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Mint Millions Betting Preview

September 2, 2023



The upcoming 2023 Mint Millions will feature the largest purse ($2 million) for a graded stakes in Kentucky Downs history. Race 10 is when you can catch this excellent betting opportunity, as plenty of great horses will be in contention.


  • Date / Track: 09/02/2023 Kentucky Downs

  • Post Time: 6:28 PM ET

  • Distance: 1 m (turf)

  • Purse: $2,000,000

Mint Millions Betting Preview

The highly anticipated 2023 Mint Millions promises an exciting showcase of carefully chosen equine talents. Among the favored competitors, do not forget to look for the hidden potential of dark horse entries, who are capable of captivating the audience in a field of strong contenders.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Unearthing exceptional contenders for the highly anticipated 2023 Mint Millions may present a formidable challenge, but the horses highlighted in this selection are positioned to secure triumph or enhance your exacta and trifecta wagers.

Smokin’ T 9-2

Smoking’ T recently came in first at the 2023 Lure RS against other good horses. Out of five races so far this year, he has two victories, one runner-up, and two third place finishes. This is the kind of momentum needed to come out on top.

Ancient Rome 8-1

Ancient Rome returns fresh off of a victory at the Handicap at Goodwood. In six starts this year, he has two victories, a runner-up, and one third place finish. This also bodes well for his momentum.

Hozier 30-1

Hozier finally got his first win on the calendar for this season, which was at the Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Millions Turf Mile. He also has a third place result out of four events. With success already at a track here, he makes a compelling case with his odds.

Stitched 20-1

Stitched is coming off of his first win of the year at the Wise Dan G2. This makes his sixth career victory overall out of 13 starts, so he has some experience on his side heading into this one.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Discover the exclusive 2023 Mint Millions wagering opportunities offered by MyBookie, and dive into the full roster of highly anticipated equine contenders poised to participate in this esteemed competition.


  • Cabo Spirit: 15-1

  • Atone: 8-1

  • Stitched: 20-1

  • Hozier: 30-1

  • Smokin’ T: 9-2

  • Ancient Rome: 8-1

  • Gray’s Fable: 30-1

  • Churchtown: 4-1

  • Get Her Number: 15-1

  • Annapolis: 8-5

  • Dhabab: 30-1

  • Max K.O.: 30-1

Annapolis 8-5

Annapolis will be the face of this race for a variety of reasons. For one, he is coming off of a second place finish at the Fourstardave Handicap G1 against quality competitors.

On top of that, he has one victory and another runner-up result in three races so far this year. He has some of the best momentum out of any horse entering this race.

Final Pick: Take Annapolis at 8-5 to Win