10/31 (DMR): Breeders Cup ~ Future Stars Friday

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JUVENILE (9)

Ted Noffey (Todd Pletcher) 1-1
David Grening: Passed two-turn test with aplomb; 3 for 3, two Grade 1 wins, your clear Juvy fave.

Brant (Bob Baffert) 3-1
David Grening: Is 2 for 2 but Baffert 0 for 3 with training Del Mar Futurity winners up to Juvenile.

Blackout Time (Ken McPeek) 8-1
David Grening: Decent second to division's best in Breeders' Futurityl not committed to BC.

Desert Gate (Bob Baffert) 8-1
David Grening: Set the pace held on gamely to get second in second straight G1 stakes.

Intrepido (Jeff Mullins) 8-1
David Grening: Didn't have easy trip and went after leaders late when upsetting American Pharoah.

Litmus Test (Bob Baffert) 15-1
David Grening: Set pace before being overaken when well-beaten third in Breeders' Futurity.

Civil Liberty (Doug O'Neill) 30-1
David Grening: Maiden had wide trip but was losing ground in stretch in American Pharoah.

Comport (Eddie Kenneally) 30-1
David Grening: Had clear lead in stretch of Iroquois and got run down by a green Spice Runner.

Mr. A. P. (Cerin)

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JUVENILE FILLIES (9)

Explora (Bob Baffert) 3-1
Mary Rampellini: Owns both best last-race and career Beyer Figure among top 10 prospects.

Tommy Jo (Todd Pletcher) 4-1
Mary Rampellini: Grade 1 winner would seem poised to make forward move in second route

Bottle of Rouge (Bob Baffert) 9-2
Mary Rampellini: Bred for two turns; by a BC Classic winner and from a solid distance female family

Iron Orchard (Danny Gargan) 6-1
Mary Rampellini: One of three Grade 1 winners in top 10, alongside Bottle of Rouge, Tommy Jo

Percy's Bar (Ben Colebrook) 6-1
Mary Rampellini: Proved two-turn abilities in Alcibiadies; to work this weekend, per Colebrook

La Wally (Mark Glatt) 12-1
Mary Rampellini: Ranks among her division's elite in SoCal; named for heroine in opera La Wally

La Ville Lumiere (Michael McCarthy) 20-1
Mary Rampellini: Interesting prospect won maiden on turf, has put up best Beyers on dirt

Meaning (Michael McCarthy) 20-1
Mary Rampellini: Daughter of Gun Runner bred for two turns; zipped five-eighths in 59.60 on Oct. 10

Super Corredora (Sadler)

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JUVENILE TURF

Puerto Rico (Aidan O'Brien) 3-1
Marcus Hersh: Not a confirmed runner here; Ballydoyle team still in flux

Gstaad (Aidan O'Brien) 5-1
Marcus Hersh: Trainer seemed to suggest he was done for year; maybe not; TBD

Wild Desert (Charlie Appleby) 6-1
Marcus Hersh: Blew first turn, had too much to do three-eighths out, still almost won Summer

Bottas (Miguel Clement) 8-1
Marcus Hersh: Homestretch traffic couldn't keep him from going 2 for 2 to start career

Argos (Riley Mott) 10-1
Marcus Hersh: Strong finish at Woodbine to get up in first try beyond sprint trip

Hey Nay Nay () 10-1
Marcus Hersh: Fast sprinter had no trouble stretching to a two-turn mile

Humidity (Andrew Balding) 15-1
Marcus Hersh: Staying-on second in Royal Lodge to talented, unbeaten colt

Andab (Joseph O'Brien) 20-1
MH: Pretty good-looking synthetic prep for this at Dundalk

North Coast (Joseph O'Brien) 30-1
MH: American-owned colt might need firm turf to show his best

Others: Gordon Pass, Heeere's Johnny, Morris Dancer, Oceans Four, Street Beast, Turf Star, Two Out Hero

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JUVENILE FILLIES TURFs

Time to Dream (Todd Pletcher) 4-1
Steven Andersen: Another beaten a length in Jessamine after troubled trip, much to like.

Ultimate Love (Michael Trombetta) 6-1
Steven Andersen: BC trip likely for filly unbeaten in three starts by 13 1/2 lengths.

Final Accord (Mark Casse) 8-1
Steven Andersen: Appealing win in 6F Matron on Oct. 2; BC will be first start at a mile.

Ground Support (Kelsey Danner) 8-1
Steven Andersen: On the improve after wins in maiden race (100-1) and Miss Grillo (12-1).

Royal Fixation (Ed Walker) 8-1
Steven Andersen: A G2 win at 6F, and a good third in 6F Cheveley Park suggests mile will fit.

Imaginationthelady (Brendan Walsh) 12-1
Steven Andersen: Closed from sixth to win Jessamine, seems on the improve.

Pacific Mission (Andrew Balding) 12-1
Steven Andersen: Nearly recorded 11-1 upset in May Hill on Sept. 11, may prefer firmer turf.

Royal Testament (George Weaver) 12-1
Steven Andersen: A quick filly, she is also being considered for Juvenile Turf Sprint.

Quiet Street (Bill Mott) 15-1
Steven Andersen: Arguably better than last when she had wide and troubled trip at BAQ.

Infinite Sky (Brad Cox) 20-1
Steven Andersen: Beaten a length in Jessamine after a troubled trip, one to follow.

Others: Balantina, Brave Deb, Coming Attraction, Dance to the Music, La Ville Lumiere, Switch in Love, Yaupon de Replay

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JUVY TURF SPRINT

True Love (Aidan O'Brien) 7-2
Nicole Russo: G1 winner is leaning toward sprinting over mile race same day.

Lennilu (Patrick Biancone) 5-1
Nicole Russo: Unbeaten save for a solid third at Royal Ascot.

Charles Darwin (Aidan O'Brien) 6-1
Nicole Russo: Unraced since earning his auto-berth with win at renowned Royal Ascot meeting.

Cy Fair (George Weaver) 6-1
Nicole Russo: Strong run at Woodbine in Algonquin.

Schwarzenegger (Wesley Ward) 8-1
Nicole Russo: Always well-regarded colt finally delivered with maiden win in stakes company.

Havana Anna (Donnacha O'Brien) 10-1
Nicole Russo: Outstayed over 6F uphill behind a classy foe; cutback could suit.

Intricate Spirit (Miguel Clement) 12-1
Nicole Russo: Has improved each start; got perfect ride to win Futurity.

Military Code (Charlie Appleby) 12-1
Nicole Russo: Top hope for Godolphin second to next-out Flying Childers winner in last.

Later Than Planned (Phil D'Amato) 20-1
Nicole Russo: Won what amounts to the local prep.

Monster (Jose D'Angelo) 20-1
Nicole Russo: Knocking heads with solid company in stakes placings to Bobrovsky, Lennilu.

Others: Afjan, Bobrovsky, Kansas, Longshoreman, Royal Testament, Sassy C W, Sirius A, Switch in Love, Throckmorton