(This is the first of two posts highlighting key races from this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. Today’s post focuses on a couple races on Friday’s female-focused program. Check back later in the week for previews of selected races on Saturday’s card.)
Ladies’ Classic
#1 – Careless Jewel
Elite three-year-old
Cleaned up while Rachel beat boys
This will be her test
#2 – Life Is Sweet
A local filly
Tailing off after strong start
Needs a turnaround
#3 – Mushka
In form at right time
Transfers well from turf to synth
Could bust some tickets
#4 – Lethal Heat
Likely to press pace
Enters with second-itis
Exotic wagers?
#5 – Proviso (GB)
Second-tier Euro
DQ’d in U.S. debut
Tough to get a read
#6 – Cocoa Beach (CHI)
Bridesmaid in ’08
Tried every surface since then
Shouldn’t top last year
#7 – Music Note
Versatile filly
Steps up her game with Maragh
In the driver’s seat
#8 – Rainbow View
Grade 1 regular
Does her best at a mile
Better fit for Turf
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The Distaff winner?
Music Note hits the right groove
Three and one follow
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Filly & Mare Turf
#1 – Visit (GB)
Show money last year
Resume lacks a big win
Middle of the pack
#2 – Forever Together
The defending champ
Late bidder creates drama
Watch if she gets room
#3 – Rutherienne
Summered in New York
Form improved in shorter stakes
Looking elsewhere here
#4 – Magical Fantasy
The race’s home team
On a tear since turf return
Leave off no ticket
#5 – Pure Clan
Letdown in ’08
Focused campaign to get back
Won’t run last again
#6 – Midday (GB)
From across the pond
Distance won’t be an issue
Should battle in stretch
#7 – Dynaforce
Beverly D champ
Enters off field’s worst finish
Hiccup or a trend?
#8 – Maram
Last year’s Juv Turf champ
Runs strong, but infrequently
Has too much to prove
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Who chews up the Turf?
Do you believe in Magic?
Five, two round it out
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