Friday, November 4, 2011

Mark Hoffman's 2011 Breeder's Cup selections - day #1 "Ladies day" (11/4)


Breeder's Cup Juvenile Sprint

Secret Circle (#6) - this son of Eddington is two for two winning both starts by a combined 12 and a half lengths, the Bob Baffert trainee towers over the field and is my BEST BET on Friday's BC schedule.

Shumoos (#5) - a European import, this "dirt" bred runner tries the surface for the first time, trainer does well with these types and will be a price underneath the logical favorite in this race.

Exotic and multi-race runners : Seeker - Vexor - Trinninberg



Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

Elusive Kate (#10) - this European runner seeks fifth straight win today, has won on "firm" ground in France and is the "horse to beat" here in this spot.

Dayatthespa (#2) - lightly raced NY bred trained by Chad Brown recently set the pace in Woodbine turf stake at this distance while yielding late, has tremendous upside at 12-1 morning line odds.

Exotic and multi-race runners :
Dear Lavinia - Somali Lemonade - Stopshoppingmaria


Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Sprint

Switch (#6) - California based runner just missed in Keeneland sprint last time out, was 2nd in this same race last year, lukewarm choice in this evenly matched field.

Pomeroy's Pistol (#12) - ran career best last time out at Belmont Park, only concern here is her poor performance over the track this spring in the Eight Belles Stakes, only one of two out-of-the-money efforts.

Exotic and multi-race runners : Turbulent Descent - Her Smile - Tanda


Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies

Grace Hall (#5) - this undefeated daughter of Empire Maker won the grade I - Spinaway at Saratoga and most recently a two-turn stake at Delaware Park, definitely the "horse to beat" here in this spot.

Questioning (#1) - another European import with dirt breeding; Hard Spun out of a Seeking the Gold mare, once again looking for a price underneath one of the logical top three picks.

Exotic and multi-race runners :
My Miss Aurelia - Say A Novena - Weemissfrankie


Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Turf

Announce (#6) - Juddmonte English bred is eight for ten lifetime and just missed last time out in France going a similar route distance, connections make the choice here.

Nahrain (#5) - undefeated three year old filly beat top selection last time out, European shippers have the edge over the stateside grass runners here.


Exotic and multi-race runners : Stacelita - Aruna - Misty for Me


Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic

Royal Delta (#6) - chased Havre de Grace last time out first time versus older runners, her best effort today puts her in the winners circle.

It's Tricky (#3) - runner up in last two races as the post time favorite, faces older for the first time today, when she fires her best shot...... is tough to beat.

Exotic and multi-race runners : Plum Pretty - Miss Match - Ultra Blend

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