11/1 (DMR): Breeders Cup ~ Saturday (Turf, F&M Turf, Mile)
TURF
Minnie Hauk (Aidan O'Brien) 5-2
Steve Andersen: Lost Arc de Triomphe on Oct. 5 by a head.
Rebel's Romance (Charlie Appleby) 7-2
Steve Andersen: Won this race in 2022 and last year, seeking to become first three-time winner
Ombudsman (John and Thady Gosden) 4-1
Steve Andersen: Won Champion Stakes at Ascot Oct. 18 before BC Turf
Goliath (Francis-Henri Graffard) 12-1
Steve Andersen: A winner of 8 of 16 starts, including two G1 races in Germany, Britain
Amiloc (Ralph Beckett) 15-1
Steve Andersen: Has won 5 of 6, including a G2 at 1 1/2 miles; lost to Melbourne Cup favorite
El Cordobes (Charlie Appleby) 15-1
Steve Andersen: The Sword Dancer win at Saratoga in August is very easy to like
Silawi (Hamad Al Jehani) 15-1
Steve Andersen: Led throughout Canadian International at 1 1/2 miles in continental debut.
Ethical Diamond (Willie Mullins) 20-1
Steve Andersen: Won hurdle race in Feb., has won last two on flat in British handicaps
Gold Phoenix (Phil D'Amato) 20-1
Steve Andersen: This old boy was fourth in 2024 BC Turf, best finish of a U.S.-based runner
Ole Crazy Bone (Mike Maker) 30-1
Steve Andersen: Gave career-best run in $2.5 million race at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6.
Other: Deep Monster, Rashabar, Rebel Red, Tawny Port, Wimbledon Hawkeye
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