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Super Saturday (Video)

30 Sep 2011 8:00 AM

TCI TOP FIVES

Breeders' Cup Classic

1 Flat Out Trip may have been the difference between he and the winner in Woodward.
2 Havre de Grace Proved her ability against the boys with a classy and fast Woodward win.
3 Tizway Must show that he can take his act outside of New York and handle 10 furlongs.
4 Twirling Candy Narrow Pacific Classic defeat was his best finish yet at 10 furlongs – but he's still 0-for-3 at that trip.
5 So You Think (NZ) Arguably the world's best at 10 furlongs; Dirt is the only concern – and it's a big one.

Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic

1 Blind Luck Gomez has fit her like a glove this year; top spot is hers until proven otherwise.
2 Havre de Grace Awesome Woodward win makes her likely to race in the Classic against boys rather than here.
3 Royal Delta Improving 3yo filly has loads of talent and the potential to be any kind.
4 It's Tricky As good as any 3yo filly at 9 furlongs; Good tactical speed and tenacious in the stretch.
5 Switch Very classy filly and deserves to be on this list, but is she going the wrong way?

Breeders' Cup Sprint

1 Big Drama Defending champ should move forward off his comeback win – and he'll need to.
2 The Factor Showed just how talented of a sprinter he is while beating older horses at Del Mar off a layoff.
3 Smiling Tiger As good as any on dirt, but he must conquer his gate problems between now and Nov. 5th.
4 Trappe Shot The fact he's No. 4 on this list shows you just how top heavy the division is.
5 Hamazing Destiny Runner-up in last year's Sprint is a sleeper again after two sneaky-good performances at Saratoga.

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

1 Uncle Mo Champ dazzled at CD last year; Connections leaning toward the Kelso next, which may indicate they're thinking Dirt Mile.
2 Crown of Thorns Classy 6yo was the likely favorite in this race a year ago before defecting late with a leg ailment.
3 Caleb's Posse Beat the top one in a deep King's Bishop and appears to have found his niche as a closer around one turn.
4 Jackson Bend Like Caleb's Posse, he virtually came out of nowhere with a huge Saratoga meet; Can he carry that momentum to Nov. 5?
5 Jersey Town G1-winning miler ran well in the second start of his form cycle last out in the Forego; His good tactical speed is an asset.

Breeders' Cup Mile

1 Goldikova (Ire) How could this division not start with the 3-time defending champ? But has she lost a step?
2 Excelebration (Ire) Top 3yo miler in Europe not named Frankel; Connections strongly considering a trip to Churchill Downs.
3 Dick Turpin (Ire) Classy 4yo is a Group 1-tested miler across the pond; Trainer Hannon brought Paco Boy a year ago.
4 Turallure Has emerged as North America's top turf miler after showing his powerful closing kick in Woodbine Mile.
5 Courageous Cat Runner-up as the fave at Woodbine and should move forward off that; 5yo was 2nd to top one in this race in '09.

Breeders' Cup F&M Sprint

1 Switch Classy filly was 2nd in this last year and looks to be heading there again; Next start: TCA S. (G2) on 10/8 at KEE.
2 Turbulent Descent Top 3yo sprinter is a 7/8ths specialist; Bullet work says she's primed for showdown with #1 at KEE.
3 It's Tricky Fave in 1 1/8 mi. Cotillion; Would be a contender here if connections chose to turn her back on Nov. 4.
4 Pomeroys Pistol Improved 3yo filly is fast enough to win this off her impressive Gallant Bloom romp against elders.
5 Ultra Blend 5yo Cal-bred mare is in career form and should love closing down that long Churchill Downs stretch.
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