Breeders' Cup 2011 graded entries, odds

DRF Staff|Oct 31, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011 Get PPs » Odds and comments by Brad Free. Horses listed in order of handicapper's preference.
Juvenile Sprint full coverage »			Purse: $500,000, 6 furlongs
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Secret Circle B. Baffert	R. Bejarano	97, 97	Fast, unbeaten colt deserving favorite new addition to BC race menu	4-5
	Seeker S. Asmussen	J. Leparoux	67, 95, 76	Two ordinary efforts sandwich terrific wet-track score two starts back	6-1
	Vexor J. Kimmel	D. Cohen	80, 0, 80	G2 winner on "good" track, his career-high 80 Beyer is only average	6-1
	Holdin Bullets W. Ward	J. Sanchez	-	Lone start was wire job in April, trainer-owner may have ace up sleeve	8-1
	Blacky the Bull J. Bonde	P. Valenzuela	83, 53, 74	Improving come-from-behinder in sprint likely to unfold swift pace	10-1
	Trinniberg B. Parboo	C. Velasquez	78, 78, 35	Stuck on 78s (Beyer), somehow managed to place in dubious G1 & G2	10-1
	Sum of the Parts T. Amoss	R. Maragh	78, 64, 71	Rounding back into form, the only entrant with a start (win) at CD	15-1
	Shumoos B. Meehan	G. Gomez	n/a, n/a, n/a	Euro shipper faces North American speed, winner turf and synthetic	20-1
	Jake Mo A. Milligan	M. Smith	73, 81, 81	Third-place comeback was first start nearly three months, can improve	20-1

Juvenile Fillies Turf full coverage »			Purse: $1,000,000, 1 mile
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Elusive Kate J. Gosden	W. Buick	n/a, n/a, n/a	Top G1 European shipper at rock-bottom odds, won four straight	2-1
	Somali Lemonade M. Matz	A. Solis	90, 85	Came to hand rapidly, last-to-first winner both including G3, bad post	5-1
	Sweet Cat T. Pletcher	G. Gomez	86, 77, 58	Trainer good with these, finished nine lengths clear of third in last	5-1
	Stopshoppingmaria T. Pletcher	J. Castellano	86, 101, 78	Fastest dirt filly of year (101 Beyer), testing turf potential of sire	6-1
	Stephanie's Kitten W. Catalano	J. Velazquez	88, 79, 74	Improving every start and established on turf, won G1 synth last out	10-1
	Pure Gossip P. Serpe	R. Curatolo	87, 69, 66	Romped by more than six lengths on "soft" ground in BEL Grade 3	10-1
	Dayatthespa C. Brown	R. Dominguez	83, 79	Ran well both starts, freshened since runner-up G3 early September	12-1
	Hard Not to Like G. Cox	M. Smith	80, 63, 76	Misfired her only start against top company, won three other races	20-1
	Dear Lavinia J. Rouget	C. Lemaire	n/a, 94, 96	Won 3 of 5 in France while campaigning vs. lesser company	20-1
	My Gi Gi B. Koriner	R. Bejarano	79, 77, 52	Two good grass races at LaD gives her a longshot license	20-1
	Customer Base T. Proctor	J. Leparoux	75, 82	Two good wins on synthetic, by a stallion that gets turf runners	20-1
	Up A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a	Maiden winner on synthetic surface in Ireland, difficult to like	30-1
	Ann of the Dance M. Wolfson	C. Nakatani	71, 72, 63	Midwest synthetic specialist taking a shot switching to turf	30-1
	Royal Bonnie G. Weaver	C. Velasquez	73, 70	Distant runner-up in soft-turf G3, lightly raced filly with upside	30-1
Also Eligible:
	Bourbonstreetgirl G. Contessa	J. Talamo	63, 67, 55	Won debut $75k maiden-claimer, then soundly beaten two stakes	30-1
	Karlovy Vary G. Arnold	G. Gomez	77, 72	Maiden winner last time out at KEE jumps into deep end	30-1

Filly & Mare Sprint full coverage »			Purse: $1,000,000, 7 furlongs
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Turbulent Descent M. Puype	D. Flores	103, 97, 90	Deserving chalk sensational at one turn, this is her first against older	8-5
	Switch J. Sadler	J. Rosario	87, 92, 95	Seven-furlong beast in winter, raced wide and ran okay KEE tuneup	7-2
	Pomeroys Pistol A. Tarrant	J. Castellano	98, 95, 95	3-year-old filly continues to improve, crushed older last out BEL G2	4-1
	Tanda M. Mitchell	J. Talamo	94, 93, 92	Better-than-looked tuneup in fast-pace turf sprint, upset chance	8-1
	Irish Gypsy B. Baffert	M. Garcia	84, 80, 95	Likely not this caliber except at HOL, but working fast on SA dirt	12-1
	Musical Romance W. Kaplan	J. Leyva	89, 88, 76	All-surface specialist won G2 on synthetic vs. much easier company	15-1
	Great Hot A. Avila	C. Sutherland	82, 91, 91	Best still ahead for Brazilian import, synth winner actually prefers dirt	15-1
	Golden Mystery J. Guerrero	K. Carmouche	97, 93, 88	Earned lofty speed figures at PRX and MTH, now gets tested for class	20-1
	Shotgun Gulch C. Trout	G. Gomez	80, 86, 84	Come-from-clouds longshot unlikely to get hot-pace setup required	20-1
	Her Smile T. Pletcher	J. Velazquez	77, 84, 96	Has one big race in her career, her other starts say this race too tough	30-1
	Tamarind Hall J. Englehart	D. Cohen	89, 79, 98	Popped sky-high speed figs in June and July, rounding back to best?	30-1
	Tar Heel Mom S. Hough	A. Solis	80, 80, 101	Tough to endorse following back-to-back 80 Beyers in New York	30-1
	Champagne d'Oro E. Guillot	C. Nakatani	87, 81, 82	Her form was better last year at age 3, shortens route to sprint	30-1

Juvenile Fillies full coverage »			Purse: $2,000,000, 1 1/16 miles
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Grace Hall A. Dutrow	R. Dominguez	78, 85, 72	Followed G1 sprint with two-turn crusher, good filly getting better	3-1
	My Miss Aurelia S. Asmussen	C. Nakatani	96, 91, 86	Unbeaten three fast races at one turn, can be gone if gets two turns	2-1
	Candrea B. Baffert	M. Garcia	85, 85, 75	Ran super pushing quick pace, looms major threat on or near front	5-1
	Weemissfrankie P. Eurton	R. Bejarano	86, 77, 77	Three-for-three in California, opinions vary regarding strength of wins	5-1
	Miss Netta K. McLaughlin	R. Maragh	79, 74, n/a	Gate issues cost her G1 shot, sired by winner of BC Juvenile and Derby	10-1
	Say a Novena E. Plesa	E. Trujillo	76, 78, 72	Good sprinter maxing out her pedigree trying to get two turns	15-1
	Rocket Twentyone W. Howard	E. Razo Jr.	74, 46	Indian Charlie filly could be better than her numbers, bomber?	15-1
	Putthebabiesdown K. McPeek	A. Garcia	85, 67, 68	Can't deny upward form cycle, top Kentucky trainer due for BC win	15-1
	Questing J. Gosden	W. Buick	n/a, n/a, n/a	Good Euro shipper enters dirt race that so far has stymied Euros	20-1
	Homecoming Queen A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Made 10 starts in Ireland, won twice, taking a shot while razor sharp	30-1
	Northern Passion M. Casse	L. Contreras	86, 82, 81	WO shipper's form flattered when filly she beat won G1 Alcibiades	30-1
	Self Preservation B. Cecil	J. Rosario	86, 101, 78	Tough spot based on tiring finish G1 at SA, may prefer turf/synthetic	30-1
	Awesome Belle S. Gold	L. Jurado	84, 58, 54	Took advantage of paceless race and romped, unlikely scenario again	15-1
	Frolic's Revenge M. Wolfson	J. Velazquez	78, 79, 78	Progress stalled as season and distances have lengthened	30-1

Filly & Mare Turf full coverage »			Purse: $2,000,000, 1 3/8 miles, turf
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Stacelita C. Brown	R. Dominguez	100, 101, 98	Queen of North America female grass division has won 10 of 17	2-1
	Nahrain R. Varian	L. Dettori	n/a, n/a, n/a	Group 1 win in France made it 4-for-4, credentials for this race	7-2
	Dubawi Heights S. Callaghan	J. Rosario	97, 98, 93	Tactical speed always gets good trip, leader shallow California group	4-1
	Announce A. Fabre	M. Guyon	n/a, n/a, n/a	Seasoned G1-caliber mare shipping from France in good form	5-1
	Misty For Me A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Miler won half her starts overseas, possibly challenged by distance	8-1
	Harmonious J. Shirreffs	M. Garcia	94, 92, 95	Promised more than delivered in this winless season as 4-year-old	12-1
	Aruna G. Motion	J. Leparoux	95, 95, 94	This is right surface, wrong distance.	12-1
	Shared Account G. Motion	E. Prado	90, 82, 96	Returned $94 winning this race last year, similar odds this year	20-1
	Distorted Legacy A. Penna	R. Maragh	96, 83, 85	Second at a big price G1 at BEL, seems outclassed	30-1
	Cambina J. Bonde	G. Gomez	92, 93, 92	Occasionally uncorks an impressive turn of foot	30-1
	Dynaslew S. Benzel	C. Nakatani	93, 92, 76	Slow-pace front-runner/presser will keep grinding, better in 2010?	30-1
	Perfect Shirl R. Attfield	J. Velazquez	97, 86, 93	Has fallen short against easier competition than this	30-1

Ladies' Classic full coverage »			Purse: $2,000,000, 1 1/8 miles
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Plum Pretty B. Baffert	R. Bejarano	108, 83, 96	Kentucky Oaks winner in spring, 108 Beyer in fall, holds pace advantage	8-5
	Royal Delta W. Mott	J. Lezcano	91, 97, 85	Nine furlongs at CD ideal for improving daughter of Empire Maker	5-2
	It's Tricky K. McLaughlin	R. Dominguez	95, 89, 97	Among trio of 3yos expected to dominate, already owns pair of G1's	4-1
	Pachattack G. Butler	R. Maragh	94, 95, 87	Hardly impossible, she runs on all surfaces and enters in top form	6-1
	Miss Match N. Drysdale	G. Gomez	93, 93, 95	Deep-closing bomber scored G1 upset in March for same connections	12-1
	Ultra Blend A. Sherman	D. Flores	94, 94, 95	Consistent and game Calbred always tries hard, might prefer shorter	12-1
	Ask the Moon M. Wolfson	J. Castellano	80, 99, 98	Her shining moments were summer at SAR, average elsewhere	20-1
	Super Espresso T. Pletcher	J. Velazquez	84, 87, 89	Not quite this caliber, taking a shot to pick up a piece	20-1
	Satans Quick Chick E. Reed	E. Prado	82, 86, 78	Would be an unpredictable shocker by deep-closing mare	30-1
	Medaglia d'Amour B. Cecil	P. Valenzuela	83, 88, 85	Scratched	-

Saturday, November 5, 2011 Get PPs » Odds and comments by Mike Watchmaker. Horses listed in order of handicapper's preference.
Marathon full coverage »			Purse: $500,000, 1 3/4 miles
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Cease A. Stall Jr.	G. Gomez	98, 99, 102	Lightly raced gelding emerged after moving to dirt; still has room to improve	9-2
	Brigantin A. Fabre	J. Leparoux	n/a, n/a, n/a	Third in two Euro Gr. 1's this year going 20 furlongs; dirt is the big question	8-1
	A. U. Miner C. Hanna	C. Borel	102, 97, 84	Finished well when fifth vs. better in JC Gold Cup; placed 3rd in this last year	3-1
	Birdrun W. Mott	J. Velazquez	99, 93, 96	Sixth in JC Gold Cup and like 'Miner,' he should be tougher second off layoff	5-1
	Pleasant Prince W. Ward	J. Rosario	99, 59, 89	Big winner of an overnight stakes last time; seems the type who'll run all day	8-1
	Giant Oak C. Block	S. Bridgmohan	92, 100, 101	Beaten chalk in this last year; disappointed last time in Hawthorne Gold Cup	6-1
	Eldaafer D. Alvarado	J. Castellano	86, 95, 90	Won this last year, but was in better form then; form this year is erratic	10-1
	Harrison's Cave A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Has won two of last three, but is far from the best this barn has sent over	20-1
	Meeznah D. Lanigan	T. Queally	n/a, n/a, n/a	Euro filly won a Group 3 at this distance in July; yet another unknown on dirt	15-1
	Baryshnikov M. Maker	M. Smith	77, 96, 89	Fine third in turf two starts back, but has never been as effective on dirt	15-1
	Afleet Again R. Reid Jr.	C. Velasquez	81, 80, 80	Finished third behind 'Miner,' Birdrun in Greenwood Cup in July; shaky since	30-1

Juvenile Turf full coverage »			Purse: $1 million, 1 mile, turf
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Farraaj R. Varian	N. Callan	n/a, n/a, n/a	Solid English form makes him a logical win threat; well bet in every start	10-1
	Caspar Netscher A. McCabe	K. Fallon	n/a, n/a, n/a	Beaten only a length in a 16 horse Group 1 last time; stretching out; intriguing	8-1
	State of Play H. G. Motion	R. Dominguez	80, 68	Stake he won at Sar got a boost when third finisher won Breeders' Futurity	5-1
	Wrote A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Was an okay third in his first attempt at the group stakes level last time out	8-1
	Finale T. Pletcher	J. Velazquez	81, 77, 79	Perfect in three starts since switching to turf; versatile running style; obvious	9-2
	Animal Spirits A. Stall Jr.	R. Albarado	79, 68	Took a step forward to win eventful Bourbon; chance with more improvement	10-1
	Lucky Chappy H. G. Motion	J. Rosario	75, n/a, n/a	Gaining third in Bourbon in his U.S. bow; is also moving in the right direction	10-1
	Majestic City P. Miller	G. Gomez	84, 89, 89	Fine second in Breeders' Futurity; strong synthetic track record says he'll turf	6-1
	Shkspeare Shaliyah D. Shivmangal	A. Solis	73, 77, 70	Question if his Pilgrim score was attributable to the extremely deep going	15-1
	Coalport W. Catalano	J. Alvarado	78, 67	Creditable second in the Bourbon; just think several others here are better	20-1
	Excaper I. Black	E. Wilson	67, 79, 64	Game second to Finale in the Summer; contention here just runs so deep	20-1
	Fantastic Song C. Brown	J. Castellano	71, 68	Fair third as the favorite in the Pilgrim; needs a big Beyer boost, however	20-1
	Daddy Nose Best S. Asmussen	J. Leparoux	72, 72, 66	Soundly beaten third to Finale in Summer Stakes; must do better than that	30-1
	Tequila Factor W. Catalano	R. Bejarano	71, 65, 67	Has won two grass stakes, but they were not tough races; overmatched	30-1
	Gung Ho M. Maker	M. Smith	72, 71, 49	Scratched	-

Sprint full coverage »			Purse: $1.5 million, 6 furlongs
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Apriority D. Fawkes	J. Rosario	78, 99, 100	Had excuses in his last two; can upset this off his fine early-season form	20-1
	Big Drama D. Fawkes	R. Dominguez	88, 120, 108	Defending champ sparsely raced in '11, missed final prep; cause for concern	2-1
	Jackson Bend N. Zito	C. Nakatani	112, 107, 108	Shocked he didn't go in Dirt Mile; at his best with more distance than this	3-1
	Amazombie W. Spawr	M. Smith	104, 100, 99	Sharp now, which makes him dangerous considering questions others have	6-1
	Euroears B. Baffert	R. Bejarano	62, 105, n/a	Ignore Vosburgh; strong win two back, but might find the pace here too hot	5-1
	Force Freeze P. Walder	J. Velazquez	103, 101, n/a	Good try in the Vosburgh, albeit with the grain of the track; in career form	10-1
	Giant Ryan B. Parboo	C. Velasquez	104, 98, 105	Has won six straight, but his Vosburgh win most recently was bias-aided	8-1
	Aikenite T. Pletcher	J. Castellano	93, 100, 99	Not sure he's quite good enough, and he's at his best with a bit more distance	15-1
	Hamazing Destiny D. W. Lukas	R. Albarado	88, 97, 91	Was a surprising second in this last year; his recent form has not been sharp	15-1

Turf Sprint full coverage »			Purse: $1 million, 5 furlongs, turf
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Caracortado M. Machowsky	J. Talamo	98, 98, 102	He's not a turf sprinter, but he has a lot of class; might mow these down late	7-2
	Havelock D. Miller	R. Albarado	96, 70, 93	Won his last three turf sprint attempts with various running styles; obvious	5-1
	Chamberlain Bridge W. B. Calhoun	J. Theriot	94, 78, 91	Improved third most recently suggests a return to form; won this last year	8-1
	Camp Victory M. Mitchell	J. Leparoux	88, 100, 104	Excellent main track form before dull turf try in last; has rebound potential	10-1
	Regally Ready S. Asmussen	C. Nakatani	94, 83, 89	Regained top form taking his last at WO; big win over the course last spring	6-1
	Broken Dreams T. Proctor	G. Gomez	95, 93, 95	Mare is in sharp form and isn't far off Beyer-wise; chance for a piece at a price	15-1
	Perfect Officer M. Pino	K. Carmouche	93, 94, 89	Nothing wrong with his steady form; he just seems a cut below the best here	10-1
	California Flag B. Koriner	P. Valenzuela	94, 95, 57	Also recently regained winning form, but he seems at his best in California	10-1
	Country Day S. Margolis	J. Graham	91, 83, 91	Although he improved last time, he doesn't show a turf race that can win this	20-1
	Great Attack W. Ward	J. Sanchez	85, 94, 97	Sports some solid efforts, but the competition here runs too deep for him	20-1
	Hoofit H. G. Motion	E. Prado	93, 82, n/a	Upset the Phoenix on Poly, but his turf record in New Zealand is only so so	15-1
	Grand Adventure M. Frostad	J. Castellano	88, 92, 88	Requires a wake up call as he seems far removed from his best form	20-1
	Holiday for Kitten W. Ward	J. Rosario	89, 77, 75	Upset a stakes on her favored Kee Poly last out; in way over her head here	30-1
	Rapport R. Werner	B. Hernandez Jr.	81, 91, 81	Has high speed, can improve off long layoff; brutal spot to make her turf bow	20-1

Dirt Mile full coverage »			Purse: $1 million, 1 mile
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Wilburn S. Asmussen	J. Leparoux	103, 99, 95	Benefitted from a great trip winning Indiana Derby; might get another here	5-1
	Trappe Shot K. McLaughlin	J. Velazquez	97, 112, 111	The stretch out in distance suits; just question who he beat in his big victories	2-1
	The Factor B. Baffert	M. Garcia	90, 104, 84	Didn't like the way he gave way last out, must deal with Tapizar early here	5-2
	Caleb's Posse D. Von Hemel	R. Maragh	92, 106, 105	Will appreciate the return to one turn, and would relish a contested pace	6-1
	Shackleford D. Romans	J. Castanon	95, 68, 96	He's 0 for 4 since he upset the Preakness, a win that he must validate now	6-1
	Jersey Town B. Tagg	C. Velasquez	97, 100, 90	Crushed in the Kelso, but the top two in there aren't here; current form iffy	15-1
	Irrefutable B. Baffert	R. Bejarano	102, 91, 85	Got a favorable pace set up when second in Ancient Title; in over his head	20-1
	Tapizar S. Asmussen	G. Gomez	95, 81, 98	Nice comeback win; this is a lot to ask from a colt whose quality is unknown	20-1
	Tres Borrachos M. Jones	J. Rosario	93, 90, 97	This 'Win and You're In' race winner has never been up to this sort of task	30-1

Turf full coverage »			Purse: $3 million, 1 1/2 miles, turf
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Sea Moon M. Stoute	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	His win two back was only in a Gr. 2, but he's dangerous if he duplicates that	9-2
	Midday H. Cecil	T. Queally	n/a, n/a, n/a	Intriguing that this Cup veteran chose this over a 3rd straight F&M Turf start	7-2
	Sarafina A. de Royer-Dupre	C. Lemaire	n/a, n/a, n/a	Form prior to her Arc loss was stellar, and she's had lots of success vs. males	5-2
	St Nicholas Abbey A. O'Brien	J. O'Brien	n/a, n/a, n/a	Seems a half-notch below the best Euros here; not totally out if it, however	6-1
	Await the Dawn A. O'Brien	J. Leparoux	n/a, n/a, n/a	Disappointed in first Gr. 1 attempt last time; freshened since, must improve	4-1
	Dean's Kitten M. Maker	R. Dominguez	104, 97, 84	Comes into this off the best race of his life, but that was on very deep going	10-1
	Teaks North J. Sallusto	J. Castellano	93, 100, 96	That he's won two Gr. 1 races this year could win you a bar bet; in deep here	20-1
	Brilliant Speed T. Albertrani	J. Velazquez	92, 90, 89	Back to turf, which is what he does best, but this 3yo is aiming very high here	20-1
	Stately Victor M. Maker	M. Smith	91, 99, 89	Limited synthetic specialist doesn't seem as good on turf; way overmatched	30-1

Juvenile full coverage »			Purse: $2 million, 1 1/16 miles
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Union Rags M. Matz	J. Castellano	92, 95, 66	Most impressive winning the Champagne and should route; the one to beat	5-2
	Drill B. Baffert	M. Garcia	78, 90, 76	No match for Creative Cause in Norfolk, but gets better pace set up this time	5-1
	Creative Cause M. Harrington	J. Rosario	84, 88, 88	Clear win in Norfolk, the only major two-turn dirt prep, albeit with easy trip	9-2
	Dullahan D. Romans	K. Desormeaux	85, 76, 73	Closer got maiden win on Poly in Breeders' Futurity; should be rolling late	8-1
	Hansen M. Maker	R. Dominguez	80, 89	Don't know how good he is, but he set a wicked pace at TP, and still romped	12-1
	Daddy Long Legs A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Strong Group 2 score in his last and his pedigree suggest he will take to dirt	10-1
	Crusade A. O'Brien	J. Leparoux	n/a, n/a, n/a	Recently upset a Gr. 1 at Newmarket and also has some dirt in his pedigree	12-1
	Optimizer D. W. Lukas	R. Albarado	82, 79, 81	Raced on turf before the Poly Breeders' Fururity; tough spot to make dirt bow	20-1
	Alpha K. McLaughlin	G. Gomez	82, 84	No match for 'Rags' at Belmont; lots of room to improve, but he'll have to	20-1
	Take Charge Indy P. Byrne	J. Graham	78, 85, 84	This will be his dirt debut; wasn't crazy how he gave ground late in last two	20-1
	Fort Loudon S. Gold	L. Jurado	76, 70, 76	Swept the Florida Stallion Series at Calder, but he hasn't run fast enough yet	20-1
	Prospective M. Casse	L. Contreras	72, 64, 49	Won a two-turn stakes at WO on Poly; dirt a question and his Beyers are low	20-1
	Speightscity G. Contessa	C. Nakatani	80, 55	Romped in nine furlong maiden race at Saratoga; hasn't been seen since	30-1

Mile full coverage »			Purse: $2 million, 1 mile, turf
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Byword A. Fabre	M. Guyon	n/a, n/a, n/a	Form seems a cut below, but he beat a next-out Gr. 1 winner in last; upsetter	12-1
	Goldikova F. Head	O. Peslier	n/a, n/a, n/a	Going for 4th straight Mile; lost a step; might still be simply better than these	9-5
	Gio Ponti C. Clement	R. Dominguez	100, 97, 101	Second to Goldikova in this last year; wonder if he hasn't lost a step as well	5-1
	Strong Suit R. Hannon	R. Hughes	n/a, n/a, n/a	Currently in sharp Gr. 2 form, but he might prefer a slightly shorter distance	10-1
	Courageous Cat W. Mott	P. Valenzuela	101, 103, 103	Second to Goldikova in this in '09 and his form this year is solid; contender	8-1
	Turallure C. Lopresti	J. Leparoux	102, 103, 93	Comes into this in career-best form; question if he can kick with Euros late	10-1
	Mr. Commons J. Shirreffs	M. Smith	106, 98, 92	Has had tough trips, but is good, and is improving; has a bit of a shot here	15-1
	Jeranimo M. Pender	M. Garcia	108, 89, 99	Got a big Beyer winning his last; he'd have to duplicate it off this class jump	20-1
	Get Stormy T. Bush	G. Gomez	99, 98, 93	Improved second to Gio Ponti in last; needs a giant step forward to threaten	15-1
	Sidney's Candy T. Pletcher	J. Velazquez	97, 76, 100	Just doesn't seem to have the same spark since switching barns last summer	15-1
	Zoffany A. O'Brien	R. Moore	72, n/a, n/a	Didn't run a step in his U.S. debut last time; his second straight dull effort	15-1
	Compliance Officer B. Brown	A. Solis	97, 96, 93	It was either this or Claiming Crown for streaking NY bred; interesting choice	30-1
	Court Vision D. Romans	R. Albarado	96, 87, 85	Even when he's at his best, he tends to hang, and he's not at his best now	30-1

Classic full coverage »			Purse: $5 million, 1 1/4 miles
	HORSE / TRAINER	JOCKEY	LAST 3 BEYERS	COMMENT	ODDS
	Flat Out C. Dickey	A. Solis	107, 109, 106	People are thinking he's only a Belmont Park horse; he can run big anywhere	6-1
	So You Think A. O'Brien	R. Moore	n/a, n/a, n/a	Had a terrific season in Europe, and connections feel he will handle the dirt	8-1
	Havre de Grace L. Jones	R. Dominguez	105, 111, 106	Filly is having an outstanding campaign, already beat males two starts back	3-1
	Uncle Mo T. Pletcher	J. Velazquez	118, 106, 92	Brilliant when on his game, but I think this distance might be too far for him	5-2
	To Honor and Serve W. Mott	J. Lezcano	104, 102, 84	Always had huge potential, but this is the toughest assignment of his life	12-1
	Stay Thirsty T. Pletcher	J. Castellano	103, 101, 106	I believe this one is better at Saratoga than elsewhere, but he has improved	8-1
	Game On Dude B. Baffert	C. Sutherland	102, 98, 106	He is game and almost always fires, but he has never been as good as these	12-1
	Ruler On Ice K. Breen	G. Gomez	101, 95, 92	Decent effort when second most recently; can be along late for a tiny share	20-1
	Rattlesnake Bridge K. McLaughlin	C. Borel	95, 99, 91	Has potential, but if he won this, it would be his first graded stakes victory	20-1
	Drosselmeyer W. Mott	M. Smith	104, 82, 91	Should have stuck with the Marathon despite his surprising second last time	15-1
	Headache M. Maker	P. Lopez	99, 99, 100	Consistent Grade 2-3 type is in way over his head against the best in this spot	30-1
	Ice Box N. Zito	C. Nakatani	90, 84, 90	His form since last year's Derby is poor, and he is a rank outsider in this race	30-1
	Prayer for Relief B. Baffert	R. Bejarano	94, 98, 97	Withdrawn	-

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