Claiborne Breeders Futurity Betting Preview

October 7, 2023

The ninth race of the day is approaching at Keeneland Race Course, featuring the 2023 Claiborne Breeders Futurity. Numerous horses are vying for a chance at the $600,000 prize pool, presenting an exciting betting prospect.

Date / Track: 10/07/2023 Keeneland Race Course

Post Time: 5:14 PM ET

Distance: 1 1/16 miles (dirt)

Purse: $600,000

Claiborne Breeders Futurity Betting Preview

Highly awaited by numerous enthusiasts, the Claiborne Breeders Futurity in Lexington, Kentucky presents an alluring opportunity for those looking to wager. This G1 competition highlights an extraordinary lineup of nine competitors, featuring a distinguished gathering of horses that unquestionably set themselves apart from the competition.

Six out of the nine horses in the field have recent wins, while seven total have top two finishes. This helps minimize the field of potential winners for this one, based on recent form.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

When assessing the contenders with the potential for victory, explore our picks for the 2023 Claiborne Breeders Futurity race. These exceptional horse athletes offer valuable insights to boost your chances in exacta or trifecta betting.

Locked 7-5

Locked has a recent win at the Saratoga MSW at the beginning of September. In addition to his recent win, he also has a third place finish and has placed in the top three in both events he has participated in. This will be another good test to see if he can handle the pressure.

Just Steel 12-1

Maybe Just Steel was having a bad day at the Hopeful Stakes when he finished seventh. So far this year, he has a win and a runner-up in four events so far. If he is able to land a solid start out of the gate, he can likely contend for a top three finish.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Delve into the exclusive betting opportunities presented by MyBookie as you prepare for the much-anticipated 2023 Claiborne Breeders Futurity, showcasing a formidable lineup of nine talented horses. With numerous contenders presenting compelling cases for victory, the decision rests in your hands to seize the optimal chance.

The Wine Steward: 8-1

Timberlake: 7-2

Awesome Road: 3-1

Baytown Chatterbox: 50-1

West Saratoga: 20-1

Generous Tipper: 15-1

Just Steel: 12-1

Northern Flame: 20-1

Locked: 7-5

Timberlake 7-2

Timberlake is coming off a runner-up at the Hopeful G1 event back at Saratoga in September. This will be another good test, as he is the one of few coming off of graded stake events prior to this one.

Overall, he has a win and the recent runner-up in three events this year, making him fairly consistent among the other horses entered. It also helps being trained by Brad Cox, so look for him to do well here.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Timberlake at 7-2 to Win

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