Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf: Key contenders

Lady Eli, by Divine Park
Last 3 Beyers: 102-101-100

- Made it back from laminitis and has run two very good races this year: second in the Grade 2 Ballston Spa off a 14-month layoff, and a win in the Grade 1 Flower Bowl.

- Should relish the firm footing at Santa Anita, and there appears to be ample early speed to allow her to settle and make a run.

- Her workout last Sunday at Belmont Park was deemed one of her best by both jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who was on her, and trainer Chad Brown.

- Brown has won three runnings of this race including the last two.

Seventh Heaven, by Galileo
Last 3 Beyers: NA-NA-NA

- A multiple Group 1 stakes winner this year, she defeated Found, defending Breeders’ Cup Turf winner, in the Yorkshire Oaks in August.

- Finished fifth in her most recent start, the British Champion Filly and Mare Stakes. Trainer Aidan O’Brien blamed soft course condition and a two-month layoff for the mediocre performance.

- Like Lady Eli, will benefit from a contested pace.

- Gets Lasix for the first time.

- O’Brien is winless with eight previous starters in this race.

Sea Calisi, by Youmzain
Last 3 Beyers: 98-95-96

- Has won two of four starts this year for trainer Chad Brown, including the Grade 1 Beverly D at Arlington on Aug. 13.

- She had two months between races when she finished third to Lady Eli in the Grade 1 Flower Bowl.

- Brown expects Sea Calisi to move forward off that effort, and the filly has been working with Lady Eli since that race.

Sentiero Italia, by Medaglia d’Oro
Last 3 Beyers: 100-100-95

- Ran a very good second to Lady Eli in the Flower Bowl while setting the pace, a style that is not her preferred way of running.

- Figures to be in a stalking position in this race.

- Biggest question is whether she’s most effective at 1 1/4 miles.

Al’s Gal, by English Channel
Last 3 Beyers: 97-94-95

- In career best form with victories in the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor at Woodbine and Ladies Marathon at Kentucky Downs.

- Prior to that, she finished second in the Beverly D, showing a strong late kick.

- Gets the hot-riding Jose Ortiz, who replaces Florent Geroux, who is riding Sea Calisi.

Queen’s Trust, by Dansili
Last 3 Beyers: NA-NA-NA

- Has only one win from seven starts, but she’s been competitive with the likes of Seventh Heaven and Minding.

- Always have to respect trainer Michael Stoute, who has won six Breeders’ Cup races including this race twice.

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