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Dogwood Stakes Betting Preview

September 23, 2023



The upcoming 2023 Dogwood Stakes (G3) promises an exhilarating betting prospect as it takes center stage as the tenth race of the evening at Churchill Downs, offering a substantial purse of $300,000. Which horse can take the win in a competitive contest?


  • Date / Track: 09/23/2023 Churchill Downs

  • Post Time: 10:42 PM ET

  • Distance: 7 furlongs (dirt)

  • Purse: $300,000

Dogwood Stakes Betting Preview

The highly anticipated 2023 Dogwood Stakes offers plenty of opportunities to place bets. Each horse has a solid chance, with some having more appealing outlooks than others.

Only one horse out of nine is coming off of a victory in their last race, while six total have recently placed in the top 10. This creates a competitive field to consider one of them for victory.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

In this exclusive 2023 Dogwood Stakes behind-the-scenes look, we present a meticulously curated lineup of exceptional racehorses. Here, we introduce the standout frontrunners poised for triumph, offering invaluable insights to enhance your exacta or trifecta wagers.

Metaphysical 10-1

Metaphysical is returning back to another G3 track after recently placing fourth in the Charles Town Oaks G3 event. She has not won yet this year, but has three runner-ups in seven events so far.

She is expected to continue rising this year, as she is doing well compared to her career totals. So far, she has one win in addition to the runner-ups out of 12 career races.

Twice As Sweet 6-1

Twice As Sweet is coming off of a second place finish at the Pea Patch LS in July a few months back. This improved her resume this season, as she has a win plus the runner-up out of four events. For her career numbers, she has been fairly consistent with three wins and three runner-ups in nine events.

Santa Fe Gold

Santa Fe Gold has two wins and two third place results out of six events this season. Her recent results were a third place finish at the Audubon Oaks LS. Her career numbers are now three wins, a runner-up, and two third place finishes in 10 events.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Exciting wagering opportunities await avid bettors, as MyBookie presents an exclusive array of options for the highly anticipated 2023 Dogwood Stakes.


  • Yesternight: 3-1

  • Metaphysical: 10-1

  • Flamand: 5-1

  • B G Warrior: 6-1

  • Lady Raddler: 10-1

  • Santa Fe Gold: 6-1

  • Twice As Sweet: 6-1

  • Norah G: 12-1

  • Alexa Lou: 4-1

Flamand 5-1

Flamand should have a good race if she can get a good jump out of the gate. Her position is good and she is coming off of a runner-up at the Audubon Oaks LS. This year alone, she has one win, two second place finishes, and one third place finish in seven events.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Flamand at 5-1 to Win