Breeders’ Cup Day 2 Preview

The 2nd day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be starting shortly, so let’s take a quick look at each event. Click on the name of each Cup race for a Horse Racing Nation preview.

Juvenile Turf: The favorite in this race is Interactif. He has done nothing wrong on the turf yet. If speed is still strong on the turf, then Bridgetown could be a live pace player.

Turf Sprint: A wide open event. Again, if speed rules, then California Flag rates a gander, along with Canadian Ballet. The downhill turf course at Santa Anita is a tricky layout, and horses proven down the dip typically fare well.

Zenyatta goes for Classic glory on Saturday

Sprint: Plenty of speed, and Zensational is fleet fav breaking from the rail. Fatal Bullet is also quick early, and he was 2nd in this event last year.

Juvenile: Hot trainer Bob Baffert has the aforementioned Zensational in the Sprint, and he also has favorite Lookin At Lucky in here. The fav is 4 for 4 lifetime and should be tough to beat under Gomez, but he must overcome unlucky post 13.

Mile: The defending champ is back, and if Goldikova fires her best shot they are all running for minor awards. She did lose her last overseas start and must work out a trip from an outer post, but she is more than talented enough to get the job done.

Dirt Mile: Europe has the fav with Mastercraftsman. He has won half of his six starts this year, with his three setbacks coming at the expense of superstar Sea The Stars.

Turf: The overseas contingent typically dominates this event, and the ‘09 renewal should be no exception. Click here for my analysis of the Turf.

Classic: Her stablemate Life Is Sweet won yesterday’s Ladies’ Classic, and let’s see if undefeated mare Zenyatta can down the boys in the Classic. Would be a great story if she could run her record to 14 for 14 with a win here!

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