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Beach Bomb in a work out at Del Mar racecourse in preparation for her run on Saturday in the Gr 1 US$2 million Breeders Cup Filly And Mare Turf (Candiese Lenferna Photography)
Beach Bomb has draw eleven out of 13 in the Gr 1 Breeders Cup Filly And Mare Turf over a mile and three-eighths (2200m) and Isivunguvungu has drawn ten out of 12 in the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint over five furlongs (1000m).
Beach Bomb is rated a 20/1 shot by The Morning Line odds.
It looks to be an open race with the favourite Cindarella’s Dream rated  a 4/1 shot.
Cindarella’s Dream is a Goldolphin horse trained by Charlie Appleby with William Buick up.
She has an electric turn of foot that she displayed when winning the Belmont Oaks over one mile and one-and-a-half furlongs.
Will she get the extra one-and-a-half furlongs though?
Her Giant’s Causeway sire Shamardal won the French Derby over a mile and two-and-a-half furlongs and her dam by Dubawi won over a mile and two furlongs, so she should get the trip.
Below is the Daily Racing Form summary analysis of the Breeders Cup Filly And Mare Turf:

Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf Field

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1 Beautiful Love88-84-78 Charlie ApplebyOisin Murphy 15-1
Last Race: Waya, SAR, 3rd
BF: Grade 3-caliber filly this summer/fall in New York can handle long distances and will be rolling in the stretch at a big number
2 Full Count Felicia101-93-88 Keeneland Logo Kevin AttardIrad Ortiz, Jr. 8-1
Last Race: E.P. Taylor, WO, 1st
BF: Potential pacesetter wired pair of Woodbine graded stakes, but Del Mar turf tough on front-runners at 1 3/8 miles
3 Cinderella’s Dream95-92-NA Charles ApplebyWilliam Buick 10-1
Last Race: Saratoga Oaks, SAR, 1st
BF: Second-tier filly from Europe became leading 3YO turf filly in the U.S. winning G2 and G1 races in New York, these are tougher
4 War Like Goddess100-94-99 Keeneland Logo Bill MottJunior Alvarado 7-2
Last Race: Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, BAQ, 2nd
BF: Fourth appearance in BC race, 7YO veteran finished third as FMT favorite Del Mar in 2021, runner-up last start G1 versus males 5-1
5 Didia80-99-100 Ignacio CorreasJose Ortiz 10-1
Last Race: John C. Mabee, DMR, 4th
BF: Beaten favorite in both recent fourth-place finishes with no visible alibi, G1 victory three starts back, form declined since
6 Ylang YlangNA-NA-NA Aidan O’BrienRyan Moore 20-1
Last Race: Prix de l’Opera
BF: Unable to handle soft going when eased as a leading contender Group 1 in France, firm ground awaits, distance challenge
7 ContentNA-NA-NA Aidan O’BrienFrankie Dettori 3-1
Last Race: Prix de l’Opera, LCH, 10th
BF: Both recent misfires may be attributed to soft ground, she was favored over Emily Upjohn in G1 victory three starts back
8 Hang the Moon93-85-82 Keeneland Logo Phil D’AmatoKazushi Kimura 20-1
Last Race: Rodeo Drive, SA, 1st
BF: Improved this year since relocating to California, back-to-back G2 upsets at Del Mar and Santa Anita, seems to be in steep
9 Anisette84-89-91 Leonard PowellUmberto Rispoli 20-1
Last Race: John C. Mabee, DMR, 3rd
BF: Reliable, consistent filly fires most every start, but ranks a notch below world-class competition, loves Del Mar and will rally
10 Moira95-98-100 Keeneland Logo Kevin AttardFlavien Prat 5-1
Last Race: E.P. Taylor, WO, 2nd
BF: Canada-based mare was third in 2023 FMT at SA, fifth in 2022 FMT at KEE, this 11F race is her first start beyond 10F
11 Beach Bomb90-85-NA Graham MotionAntonio Fresu 20-1
Last Race: Rodeo Drive, SA, 3rd
BF: Group 1 winner in South Africa will make third U.S. start and third following layoff, theoretically this start will be her best
12 Soprano90-NA-NA George BougheyBilly Loughnane 15-1
Last Race: QE II Cup, KEE, 2nd
BF: European sprinter-miler was distant runner-up in U.S. debut at 1 1/8 miles versus 3YO fillies at KEE, class/distance uncertainty 20-1
13 Sunset Glory86-90-88 Keeneland Logo Michael McCarthyManny Franco 30-1
Last Race: Rodeo Drive, SA, 5th
BF: Listed stakes winner on Del Mar turf at this 1 3/8-mile trip in summer, seems Grade 1 class-deficient
Isivunguvungu’s ideal draw would have been low and next to the ultra quick Cogburn, because an ideal scenario for him would be following a very quick pace. One of those wishes came true as Cogburn is drawn next to him in nine. However, it will be tough to get a tow from the latter from a high draw because Cogburn is likely to head towards the inside rail if he hits the front and that could leave Isivunguvungu caught wide.
However, in the USA horses running wide doesn’t seem to be as big a factor as it is in SA, because the pace is usually fast and a horse who has fresh air in front of him might be going at comfortable enough a clip to not have to pull.
Steve Anderson wrote about Isivunguvungu on Daily Racing Form and it gave a good perspective on how he has being doing in the USA.
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint: No matter how you say it, Isivunguvungu is tough and fast
Steve AndersenOct 29, 2024
Isivunguvungu, bred and raced in South Africa, came off a nine-month layoff to win his United States debut in the Da Hoss Stakes at Colonial Downs.
The gelding’s name is a tongue twister. Fortunately, his race record is easier to assess.
Isivunguvungu, a Zulu name for a severe storm, is a South African-bred who won his American debut in the Da Hoss Stakes at Colonial Downs on Sept. 7. The victory has led to his appearance in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar for the Hollywood Syndicate and trainer Graham Motion.
The recent win showed how Isivunguvungu has settled into an American routine after winning 6 of 15 starts, including two Group 1 sprints in South Africa. Since the win in the Da Hoss Stakes, the gelding has reeled off several fast workouts on the synthetic training track at Fair Hills training center in Maryland.
Motion said on Tuesday that Isivunguvungu is so eager to train that he utilizes some of the open spaces at Fair Hills for the gelding’s exercise.
“We train him in the fields because he’s very tough,” Motion said.
Isivunguvungu is just as enthusiastic in his workouts.
“He’s very fast,” Motion said. “He wants to get on with. In the morning, it’s all or nothing.”
In the Da Hoss Stakes at 5 1/2 furlongs, Isivunguvungu closed from fourth of eight in the final three furlongs to win by a neck as the 2-1 favorite. In South Africa in 2023, he won 3 of 6 starts at distances ranging from about five furlongs to about six furlongs.
The Da Hoss Stakes was Isivunguvungu’s second start of 2024. He was second in an allowance race on Jan. 6 in South Africa and scratched from a race there later that month (The Gr 1 Cape Flying Championship) after becoming upset in the gate (incorrect – he cut himself on the outside of the gate).
Isivunguvungu spent two months at a quarantine facility in upstate New York before joining Motion’s stable. The recent win will benefit Isivunguvungu, who starts in a tough field that includes the brilliantly fast Cogburn, who is unbeaten in three starts this year.
“The only reason he hasn’t raced more this year is because he’s been stuck in quarantine,” Motion said. “He needed the race and he needed the recovery because he hadn’t run in a while.”
A win by Isivunguvungu in the BC Turf Sprint would be an upset. His presence, though, adds a greater international presence to a lineup that already includes runners from Europe and throughout the United States.
For bettors, there is an easy way to remember Isivunguvungu’s name. He is horse No. 10 in Saturday’s fifth race.
ENDS
Below is the Daily Racing Form summary analysis of the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint (NB runners 13 to 15 are called “Also Eligibles” which is the SA equivalent of reserves):

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Field

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1 BelievingNA-NA-NA George BougheyRyan Moore 10-1
Last Race: Prix de l’Abbaye, LCH, 3rd
BF: High-class Euro sprinter placed in three straight Group 1 races including pair of runner-up finishes to Bradsell
2 Motorious99-94-84 Phil D’AmatoAntonio Fresu 6-1
Last Race: Green Flash, DMR, 1st
BF: Beaten favorite in 2023 Turf Sprint at Santa Anita is 3 for 3 in turf sprints at Del Mar, will be rolling from the back of the pack
3 Arzak94-91-94 Keeneland Logo Mike TrombettaJoel Rosario 15-1
Last Race: Woodford, KEE, 3rd
BF: Deep closer had wide trip missing by only two lengths final prep, it was better-than-looked effort by longshot late-runner
4 StarlustNA-NA-NA Ralph BeckettRossa Ryan 30-1
Last Race: Prix de l’Abbaye, LCH, 9th
BF: Soft ground provides built-in alibi for recent ninth place, finished creditable third to Bradsell and Believing two back
5 Ag Bullet95-106-89 Keeneland Logo Richard BaltasUmberto Rispoli 30-1
Last Race: First Lady, KEE, 4th
BF: Front-running specialist from 6 1/2 furlongs to a mile, five furlongs likely sharper than she would prefer
6 Star of Mystery96-107-101 Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick 15-1
Last Race: Franklin, KEE, 2nd
BF: Better-than-looked runner-up comeback Oct. 13, filly’s 107 Beyer in summer G2 among highest-rated turf sprints this year
7 Howard Wolowitz97-88-92 Keeneland Logo Jose D’AngeloFlavien Prat 30-1
Last Race: Franklin-Simpson, KD, 1st
BF: Lightly raced 3yo facing older for first time in just fifth start, earned respectable speed figure last out on tricky KD course
8 Big Invasion88-99-94 Keeneland Logo Christophe ClementFrankie Dettori 20-1
Last Race: Eddie D, SA, 4th
BF: Turf Sprint runner-up 2023 victim of circumstances this year (trips, wet), might like cutback to 5f after fourth on the SA hill
9 Cogburn107-111-107 Keeneland Logo Steve AsmussenIrad Ortiz, Jr. 8-5
Last Race: Turf Sprint, KD, 1st
BF: Brilliant three-start campaign by the top U.S. turf sprinter who looks capable of running them off their feet at this short trip
10 Isivunguvungu94-NA-NA Graham MotionManny Franco 12-1
Last Race: Da Hoss, CNL, 1st
BF: Multiple Group 1 winner in South Africa game win U.S. debut; South Africa import Spook Express ran second 2001 BC FMT
11 Big EvsNA-NA-NA Mick ApplebyTom Marquand 12-1
Last Race: Nunthorpe, YOR, 8th
BF: Europe-based 2023 Juvenile Turf Sprint winner freshened since August misfire in England; his best puts him in the picture
12 BradsellNA-NA-NA Archie WatsonHollie Doyle 3-1
Last Race: Prix de l’Abbaye, LCH, 2nd
BF: Career finale for three-time Group 1 winner; runners who made last start in Europe underproductive this race: 25-1-2-0
13 Nothing Better (AE) Jorge Duarte, Jr. 15-1
Last Race: Belmont Turf Sprint, BAQ, 2nd
BF: Recently stuck on seconds, fires every start, sufficiently versatile to tuck into decent trip right behind the speed
14 Charcoal (AE)95-94-94 Tracy Wisner 30-1
Last Race: Woodford, KEE, 2nd
BF: Veteran 8-year-old nearing end of his most lucrative season based on earnings, banked $287k winning 1 of 6
15 Frost At Dawn (AE) William Knight 30-1
Last Race: Franklin, KEE, 5th
BF: Three-year-old filly has tried this caliber in previous starts and came up well short of the mark, will have to pass