Breeders' Cup 2019
Santa Anita
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Saturday, Nov. 2
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Videos
2019 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Field
Comments and odds by Brad Free
Post Position Horse/Last 3 Beyers
Trainer/Jockey
Odds
1 Totally Boss
T. Rusty ArnoldJ. Jose Ortiz
9-2
Trainer:T. Rusty ArnoldJockey:J. Jose Ortiz
Comments: Perfect-trip prep win pressing slow pace at Kentucky Downs, fired every start 2019, expect to rally from behind
2 Pure Sensation
T. Christophe ClementJ. Paco Lopez
5-1
Trainer:T. Christophe ClementJockey:J. Paco Lopez
Comments: Speedy 14-for-35 veteran nearing $2 million, fourth try BC, top trainer due for BC win, 0 for 36 into weekend
3 Imprimis
T. Joe OrsenoJ. Lanfranco Dettori
10-1
Trainer:T. Joe OrsenoJockey:J. Lanfranco Dettori
Comments: Compromised racing luck both recent, finished okay sixth Ascot in June, early-season form strong, upsetter?
4 Shekky Shebaz
T. Jason ServisJ. Irad Ortiz, Jr.
8-1
Trainer:T. Jason ServisJockey:J. Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Comments: Much improved since switching to turf and transferring to this trainer, benefits by this slightly shorter trip
5 Stubbins
T. Doug O'NeillJ. Flavien Prat
10-1
Trainer:T. Doug O'NeillJockey:J. Flavien Prat
Comments: Last-to-first G2 KEE, should get pace to run at, will need every break or simply take the wide trip to repeat
6 Stormy Liberal
T. Peter MillerJ. John Velazquez
15-1
Trainer:T. Peter MillerJockey:J. John Velazquez
Comments: Admirable two-time BC Turf Sprint winner seems to have lost a couple of steps at age 7
7 Leinster
T. Rusty ArnoldJ. Tyler Gaffalione
6-1
Trainer:T. Rusty ArnoldJockey:J. Tyler Gaffalione
Comments: GSW moves up in class in peak form, sharp runner-up finish last out, pressing/stalking running style fits race
8 Legends of War
T. Doug O'NeillJ. Rafael Bejarano
30-1
Trainer:T. Doug O'NeillJockey:J. Rafael Bejarano
Comments: Flattered by slow pace in 6.5f upset KD, different scenario this race
9 Final Frontier
T. Tom AlbertraniJ. Luis Saez
8-1
Trainer:T. Tom AlbertraniJockey:J. Luis Saez
Comments: Earned career-best fig last out, pressing style, class test forthcoming, would prefer longer distance than 5f
10 Eddie Haskell
T. Mark GlattJ. Joel Rosario
4-1
Trainer:T. Mark GlattJockey:J. Joel Rosario
Comments: Tough-trip runner-up final prep, 9 for 14 at this 5f specialty trip, tepid favorite sans top rival Pee Wee Reese
11 Om
T. Peter MillerJ. Manuel Franco
20-1
Trainer:T. Peter MillerJockey:J. Manuel Franco
Comments: Would prefer that this race was 6.5 furlongs on hill, 5f is shortest trip of career
12 Belvoir Bay
T. Peter MillerJ. Javier Castellano
30-1
Trainer:T. Peter MillerJockey:J. Javier Castellano
Comments: Five-month layoff and somewhat abbreviated work pattern, faces tall order
13 Girls Know Best
T. Eddie KenneallyJ. Joe Bravo
30-1
Trainer:T. Eddie KenneallyJockey:J. Joe Bravo
Comments: Also-eligible would fuel pace scenario, mare wins more than her share
14 Double Touch
T. John SadlerJ. John Velazquez
30-1
Trainer:T. John SadlerJockey:J. John Velazquez
Comments: Yet to hit board five starts this year, head behind Stormy Liberal last
