On Saturday, November 25^th, do not miss the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G2 event at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Watch eight dynamic horses compete for a share of the $400,000 prize, where Risk It holds the lead with 5-2 odds in the 11^th race on a 1 1/16 mile dirt track.

Date / Track: 11/25/2023 Churchill Downs

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET

Distance: 1 1/16 mile (dirt)

Purse: $400,000

Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Betting Preview

Eight horses in competition, with some carrying significant momentum, may impact their performance. Likewise, past success and consistent performance are pivotal factors in securing a victory.

Three horses in the field have recent wins on their resume, with six total having placed in the top three in their last race. This offers some perspective on the field and who has quality momentum coming in.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Explore diverse betting possibilities for the 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, presenting a selection of eight horses for you to customize your wagers. Engage in potential exacta or trifecta bets with the carefully curated options available.

Risk It 5-2

Risk It is coming off of a second place finish at the Iroquois G3 event at this track back in September of this year. So far, he has a win and a runner-up in the two events he has participated in, which gives him quality momentum entering this competition.

Stretch Ride 3-1

Stretch Ride has a recent win under his belt, marking his second straight victory out of the two events he has entered. This recent win was back at Keeneland for the Allowance race in October. This will be his first graded stakes event, but he has solid momentum and is a proven winner.

Awesome Road 7-2

Awesome Road has a great opportunity to bounce back after a seventh place finish at the Breeders’ Futurity G1 event. He also has a win on this resume and is trained by Brad Cox, which should help offer a compelling finish.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the betting odds for the 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, offering a variety of options. Evaluate horses with favorable odds and incorporate them into your betting strategy.

Awesome Road: 7-2

Honor Marie: 8-1

Real Men Violin: 5-1

Dancing Groom: 10-1

Nomos: 12-1

Stretch Ride: 3-1

Risk It: 5-2

One Red Cent: 20-1

Dancing Groom 10-1

Dancing Groom is returning to dirt after he came in third at the Champagne G1 event. This is the best finish compared to the field in their most recent race, showing that he has a slight edge over the competition.

So far, he has a win and a third place finish out of three races this year. With a recent quality finish, he has an opportunity to do well here.

Spooky Express Pick: Dancing Groom at 10-1 to Win