11/5 (CD): Breeders' Cup Saturday (Final Fields)

[VOL JACK]

I think it is safe to say, the Sprint and Dirt Mile are really gonna take away from each other this year.

I was a fan of them adding a Dirt Mile and in past years hasn't really effected the Sprint or Classic, IMO.

[Alan07]

Factor going in Dirt Mile, per TVG research.

DRF: Smiling Tiger and Unzip Me, California-based sprinters who finished third in Breeders’ Cup races at Churchill Downs in 2010, will not be making return engagements for Breeders’ Cup races in Kentucky on Nov. 5, their respective trainers said.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Factor going in Dirt Mile, per TVG research.

Yeah, Brad Free tweeted yesterday that 'The Factor was a standout in the Dirt Mile.'

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Yeah, Brad Free tweeted yesterday that 'The Factor was a standout in the Dirt Mile.'

That's kind of a bold statement by Brad Free. With the relatively fresh run-off Tapizar and Shackleford in there, he won't be having an easy time of it like he did at Oaklawn. Even Tres Borrachos, who had settled in his summer starts, suddenly reverted back to his frontrunning ways when going at it with Game On Dude in the fast-paced Goodwood.

In another post I questioned the connections of Jackson Bend and Trappe Shot for not targeting the Sprint, but they might get a better setup here.

[VOL JACK]

BradFree1 Brad Free
Twirling Candy’s retirement makes #TheFactor a virtual standout in the BC Dirt Mile, though he also will pre-enter the BC Sprint.

Brad Free tweet from Monday, October 24.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

BradFree1 Brad Free
Twirling Candy’s retirement makes #TheFactor a virtual standout in the BC Dirt Mile, though he also will pre-enter the BC Sprint.

Brad Free tweet from Monday, October 24.

Insanity. I thought he made that statement because up to that point, he hadn't considered The Factor as a possible starter in the Dirt Mile, and perhaps thought he was a better fit in the race compared to the Sprint.

If the reason is simply because the great Twirling Candy retired, then his opinion loses a lot of mustard. One look at the Beyers of Trappe Shot and Jackson Bend compared to those of Twirling Candy tells you that.

Actually, all this really signals is that The Factor, with but a single impressive performance in the last 6 months (over polytrack no less) sandwiched between some high profile flops, is the heir-apparent to Twirling Candy's coveted Token Overrated California Horse title.

Zensational would have kicked his ass.

[tjfla]

Rule was also pre entered in the Dirt Mile. More Front Speed if he goes