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Breeders' Cup Longines Turf
One of the biggest races at the Breeders’ Cup each year is the Longines Turf. What sets this race apart is the fact that it is open to horses three years of age or older with a big purse and international flair. Horses from all over the globe are shipped in for this event. One of the biggest names and winners in horse racing will likely be on the marquee with Bricks and Mortar headlining the field. Bricks and Mortar will bring eyeballs and dollars bet for what looks like a loaded lineup for 2019. Bargain Hunters will have some strong alternatives to shop for.
2019 Longines Turf at a Glance
Race Distance: 1 1/2 miles
Purse: $4 million
Qualification: 3-year olds and up
2019 Breeders' Cup Longines Turf Field
With five consecutive wins heading into this one Bricks and Mortar will be a popular betting choice with the gambling public. This five-year-old colt has gained considerable notoriety with a record of success and big money wins that is among the most impressive in the history of horse racing.
The Longines Breeders Cup Turf is a mile and a half in length and is run on the grass course. This event is for horses that are three years old and up. It will feature the top grass race horses from Europe and North America with a purse of a whopping $4 million.
Breeders Cup Longines Turf Top Contenders
Bricks and Mortar
Bricks and Mortar is trained by Chad C. Brown with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. expected to get the mount. Bricks and Mortar won the 2019 Arlington Million on August 10, 2019 which was part of the Breeders Cup Challenge Series. Bricks and Mortar has career earnings that are over $4.8 million with 10 wins in 12 career starts. The Arlington Million was his last start and was a grade one race. Prior to that Bricks and Mortar scored a grade one win at the Manhattan Stakes at Belmont Park on June 8, 2019. And at the grade one Old Forester Turf Classic Stakes at Churchill Downs, Bricks and Mortar posted the win. All told this colt has a resume that is second to none.
Acclimate
With his win in the grade two 2019 Del Mar Handicap, Acclimate posted a Breeders Cup Challenge Series win. The five-year-old gelding has posted over $365,000 career earnings and his six wins, two places, and two shows in 17 career starts. Acclimate is trained by Philip D’Amato and trained by Victor Espinoza.
Arklow
Five-year-old Arklow will be another popular choice for the Longines Turf. Arklow has been a good earner with over $1.7 million for his career in 23 career starts that include six wins, six places, and two shows. Arklow is trained by Brad Cox with jockey Junior Alvarado. In his last start on October 5, 2019, Arklow was the winner of the grade one Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes.
Zulu Alpha
Six-year-old gelding Zulu Alpha is another top contender for the Longines Turf. Zulu Alpha is trained by Michael Maker with jockey Channing Hill. This horse has total career earnings of $1.1 million with 29 career starts that include nine wins, four places and five shows. In his last start on October 5, 2016 Zulu Alpha finished a disappointing sixth place in the grade one Joe Hirsh Classic Stakes.
Free Breeders Cup Longines Turf Betting Odds Pick
Bricks and Mortar will not be cheap and there is a reason for that. Clearly, he is the class of the field.
Breeders Cup Longines Turf Betting Odds Picks: Bricks and Mortar.
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