Show Bet Picks – Saturday, October 18, 2025

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Belmont at the Big A • Saturday, October 18, 2025

Filters: 3 years old and older • Purse above $25,000 • Field 8 or fewer • Morning line under 9 to 5 • Distance 6 furlongs or greater

Races Covered: Race 2

Belmont at the Big A
Race 2
6 furlongs • Dirt • Starter Allowance ($90,000)

Horse: Acoustic Ave

Post: 3

Morning Line: 1-1

Field Size: 7

Starter allowance for three year olds and upward that have started for a claiming price at NYRA this year. Compact group with a clear pace advantage up front.

Why a show bet: Class edge with tactical speed in a small field supports a high in-the-money probability.

Keeneland • Saturday, October 18, 2025

Filters: 3 years old and older • Purse above $25,000 • Field 8 or fewer • Morning line under 9 to 5 • Distance 6 furlongs or greater

Races Covered: Race 6

Keeneland
Race 6
7 furlongs • Dirt • Perryville Stakes (G3) ($350,000)

Horse: Captain Cook

Post: 5

Morning Line: 6-5

Field Size: 6

Three year olds in a sprint stakes where the favorite owns the best late pace figures and a forward trip. Opponents include Barnes and Owen Almighty.

Why a show bet: Heavy favorite in a six horse field with separation on speed figures makes the floor strong.

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