their records. Assess the current form of each horse and their suitability for the prevailing conditions.

Three horses have recent wins on their resumes from their previous event. In total, all eight have a top three finish in their last race, making this a unique betting opportunity with intense competition.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

If you are looking for exacta or trifecta bets, the 2023 Breeders' Cup Sprint features eight horses that are suitable for such wagers. Here are some horses to keep an eye on for your betting choices.

The Chosen Vron 5-1

The Chosen Vron makes an appealing case for victory, especially since he has yet to lose a race in five attempts. He added to his five-race win streak with the win recently at the Bing Crosby G1 event at Del Mar in July. He now has 13 wins, a runner-up, and two third place finishes in 17 starts in his career, making him the most reliable horse here.

Dr. Schivel 5-1

Dr. Schivel recently won at the Santa Anita Sprint Championship G2 event back in September. He now has two wins and a third place finish in four races.

With great momentum, he is an appealing option to place in the top three. This is especially interesting since he has seven wins, two runner-ups, and three third place finishes in 14 career races.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie provides betting odds for the 2023 Breeders' Cup Sprint, offering a variety of options to suit your preferred betting style. Plenty of these options are compelling for victory.


  • Nakatomi: 15-1

  • Dr. Schivel: 5-1

  • Hoist The Gold: 12-1

  • Three Technique: 20-1

  • The Chosen Vron: 5-1

  • Speed Boat Beach: 3-1

  • Elite Power: 9-5

  • Gunite: 4-1

Elite Power 9-5

Elite Power has been one of the more consistently fast horses heading into this event. He is coming off of a second place finish at the Forego G1 event and now has three wins and the recent runner-up in four starts this year.

He is trained by the famous William Mott and is being raced with dynamic jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. In total, he has eight wins, a runner-up, and a third place finish in 12 career starts.

Spooky Express Pick: Elite Power 9-5