Breeders’ Cup Friday Picks

By Bob Hill
Tracksideview Staff Writer —-

Race 5 – BC Juvenile Turf Sprint
Wide open affair that offers both a challenge and the possible reward of picking a winner.

2 – Soldier’s Call (GB) Class edge of quality racing in France gives him the edge.
10 – So Perfect Another classy Euro that will be flying late.
1 – Silver Strike Impressive at Keeneland.
5 – Bulletin Wish he had just a little more experience. Could be a good one.
Betting Tip: Go deep in a Pick 3 or Pick 5.

Race 6 – BC Juvenile Fillies Turf G1
Favorite looks much the best.

6 – Newspaperofrecord (Ire) Yet to be tested. Chad Brown is good at this.
4 – Just Wonderful O’Brien trainee a Group 1 winner in Ireland.
3 – Lily’s Candle Another Group 1 winner. This one won at Longchamp.
1 – Concrete Rose Impressive undefeated filly trained by George Arnold.
Betting Tip: Play the favorite in an exacta over several value plays such as the 2,5,13,14.

Race 7 – BC Juvenile Fillies G1
Another race to spread out in P3 or P5 bets.

8 – Sippican Harbor Proved she can run from behind in the Spinaway.
4 – Restless Rider A lot of speed up front should help her down the lane.
7 – Jaywalk Versatile filly will be picked by many to win this race.
10 – Bellafina ML favorite at odds of 2-1 will have to transfer West Coast speed.
Betting Tip: Exacta wheeling Sippican Harbor in top two spots with others named.

Race 8 – BC Juvenile Turf G1
Tough race should offer value.

6 – Henley’s Joy Son of Kitten’s Joy running for the Ramsey’s could turn tables on rival.
12 – Current Top connections and pedigree for last-out winner of the G3 Bourbon.
8 – Opry I’m willing to throw out his last dull effort on soft ground.
4 – Forty Under Two wins in NY suggest he is for real.
Betting Tip: Exacta box with top 4.

Race 9 – BC Juvenile G1
We will find out if Baffert has yet another wonder horse prepping for the Derby.

9 – Game Winner He sure does look like the real thing to me.
6 – Complexity Crushed ‘em in the Champagne for Chad Brown.
11 – Code of Honor Good recovery after the stumble at start of the Champagne.
12 – Gunmetal Grey Decent account of himself in the G1 American Pharoah.