Charlie Cooper’s Breeders Cup Predictions
At Del Mar (Calif.) Park Friday’s races
Best Bet: Race 10 Gstaad
Best Long Shot: Race 9 Blackout Time
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
Race 6: 5 Furlongs, BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT, Purse $1,000,000, 2 YO
No.-HorseCommentsOdds
8-Havana AnnaRyanHas improved Beyer each and every race6/1
9-True LoveLordanHas won almost half a million as a 2 YO7/2
1-BrusselsSoumillonEngland’s leading trainer8/1
10-Cy FairOrtizEasily beat the boys last out6/1
2-Military CodeBuickHoping for fast first turf race12/1
11-SchwarzeneggerVelazquezSire proving to be one of the best5/1
6-Intricate SpiritRosarioTrainer’s son has done well since Father’s passing12/1
12-LenniluSaezWinner of 4 of 5 starts8/1
3-Royal TestamentPratFilly has also defeated the boys12/1
5-ObliterationOrtizGame 2nd in last two turf starts15/1
4-Aspect IslandDettoriTrainer won lone Breeders’ Cup challenge20/1
7-Mission CentralMcMonagleHas won 3 of 4 turf starts20/1
Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile, NET JETS BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES, Purse $2,000,000, 2 YO
5-Tommy JoVelazquezImpressive all 3 starts7/2
7-ExploraHernandezLoves Del Mar surface5/2
1-Iron OrchardRosarioAlso impressive wins in all 3 starts6/1
9-La WallyPratShould be closing well late10/1
2-Bottle of RougeSmithHas all-time winningest Breeders’ Cup jockey9/2
4-Percy’s BarMachadoNo worse than 2nd in 4 starts9/2
3-MeaningOrtizAdds 4 sharp works since Maiden victory15/1
6-La Ville LumiereKimuraShows improving form20/1
8-Super CorredoraBerriosEasier maiden victory last out15/1
Race 8: 1 Mile Turf, JOHN DEERE BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES, Purse $1,000,000, 2 YO
13-PreciseSoumillonDefeated once in 5 starts6/5
9-Time to DreamOrtizWill be rolling late5/1
4-Infinite SkyPratA last to first possibility20/1
5-Final AccordOrtizHas defeated the boys and undefeated15/1
3-ImaginationtheladyDettoriAnother impressive filly sired by ‘Not This Time’10/1
1-Ultimate LoveVelazquezGoes for 4th win in a row8/1
6-Switch in LoveSakaiImpressive Japanese invader20/1
12-Pacific MissionKeaneImproved Beyer all 3 starts15/1
11-Ground SupportBeschizzaWill try to remain undefeated15/1
7-Celebrity WarriorSaezRegally bred for turf30/1
2-Queen of HawaiiMcMonagleAnother strong O’Brien entry12/1
8-Brave DebDemuroBroke maiden at Del Mar20/1
10-BalantinaMurphyHas raced in Ireland, France & Great Britain30/1
Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile, FANDUEL BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE PRESENTED, Purse $2,000,000, 2 YO
2-Blackout TimeOrtizMay be strong contender for next year’s Ky. Derby5/1
8-Ted NoffeyVelazquezUndefeated in 3 starts4/5
7-BrantPrat$3,000,000 purchase5/2
1-IntrepidoBerriosHas improved Beyer in each start8/1
6-Litmus TestOrtizHas 2nd leading jockey in US aboard15/1
3-Mr. A. P.FresuBred by Triple Crown winner30/1
4-ComportGaffalione Has finished no worse than 2nd in 4 starts30/1
5-Civil LibertyDettoriAdds bullet workout since last start30/1
Race 10: 1 Mi Turf, BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE TURF, Purse $1,000,000, 2 YO
14-GstaadSoumillonClearly the one to beat9/5
10-ArdisiaMurphyLive long shot has won 5 of 11 starts15/1
5-Let’s Be FrankHernandezHas a strong, late kick15/1
9-ArgosPratCould sit the perfect trip6/1
12-BottasFrancoImpressive winner in both starts6/1
13-Hey Nay NayRosarioWill try to remain undefeated8/1
1-Heeere’s JohnnyCastellanoMaiden trying to pull huge upset15/1
2-Street BeastMachadoImproved Beyer in each start10/1
3-OutfielderEganHas won on turf and dirt10/1
7-Gordon PassKimuraStrong closer in Bourbon Stakes30/1
4-Third BeerFresuCalifornia bred could be moving late30/1
8-Stark ContrastKimuraGoes for 3rd win in a row30/1
15-Caro BuonoOrtizNever missed a check30/1
11-Turf StarGaffalioneNo worse than 2nd in 3 starts30/1
6-North CoastMcMonagleOff the board once overseas30/1