Crude Velocity has been installed as the 5-2 morning line favourite in the Pat Day Mile. The Bob Baffert-trained horse will face Englishman, who is at 3-1. The race is set for Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Undefeated Runners Set to Clash
Both Crude Velocity and Englishman are undefeated. Each of the runners is 2-for-2 in their careers. A possible start in the Preakness Stakes is on the horizon for some runners.
Top Five Horses in the Odds
Behind Crude Velocity and Englishman in the odds are several other horses. Trouble Calling is at 5-1, while Crown the Buckeye is 6-1. Creole Chrome rounds out the top five choices at 8-1.
Expert Analysis From Michelle Yu
Michelle Yu has provided racing analysis for TVG, HRTV and the Breeders’ Cup. She has spent a lifetime in racing. Yu previously worked for trainers Steve Asmussen and Ron Moquett. She is married to Santa Anita-based trainer Ryan Hanson.
Yu also has a track record of successful handicapping. In the 2021 Kentucky Derby, she picked Medina Spirit to win at 12-1. She correctly predicted Citizen Bull’s win in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes. Yu also predicted Forever Young’s win in the Saudi Cup, Journalism’s win in the San Felipe Stakes, Sandman’s win in the Arkansas Derby, Good Cheer’s win in the Kentucky Oaks and Mindframe’s win in the Churchill Downs Stakes. She also hit the exacta in the Kentucky Derby.
- Yu hit the Fierceness-Journalism exacta in the Pacific Classic.
- She nailed the Renegade-Silent Tactic-Taptastic trifecta in the Arkansas Derby last month.
Yu’s Top Pick for the Pat Day Mile
Yu has made her picks for the 2026 Pat Day Mile. Her top pick is a horse who has “loads of talent.” Yu is including this horse in her bets.
Post time for the $750,000 race is 3:23 p.m. ET on Saturday.