Breeders Cup 30 days out

[bdhsheets]

Just trying to get some BC juices flowing.

Picks made without T-graph figs, so final selections are a long way off, especially with stake-o-polooza coming the next two weekends. Turf races get an incomplete with Euro attendance still a mystery in many cases.


Distaff:

Ashado [4/5]---still one to beat, hoof bruise? bullet 47flat 9/18
Sweet Symphony [7/2]---it\'ll be interesting to see when she runs into real fractions
Stellar Jane [9/2]---Godolphin runner has changed tactics?
Leave Me Alone [15-1]---might speed pop them
Shadow Cast [8-1]---will get legit fractions to run at----retired yesterday
Indian Vale [6-1]---another who needs to see real fractions, might be the real deal.
Dream of Summer [12-1]---nice Gardenia win, may prefer softer east coast tracks?
In the Gold [20-1]---impressive itm record 11/12
Tarlow [10-1]---another speedster; repeat of last puts her right there

Piks:

Indian Vale
Sweet Symphony
Tarlow
Dream of Summer

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Juvie Filly:

Original Spin [8-1]---nice GIII mile stks win, hot sire Distorted Humor
Adieu [7/2]---Hate connections, but nice hoss
Folklore [5/2]---where did that last one come from?? Solid Bel record
Beholden [6-1]---Godolphin Storm Cat filly won debut smartly
Wild Fit [7/2]---left coaster may not be that good, pace figs not too hot
Mystery Girl [6-1]---maiden win a corker, stks okay
Keeneland Kat [12-1]---undefeated at Mth
Lasting Appeal [15-1]---nice Overbrook runner with Pletcher, daughter of AP Indy has to hurry

Piks:

Mystery Girl
Original Spin
Beholden
Keeneland Cat

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BC Mile

Starcraft [3-1]---Aussie runner starting to roll, might contest Classic
Dubawi [7/2]---Tough Godolphin miler seeks rematch with Star.
Rakti [8-1]---sentimental favorite of mine, poor QEII effort may pass BC
Mea Domina [20-1]---filly\'s last was a corker at Dmr
Whipper [12-1]---another Euro that can scoot
Leroidesanimaux [8/5]---scarry Atto Mile run, won eight straight
Silver Tree [20-1]---horse owes me money :-), exotics crasher?
Valixir [10-1]---another Euro running fool
Artie Schiller [9/2]---last years fav had horror trip; 6-4-1-1 at Bel
Singletary [12-1]---last years winner has lost a step.

Piks:

Dubawi
Silver Tree
Leroidesanimaux
Valixir

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Sprint:

Lost in the Fog [8/5]---likely fav; should pass BM farce and go to Ancient Title
Woke up Dreaming [3-1]---Baffy runner sure can pick \'em up and lay \'em down
Greg\'s Gold [9/2]---impressive Crosby win, will have pace to run at.
Happy Ticket [20-1]---game filly likes to win
Pomeroy [6-1]---may bounce off last
Battle Won 8-1]---runs tuff all the time, super key?
Wildcat Heir [15-1]---blazing fast with ouchy feet, may not make the race.
Mass Media [12-1]---last impressive, exotics crasher.

Piks:

Woke up Dreaming
Gregs Gold
Lost in the Fog
Happy Ticket

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F&M Turf

Alexander Goldrun [5/2]---tuff as nails would give Shawanda a run for her money, likely no show.
Angara [8-1]---clubbed vs males last.
Shawanda [7/5]---would crush US contingent, takes a shot at the Arc this weekend, another no show?
Melhor Ainda [20-1]---may be a year away from winning this.
Ouija Board [9/2]---return GIII run impressive, Dettori was gushing afterwards
Alinghi [6-1]---nice US debut for Aussie runner, Frankel loaded here.
My Typhoon [20-1]---distance big question
Wonder Again [30-1]---needs new jock
Megahertz [12-1]---solid closer exotics crasher.
Mea Domina [20-1]---hasn\'t raced since May

Piks:

Alinghi
Wonder Again
Ouija Board
Megahertz

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Juvy:

Bro Lo [8-1]---fast O\'Neill runner; two triple digit BRIS, class?
Too Much Bling [6-1]---chased First Samurai to no avail.
He\'s Got Grit [10-1]---3 for 3 for Asmussen; class?
First Samurai [5/2]---impressive winner of three in a row, getting better.
Bashert [10-1]---excuse last? fractious 4w trip...
Enforcement [12-1]---impressive mdn win last
Stevie Wonder Boy [7/2]---another O\'Neill runner, stable mate is better me thinks
Private Vow [9/2]---another Asmussen shpeedball
Dr. Pleasure [8-1] nice debut win for John Ward.
In Summation [5-1]---trainer says they\'re passing BC after 5 wins.

Piks:

First Samurai
Bashert
Dr. Pleasure
Bro Lo

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BC Turf

Azamour [7/2]---John Oxx trainee hoping for firm ground
Bago [8-1]---back problem has compromised recent efforts
Gun Salute [15-1]---tries to wire them, 12f big question.
Kings Drama [9/2]---rumored to be heading to International week before.
Motivator [5/2]---BC Turf to be last career race for 3yo
Better Talk Now [10-1]---last years winner got lucky, not so this time.
Powerscourt [10-1]---In my opinion, not a bonafide 12f horse
Shakespeare [9/2]---undefeated wiseguy horse [do they ever win?] has yet to see 12 panels
Relaxed Gesture [20-1]---hasn\'t won in Graded co. thus far, but is close.
Ace [20-1]---O\'Brien trainee may need lasix, keep an eye on this one
English Channel [10-1]---not as good as some people think.
Electrocutionist [9/2]---would be interesting addition to this race.

Piks:

Motivator
Ace
Electrocutionist
Gun Salute

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BC Classic

Saint Liam [8/5]---has got top T-graph figs at 9f; 10f is a big question; training up to BCC
Borrego [8-1]---Pac Class win a fluke, 1st ever stakes win. Might crash super
Lava Man [9/2]---weird end to Pac Class, vanned off; JCGC will be interesting
Oratorio [6-1]---there\'s been talk they\'re seriously considering the Classic
Tap Day [30-1]---secret code horse to crash the exotics
Flower Alley [9/2]---plenty fast and running great,
Rock Hard Ten [3-1]---visions of Pleasantly Perfect without the price, same Mandella MO.
Perfect Drift [12-1]---hard trying sort has lost a step or two.
Super Frolic [20-1]---Haw Gold Cup winner might sneak a slice.
Roman Ruler [8-1]---10f might be out of reach.
Scrappy T [15-1]---might sneak into this, not at all impossible
Suave [20-1]---seems a little cheap

Piks:

Rock Hard Ten
Scrappy T
Tap Day
Oratorio

Most importantly, may they all come back safely!

[Ill-bred]

I don\'t think \"cheap\" is a terribly accurate way to describe Suave.

A.P. Indy - Urbane

[bdhsheets]

 Ill-bred wrote:

\"I don\'t think \"cheap\" is a terribly accurate way to describe Suave.

A.P. Indy - Urbane\"


You\'re correct. The operative word is slow among the big boys.