Breeders Cup races - discussion thread

[JolyB]

I have to agree with the pundits that Sovereignty is the horse to beat and could well be a hall of fame type. But, I just don't see how one can justify a win bet at 6-5 or less odds. This field has as much talent assembled since the time that Secretariat worked out alone (credit to JFK for his comment that this is the most talent to assemble at the White House since the time that Thomas Jefferson dined alone lol). Each of them have reasons why they might be vulnerable, but each have races on their resume that could win this race. Sierra Leone needs for the pace to set up perfectly for him, but he has his own personal rabbit and is the defending BC Classic champion. Fierceness is notoriously inconsistent, but has flashed amazing talent. Forever Young has been largely ignored, but I can see him winning at a decent price. The favorite has not run against older horses, and this is the cream of the older generation. I would never leave Sovereignty off of a horizontal or vertical ticket, but don't see a win bet at 6-5 as anything but an underlay.

This added at 1:15 PM - just saw this article at DRF about Sovereignty spiking a fever. It would be a terrible disappointment if he didn't run, but I know Mr. Mott will do the right thing for his horse.

https://www.drf.com/news/breeders-cu...es-temperature