The day after Halloween all of the sweets and treats are going to the handicappers. Certain meets opening their doors alert the bettors of things to come. The Derby is a day when the country is a horse racing fan. – The Breeders’ Cup is a day where the best meet the best, and this day is 100% for the gamblers of our sport. The folks that keep the lights on all year round and what a weekend it will be.

So, without further delay. Here are some runners that I like for the opening day of the big weekend.

 

Juvenile Turf Sprint

 

The race is 5f of pure speed and the Euros have been dominant in this race.

Ecoro Sieg = Japanese-based who broke the 23-year-old record for 6f this year. – He can come out of the gate slow, but the late turn of foot is something to behold.

Big Mojo = Charlie Appleby trainee and that should be evidence alone. He is 3/3 going 5f and won this race last year with Big Evs. – Look for a better break from the gate and a solid late kick turning for home.

 

Juvenile Fillies

 

The Japanese invaders look pretty sharp to me and need a good hard look before making your wagers.

American Bikini = She broke a record for 5f as a two-year-old in 57.1. – After that came back and ran lights out in a 7f affair. – Distance should not be the problem and with early speed, she should set up nicely.

 

Juvenile Fillies Turf

 

Mark Casse runners look sharp and ready, and don’t leave them off your tickets.

Vixen = Stalker who should enjoy a solid pace to run into when the real running begins. The final quarter of a mile should be perfect for her run, and hold off the late runners from out of the clouds.

Fiery Lucy = Euro who should put in a nice late run on the firm turf course. Aidan O’Brien runners usually get a piece of the prize and looks to be one of his best shots to cash in at a big price.

 

Juvenile

 

Citizen Bull = Baffert trainee going from a sprint to a route. The last 1/4 mile will be his best running.

East Avenue = Should be a dangerous player on the front end.

 

 

Juvenile Turf

 

This race should set up well for the Euros and stalkers just off the pace at Del Mar.

 

Zulu Kingdom = Hails from the Chad Brown barn and has a sharp turn of late foot to be ultra-effective down the lane.

Scorthy Champ = A balanced runner who can sit in mid-flight or be just off the leaders. With a strong late kick should be dangerous down the lane.

 

Here is a little something to get you thinking Breeders’ Cup. Be sure and your Winning Ponies E-Z Win Forms for the most comprehensive look into how the races will shape. – Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies!