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<p>One of the biggest days of horse racing action before the Triple Crown gets underway is staged at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, as two massive Grade 1s are staged in Florida.</p>



<p>The action on the turf has all the makings of being a classic, with a talented field set to line up in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. But, which runner will come out on top over the 1 1/8 mile distance?</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-history-amp-records">Race History &amp; Records</h2>



<p>The Pegasus World Cup Turf has been one of the standout races on the U.S. calendar since it was introduced as the Gulfstream Park Breeder’s Cup handicap in 1986.</p>



<p>Horses aged four and older are eligible to race in the Grade 1, and it has been run in its current format since the introduction of the Pegasus World Cup in 2019. Einstein and Colonel Liam are the only two-time winners of the race, while William Mott is the leading trainer with five victories. Irad Ortiz has been aboard the winner in each of the last three editions of the Pegasus World Cup Turf.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pegasus-world-cup-turf-leading-contenders">Pegasus World Cup Turf Leading Contenders</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warm-heart">Warm Heart</h3>



<p>There will be European raiders in the field this weekend, and based on the form lines, it could be incredibly challenging to overlook Aidan O’Brien’s Warm Heart. The four-year-old was sensational throughout last season, winning in Grade 1 company over a mile and a half in both the G1 Yorkshire Oaks and G1 Prix Vermeille.</p>



<p>She was unfortunate at the Breeders’ Cup in November, as she was beaten on the line by Inspiral in the Filly &amp; Mare Turf. Warm Heart was once again in solid order when third in the G1 Hong Kong Vase, and if at her best this weekend, she should be very hard to overlook.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-integration">Integration</h3>



<p>Integration is the runner for Claude McGaughey III this weekend, and he could be the big danger to the market leader based on the odds available. The four-year-old has won on each of his three starts over turf, including most recently when producing a stunning effort to beat I’m Very Busy in the G2 Hill Prince over 1 1/8 miles at Aqueduct.</p>



<p>He has won twice on the distance, and has achieved speed ratings of 103 on both efforts. More will be needed on his first start in Grade 1 company this weekend, but he appears incredibly progressive.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-webslinger">Webslinger</h3>



<p>Mark Casse will run Webslinger in the Pegasus World Cup Turf this weekend. The four-year-old has been extremely competitive in graded company on the turf, finishing in the top three in each of his previous three starts.</p>



<p>He produced a career-best effort when finishing second over 1 1/8 miles in the G1 Hollywood Derby at Del Mar last season, scoring a speed rating of 105. Webslinger is a very likable runner at this level, and he could be a solid play for exotics this weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pegasus-world-cup-turf-prediction">Pegasus World Cup Turf Prediction</h2>



<p>Warm Heart is considerably the classiest horse in this field, and she will take an awful lot of beating if repeating the form that she showed when winning Grade 1s in the UK and France last year.</p>



<p>Webslinger looks a solid play for exotics, while Adhamo could outrun his odds for Chad Brown stepping back up to 1 1/8 miles for the first time since finishing a close third in the G1 Turf Classic Stakes at Churchill Downs in 2022.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Warm Heart (+165)</strong> <strong><a href="/s/betus/">AT BETUS</a></strong></p>



<p><strong>Trifecta Box: (9) Warm Heart/ (5) Webslinger/ (7) Adhamo</strong></p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Wildcats face off at 8:00 ET on PEAC. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Northwestern is favored by -24.5 at home against Eastern Illinois.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Illinois Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Eastern Illinois entered their road matchup against Indiana as heavy +27.5 underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, falling 90-55. The game’s total points of 145 fell just short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Despite leading 37-36 at halftime, the Panthers managed only 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 54.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 36.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, with a 37.8% mark on two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Panthers managed only 7 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team. Mackenzie Mgbako was a bright spot, shooting 70% overall and 50% from three, while also contributing 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 90 points on 61% shooting. They allowed 38 field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 32 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 72% clip. From three, they allowed 6 of 18 shooting.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern improved to 2-0 on the season with an 83-74 win over UIC on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -15.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, going over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Northwestern led 31-29 at halftime before scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. While they got the win, the Wildcats will look to tighten up defensively in their upcoming games.</p><p>Northwestern put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 22 for 33 from the line.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 10 of 14 from the field and 2 for 2 from beyond the arc. Filip Skobalj was also efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range. The Wildcats recorded 18 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Wildcats couldn't contain the two-point shots, as the other team went 20/39 for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northwestern's defense allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 for 66%. The Wildcats gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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