Multiple time stakes-winning superstar Silver Knott will be hard to oppose when making a Joe Hirsch Turf Classic prediction this weekend.
Charlie Appleby will be hoping that his Breeders’ Cup contender can make the breakthrough in Grade One company on Saturday.
But, returning champion War Like Goddess has won the last two renewals of the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic for trainer William Mott.
Offshore Odds: Silver Knott Favored to Break Grade One Duck
[Latest odds taken from bet365 at 8:17 am on 09.27.24]
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Silver Knott | +200 |
| Far Bridge | +275 |
| War Like Goddess | +275 |
| Get Smokin | +900 |
| Truly Quality | +1000 |
| Emmanuel | +1400 |
| Daunt | +4000 |
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | War Like Goddess | Junior Alvarado | William Mott |
| 2022 | War Like Goddess | Jose Lezcano | William Mott |
| 2021 | Rockemperor | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown |
| 2020 | Channel Maker | Manuel Franco | William Mott |
| 2019 | Arklow | Junior Alvarado | Brad Cox |
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic: Race Information
| Information | Stats |
|---|---|
| Track | Aqueduct |
| Classification | Grade One |
| First Held | 1977 |
| Race Distance | 1 ½ Miles |
| Race Conditions | Three Year Olds + |
| Purse | $500,000 |
| Most Successful Jockey | John Velazquez (5) |
| Most Successful Trainer | William Mott (6) |
Silver Knott Favored for Grade One Breakthrough
Charlie Appleby has aggressively campaigned Silver Knott at the top level since his eleventh in the G1 2,000 Guineas in May 2023.
American success has followed for the four-year-old, which includes wins in the G2 Elkhorn, G2 Man o’ War, and G2 Bowling Green.
However, a maiden breakthrough at the highest level still eludes the talented gelding.
He came up short on his latest attempt in Grade One company when third in the G1 Sword Dancer, but a small field could boost his clear claims this weekend.
War Like Goddess is Royalty in Turf Classic
Silver Knott’s main rival in the betting this weekend will likely come in the form of the two-time winner of the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, War Like Goddess.
William Mott has won this race on six previous occasions, and his lovable seven-year-old mare once again looks to have obvious claims.
She has already looked better than ever this season, winning the G3 Robert G Dick Memorial before running an excellent race to take second in the G2 Flower Bowl.
Back against the boys, she has excellent claims over a preferred course and distance.
Far Bridge to Confirm Form with Silver Knott
Far Bridge’s arrival on the global stage came in the G1 Sword Dancer last month, beating Measured Time by a length at Saratoga.
That was a notable performance on his first start over a mile and a half for Christophe Clement, with Silver Knott lacking the gears to rival the winner.
For that reason, we could see that form line confirmed at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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