Key contenders for Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
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Fourstar Crook, by Freud
Last 3 Beyers: 104-101-101
◗ A New York-bred that has risen to Grade 1 prominence, she is 3 for 5 this year with her two defeats being runner-up finishes to stablemate Sistercharlie.
◗ Capable of handling wet ground, having won multiple stakes on yielding turf, as well as the Flower Bowl most recently on “good” turf. She was also third over soft going in the E. P. Taylor last fall.
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Wild Illusion, by Dubawi
Last 3 Beyers: NA-NA-NA
◗ Popular with bettors in Britain, where she was the 2-1 favorite with numerous British bookmakers in pre-race wagering on Thursday, she has been at the top of her game over the second half of 2018. She enters the Filly and Mare Turf following two consecutive Group 1 triumphs
◗ Has a win, a second, and a third in three starts on soft turf in Europe.
Sistercharlie, by Myboycharlie
Last 3 Beyers: 102-102-101
◗ Has enjoyed the best 2018 campaign of the American fillies, winning three Grade 1s, including the Beverly D. at Arlington on Aug. 11.
◗ For a filly that began her career in Europe, she has little wet-turf form. Her only start on a damp course came when fourth over heavy ground in a minor stakes in France in March 2017.
Magic Wand, by Galileo
Last 3 Beyers: NA-NA-NA
◗ Was beaten just a length by Wild Illusion when second to her in the Prix de l’Opera at Longchamp on firm ground, and she beat her earlier at Royal Ascot in the Ribblesdale.
◗ Seemingly not as effective on soft turf as on firmer going, having lost all three of her races on soft or heavy ground in Europe.
Eziyra, by Teofilo
Last 3 Beyers: NA-NA-NA
◗ Well suited to the 1 3/8-mile distance of the Filly and Mare Turf, and over wet grass. Potentially hindering her is post 14, which puts her at risk of wide trip in this three-turn race.
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