2009 Breeder's Cup day #1 selections (11/6)

Breeder’s Cup Marathon -

Man of Iron (#9) – is out of the mare; Better Than Honour, which makes him a half brother to classic winners; Jazil, Rags to Riches also Casino Drive, has two victories on polytrack and should enjoy the mile & three quarter distance.
Mastery (#6) – winner of the grade I – St.Leger Stakes last time out on grass, ran 4th last spring in the Kentucky Derby Challenge on the polytrack surface, the one to beat.

Exotic & multi-race runners: Night Light (#3) – Cloudy’s Knight (#4) – Muhannak (#2)

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf -

Lillie Langtry (#8) – Irish bred European invader comes stateside in fine form, stakes placed in four of six lifetime starts, could be a “big” Cup for our friends "across the pond".
Junia Tepzia (#11) – an Irish bred filly that has a German trainer and has raced in Italy , impressive in both lifetime starts, could be anything.

Exotic & multi-race runners : House of Grace (#7) – Smart Seattle (#3) – Hatheer (#9)

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies -

Negligee (#10) – recent winner (12-1) in the Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland for new connections, been working well over the Santa Anita pro-ride surface.
Blind Luck (#3) – recent winner of the Oak Leaf Stakes over the Santa Anita strip, proven on polytrack & the one to beat

Exotic & multi-race runners : Zilva (#1) – Connie and Michael (#6) – She Be Wild (#8)

Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf -

Midday (#6) – European invader has done well in group I competition, new shooter faces somewhat weak American group.
Forever Together (#2) – the defending champion may have not cared for the soft Keeneland turf in last start, may not be as sharp this year as when she won last year.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Magical Fantasy (#4) – Rutherienne (#3) – Pure Clan (#5)

Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint -

Ventura (#9) – another defending champion comes off a grade I victory on the weeds versus the males at Woodbine, handles grass or polytrack & is my Best Bet on Friday’s card.
Informed Decision (#7) – perfect 6 for 6 on synthetic surfaces, will give top pick all she can handle in this “chalky” exacta selection.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Sara Louise (#2) – Evita Argentina (#6) – Seventh Street (#8)

Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic -

Careless Jewel (#1) – razor sharp three year old filly has quite a turn of foot, has raced well on the polytrack at Woodbine early this year and is the one to catch.
Music Note (#7) – third start off the layoff after two monster wins on natural dirt, no factor third in this race last year behind Zenyatta.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Muska (#3) – Life is Sweet (#2) – Proviso (#5)