Haff a few quid on Agenda to land a blow at Keeneland

As the nine Grade One contests prepare for Saturday at Keeneland, Friday's card features five juvenile Grade Ones, with a few ante-post betting opportunities worth contemplating. In the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf at 8.15pm, Sun Goddess is expected to start as the clear favorite, despite her defeat at Royal Ascot earlier in the season.

She has carried all before her this year and will be a dependable choice for many across the two-day event. Although her draw isn't ideal, she remains a top contender and can be taken at her present price. Domestic Agenda stands out as the strongest of the home challengers for Chad Brown and could make a solid each-way bet at 12/1.

The American Pharoah filly, unbeaten in her last two starts, particularly impressed when securing a Grade Two victory at Belmont Park. After being held back, she displayed a strong finish in the race, settling the line when on the straight. While she needs to improve further to challenge the favorite, further progress seems likely.

The final Grade One on Friday is the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at 9.35pm, where Aidan O'Brien has an impressive record, having won the last four renewals. He fields four runners, with Great Barrier Reef seen as the pick, but his wide draw in stall 14 makes him difficult to back. Instead, I would recommend HAFFNER, stablemate to Great Barrier Reef, who has a much kinder draw in stall four.

His best performances have been on fast ground, including victories at York and Newmarket, and his inside position might allow Christophe Soumillon to secure a favorable running position. If he can settle into his stride before unleashing his challenge down the straight, he could go very close. At 7/1, he is a reliable each-way bet.