My Top Breeders’ Cup Contenders (Volume 3)
November 2nd, 2010By Jude T. Feld
(Winners in bold.)
MARATHON (G3)
1. A. U. Miner – Lots to like including solid figures and two wins at Churchill Downs
2. Eldaafer – Going for third straight win; Owns great tactical speed
3. Prince Will I Am – Racing in sharp form right now
4. Precision Break – Troubled trip at Newmarket but Doncaster race can take this
5. Bright Horizon – Coolmore boys reportedly fancy him. He’ll stay all day
JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (G2)
1. Winter Memories – Imposing filly worked like a bomb for this race
2. Together – Solid Euro form and a much better distance
3. Wyomia – Talented and improving; Top distance Beyer
4. Kathmanblu – Dominated at Keeneland
5. More Than Real – Improving speed figures, good work and sire power
6. Quiet Oasis – Top Breeders’ Cup trainer will have her right
7. Tale Untold – Been crying out for more ground and gets it here
8. Flood Plain – Ignore Juddmonte at your own risk
9. Arch Support – Needs to make up five lengths on Winter Memories
SENTIENT JET FILLY & MARE SPRINT (G1)
1. Jessica Is Back – Trainer makes few stakes mistakes
2. Dubai Majesty – Has an affinity for Churchill Downs
3. Rightly So – Speedy and very dangerous
4. Informed Decision – Will need to recapture her best form but training well
5. Champagne d’Oro – Would not be a shocker
6. Evening Jewel – Drops back in distance and trains great at Churchill
GREY GOOSE JUVENILE FILLIES (G1)
1. Theyskens’ Theory – Talented Bernardini filly should love the dirt
2. Awesome Feather – Has been lights out all summer long
3. Delightful Mary – Excellent form and a big work over the track
EMIRATES AIRLINE FILLY & MARE TURF (G1)
1. Midday – Defending champ looks tough again
2. Harmonious – Visually impressive at Keeneland but only three-years-old
3. Shared Account – Hated the gooshy Belmont turf; Longshot chance
4. Red Desire – Classy Japanese filly has acclimated well
5. Hibaayeb – Lasix no doubt moved her up
6. Plumania – Can rebound from Arc fiasco
7. Miss Keller – Might find the distance a stretch
LADIES’ CLASSIC (G1)
1. Life At Ten – Best effort finds her in the winners’ circle
2. Harve de Grace – Bridgejumpers delight at her consistency
3. Unrivaled Belle – If cool and calm in the paddock and post parade, beware!
4. Blind Luck – Some sharp handicappers love her but she’s not a cinch
JUVENILE TURF (G2)
1. Master of Hounds – Pedigree, connections and best Euro form
2. Mantoba – Improving leaps and bounds
3. Banned – Running big for sharp stable
4. Utley – Trainer John Gosden cannot be ignored at the Breeders’ Cup
5. Humble and Hungry – Showed huge improvement in turf debut
SENTIENT JET SPRINT (G1)
1. Big Drama – Excellent tactical speed in a race lacking much pace but drew a bad post
2. Giralamo – Looked very sharp in the Vosburgh (G1)
3. Hamazing Destiny – Lukas very optimistic of his chances
4. Smiling Tiger – All the wiseguys love the California invader
TURF SPRINT (G2)
1. Silver Timber – Excellent Woodford (G3) prep
2. Rose Catherine – In sharp form and continues to train very well
3. Stradivinsky – Best race good enough to take it all
4. California Flag – Horrible trip at Keeneland; He can rebound
5. Grand Adventure – Canadian not without a chance
6. Quick Enough – Morvich (G3) winner never far away
GREY GOOSE JUVENILE (G1)
1. Jaycito – Best race was around two turns
2. Boys At Toscanova – Hasn’t run in 60 days but that is Dutrow’s M.O.
3. J B’s Thunder – Undefeated Breeders’ Futurity winner hard not to like
4. Uncle Mo – Will be overbet but has impressed in the morning and afternoon
5. Rogue Romance – Big mid-race move is the way to win the Grey Goose BC Juvenile (G1)
TVG MILE (G1)
1. Goldikova – Trainer says she is better than ever and last race proves it
2. Gio Ponti – Phenomenal race in the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1)
3. Proviso – Hardly ever loses and has been training super in Louisville
4. Paco Boy – Three more wins with out big mare in the picture
5. Beethoven – Hates Poly. Loves turf. Needs his very best effort.
DIRT MILE (G1)
1. Crown of Thorns – Perfect style for the one-turn mile
2. Tizway – Kelso winner will be tough if his feet cooperate
3. Vineyard Haven – Game and talented, he cannot be ignored
4. Here Comes Ben – Stable is currently white-hot
EMIRATES AIRLINE TURF (G1)
1. Workforce – Deserved favorite after Epsom Derby (G1) and Arc (G1) wins.
2. Behkabad – Could have won the Arc with a decent trip
3. Winchester – Clement has him at the top of his game
4. Dangerous Midge – Brian Meehan trainee runs big or runs out
CLASSIC (G1)
1. Zenyatta – She knows where the wire is
2. Blame – Zenyatta’s biggest threat to date
3. Lookin At Lucky – Baffert has him sharp
4. Paddy O’Prado – Big shot on a muddy track
