1 16H30 – Race 1 – Maiden Special Weight – Dirt
Arabian Knight appears the most interesting newcomer on paper and the market should prove informative as to his chance. However, REAGAN ran a race full of promise when narrowly denied at Churchill Downs in September and he could put that experience to good use here. Dakota Run may improve enough over this extra distance to do best of the remainder.
Top Tip: REAGAN (12)
Watch out for: ARABIAN KNIGHT (4)
2 17H05 – Race 2 – Allowance Optional Claiming – Dirt
LONG RANGE TODDY ran a cracking second in the Grade 2 Phoenix Stakes here last month and a reproduction of that effort could be enough to land this contest. Nakatomi didn’t enjoy the best of passages when finishing fourth in September and merits consideration, with Messier an intriguing rival dropped in distance on stable debut for Bob Baffert.
Top Tip: LONG RANGE TODDY (6)
Watch out for: NAKATOMI (2)
3 17H50 – Race 3 – Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Grade 1) – Dirt
Ce Ce put her Saratoga disappointment behind her with a good win in October, but she may struggle to reverse form with GOODNIGHT OLIVE, who has looked imperious of late with five straight wins and a sixth looks achievable. Echo Zulu looked as good as ever when winning over this distance in September and is another to note.
Top Tip: GOODNIGHT OLIVE (8)
Watch out for: ECHO ZULU (13)
418H29 – Race 4 – Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1)
GOLDEN PAL warmed up for this with a comfortable success in the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes last month, and it will take a mighty performance to topple Wesley Ward’s star sprinter on his home patch. Highfield Princess has notched up three Group 1 successes this season and she heads the list of dangers from Campanelle.
Top Tip: GOLDEN PAL (8)
Watch out for: HIGHFIELD PRINCESS (6)
519H10 – Race 5 – Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1)
Cody’s Wish improved to land the Grade 1 Forego Stakes at Saratoga last time out and is respected alongside recent Grade 2 winner Laurel River, but they might have to give best to CYBERKNIFE. The son of Gun Runner chased home a couple of smart rivals in the Pennsylvania Derby in September and he could be the one.
Top Tip: CYBERKNIFE (9)
Watch out for: CODY’S WISH (7)
6 19H50 – Race 6 – Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1)
NASHWA hasn’t looked back since winning the Prix de Diane in June, landing the Nassau prior to a good second in the Prix de l’Opera. The daughter of Frankel ought to appreciate the return to quicker ground conditions and she’ll be tough to beat if at her best here. Above The Curve and Tuesday look set to go well, along with In Italian, who won the First Lady Stakes at this venue last month.
Top Tip: NASHWA (3)
Watch out for: ABOVE THE CURVE (4)
7 20H30- Race 7 – Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Grade 1) – Dirt
In what promises to be a thrilling Breeders’ Cup Sprint, JACKIE’S WARRIOR looks the one to beat dropping back in trip following an excellent second over 7f in August. He had previously sealed four consecutive wins, with three of those coming over 6f, and he can give another bold showing. Elite Power and Kimari are others of interest.
Top Tip: JACKIE’S WARRIOR (9)
Watch out for: ELITE POWER (6)
8 21H10 – Race 8 – FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (Grade 1) – Turf
With some serious contenders heading to post for this ultra competitive Grade 1, marginal preference is for MODERN GAMES, who arrives having filled the runner-up spot in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot last month. Regal Glory has proven she can get involved at this level and is feared, along with Kinross and Dreamloper.
Top Tip: MODERN GAMES (4)
Watch out for: REGAL GLORY (8)
9 21H55 – Race 9 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Grade 1) – Dirt
There has been no stopping MALATHAAT of late and she arrives on a hat-trick bid having bolted up in a hotly-contested Grade 1 last month. Nest steps up in class following an emphatic win in a Grade 2 most recently and seems a big threat, while Search Results can also have a say in proceedings.
Top Tip: MALATHAAT (1)
Watch out for: NEST (6)
10 22H40 – Race 10 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Grade 1)
Charlie Appleby arrives armed with a big chance as Rebel’s Romance and NATIONS PRIDE fly the Godolphin flag on the back of their respective victories. It is the latter that gets the tentative vote after his emphatic win at Belmont last time and it would be no surprise if the three-year-old continued his ascendancy. War Like Goddess completes the shortlist.
Top Tip: NATIONS PRIDE (7)
Watch out for: REBEL’S ROMANCE (5)
11 23H40 – Race 11 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade 1) – Dirt
This contest appears to revolve around the unbeaten superstar FLIGHTLINE, who looks poised to maintain that status after romping home at Del Mar in the Pacific Classic. The main battle may be for the runner-up spot, which can be filled by Epicenter. Life Is Good is another to consider.
Top Tip: FLIGHTLINE (4)
Watch out for: EPICENTER (6)
12 00H20 – Race 12 – Fall Harvest Stakes Presented by Mint Gaming Hall – Turf
SHANTISARA found only one rival too strong last time at this venue and will prove tough to beat here. Technical Analysis and Dalika rate the most immediate dangers.
Top Tip: SHANTISARA (5)
Watch out for: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS (7)
