Plans are being made across the globe for Breeders' Cup weekend. Bob Baffert plans on shipping six horses to Keeneland:
Horse | Race | Purse |
Authentic | Longines Classic | $6,000,000 |
Improbable | Longines Classic | $6,000,000 |
Maximum Security | Longines Classic | $6,000,000 |
Gamine | Filly & Mare Sprint | $1,000,000 |
Princess Noor | Juvenile Fillies | $2,000,000 |
Classier | TVG Juvenile | $2,000,000 |
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The working order for the 14 races in which there is $31 million in purse money up for grabs. Five races will be held on Friday for the younger horses. Nine races will be held on Saturday for older horses.
Friday, November 6
NBCSN (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET)
The five non-BC races will not be aired on NBCSN. TVG will show those races.
- JUVENILE TURF SPRINT | 2:30 PM ET
- JUVENILE TURF | 3:10 PM ET
- JUVENILE FILLIES | 3:50 PM ET
- JUVENILE FILLIES TURF PRESENTED BY COOLMORE AMERICA | 4:30 PM ET
- TVG JUVENILE PRESENTED BY THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE: | 5:10 PM ET
Saturday, November 7:
NBCSN (12:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET)
The three non-BC races will not be aired on NBCSN or NBC. TVG will show those races.
- FILLIES AND MARES SPRINT | 12:02 PM ET
- TURF SPRINT | 12:39 PM ET
- BIG ASS FANS DIRT MILE | 1:18 PM ET
- MAKER’S MARK FILLY & MARE TURF | 1:57 PM ET
NBC (2:30 pm - 6:00 pm ET)
- SPRINT | 2:36 PM ET
- FANDUEL MILE PRESENTED BY PDJF | 3:15 PM ET
- LONGINES DISTAFF | 3:54 PM ET
- LONGINES TURF | 4:33 PM ET
- LONGINES CLASSIC | 5:13 PM ET
Horse Racing Nation has an extensive listing of Breeders' Cup races with possible entries and the staff's guess at odds.
Obviously much will change once the fields are finalized andwhen the post positions are drawn.
But for now...
Breeders’ Cup 2020: Prospective fields & odds for all 14 races
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Latest Defections: Wyfire, Aloha Star
Latest Additions: Lipizzaner, Momos, Windy City Red
Wesley Ward's Golden Pal will battle Jackie's Warrior for the role of the biggest favorite on Friday. The impressive sprinter looks special in a division that lacks a clear second choice. Europeans have not fared well in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprints, and it will be interesting to see who they wind up sending.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Golden Pal | 2nd in Norfolk (G2) | 1st in Skidmore | 2-1 |
Miss Amulet | Lowther Stakes winner (G2) | 2nd in Cheveley Park (G1) | 9-2 |
Second of July | G3 winner | 1st in Futurity | 6-1 |
Royal Approval | G3 winner | 1st in Matron | 6-1 |
Lipizzaner | Recent stakes winner | 1st in Doncaster Stakes | 10-1 |
Bodenheimer | Stakes winner over the course | 1st in Indian Summer | 10-1 |
Dirty Dangle | Woodbine Caress Stakes winner | 1st in Caress Stakes | 12-1 |
Amanzi Yimpilo | Speakeasy Stakes winner | 1st in Speakeasy Stakes | 15-1 |
Ready to Repeat | Victoria Stakes winner | 2nd in Summer Stakes | 15-1 |
Ubettabelieveit | Group 2 winner | 1st in Flying Childers Stakes | 20-1 |
Momos | Multiple stakes placed | 3rd in Futurity | 20-1 |
Cowan | Stakes placed over the course | 2nd in Indian Summer Stakes | 30-1 |
Windy City Red | stakes placed | 3rd in Speakeasy Stakes | 30-1 |
Scarlet Bear | 2nd in Firth of Clyde Stakes | 2nd in Firth of Clyde Stakes | 50-1 |
Omaha City | Hollywood Beach Stakes winner | 1st in Hollywood Beach Stakes | 50-1 |
Mighty Gurkha | Sirenia Stakes winner | 1st in Sirenia Stakes | 50-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Latest Defections: St Mark's Basilica, Caisson, Credit River, Laws of Indices
Latest Additions: After Five
Aidan O'Brien's Group 1 winner St Mark's Basilica is unlikely to make the trip to America, but O'Brien still could have the favorite in Group 2 winner Battleground. This will be one of the best betting races on the card as the favorite should be no lower than 7-2.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Battleground | Group 2 winner | 1st in Vintage | 7-2 |
Mutasaabeq | Grade 2 winner | 1st in Bourbon | 4-1 |
Cadillac | Champions Juvenile Stakes (G2) winner | 5th in Dewhurst | 8-1 |
Gretzky the Great | G1 winner | 1st in Summer | 8-1 |
Outadore | Juvenile Turf Sprint (Kentucky Downs) winner | 1st in Juvenile Turf Sprint | 12-1 |
New Mandate | Royal Lodge Stakes (G2) winner | 1st in Royal Lodge Stakes | 12-1 |
Public Sector | 2nd in Pilgrim Stakes (G2) | 2nd in Pilgrim | 12-1 |
Fire At Will | Pilgrim Stakes (G2) winner | 1st in Pilgrim | 15-1 |
Catman | LRL Futurity winner | 1st in LRL Futurity | 20-1 |
Abarta | 2nd in Bourbon Stakes (G2) | 2nd in Bourbon | 20-1 |
The Lir Jet | Norfolk Stakes (G2) winner | 5th in Middle Park | 20-1 |
Ready to Repeat | 2nd in Summer Stakes (G1) | 2nd in Summer | 20-1 |
After Five | Stakes placed maiden | 2nd in Futurity | 20-1 |
Into the Sunrise | 2nd in Soarin Free Stakes | 4th in Bourbon | 20-1 |
Ebeko | Zuma Beach Stakes winner | 1st in Zuma Beach | 20-1 |
Dolder Grand | 3rd in Summer Stakes (G1) | 3rd in Summer Stakes | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Latest Defections: Rockpaperscissors, Forest Caraway, Varda
Latest Additions: Souper Sensational
This compact field is full of star power as four Grade 1 winners square off. Princess Noor will be favored on the strength of her three effortless victories to begin her career, but she will be tested by those who have faced better competition, such as Simply Ravishing and Dayoutoftheoffice.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Princess Noor | Undefeated G1 winner | 1st in Chandelier | 5-2 |
Simply Ravishing | G1 winner at Keeneland | 1st in Alcibiades | 4-1 |
Dayoutoftheoffice | Undefeated G1 winner | 1st in Frizette | 4-1 |
Girl Daddy | Pocahontas (G3) winner | 1st in Pocahontas | 8-1 |
Vequist | Spinaway (G1) winner | 2nd in Frizette | 8-1 |
Crazy Beautiful | 2nd in Alcibiades (G1) | 2nd in Alcibiades | 12-1 |
Souper Sensational | Undefeated stakes winner | 1st in Glorious Song Stakes | 15-1 |
Lady Lilly | 3rd in Spinaway (G1) | 1st in allowance | 20-1 |
My Girl Red | Sorrento (G2) winner | 6th in Del Mar Debutante | 20-1 |
Thoughtfully | Adirondack (G2) winner | 4th in Alcibiades | 30-1 |
Princess Secret | Florida Sire My Dear Girl Stakes winner | 1st in My Dear Girl | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Latest Defections: Ivy League
Latest Additions: Pizzazz, Nazuna
Brad Cox's Aunt Pearl will be a tepid choice off of her record-breaking performance in the Jessamine, but her undefeated stablemate Emro, Wesley Ward's international star Campanelle and Christophe Clement's late-running Plum Ali are more than formidable opponents who will take plenty of wagering support as well.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Aunt Pearl | Set stakes record in Jessamine | 1st in Jessamine | 7-2 |
Campanelle | Undefeated Group 1 winner | 1st in Prix Morny | 4-1 |
Plum Ali | Undefeated G2 winner | 1st in Miss Grillo | 9-2 |
Emro | Untappable Stakes winner | 1st in Untapable | 8-1 |
Nazuna | Group 2 placed | 2nd in Shadwell Rockfel | 8-1 |
Madone | Undefeated Surfer Girl Stakes winner | 1st in Surfer Girl | 12-1 |
Fluffy Socks | Selima Stakes winner | 1st in Selima | 15-1 |
Spanish Loveaffair | Stakes winner, G2 placed | 2nd in Jessamine | 15-1 |
Alda | 2nd in Natalma Stakes (G1) | Catch a Glimpse Stakes winner | 15-1 |
Fev Rover | Prix du Calvados winner (G2) | 4th in Criterium des Pouliches | 15-1 |
Editor at Large | G2 placed | 3rd in Miss Grillo | 20-1 |
Tetragonal | 2nd in Surfer Girl | 2nd in Surfer Girl | 30-1 |
Mother Earth | 1st in Irish E.B.F. Sprint Stakes (G3) | 8th in Fillies Mile | 30-1 |
Pizzazz | Stakes placed maiden | 3rd in Surfer Girl | 30-1 |
Invincible Gal | 2nd in Selima Stakes | 2nd in Selima | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Latest Defections: Vittorio, Spielberg, Founder, Caisson
Latest Additions: Classier, Likeable
The much-awaited showdown between Jackie's Warrior and Essential Quality got a little more interesting with Classier's impressive debut victory over the weekend. Trainer Bob Baffert confirmed to HRN that he would make the leap to the Juvenile for his next start.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Jackie's Warrior | Champagne, Hopeful (G1) winner | 1st in Champagne | 7-5 |
Essential Quality | Breeders' Futurity (G1) winner | 1st in Breeders' Futurity | 5-2 |
Reinvestment Risk | 2nd in Champagne, Hopeful | 2nd in Champagne | 6-1 |
Classier | Impressive debut winner | Broke maiden | 8-1 |
Sittin on Go | Iroquois winner (G3) | 1st in Iroquois | 10-1 |
Rombauer | G1 placed | 2nd in American Pharoah | 15-1 |
Likeable | Impressive maiden winner | Broke maiden | 20-1 |
Upstriker | Impressive debut winner | 4th in Breeders' Futurity | 20-1 |
Superman Shaq | Impressive maiden winner | Broke maiden | 30-1 |
Keepmeinmind | 2nd in Breeders’ Futurity (G1) | 2nd in Breeders' Futurity | 30-1 |
Dreamer's Disease | Allowance winner | 1st in Keen allowance | 30-1 |
Smiley Sobotka | Impressive maiden winner | Broke maiden | 30-1 |
Pickin' Time | Smoke Glacken Stakes winner | 1st in Smoke Glacken | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Latest Defections: Hard Not to Love, Ce Ce, Sneaking Out
Latest Additions: None
Gamine will be favored despite a wide array of opinions surrounding this talented filly. She has been spectacular in one-turn races, but two failed drug tests and a race full of speed will lead to plenty of doubters. If she falters, Bell's the One offers strong value as a closer who can pick up all the pieces.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Gamine | 2-time Grade 1 winner | 3rd in Kentucky Oaks | 2-1 |
Serengeti Empress | G1 wins routing & sprinting | 2nd in Derby City Distaff | 4-1 |
Frank's Rockette | Prioress, Gallant Bloom winner | 1st in Gallant Bloom | 8-1 |
Bell's the One | Derby City Distaff (G1) winner | 1st in Derby City Distaff | 8-1 |
Sconsin | Eight Belles (G2) winner | 1st in Eight Belles | 12-1 |
Come Dancing | '19 G1 Ballerina winner | 1st in Honorable Miss | 15-1 |
Venetian Harbor | Raven Run (G2) winner | 1st in Raven Run | 15-1 |
Bellafina | 3-time G1 winner | 6th in Derby City Distaff | 20-1 |
Inthemidstofbiz | TCA (G2) winner | 1st in TCA | 20-1 |
Speech | Ashland (G1) winner | 4th in Kentucky Oaks | 30-1 |
Wicked Whisper | '19 Frizette (G1) winner | 1st in Miss Preakness | 30-1 |
Sally's Curlin | Multiple G3 winner | 3rd in Derby City Distaff | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Latest Defections: Battaash, Jolie Olimpica, Kimari, Diamond Oops
Latest Additions: Lope Y Fernandez, Bombard, Wet Your Whistle
With European star Battaash out and Diamond Oops opting for the Sprint, this race is as wide open as any Breeders' Cup race. Course specialist Leinster and multiple stakes winner Imprimis appear evenly matched as they take on a pair on talented ladies, Got Stormy and Oleksandra.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Leinster | Consecutive G2 wins | 1st in Woodford (G2) | 4-1 |
Imprimis | '19 Shakertown (G2) winner | 1st in KD Turf Sprint (G3) | 5-1 |
Got Stormy | 2-time Grade 1 winner | 1st in Franklin County (G3) | 8-1 |
Oleksandra | Jaipur (G1) winner | 1st in Jaipur | 8-1 |
Extravagant Kid | Multiple stakes winner | 2nd in Woodford Stakes (G2) | 12-1 |
Front Run the Fed | '19 Better Talk Now winner | 2nd in KD Turf Sprint (DH) | 12-1 |
Glass Slippers | 2-time Group 1 winner | 2nd in Prix de l'Abbaye (G1) | 12-1 |
Wet Your Whistle | Grade 1 winner | 1st in Belmont Turf Sprint | 20-1 |
Lope Y Fernandez | Group 1 placed | 7th in British Champions Stakes | 30-1 |
Texas Wedge | Joe Hernandez (G2) winner | 4th in Jim McKay | 30-1 |
Bombard | Multiple stakes winner | 2nd in KD Turf Sprint (DH) | 30-1 |
Big Runnuer | Eddie D. Stakes (G2) winner | 1st in Eddie D. | 30-1 |
Bulletproof One | Unzip Me Stakes winner | 1st in Unzip Me | 30-1 |
Guildsman | Franklin-Simpson (G3) winner | 1st in Franklin-Simpson Stakes | 30-1 |
Chaos Theory | Green Flash (G3) winner | 4th in Woodford (G2) | 30-1 |
Wildman Jack | Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3) winner | 2nd in Eddie D. (G2) | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Latest Defections: Midcourt, Aurelius Maximus
Latest Additions: Jasper Prince, Pingxiang, Mind Control, Sleepy Eyes Todd, Harpers First Ride
Vekoma, who would be the favorite in the Dirt Mile, is more likely to stick to one turn in the Sprint. If he bypasses this spot, Chad Brown's impressive Kelso winner Complexity would inherit the favorite's role. Art Collector and Knicks Go, who own fast victories over the Keeneland surface, will take plenty of support as well.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Vekoma | Met Mile (G1) winner | 1st in Met Mile | 3-1 |
Complexity | Champagne (G1) winner | 1st in Kelso | 7-2 |
Art Collector | Blue Grass (G2) winner | 4th in Preakness | 6-1 |
Knicks Go | '18 Breeders' Futurity (G1) winner | 1st in allowance | 8-1 |
War of Will | Dual surface G1 winner | 3rd in Woodbine Mile | 10-1 |
Mr. Money | 5-time G3 winner | 1st in Ack Ack | 12-1 |
Rushie | Pat Day Mile (G2) winner | 1st in Pat Day Mile | 12-1 |
Sharp Samurai | 3-time G2 winner | 2nd in City of Hope | 12-1 |
Mr Freeze | Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) winner | 1st in Fayette (G2) | 12-1 |
Pirate's Punch | Salvator Mile (G3) winner | 1st in Salvator Mile | 15-1 |
Mind Control | G1 winner | 3rd in Mr Prospector | 20-1 |
Silver Dust | 3-time G3 winner | 3rd in Alysheba | 20-1 |
Sleepy Eyes Todd | Charles Town Classic winner | 5th in Awesome Again | 20-1 |
Jesus' Team | 3rd in Preakness (G1) | 3rd in Preakness | 30-1 |
True Timber | Multiple G1 placed | 4th in Vosburgh | 30-1 |
Harpers First Ride | Pimlico Special winner | 2nd in Maryland Million Classic | 30-1 |
Jasper Prince | Enif Stakes winner in Japan | 16th in last outing | 50-1 |
Pingxiang | Winner of last start in Japan | 1st in last outing | 50-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Latest Defections: Magic Attitude, Jolie Olimpica
Latest Additions: None
Star Europeans Tarnawa and Magical are both questionable for this spot as they could run in the Turf. Among those certain to run, Rushing Fall is the horse to beat. The world-class mare is as consistent as they come, and her only question mark is possible distance limitation. European Cayeene Pepper, Graham Motion's Mean Mary and former F&M Turf winner Sistercharlie all could play major roles in this stellar race as well.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Magical | 7-time Group 1 winner, 2nd in 2018 BC Turf | 3rd in Champion Stakes | 7-2 |
Tarnawa | 2-time Group 1 winner | 1st in Prix De l'Opera | 4-1 |
Rushing Fall | 6-time Grade 1 winner | 1st in Diana | 5-1 |
Cayenne Pepper | 2nd in Irish Oaks (G1) | 1st in Group 2 Blandford | 8-1 |
Mean Mary | New York (G2) winner | 2nd in Diana Stakes | 10-1 |
Sistercharlie | 7-time Grade 1 winner | 3rd in Diana | 12-1 |
Audarya | Prix Jean Romanet (G1) winner | 3rd in Prix De l'Opera | 12-1 |
Mucho Unusual | G1 winner | 1st in Rodeo Drive | 15-1 |
Civil Union | Flower Bowl (G1) winner | 1st in Flower Bowl | 15-1 |
Peaceful | Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) winner | 12th in Sun Chariot | 20-1 |
Harvey's Lil Goil | G1 winner | 1st in QE II | 20-1 |
My Sister Nat | Waya Stakes (G3) winner | 2nd in Flower Bowl | 20-1 |
Nay Lady Nay | Mrs Revere (G2) winner | 3rd in Flower Bowl | 20-1 |
Lady Prancealot | American Oaks (G1) winner | 3rd in Rodeo Drive | 30-1 |
Bodhicitta | Yellow Ribbon (G2) winner | 1st in Yellow Ribbon | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Sprint
Latest Defections: Flagstaff, Funny Guy, Matera Sky
Latest Additions: Jasper Prince, Pingxiang, Bon Raison
Multiple G1 winner Vekoma likely will choose the Sprint over the Dirt Mile and will be a deserving favorite if he does. Steve Asmussen's dangerous trio of Yaupon, Nashville and Echo Town will look to challenge for the top spot. Peter Miller's C Z Rocket will try to keep his impressive winning streak going, and Patrick Biancone's Diamond Oops will try to duplicate his recent strong effort over this track.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Vekoma | Multiple G1 winner | 1st in Met Mile | 5-2 |
Yaupon | Amsterdam Stakes (G2) winner | 1st in Chick Lang | 9-2 |
Diamond Oops | Dual surface G2 winner | 1st in Phoenix | 6-1 |
C Z Rocket | SA Sprint Championship (G2) winner | 1st in SA Sprint Championship | 6-1 |
Firenze Fire | '17 Champagne (G1) winner | 1st in Vosburgh | 10-1 |
Nashville | Recent Keeneland allowance race winner | 1st in Keeneland Allowance | 10-1 |
Frank's Rockette | 2-time G2 winner | 1st in Gallant Bloom | 15-1 |
Collusion Illusion | 1st in Bing Crosby (G1) | 3rd in SA Sprint Championship | 15-1 |
Whitmore | '18 Forego (G1) winner | 4th in Phoenix | 20-1 |
Echo Town | H. Allen Jerkens (G1) winner | 3rd in Phoenix | 20-1 |
Wildman Jack | Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint winner | 2nd in Eddie D. | 30-1 |
Lasting Legacy | Mr. Prospector Stakes winner | 4th in Keeneland allowance | 30-1 |
Empire of Gold | 2nd in Phoenix Stakes (G2) | 2nd in Phoenix | 30-1 |
Chief Cicatriz | G3 winner | 1st in David M. Vance | 30-1 |
Bon Raison | Stakes winner | 1st in Keeneland allowance | 30-1 |
Jasper Prince | Enif Stakes winner in Japan | 16th in last outing | 50-1 |
Pingxiang | Winner of last start in Japan | 1st in last outing | 50-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Mile
Latest Defections: Mo Forza, Champers Elysees, Lope Y Fernandez
Latest Additions: Siskin, Casa Creed
The Breeders' Cup Mile took a hit when Pinatubo was retired earlier this month and lost another key runner when Mo Forza was withdrawn from consideration with a minor injury. The race gained a major contender when the connections of top European Siskin announced he would come to America for his final race. Siskin and other top Euro Kameko will battle for favoritism with the Chad Brown duo of Digital Age and defending champion Uni.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Kameko | 2-time Group 1 winner | 1st Joel Stakes | 7-2 |
Siskin | 2-time Group 1 winner | 4th in Prix Du Moulin Longchamp | 4-1 |
Digital Age | G1 winner | 1st in Turf Classic | 5-1 |
Uni | 2019 BC Mile winner | 1st in First Lady | 6-1 |
Circus Maximus | 3-time Group 1 winner | 10th in QE II | 10-1 |
One Master | 3-time Prix de la Foret winner | 3rd in British Champions Sprint | 12-1 |
Halladay | Fourstardave winner | 1st in Fourstardave | 12-1 |
Raging Bull | G1 Shoemaker Mile winner | 2nd in Shadwell Mile | 12-1 |
Factor This | 2nd in Turf Classic (G2) | 1st in Dinner Party | 12-1 |
Starship Jubilee | G1 Woodbine Mile winner | 1st in Woodbine Mile | 15-1 |
Ivar | G1 Shadwell Mile winner | 1st in Shadwell Mile | 15-1 |
Beau Recall | Multiple G2 winner | 2nd in First Lady | 15-1 |
Safe Voyage | Multiple Group 2 winner | 3rd in Prix de la Foret | 15-1 |
Sharp Samurai | Multiple Grade 2 winner | 2nd in City of Hope | 20-1 |
March to the Arch | 2nd in G1 Woodbine Mile | 2nd in Woodbine Mile | 30-1 |
Speak of the Devil | Group 1 placed | 2nd in Prix Coronation | 30-1 |
Without Parole | Multiple Group 1 winner | 3rd in Shadwell Mile | 30-1 |
Casa Creed | G2 winner | 4th in Shadwell Mile | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Distaff
Latest Defections: Shedaresthedevil, Vexatious
Latest Additions: None
The Distaff field continues to get smaller by the week. The strength of the race now depends on Swiss Skydiver. A matchup between the Preakness winner and Monomoy Girl would bring excitement to this race. If Swiss Skydiver heads to the Classic, then Monomoy Girl will be the shortest-priced runner in the Breeders' Cup.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Monomoy Girl | '18 Distaff, Oaks winner | 1st in La Troienne | 7-5 |
Swiss Skydiver | Preakness (G1) winner | 1st in Preakness | 5-2 |
Harvest Moon | Zenyatta (G1) winner | 1st in Zenyatta | 8-1 |
Valiance | Spinster (G1) winner | 1st in Spinster | 10-1 |
Dunbar Road | '19 Alabama (G1) winner | 3rd in Beldame | 15-1 |
Ollie's Candy | '19 Hirsch winner (G1) | 2nd in Spinster | 15-1 |
Point of Honor | '19 Black-Eyed Susan winner (G2) | 2nd in Beldame | 20-1 |
Horologist | Beldame (G2) winner | 1st in Beldame | 20-1 |
Ce Ce | 2-time G1 winner | 4th in Derby City Distaff | 30-1 |
Speech | Ashland (G1) winner | 4th in Kentucky Oaks | 30-1 |
Letruska | G3 winner | 4th in Beldame | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Turf
Latest Defections: Japan, Serpentine, Factor This
Latest Additions: Lord North, Originaire, Donjah
Aidan O'Brien's Mogul has been confirmed for the Turf, but the world awaits the decision on his seven-time Group 1 winner Magical. O'Brien's Japan and Serpentine are now unlikely to run, and Factor This from the Brad Cox barn will be pointed to the Mile. If Magical does not ship for the Breeders' Cup, then favoritism could go in a variety of directions. Mogul, Lord North and Tarnawa, who could run in the F&M Turf, all could vie for the leading role with the streaking Channel Maker.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Magical | 7-time Group 1 winner, 2nd in 2018 BC Turf | 1st in Irish Champion Stakes | 5-2 |
Mogul | Gran Prix de Paris winner (G1) | 1st in Gran Prix de Paris | 5-1 |
Tarnawa | 2-time Group 1 winner | 1st in Prix De l'Opera | 6-1 |
Lord North | Group 1 winner | 10th in Champions Stakes | 8-1 |
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Maker | 4-time G1 winner | 1st in Joe Hirsch Turf | 8-1 |
Zulu Alpha | Pegasus World Cup Turf winner (G1) | 3rd in Kentucky Downs Turf Cup | 12-1 |
United | 2nd in 2019 BC Turf | 1st in John Henry Turf Championship | 12-1 |
Gufo | Belmont Derby (G1) winner | 1st in Belmont Derby | 15-1 |
Arklow | '19 Joe Hirsch Turf (G1) winner | 1st in Kentucky Downs Turf Cup | 15-1 |
Originaire | Multiple graded stakes placed | 2nd in John Henry Turf | 30-1 |
Donjah | German Group 1 winner | 4th in Grosser Preis von Baden | 30-1 |
Aquaphobia | United Nations (G1) winner | 7th in Sycamore | 30-1 |
Laccario | Group 1 winner | 2nd in Joe Hirsch Turf | 30-1 |
Red King | Del Mar Handicap (G2) winner | 1st in Del Mar Handicap | 30-1 |
Sadler's Joy | G1 winner | 3rd in Joe Hirsch Turf | 30-1 |
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Breeders' Cup Classic
Latest Defections: Happy Saver, Midcourt
Latest Additions: Title Ready
Other than Swiss Skydiver's major decision between the Distaff and the Classic, the field for the marquee event appears set and it is one of the strongest groups in recent years. Improbable, Tiz the Law, Maximum Security, Authentic, Tom's d'Etat and Swiss Skydiver all have the credentials to win this race, and each horse has the tactical speed and versatility to work out a good trip. Those who take a stand will be rewarded as the favorite should be in the 7-2 to 4-1 range.
Horse | Claim to Fame | Last Race | HRN Odds |
Improbable | Whitney, Awesome Again (G1) winner | 1st in Awesome Again | 7-2 |
Tiz the Law | Travers, Belmont Stakes (G1) winner | 2nd in Kentucky Derby | 4-1 |
Maximum Security | Saudi Cup, Pacific Classic (G1) winner | 2nd in Awesome Again | 9-2 |
Authentic | Haskell, Kentucky Derby (G1) winner | 2nd in Preakness | 6-1 |
Tom's d'Etat | Clark Stakes (G1) winner | 3rd in Whitney | 8-1 |
Swiss Skydiver | Alabama, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner | 1st in Preakness | 10-1 |
Global Campaign | Woodward Stakes (G1) winner | 1st in Woodward | 20-1 |
By My Standards | 4-time G2 winner | 1st in Alysheba | 20-1 |
Tacitus | Suburban (G2) winner | 3rd in Jockey Club Gold Cup | 20-1 |
Higher Power | '19 Pacific Classic (G1) winner | 4th in Pacific Classic | 30-1 |
Title Ready | Multiple stakes placed | 3rd in Fayette | 50-1 |
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