For the entire cash up for grabs on the profitable Kentucky Downs meet, one thing else moreover $1.7 million in purse cash shall be on the road Saturday within the FanDuel Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes. A assured, fees-paid spot within the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf shall be awarded to the winner amongst a extremely aggressive area of 16 that features 4 also-eligibles hoping to get an opportunity to run.

1. International Relations (12-1): Upset in his final two begins, although he will get Johnny V. and the rail right here. Appears to be dealing with a troublesome uphill climb.

JOCKEY: John Velazquez; TRAINER: Conor Murphy

2. Crimson Knight (4-1): He gained this race final yr and is coming off a 3rd within the Grade 1 United Nations Stakes. The 9-year-old gelding seems just like the one to beat.

JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione; TRAINER: Mike Maker

3. Verstappen (9-2): Was second to hard-knocking 9-year-old Channel Maker within the Bowling Inexperienced Stakes whereas chasing a sluggish tempo. Ought to work out a greater journey right here.

JOCKEY: Declan Cannon; TRAINER: Brendan Walsh

4. Santin (5-1): Was a strong second within the Arlington Million Stakes and will deal with the added distance right here. Figures to have an enormous say within the consequence.

JOCKEY: Florent Geroux; TRAINER: Brendan Walsh

5. Get Smokin (15-1): Was second in his final two tries in graded stakes firm. Has a pointy flip of pace and will show powerful to catch if he can management the tempo and carve out sluggish fractions.

JOCKEY: Fernando De La Cruz; TRAINER: Mark Casse

6. Me and Mr. C. (10-1): Gained a mile and 1 / 4 prep for this race at Ellis Park and owns a three-race successful streak. Has put in some sharp exercises currently and can’t be ignored on this area.

JOCKEY: Gerardo Corrales; TRAINER: Mike Maker

7. Kitodan (12-1): Confirmed little in his final two begins after an 11-month layoff. Will want main enchancment to be an element right here, which might occur with a change to jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.

JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz Jr.; TRAINER: Eric Foster

8. By no means Clarify (8-1): Was a troubled fourth within the Arlington Million. Earlier than that, he was third within the Bowling Inexperienced Stakes and second within the Grade 3 Monmouth Stakes. With a clear journey, he could make his presence felt.

JOCKEY: Joel Rosario; TRAINER: Shug McGaughey

9. Nautilus (30-1): Was well-beaten in final yr’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf, his lone begin in a graded turf stakes. Appears overmatched right here.

JOCKEY: Joe Talamo; TRAINER: Paulo Lobo

10. One other Thriller (30-1): Was third in final yr’s race, dropping by a neck. Now 7, he hasn’t raced because the Might 20 Louisville Stakes when he was ninth. Could also be just a little rusty after the layoff.

JOCKEY: Brian J. Hernandez Jr.; TRAINER: Chris Block

11. Therapist (7-2): Has blossomed right into a distance tiger since being claimed by Mike Maker for proprietor Michael Dubb in January. He gained the Grade 1 United Nations final trip. Has not raced since that July 22 check however is working neatly. The put up place appears the primary downside.

JOCKEY: Javier Castellano; TRAINER: Mike Maker

12. Spooky Channel (20-1): Confirmed little final time towards Me and Mr. C. and wasn’t helped by drawing the surface put up. We’ll move.

JOCKEY: James Graham; TRAINER: Jason Barkley

13. Sy Canine (20-1, AE): He’s on the also-eligible listing and can want a scratch to be able to run. Was second in a 1 5/8-mile stakes at Saratoga so distance won’t be a difficulty.

JOCKEY: Jareth Loveberry; TRAINER: Graham Movement

14. Cellist (10-1, AE): Completed a superb second to Me and Mr. C. within the Ellis Park prep. Coud be a contender if he attracts into the race with two defections.

JOCKEY: Martin Garcia; TRAINER: Rusty Arnold

15. Highest Honors (8-1, AE): Hails from a top-notch barn however comes off a pair of uninspiring sixth-place finishes in graded stakes firm.

JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz Jr.; TRAINER: Chad Brown

16. Crimson Run (20-1, AE): Appears best-suited to filth with only one win in six turf begins.

JOCKEY: Vincent Cheminaud; TRAINER: Mike Maker

THE PICK: Crimson Knight

LIVE LONGSHOT: Santin

SUPERFECTA: 2-3-4-11