Mike Welsch ‏@DRFWelsch: Javier Castellano has picked up the mount on Gentlemen's Bet in wide open BC Sprint. He'll have final work at CD on Sat. a.m.

David Grening ‏@DRFGrening: Change of plans for Graydar. He is now going in BC Dirt Mile NOT BC Classic . He just worked 1-2 in 49.60 with Vitoria Olimpica.

Tactical quandary for Pletcher now with both Verrazano and Graydar together in D-Mile...

Points Offthebench euthanized on track after going down this morning. Mike Smith OK physically. Hearts go out to Tim Yakteen and the connections. Beyond sad.

Not crazy about the time between races, but I liked Pants On Fire's last race a lot. Will likely use Hymn Book and Brujo de Olleros too.

Just watched Chriselliam's last race. Definitely be using her in JFT.

And if Santa Anita was poly Fed Biz would have to be an include in the DM, on dirt not so sure?

I look forward to his 2 start campaign next year as well

In other words....we finally settled on an excuse to not run a horse that had no shot, and would have devalued himself with his performance.

Yep. I'm an outsider in that regard, who doesn't hear much, but quarter crack or not, the Cigar Mile was always the right spot, with the way both the Dirt Mile and Classic came up. I'm sure Pletcher had to feel that way.

I'm amused by all the people who liked him in the Dirt Mile at what certainly wouldn't have been all that much of a price.

Steve is going to yell at you...

Verrazano draws an excuse. :D

Old Time Hockey ran second by 2 lengths to Golden Ticket as a 3 year old on dirt. I think he can post a mild upset in the Marathon.

SAT 10th (4:01) Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1)

6 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $1,500,000

1 1 Justin Phillip Velazquez J R Asmussen Steven M 126 L 4-1
2 2 The Lumber Guy Luzzi M J Hushion Michael E 126 L 12-1
3 3 Gentlemen's Bet Castellano J J Moquett Ronald E 126 L 8-1
4 4 Majestic Stride Maldonado E Bonde Jeff 126 L 20-1
5 5 Sum of the Parts Goncalves L R Amoss Thomas 126 L 12-1
6 6 Bahamian Squall Saez L Fawkes David 126 L 10-1
7 7 Private Zone Pedroza M A O'Neill Doug 126 L 3-1
8 8 Fast Bullet Rosario J Lukas D Wayne 126 L 6-1
9 9 Secret Circle Garcia M Baffert Bob 126 L 4-1
10 10 Wine Police Gomez E P Dominguez Henry 126 L 30-1
11 11 Trinniberg Maragh R Parboo Bisnath 126 L 8-1
12 12 Laugh Track Smith M E Casse Mark 126 L 20-1

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 10-11-12) / Daily Double



SAT 6th (1:21) Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1)

7 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 1 Renee's Titan Gutierrez Mario O'Neill Doug 122 L 30-1
2 2 Book Review Bejarano R Baffert Bob 124 L 6-1
3 3 Starship Truffles Stevens G L Wolfson Martin D 124 L 15-1
4 4 Dance Card Rosario J McLaughlin Kiaran P 124 L 8-1
5 5 Teddy's Promise Espinoza V Ellis Ronald W 124 L 6-1
6 6 Ismene Smith M E Spawr Bill 124 L 20-1
7 7 Summer Applause Castellano J J Brown Chad C 124 L 12-1
8 8 Dance to Bristol Perez X Figgins, III Ollie L 124 L 5-1
9 9 Judy the Beauty Velazquez J R Ward Wesley A 124 L 6-1
10 10 Great Hot (BRZ) SutherlandKruse C Avila A C 124 L 20-1
11 11 Groupie Doll Maragh R Bradley William 124 L 5-2
12 12 Sweet Lulu Leparoux J R Hollendorfer Jerry 122 L 8-1

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / Daily Double



FRI 8th (3:05) Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1)

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 1 Taptowne Hernandez B J Jr Glyshaw Tim 126 L 15-1
2 2 Golden Ticket Rosario J McPeek Kenneth G 126 L 12-1
3 3 Hymn Book Castellano J J McGaughey III C R 126 L 15-1
4 4 Brujo de Olleros (BRZ) Garcia Alan Mettee Richard C 126 L 8-1
5 5 Fed Biz Garcia M Baffert Bob 126 L 6-1
6 6 Broadway Empire Walcott R W Diodoro Robertino 123 L 12-1
7 7 Alpha Bravo J McLaughlin Kiaran P 126 L 8-1
8 8 Holy Lute Smith M E Cassidy James 123 L 20-1
9 9 Centralinteligence Espinoza V Ellis Ronald W 126 L 15-1
10 10 Verrazano Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A 123 L 3-1
11 11 Pants On Fire Lopez P Breen Kelly J 126 L 6-1
12 12 Goldencents Bejarano R O'Neill Doug 123 L 4-1
13 AE Easter Gift Rosario J Brown Chad C 126 L 15-1

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10) / Daily Double



FRI 6th (1:45) Breeders' Cup Marathon (G2)

1 3/4 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $500,000

1 1 Old Time Hockey Lezcano J Proctor Thomas F 126 L 8-1
2 2 Cease Cohen D Jacobson David 126 L 8-1
3 3 Commander Gryder A T Taylor Troy 126 L 6-1
4 4 Ever Rider (ARG) Stevens G L Munoz Maria C 126 7-2
5 5 Suns Out Guns Out Leparoux J R Romans Dale 126 L 10-1
6 6 Indian Jones Castillo A Aristone Philip T 126 L 5-1
7 7 London Bridge Smith M E Hughes Jo 122 FTL 8-1
8 8 Blueskiesnrainbows Pedroza M A Hollendorfer Jerry 126 L 6-1
9 9 Pool Play Da Silva E R Casse Mark 126 L 8-1
10 10 Worldly Flores D R Walsh Brendan P 126 L 6-1

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / Daily Double

I'm not sure if I want to use Secret Circle or not. He's talented to doubt, but has the obvious question marks. Race seems to be setting up well for Justin Phillip.

I like him as well.

Great ride by Mike Smith in the Marathon. When he's hot, he's like money in the bank.