Friday, November 2, 2012

Mark Hoffman's 2012 Breeder's Cup selections - day #1 (11/2)


Breeder's Cup Juvenile Sprint



Super Ninety Nine (#5) - broke his maiden first out and over the Santa Anita strip going seven panels, Baffert won the inaugural running of this race last year.



Merit Man (#3) - won the Tim Conway Stakes which was a prep for this in last start by over five lengths, the "horse to beat" here.



Exotic & multi race runners : Sweet Shirley Mae - South Floyd





Breeder's Cup Marathon



Atigun (#1) - has been facing grade I & II competition all summer here on the east coast, this three year old loves a route of ground & should have no problem with the marathon mile & three quarter distance!



Grassy (#4) - taking a real long shot with this first time dirt runner, showed he could handle the distance on grass & maybe just might on this new surface, I've always liked this horse!



Exotic & multi-race runners : Eldaafer - Calidoscopio - Not Aboard





Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf



Sky Lantern (#3) - ships in from Europe in fine form and off of stakes win in Ireland impressively turf sprinting, very tough here & BEST BET on today's championship races card.



Watsdachances (#6) - the first of many Chad Brown runners; this filly is a perfect 2 for 2 since shipping to the US , will be flying late!



Exotic & multi race runners : Spring Venture - Waterway Run - Summer of Fun





Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies



Kauai Katie (#8) - undefeated so far and very impressive sprinting in all three career starts, stretches out to a route distance today & her untapped potential may be shown today as a "superstar"



Dreaming of Julia (#5) - also undefeated; for same connections and proven at a "one turn" route distance, BUT was life and death to hold off foe in last race though, she may regress at a short price.



Exotic & multi-race runners : Executiveprivilege - Spring In The Air





Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf



Zagora (#2) - in a wide open event; I've gotta go with the most consistent mare I know of on the weeds, was 2nd best in last start on a yielding surface, I like the 8-1 morning line odds......but know she'll be bet!



The Fugue (#4) - comes off short layoff after winning the Yorkshire Oaks a group I race in England , tries a firm turf for the first time in her career & has been pointed to this race.



Exotic & multi race runners : Lady Shamrock - I'm A Dreamer - Ridasiyna





Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic



Royal Delta (#6) - winner of this race last year, she is the class of the field..... no doubt, but faces some tough foes & will have to be on her "A" game to become a repeat champion!



My Miss Aurelia (#2) - had a abbreviated three year old season starting late with only two starts, both though were very good & the talent remains from her excellent juvenile season, may be the leader of this class next year!



Exotic & multi-race runners : Awesome Feather - Love and Pride


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