G1 BB Classic. The wait is over for one of the biggest races in the sim.

Breeders Bowl Classic – Kentucky – Saturday 7^th November 2020 at 4.00pm EST.

Grade 1/Group 1 $7 Million to 3yo+.

10 Furlongs/2000m Dirt.

Well here we are again. Breeders Bowl time again in the sim and what a time it is. Party atmosphere in Kentucky for today’s racing and we finish with the highlight, the Breeders Bowl Classic. One of, if not the greatest race in the Sim and it has attracted a quality field as expected. High expectations from all trainers and the horses look picture perfect and fully wound up for their tilt at glory.

1. 33117 – Pittore (Carpe Diem) Owned by newyorkster. – Jockey – A. Rolling – 8/1.

5yo horse who has been in good form of late. Distance is okay and should be thereabouts today. Overall record 26-9-5-6 and banking just over $1.2 million. Last start he was 7^th in the G1 Goodygood 9F. Sat 10^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground in the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths and running an SP of 108. Before that he won the G1 Bob Woodward Memorial 9F. Sat 10^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Ran home strongly and took over late to win running away by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 117. Prior to that he won the Brabawells Dirt Memorial 9F in impressive fashion. Sat 13^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Was still 7^th around 6lengths off them on the turn but rattled home to win by over 2 lengths and running an SP of 119. He was 3^rd in the Tabasco Wavering Dirt Memorial 9F prior to that. Sat 11^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Ran home very strongly to be beaten 1.5 lengths and running an SP of 116. Recent form has been very good. If he can maintain that the he has a great chance.

2. 13700 – Brody From Hell (Bodemeister) Owned by icbomber5 – Jockey – E. Banner – 16/1.

5yo gelding who’s last three runs have been poor however he was okay before that. Class maybe beyond. Overall record 24-8-4-4 and banking over $1.1 million. Last start he was 13^th in the G1 Bob Woodward Memorial 9F behind Pittore (1^st). Sat 9^th in the run around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Wilted badly from the turn, beaten over 15 lengths and running an SP of 100. Before that was 13^th in the G1 Hit Me Hcp 9F. Sat 8^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Faded badly from that point to be beaten over 14 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Prior to that he was 7^th in the G1 Movieland Shiny Cup 10F behind Nuka Insanity (1^st) and others in this race. Was 9^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground in the run home but was well held, beaten 4.5 lengths and ran an SP of 111. Before that he was 3^rd in the G2 West Coaster 9F. Sat 6^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Made up ground in the stretch, beaten 2 lengths and ran an SP of 114. Struggled of late and others better here. Outside chance.

3. 12486 – Mendo Purple (Roses in May) Owned by 3dddz. – Jockey – F. Duffy – 44/1.

3yo colt with a nice record of 11-5-1-0 and banking just under $2.1 million. Form has dropped off his last few starts which is a concern, but they were all G1 races. Last start he was 6^th in the G1 Travelers Stakes 10F ahead of a few other 3yo’s in this. He sat last around 17 lengths from the lead. He finished very strongly to be beaten by 5 lengths and running an SP of 107. Prior to that was 8^th in the G1 Eddie Haskell Stakes behind Hopkinson Flyer (1^st). Sat last in the run around 19 lengths from the lead. Did make up some ground but was well beaten by over 10 lengths and running an SP of 102. He ran 4^th in the G1 New Yorker 12F against a lot of the other 3yo’s in this. Sat 13^th around 16 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground but was well beaten by 8.5 lengths and running an SP of 100. He was 2^nd in the Bluegrass Derby 10F behind General Crook (1^st). Was 17^th in the run around 14 lengths from the lead. He finished very strongly from the turn, where he was still 8 lengths back, to be beaten a neck and running an SP of 108. Needs to recapture some form as struggled of late. Will get a mile back and in this large field will need plenty of luck. Outside chance.

4. 82312 – Speed Genes (Fiber Sonde) Owned by tees21 – Jockey – M. Zeus – 51/1.

3yo colt with a lovely record of 16-5-6-3 and banking $1.6 million. Only run over this distance was well beaten in the G1 Bluegrass Derby. Last 4 races have been in allowances perhaps to find some form. Last start he was 2^nd in a 7.5F Allowance. Tried to lead all the way but was run down the last furlong, going down by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that he won a 7.5F Allowance. He led all the way opening up by 6 lengths on the turn. He stayed on well to win by nearly 2 lengths and ran an SP of 98. Before that he was 3^rd in an 8.25F Allowance. Again, he tried to lead all the way. He was collared the last furlong to be beaten 4 lengths and running an SP of 105. Prior to that he was 2^nd in a 7.5F Allowance. Led until the turn but stayed on well the last furlong to be beaten just under 2 lengths and ran an SP of 100. His last run in a G1 race was 5 starts back where he ran last in the G1 Middle Jewel Stakes 9.5F. Taken back to the sprints and dropped in class to find some form but up against it here. Will struggle with the distance and only a place chance.

5. 27176– Nuka Insanity (Medaglia D’Oro) Owned by lenny21. – Jockey – K. Banner – 12/1.

5yo gelding and the 3^rd runner from lenny stables. Has been thereabouts lately but in with a shot. Overall record 24-8-5-1 and banking over $2.2 million. Last start he was 6^th in the Toxicsuperfreakout Dirt Route 10.5F. Sat 5^th around 9 lengths from the lead.  Struggled from the turn and was beaten over 11 lengths and ran an SP of 104. Prior to that he was 7^th in the G1 Western Ocean CA Classic 10F on a shifting track. Sat 4^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Faded the last furlong to be beaten over 6lengths and ran an SP of 110. Before that he won the G1 Movieland Shiny Cup 10F beating home Giant’s Kash (2^nd) and Cairo Blizzard (4^th). Sat 5^th in the run around 6 lengths from the lead. Ran home really well the last furlong to win by ¾ of a length and running an SP of 115. Before that he was 7^th in the Toy Maker Dirt Route 10.5F. Sat 4^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Faded in the stretch to be beaten over 8 lengths and ran an SP of 107. If he ran up to his win in the Movieland Shiny Cup, he would be a great chance. Think more likely a place chance today.

6. 11563 – General Crook (Union Rags) Owned by carsoncity – Jockey – V. Jennings – 30/1.

Very nice 3yo colt with a terrific record of 12-7-1-2 and banking over $7.1 million. His owner would be very excited to have a horse in the big race. Went back to an 8F Allowance race last start against the older horses. Was probably seeing how he stood up against the older horses and ran well. He sat 9^th around 7 lengths from the lead and ran on well to be beaten 2.5 lengths and finishing 3^rd. Prior to that he ran 6^th in the G1 2020 Equinics – Statue of Liberty 10F. Sat 5^th in the run around 7.5 lengths from the lead. He finished okay, beaten 4 lengths and ran an SP of 106. Prior to that was 5^th in the G1 New Yorker 12F. Sat 8^th around 10 lengths from the lead. He held his ground but was never a threat, beaten nearly 12 lengths and running an SP of 98. He won the G1 Middle Jewel Stakes 9.5F prior to that. Sat 10^th around 9 lengths from the lead. He finished very well from the turn to win by nearly 2 lengths and ran an SP of 109. He also won the G1 Bluegrass Derby 10F the start before that, running on well from 8^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Finished very well to just get up by a neck and ran an SP of 108. He will need to improve to win this but 3yo’s at this time of year, generally do. His last 3 runs have me a little worried but if he can recapture form then he has a chance.

7. 10102 – Farahan (Super Saver) Owned by curiostud – Jockey – C. Orza – 12/1.

5yo horse who is mixing form at the moment. Overall record 28-12-45-1 and banking over $1.8 million. Mixed surfaces and distances of late with mixed results. Distance query? Last start was 2^nd in a 5F Turf Allowance race. Sat 4^th around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Made up good ground to be beaten under a length and ran an SP of 96. Prior to that was 10^th in the G3 Full Island 9F. Sat last in the run around 14 lengths from the lead. Made up a little ground but well beaten by 12 lengths and running an SP of 104. Prior to that he won the G2 West Coaster 9F. Sat 12^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Was still 9^th on the turn but picking up ground and finished strongly the last furlong to win by ½ length and ran an SP of 116. Prior to that he was 11^th in the G1 Charles Town Classic 9F. Sat last around 12 lengths from the lead. Passed a few tired horses late in an underwhelming performance, beaten over 11 lengths and running an SP of 106. He won the G1 Glenn Kegasus Tradition Killer 9F with a brilliant turn of foot, in what was a sensational win by 1.5 lengths and running an SP of 119. When this horse brings his A-Game he is very hard to beat however is some query at the distance and a little inconsistent to pick here. Has a chance in an open race.

8. 11142 – I Choose Daggers (Redoute’s Choice) Owned by fairhaven – Jockey – R. Radzinski – 11/1.

4yo colt that is in great form at present and relishes the distance. Overall record 15-5-4-2 and banking just over $1.2 million. Has a great chance in the race. Last start he was 2^nd in the G1 Jockey Guild Gold Cup 10F behind Giant’s Kash (1^st). Sat 10^th around 9 – 10 lengths from the lead. Still 6 lengths off them on the turn but ran home well, beaten just under 3 lengths and ran an SP of 115. Before that he was 4^th in the G1 2020 Equinics – Great Barrier Reef 10F, also behind Giant’s Kash (1^st). Sat 12^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Made up good ground but well held, beaten just under 5 lengths and ran an SP of 116. Prior to that he won the G2 Out of the City Hcp 10F. Sat 10^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths and ran an SP of 117. Before that he won the Shipper 10F. Sat 4^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly to win easily by 2 lengths with an SP of 113. Giant’s Kash has had his measure the last two times they met. Can’t see him turning the tables but in with a solid chance of minor money.

9. 10101 – They Were Giants (Giant’s Causeway) Owned by agk04 – Jockey – M. Kelly – 14/1.

4yo colt that is adept on both surfaces. Win loss record of late suggests a loss, let’s see. Overall record 16-7-2-2 and banking over $1.1 million. Last start he won a 10F Allowance race on turf. Sat 5^th nearly 10 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly to win easily by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 113. Prior to that he was 12^th in the G1 2020 Equinics – Great Barrier Reef 10F behind Giant’s Kash (1^st) and others in this race. Sat 13^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Faded from their and dropped out, beaten 17.5 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Before that he won a 10F Allowance. Sat 7^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Still 8 lengths off them on the turn but finished strongly to win by 1 length and ran an SP of 114. Before that he was last in the G1 Sand Castle Classic 10F behind Cairo Blizzard (1^st) and Giant’s Kash (3^rd). Sat 15^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Faded badly from there beaten nearly 17 lengths with an SP of 102. Just finding the class a little hot in G1 races. Would need a huge reversal to beat these. Outside chance.

10. 41426 – Maddening Crowd (Violence) Owned by estreli. – Jockey – C. Shoemaker – 32/1.

3yo colt who is running well of late. Distance shouldn’t be a problem. Overall record of 14-4-4-0 and banking over $1.3 million. Last start was 6^th in the G3 Northern Derby 9F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Made a move on the turn but couldn’t maintain the finish, beaten 5 lengths and running an SP of 109. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G1 Travelers Stakes 10F beating home many of his 3yo rivals there. Sat 6^th in the run, around 7 lengths from the lead. Finished very well the last furlong but well held by the winner, beaten 2 lengths and running an SP of 110. He was 4^th in the G1 Clerk of Scales Stakes 9.5F behind Gotyouoncamera (1^st) before that. Sat 2^nd early, around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Faded from the turn but held spot, beaten 7.5 lengths and running an SP of 106. Prior to that he won the G1 Labatts Ontario Oaks 9F. Sat 7^th around 7.5 lengths from the lead. Finished very well the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths and running an SP of 108. Can run the distance and if he improves, he can be a chance in this. Up against a cracking field and think place maybe best.

11. 22121 – Double Damnation (Arrogate) Owned by futurestar. – Jockey – W. Cahill – 13/1.

4yo filly in terrific form and a great overall record of 20-9-4-3 and banking over $1.4 million. Has taken on all comers and tried turf with success as well. Loves the distance and must be a great chance. Last start she won the G2 Windy City Gold Cup 10F. She sat 11^th around 12 lengths from the lead. She was till back 6 lengths on the turn and ran on really strongly the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths and ran an SP of 119. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the G1 Personal Sign 10F. Sat 5^th around 10 lengths from the lead. She stormed home the last furlong to be beaten 1 length and running an SP of 113. Before that she won the G1 2020 Equinics – Grand Canyon 10F. She was 11^th early, around 11 lengths from the lead. She was still 6.5 lengths off them on the turn but rattled home to win by over 2 lengths and ran an SP of 113. She was 2^nd in a 10F Allowance prior to that. She sat 7^th around 12 lengths from the lead. She ran home well but was well held, beaten 3.5 lengths and ran an SP of 112. This filly is flying at the moment and her record at the distance is terrific. She has a great chance today.

12. 27124 – Sneaky Spirit LV (Ghostzapper) Owned by aussiebiz2.  – Jockey – T. Ace – 7/1.

4yo gelding in good form at the moment and has a terrific overall record of 20-6-7-2 and banking over $2.2 million. Disappointed in last year’s BB Classic when finishing 11^th. But in better form this year. Just a query over the distance as his only run over 10F was in this race last year. Last start he was 2^nd in the G2 Hoffa Cup 9F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Made up good ground in the straight to be beaten just under a length and running an SP of 117. Prior to that he was impressive, running 2^nd in the G1 Hit Me Hcp 9F. Sat 3^rd under 2 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn but couldn’t hold off the winner, beaten just under 2 lengths and running an SP of 117. Prior to that he won the G2 New Hampshire Hcp 9F. Led all the way on that occasion. Led by over 3 lengths on the turn and stayed on strongly to win by 2 lengths and running an SP of 120. He was 7^th in the G1 Charles Town Classic 9F prior to that. Sat 6^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Pushed forward on the turn but wilted late to be beaten over 6 lengths and running an SP of 112. Sits on pace and makes his own luck. Query at the distance or was it too early for him last year when 11^th. If he can run the distance, he must be in with a chance. Maybe?

13. 12120 – Gotyouoncamera (Gun Runner) Owned by lenny2. – Jockey – L. Radzinski – 30/1.

3yo gelding who was in great form prior to last start. Great overall record of 12-5-2-2 and banking $1.7 million. Last start was a disappointing 11^th in the G1 Travelers Stakes 10F. He sat 8^th in the run around 8 lengths from the lead. Faded from the turn and was beaten 10 lengths running an SP of 102. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G1 2020 Equinics – Statue of Liberty 10F ahead of General Crook (6^th). Sat 3^rd in the run around 4 lengths from the lead. Stayed on well the last furlong to be beaten just under 2 lengths and ran an SP of 108. Before that he won the G1 Clerk of Scales Stakes 9.5F. He led all the way on that occasion, leading by over 4 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly to win by 2.5 lengths and ran an SP of 114. He was 2^nd in the G1 New Yorker 12F, beating home some other 3yo’s engaged here. He sat 7^th around 7 lengths from the lead. He finished very strongly to go down by ¼ of a length and running an SP of 107. If you forgive his last run, then he has an undeniable chance in this. Was in really good form prior to that so think he has a good chance here. Don’t know where he sits in the run as can lead or go back. Like him leading, and if he can lead on his own, he will be hard to run down.

14. 13910 – Hopkinson Flyer (Arrogate) Owned by scoobysnak. – Jockey – A. Jolly – 38/1.

3yo colt who is mixing his form a little of late. Nice overall record 9-6-0-1 and banking over $2.9 million. If he brings his best, then he could be a chance. Maybe some distance queries, however. Last start he was 10^th in the G1 Travelers Stakes 10F. Sat 12^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground but was well beaten by just over 9 lengths and running an SP of 103. Prior to that he won the G1 Eddie Haskell Stakes 9F. Sat 9^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Was, still back around 8 lengths on the turn but finished very powerfully to win by a length and run an SP of 114. He was 9^th in the G1 New Yorker 12F behind General Crook (5^th) and Arrogate’s Malibu (11^th). Sat 12^th around 14 lengths from the lead. Just didn’t come on and probably the distance was too far. He was beaten just under 19 lengths and ran an SP of 92. He ran 3^rd in the Bluegrass Derby 10F, behind General Crook (1^st) and in front of Arrogate’s Malibu (7^th). He sat 13^th around 10 lengths from the lead. He made up good ground in the stretch to be beaten 1.5 lengths and ran an SP of 106. Has shown he can handle the distance with his 3^rd in the Bluegrass Derby. If he run’s up to that effort he has a chance in this difficult affair.

15. 16114 – Flavors of Mayhem (Uncle Mo) Owned by lenny18 – Jockey – D. Raymond – 38/1.

3yo colt and another entry from the lenny stables. Has a nice record of 13-6-3-0 and banking over $2.4 million. In great form of late on turf and dirt. His two runs at this distance have been okay. Last start he was 4^th in the G1 Travellers Stakes behind Bep and other 3yo rivals in this. Tried to lead all the way and was only caught the last furlong to be beaten just under 3 lengths and ran an SP of 109. Before that he won a 9.5F Turf Allowance. Led all the way in the race and won well by nearly 3 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Prior to that he won the G1 New Yorker 12F. He led all the way and on the turn was 5 lengths clear. Stayed on well to win by ¼ of a length and ran an SP of 107. Before that he was 6^th in the G1 Bluegrass Derby 10F behind General Crook (1^st).  Sat 2^nd close up in the run. Faded late in the stretch to be beaten over 7 lengths and running an SP of 101. Running well of late but this is tough. Just not sure this is his best distance and can only see him as a place chance.

16. 02214 – Edenbridge Glory (Drosselmeyer) Owned by theduke91 – Jockey – M. Scott – 10/1.

5yo horse on good form of late and deserves a shot here. Overall record is very good, 25-10-7-4 and banking over $6.4 million. Obvious class. Last start he was 4^th in a 10F Allowance race. Sat 3^rd in the run and tired badly late to be beaten nearly 17 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Prior to that he won the G1 Western Ocean CA Classic 10F beating Cairo Blizzard (3^rd). That was on a shifting track. Was 3^rd around5 lengths from the lead. Made up steady ground and stayed on well in the last furlong to win by ½ length and ran an SP of 117. Before that he was 2^nd in the Houston Mount Dirt Route 10.5F. Led early then dropped back to 2^nd but close up. Took over again on the turn and stayed on well to be beaten 1 length and ran an SP of 113. Before that was 2^nd in a 10.5F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 9 lengths from the lead. Joined in on the turn and won well by 2 lengths and ran an SP of 104. His best run lately has been on a shifting track, which he doesn’t get here. His run against Cairo Blizzard would see him go close, but minor money best here.

17. 37021 – Arrogate’s Malibu (Arrogate) Owned by stockswami. – Jockey – L. Ledwith – 33/1.

Another 3yo colt coming into this race in form. Overall record 10-3-3-2 and banking $927k. His last two runs suggest he is a very capable 3yo and strikes form at the right time. Last start he won the G2 LA Derby 9F. Sat 9^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Made his move on the turn and finished brilliantly the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths and running an SP of 120. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G2 La Holla 8.5F. Sat 11^th around 8 lengths from the lead. He again finished strongly from the turn and was beaten 1.5 lengths, running an SP of 110. Prior to that he was 11^th in the G1 New Yorker Behind General Crook (5^th). Sat 10^th around 13 lengths from the lead. He failed to make an impression and faded badly from the turn, beaten over 23 lengths and running an SP of 89. He was 7^th in the G1 Bluegrass Derby 10F behind General Crook (1^st), again. Sat 14^th in the run around 11 lengths from the lead. He made some ground but was well held, beaten 9.5 lengths and ran an SP of 98. His last two runs suggest he would be very competitive here however he failed over the longer routes twice with General Crook finishing in front of him both times. Questions abound. Chance if runs the distance.

18. 23211 – Giant’s Kash (Giant’s Causeway) Owned by kashbarn3. – Jockey – F. Gossett – 6/1.

No introduction needed here. An absolute star of the sim world here to defend his title. Champion overall record of 18-12-3-1 and banking $15.4 Million. He has already entered the hall of fame and will go down as one of the greatest in Sim History if he can repeat here. Last start he won the G1 Jockey Guild Gold Cup 10F. Sat 6^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Built momentum on the turn and finished very strongly to win by nearly 3 lengths and ran an SP of 118. Prior to that he won the G1 2020 Equinics – Great Barrier Reef 10F. Sat 9^th around 10-11 lengths from the lead. Started moving into it on the turn and finished powerfully the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths and running an SP of 121. Before that he was 2^nd in the G1 Movieland Shiny Cup 10F. Sat 10^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly the last furlong but couldn’t reel in the winner, beaten just under a length and running an SP of 114. He was 3^rd in the G1 Sand Castle Classic 10F before that. Sat 11^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly from the turn but couldn’t bridge the gap, beaten just under a length and ran an SP of 118. Won the BB Classic last year at big odds but won’t be those odds this year. Sim Giant who can repeat this year and looks one of the hardest to beat.

19. 11443 – Cairo Blizzard (American Pharoah) Owned by daitro – Jockey – J. Biagi – 9/1.

4yo colt who has been in good form of late. Overall record 16-7-2-3 and banking over $4.4 million. He will be right in the thick of things at the business end. Last start was 3^rd in the G1 Western Ocean CA Classic 10F on a shifting track. Sat 5^th around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Made up good ground in the stretch to be beaten just over a length and running an SP of 116. Prior to that he was 4^th in the G1 Movieland Shiny Cup 10F behind Giant’s Kash (2^nd). Sat 6^th early, around 6 lengths from the lead. He made steady ground in the stretch without threatening, beaten 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 113. Before that he was 4^th in the Blackjack Shellac Dirt Route 10.5F. Sat 2^nd very close to the pace. Took over on the turn but his run was short lived, fading late to be beaten just over 4 lengths and running an SP of 107. He won the G1 Sand Castle Classic 10F beating Giant’s Kash (3^rd). Sat 4^th around 8 lengths from the lead. He ran home strongly from the turn to win by ¼ of a length and ran an SP of 119. Has a win over Giant’s Kash and that is very good form. If he can repeat that then he has a terrific chance of beating him again. In form and has a great chance.

20. 10110 – Bep (Honor Code) Owned by ric804 – Jockey – T. Small – 28/1.

3yo colt who has run hot and cold his last 5 starts. Overall record is very good 13-6-3-2 and banking over $2.1 million. His only unplaced runs were recent. His best is certainly good enough. Last start he was 12^th in the G2 Bluegrass Cup Classic 9F. Sat 12^th in the run around 14 lengths from the lead. Never threatened in the run, beaten 10 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that he won the G1 Travelers Stakes 10F beating home his other 3yo rivals here. He sat 5^th around 5 lengths from the lead. He sprinted sharply the last furlong to win by 2 lengths and ran an SP of 112. Prior to that he won the G3 Maple Leaf 10F. He sat 2^nd around 4.5 lengths from the lead. He sprinted well in the last furlong to win easily by 2.5 lengths and ran an SP of 109. Before that he was 10^th in the G2 The Liar 8.5F. Sat 7^th around 5 lengths from the lead. He wilted from the turn to be beaten over 6 lengths and ran an SP of 104. Think the 2 unplaced runs can be written off as they were unsuitable distances. Great record over this distance and maybe the best of the 3yo’s.

Tips: Really tough race to pick the winner with many chances in this big field.

18. Giant’s Kash – Have to go with the Champ here to make it back to back Classics. Great jockey and in form. 6/1.

19. Cairo Blizzard – Has a win over Giant’s Kash so we know he must be given a chance. 9/1.

11. Double Damnation – Filly who is in such good form at present. Just has to be in with a chance. 13/1.

Roughie: 6 General Crook – Hopefully we see the best of this 3yo today. If we do, then he could win at big odds. 30/1.