And, it seems like a sure thing given his blistering performance at the Belmont Stakes, right But we have to remember that horses are NOT machines: they have good days, bad days and great days. Someone has to be a big price after that,” said Donovan. Right now, American Pharaoh is the odds on favorite to win the 1,750,000 Graded Stakes race in Monmouth, New Jersey. “It’s not a knock on anyone else that there are 30’s- and 50-1’s it’s just how much of the pool (American Pharoah is) going to command. Plus, a mile and a quarter might help (Frosted) a little bit.”Ĭompleting the field are Keen Ice (12-1), Upstart (15-1), Smart Transition (20-1) Frammento (30-1), Tale of Verve (30-1), Mid Ocean (50-1) and King of New York (50-1). When American Pharoah completed a mile and a half in 2 minutes, 26.65 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday evening, fastest of an eight-horse field, he became. It seemed like that was more of a prep for him and it was more of a ‘go’ race for Texas Red. “Frosted is a New York horse and was a big favorite in the Jim Dandy.
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“It could have gone either way for second choice,” said Donovan. The Parallels Between California Chrome And American Pharoah Speaking of California Chrome, like American Pharoah, he was highly favored to with the Belmont Stakes. 2021 American Pharoah Stakes Tips: Joker Boy Each-Way 15.00 at Bookmaker - 5 Units. I, however, would rather take a speculative punt on the unbeaten Joker Boy at a much more attractive price. The two met in the Travers’ traditional prep race, the Grade 2 Jim Dandy at the Spa, and were separated by a half-length with Texas Red getting the edge. American Pharoah lost the Travers Stakes to Keen Ice but will still be running in the Breeders Cup. Corniche could be hard to peg back if he's allowed to dictate from stall one.
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I would imagine he would pay somewhere between $2.50 or $2.60 (to win).”īehind American Pharoah, Grade 1 winners Frosted and Texas Red are second and third choice on the morning line at 6-1 and 8-1, respectively. “I can’t really see him paying $2.20 (to win). “I don’t know how much shorter I could see him being,” said Donovan. The American Pharoah, named for Baffert's 2015 Triple Crown winner, is a Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' Challenge Race qualifier to the Grade I Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Nov.