The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic is set to take place this Saturday at Belmont Park in New York. The race has a distance of 1 1/2 miles, which will be the longest race many horses in the field have run in their careers, so that is definitely something to keep an eye on. The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic features a purse of a half million dollars and the winner also earns an automatic entry into the Breeders’ Cup Turf race on November 2nd, so there is a lot on the line.
2019 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Betting Odds
Here are the morning line odds for the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. Remember that these odds will change leading up to the race depending on the amount of money that comes in on each horse.
- Zulu Alpha 4-1
- Channel Cat 3-1
- Ya Primo 8-1
- Cross Border 30-1
- Arklow 8-1
- Sadler’s Joy 5-1
- Channel Maker 2-1
Channel Maker is the favorite heading into the race as the defending champion, but this race is really up for grabs with 6 of the 7 horses having 8/1 or better morning line odds.
My Pick
I like Zulu Alpha at odds of 4/1. This is a horse that is coming off a win at the Kentucky Turf Cup a month ago, and looks to be rounding into form.
Channel Maker has only one win in his last 6 races since winning the Joe Hirsch last year and he’s been beaten by several of the horses in this field in recent races, so I’m not on him to repeat at odds of 2-1.
Sadler’s Joy is a threat, but he hasn’t won in his last ten races, so he’s not the type of horse that I like to bet on.
Give me Zulu Alpha coming off a nice win at this same distance.
Play: Zulu Alpha 4-1
Here’s the video of Zulu Alpha’s win at the Kentucky Turf Cup last month.
How To Bet On The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Online
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