Key contenders in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Highland Reel, by Galileo * The winner of this race in 2016, Highland Reel won consecutive Group 1 races in England in June, but has been beaten in his last two starts. * Highland Reel was third by 7 1/4 lengths in the Group 1 Champion Stakes on Oct. 21 at Ascot, but the soft turf was probably not to his liking. * He has performed much better on firm turf, conditions that should be present Saturday. * Highland Reel will be near the front. Ulysses, by Galileo * Fourth in the 2016 BC Turf, Ulysses has won two Group 1 races in Europe this year at 1 1/4 miles on turf. * In his last start, Ulysses was third in the Group 1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly on Oct. 1 on soft turf. * Ulysses, who tends to run near the pace, is better on faster turf. :: BREEDERS’ CUP 2017: Fields, odds, comments, and more Beach Patrol, by Lemon Drop Kid Last 3 Beyers: 109-101-100 * The leading American hope, Beach Patrol won consecutive Grade 1 races in the Arlington Million and Joe Hirsch Turf Classic in his last two starts. * He is proven at 1 1/2 miles and will be a danger from just off the pace. Bigger Picture, by Badge of Silver Last 3 Beyers: 104-104-103 * Slightly underrated, Bigger Picture won the Grade 1 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park in July before two close losses at Saratoga – a second by a neck in the Grade 2 Bowling Green Stakes and a third by a half-length in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes. * Bigger Picture is expected to race from off the pace. :: Breeders' Cup PPs, Clocker Reports, and more Decorated Knight, by Galileo * Decorated Knight won two Group 1 races at 1 1/4 miles on turf in England and Ireland this year. * The BC Turf will be his first start at 1 1/2 miles, and a test. * Decorated Knight finished behind top BC Turf contenders Highland Reel and Ulysses in three consecutive group races in England during the summer.