BB Dirt Marathon 14F 3yr/Up 750K

So here we are Breeders Bowl season once again in what should be an interesting race where we see 5 Curlin, 2 Quality Road, 2 Authentic, 2 Into Mischief and 2 Street Sense as the dominant sires in the field. But as they say anyone can win if ya have a ticket or in this case a horse in this race regardless of the top bloodlines!

California (CA)
Friday, October 30, 2026 — 2:00:00 PM EST | Race ID : 3675071
Breeders’ Bowl Dirt Marathon
Grade I / Group 1*CPU – Purse : $750,000
Restricted to 3 Year Olds and Older
14 Furlongs | ~2800 Meters | One Mile and Three Quarters

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Scratches: ROHDEN KY 5F alibilane35
MASTER PATROL FR 5G dicko
SALUKI TO BLAME KY 4M wyndaway6

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1. FLIGHTLINE FLATTER | KY | 5H | ddkstables17
FLIGHTLINE x FLATTER x UNBRIDLED’S SONG
Career: 20 Starts (7-3-6) | $854,182
2026 Starts: 4 Starts (2-0-0) | GR 1 (1), GR II (1), ST (1)

#26 ranked 5-year-old grey horse who enters as a proven marathon threat with two wins in four starts this season. Broke through in April taking the Kentucky Marathon Stakes with a sharp 116 SP at 11F, then backed it up in June with a driving win in the 12F Crooklyn Handicap (G2). He struggled last time out on a good track in the Western Ocean CA Classic (12th), but back on fast dirt and drawing the rail PP 1, owner ddkstables17 hands the reins to jockey P Harzheim to save ground early and re-engage late.

2. TSAKANI | KY | 6H | spinround
   INTO MISCHIEF x STREET SENSE x TAPIT
   Career: 33 Starts (8-8-3) | $566,774
   2026 Starts: 7 Starts (2-2-0) | GR III (3), ST (3)

#42 ranked 6-year-old light grey horse who boasts deep experience over dirt routes. Shows a lot of heart coming off a solid 2nd-place finish in The Premier (G3 at 11F) with a 116 SP, following a victory in the Stockholm Classic (G3) in August. He steps up into G1 company here for the first time this year and the added pressure of ML fav at 7/1. Drawing inside in PP 2 should give him every opportunity to establish his preferred early tactical position under new jockey C Morten.

3. CONNIE AND BT | KY | 4C | givendragon
   CURLIN x BERNARDINI x STORM CAT
   Career: 16 Starts (11-1-0) | $3,270,155
   2026 Starts: 5 Starts (4-0-0) | GR 1 (2), ST (1)

#3 ranked 4-year-old colt who boasts a stunning 11 wins from 16 lifetime dirt starts. Finished 4th in this race last year and since bounced back stronger than ever, even coming off a solid 4 length win at 16F vs others that are in here today. That 112 SP at this distance 2 races ago will fit nicely here as owner givendragon gives the mount to O A Haack from post 3, looking to help this also mid field/off pace runner save energy before unleashing his trademark long-winded closing drive.

4. VOTING NO FROM ME | KY | 5G | claimbase
   EARLY VOTING x AWESOME AGAIN x A.P. INDY
   Career: 23 Starts (6-3-2) | $1,118,315
   2026 Starts: 5 Starts (0-2-1) | GR 1 (3), GR II (1), GR III (1)

#33 ranked 5-year-old gelding who is a true stayer looking to break through for his first victory of the year. Coming off a strong 2nd-place effort in the Western Ocean CA Classic (G1 at 10F) with a 111 SP, he also grabbed a 3rd in the Desert Stamina Cup (G1 at 14F) and a 2nd in the New Orleans Stayer (G3 at 14F) earlier this season. Owner claimbase has T Ace taking over the reins from post 4, aiming to keep him close enough early to make a big closing run.

5. AWESOME MUNNY | KY | 6H | dkstables20
   MUNNINGS x SEPOY x AWESOME AGAIN
   Career: 26 Starts (10-5-3) | $1,328,300
   2026 Starts: 6 Starts (3-2-0) | GR 1 (2), GR II (2), GR III (1)

#2 ranked 6 yr old who comes in here fresh off a 6 length romp in GR 1 Monster Mash where the 2nd pl finisher has already won a Gr 3 last time out. Late kicker with 4 wins in 6 starts this campaign and 2nd’s were the other results so consideration is a must even though 26 lifetime starts. Drawing post 5, jockey K Ledwith takes over the ride for owner dkstables20, looking to sit just off the pace and make a decisive turn-of-foot move around the final bend.

6. COLD DAMN VAMPIRE | KY | 4C | liam34
   NOT THIS TIME x MONSUN x DANEHILL
   Career: 15 Starts (6-4-2) | $436,708
   2026 Starts: 5 Starts (3-0-0) | GR III (1), ST (2)

#66 ranked 4-year-old colt who has put together a dominant three-race win streak on dirt routes coming into this start. He recently captured The Fall Championship (G3) at 12F with a career-best 114 SP, following up on wins in the Lords Bird Dirt Stayer (12F, 114 SP) and an allowance race. Owner liam34 enlists jockey M Wallace from post 6 as they step up into it’s Grade 1 debut and first time at this distance to see if his sharp form carries over.

7. KGALAGALDI | KY | 5H | spinround
   CURLIN x TAPIT x KINGMAMBO
   Career: 19 Starts (7-1-2) | $779,345
   2026 Starts: 5 Starts (2-0-0) | GR 1 (3), GR III (1), ST (1)

#10 ranked 5-year-old grey horse who already boasts a Grade 1 marathon victory on his resume this year. He captured the Desert Stamina Cup (G1 at 14F) in March with a sharp 112 SP, shortly after taking The New Orleans Stayer (G3 at 14F, 112 SP). Good to see that he will be back at 14F after a disastrous experiment at 7.5F (7th of 7), which was kind of strange since he never fired at all and even go for the lead like I expect he will be here trying to steal it. Has beaten Awesome Munny at this distance so it’s possible as that one is rounding into form, but will need that A game here to compete as well. Drawing post 7, jockey A Jolly takes over for owner spinround, looking to use his natural early speed to press or dictate the tempo.

8. INTO BRAGI | KY | 5H | daniel
   INTO MISCHIEF x TAPIT x KINGMAMBO
   Career: 23 Starts (8-3-1) | $419,519
   2026 Starts: 4 Starts (0-1-0) | GR 1 (3), GR III (1)

#28 ranked 5-year-old grey horse who makes his return to Grade 1 action following a strong runner-up finish in the Bill Collins Memorial (G1 at 12F) with a 112 SP. He showed great marathon stamina late last year with wins in the Hermits Rest Dirt Stayer (13F) and a 16F allowance race but hasn’t seen the winners circle in a GR 1 as the window at 23 races seems to be dwindling. Owner daniel hands the reins to J Ledwith out of post 8, aiming to map out an economical trip before unleashing a late closing drive.

9. UNDER THE NEON | KY | 5G | brightvalr
   QUALITY ROAD x KINGMAMBO x TAPIT
   Career: 22 Starts (9-5-1) | $2,244,540
   2026 Starts: 3 Starts (1-0-0) | GR 1 (3)

#5 ranked 5-year-old grey gelding who is a proven G1 winner looking to rebound from an uncharacteristic effort in this race last year (19th)and worst speed in two years 110SP. He proved his class earlier this season by capturing the Hail to the King Stakes (G1 at 13F) with a 112 SP, adding to his victory in The Hit Man (G1 at 16F) in late 2025. Owner brightvalr retains jockey C Mecklenburg out of post 9 to keep him well-positioned mid-pack and redemption for his past two performances riding this one as a head scratcher why Bernstein wasn’t retained.

10. SEA DRAGON HUNTER | KY | 5H | peeps9
    CURLIN x SEATTLE SLEW x SADLER’S WELLS
    Career: 22 Starts (11-4-2) | $3,100,040
    2026 Starts: 5 Starts (1-2-0) | GR 1 (3), GR II (1), GR III (1)

#1 5 yr old and a EOY winner, look for the defending champ of this race a year ago to again sit back off the pace and hope for a decent pace to stalk again where we know traffic won’t be a problem (15 PP last year). Looks to need to have that early March form (112 SP) and by looks of the past two starts he is starting to as the past start winner is in here (Connie & BT) and doesn’t seem to look like it’s slowing down either. He boasts an incredible resume at long distances, including a victory in The Baltimore Special (G2 at 16F) and back-to-back 2nd-place finishes in The Seattle Stayer (G1) and The Razorback Route (G1). Owner peeps9 stick with regular rider F Gossett from mid-field post 10 as they look to defend their crown.

11. MALAK ZEPHYR | KY | 5H | chatham07
    UNCLE MO x MONSUN x SEATTLE SLEW
    Career: 28 Starts (7-4-5) | $934,956
    2026 Starts: 7 Starts (2-1-0) | GR 1 (1), GR II (2), GR III (2)

#14 ranked 5-year-old bay horse who has been a consistent fixture in long-distance dirt routes all season. He claimed victory in The Atlanta Cup (G3 at 14F) in April with a 109 SP and followed up with a solid 2nd in the Nakatomi Stayer (G2 at 15F). Looks to push 1M lifetime earnings and be the only grade 1 winner out of mare OUTBACK ZEPHYR. Owner chatham07 places jockey F Lirt in the saddle from post 11, relying on his deep 14F+ experience to grind it out with other mid pace runners in here.

12. KNIFE MY HOLIDAYS | KY | 3C | coagulate9
    CYBERKNIFE x EMPIRE MAKER x HARLAN’S HOLIDAY
    Career: 11 Starts (3-1-2) | $373,535
    2026 Starts: 8 Starts (2-1-1) | GR 1 (2), GR III (1)

#2 ranked 3-year-old colt who scored a major breakthrough in August by capturing the Chatterbox Stakes (G1 at 13F) with a 108 SP. Followed up with an 8th-place effort in the 10F Jockey Guild Gold Cup (G1), but stretching back out to 14F suits his pedigree much better. Owner coagulate9 retains jockey GD Mate from post 12 to get him into a comfortable stalking rhythm early and hopes to build off this for a solid 4 yr old campaign.

13. HEY SIX SEVEN | KY | 3C | redsox04
    STREET SENSE x DANZIG x FORTY NINER
    Career: 11 Starts (4-5-0) | $371,325
    2026 Starts: 10 Starts (4-4-0) | GR 1 (2), GR III (1)

#5 ranked 3-year-old colt who has been remarkably reliable, finishing 1st or 2nd in 8 of 10 starts in 2026. He enters off a victory in the Rossman Stakes (G3 at 12F, 105 SP), right on the heels of a narrow runner-up finish in the Chatterbox Stakes (G1 at 13F, 107 SP). The lowest earner in the field and one of three 3 yr olds in the here should not deter this first timer at 14F. Owner redsox04 has V Jef in the irons from post 13, where they will likely press the pace early which shouldn’t be a problem considering all the off pace runners inside him.

14. STREETORIAL | KY | 5H | amir1628
    STREET SENSE x UNBRIDLED x HALO
    Career: 27 Starts (9-7-3) | $1,580,287
    2026 Starts: 6 Starts (1-1-1) | GR 1 (2), GR III (2), ST (2)

#7 ranked 5-year-old horse who is a seasoned veteran over marathon dirt routes. Claimed victory in the Solar Song Dirt Stayer (16F) in April and recorded a solid 3rd-place finish in The Razorback Route (G1 at 14F) with a 110 SP. Unfortunately I just don’t see him overcoming the speed in here as he likes to rally from behind as do so many in here do. At 27 lifetime starts, time is also not on his side but still wish him luck as not everyone can get a BB runner. Owner amir1628 hands the reins to N Locke out of post 14, looking to drop back off the early pace and make one big sweeping run down the stretch.

5. STAR WALKIN’ | KY | 5G | beerkeg30
   CURLIN x DEPUTY MINISTER x DANZIG
   Career: 23 Starts (5-2-2) | $2,352,257
   2026 Starts: 3 Starts (0-1-0) | GR 1 (3)

#49 ranked 5-year-old gelding with over $2.3M in earnings who thrives at the Grade 1 marathon level. Finished 7th in this race last year, but proved his capability at 13F/14F with a 2nd in the Hail to the King Stakes (G1, 109 SP) and a 4th in The Monster Mash (G1) after a stumble in the Razorback (GR1, 96 SP) 12th. Not sure what expectations are for Owner Beerkeg as they usually are held to a higher standard than most so curious what happens after this race depending on result as he has R Hansen taking over jockey duties even though last years and this years results with this jockey have been disastrous.

16. MERCER COUNTY | KY | 3G | alibi2yos
    AUTHENTIC x AMERICAN PHAROAH x STREET CRY
    Career: 8 Starts (6-0-0) | $431,760
    2026 Starts: 6 Starts (5-0-0) | GR II (1), ST (3)

#13 ranked 3-year-old gelding who boasts an ultra-impressive 6 wins from 8 career starts. He put together a sweep of the Triple Crown prep/series races earlier this year (Ky Derby, Preakness, Belmont) before taking the Silver Stakes (G2 at 11F) in September with a sharp 110 SP. Facing older horses at 14F for the first time, jockey J Caves stays aboard from post 16 for owner alibi2yos to work out a trip.

17. FRINGILLA VIGO | IRE | 6M | padrebri26
    TEOFILO x NUREYEV x CAERLEON
    Career: 31 Starts (9-10-2) | $1,469,321
    2026 Starts: 3 Starts (1-1-0) | GR 1 (2), GR II (1)

#11 ranked 6-year-old Irish-bred mare who brings tons of marathon stamina and deep back-class to the field. Finished 15th in this race last year and at 6yr old it looks like it’s swan song here. Captured The Turtle Bridge (G2 at 16F) in May and followed up with a 2nd-place finish in The Thumb Route (G1 at 16F, 106 SP). Owner padrebri26 gives the mount to J Drozd from wide post 17, hoping her 16F stamina allows her to pass tired horses down the stretch and give one more big payday before the breeding shed.

18. DOT NET TODAY | KY | 4F | flagdown
    QUALITY ROAD x AMERICAN PHAROAH x MALIBU MOON
    Career: 17 Starts (7-5-0) | $1,248,122
    2026 Starts: 5 Starts (2-1-0) | GR 1 (1), GR II (1), GR III (3)

#4 ranked 4-year-old filly who enters riding high off back-to-back graded stakes victories. She captured the Put it on the Card Stakes (G2 at 15F) with a 108 SP in September right after taking The Last Resort (G3 at 13F, 111 SP) in August. Out of GR 1 winner American Logic (first foal) and granddaughter to HOF’er Unbridled Logic this EOY winner will be one to watch next year no matter the result. Owner flagdown enlists P Jones from post 18 to orchestrate a wide, late-closing charge amongst the many late closers already in here.

19. NOT MY MONKEYS | KY | 5M | asrcurlin
    CURLIN x PULPIT x SUMMER SQUALL
    Career: 21 Starts (4-5-4) | $1,095,168
    2026 Starts: 5 Starts (1-1-1) | GR 1 (1), GR II (3), ALW (1)

#6 ranked 5-year-old mare who broke through at the highest level in August with a gutsy victory in The Scottsdale Stayer (G1 at 16F) posting a 108 SP after primarily running on turf this season. She also holds a runner-up finish in the Hoosier Stayer Stakes (G2 at 14F, 110 SP) on turf. Owner asrcurlin will be hoping the Curlin line will strike it here back on dirt and hands the reins to D Givins from post 19, where her early speed should help overcome the wide draw.

20. THE HAMBLETONIAN | KY | 5G | sjmeolawc
    AUTHENTIC x SEEKING THE GOLD x BROAD BRUSH
    Career: 22 Starts (10-1-7) | $1,852,241
    2026 Starts: 6 Starts (2-0-2) | GR 1 (2), GR II (1), GR III (1), ST (2)

#4 ranked 5-year-old gelding with over $1.8M in earnings and serious back-class over marathon distances. He ran 2nd in this exact race last year with a 115 SP and enters off a dominant victory in The Molson Export (G3 at 14F, 111 SP) in September. Will be curious what strategy will be used this time out as last year sat closer to the pace and closed just too late or be the pace setter and try to steal it like the GR 2 Buckeye. Drawing the far outside post 20, owner sjmeolawc relies on jockey J Harty to overcome the post position and test out the pace to decide on what moves to make.

Tipsheet

1st #10 SEA DRAGON HUNTER

2nd #3 Connie and BT

3rd Awesome Munny

4th The Hambletonian