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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Preview

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Only two more sleeps for the passengers until the Breeders’ Cup. I will be posting the Ductor’s breakdown of each race leading up until Friday. The Ductor never sleeps, time for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Skip.

Friday Race 6: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) G2 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint

#9 One Timer (4/1) – This race is loaded with speed, but this gelding is the quickest. The Ductor likes the way he but away the pressure last time and at a flat 5 furlongs, he is very dangerous. The Ward horses will likely be over bet in here and thinks he’ll go off higher than this morning line with so many contenders.

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#5 Hierarchy (12/1) – The Euros are usually a play against in this race, but many of them have more speed than usual. This colt is the Ductor’s favorite price and shipper in this race. He broke slow last time and his natural speed took him right to the front where he did all dirty work and was just nailed late. Shortening to 5 furlongs for the first time, the Ductor thinks he has a major chance if he breaks clean.

#11 Derrynane (12/1) – With all the early speed in here, this is the Ductor’s favorite closer. The Ductor likes that she’s proven she can close and win at this short distance. Rosario is the best rider for a closer in a turf sprint and she’ll get the setup she wants.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Preview

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The first BC race on Friday has a potential single for the Conductor. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint time, Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) G2 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint

#1 Chimney Rock (10/1) – This colt will be coming from the back of the pack, but the Conductor doesn’t give him much of a chance to win. If he couldn’t beat #7 Kimari (7/2) last time with that trip, he never will. The post position did him no favors as well.

#2 Band Practice (IRE) (12/1) – The Conductor’s mostly against the Euro shippers in these sprint races. This short of a sprint isn’t what they are used to. You must really impress the Conductor across the pond to make him respect you, and this filly doesn’t.

#3 Another Miracle (15/1) – This colt looks too slow for the Conductor.

#4 Dream Shot (IRE) (15/1) – He likes to run underneath at big prices, but isn’t good enough to win.

#5 Encoder (15/1) – This is a home game for this colt, and he’ll appreciate the cutback in distance after making an early move into a hot pace last time. Without the pace you would expect in here, the Conductor thinks he can only get up for minor awards.

#6 Alligator Alley (GB) (12/1) – Fade

*#7 Kimari (7/2)

The Conductor loved the new dimension he showed last time sitting off the pace. He’s shown brilliance in his young career and can dictate his own trip. The Conductor has a feeling that he is going to put on a show in this one.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint

#8 Dr Simpson (FR) – Fade

#9 Four Wheel Drive (3/1) – The other Ward runner, he’s shown major ability in his first two starts with two easy victories. He looks to get a good trip up close to the pace, but the Conductor would never take him at a lower price than Kimari, who is much more proven.

#10 A’Ali (IRE) (6/1) – Of the Euro shippers, he’s the one the Conductor likes best. He has a nice burst when asked and will appreciate the firmer ground. The Conductor thinks he’s dangerous.

#11 King Neptune (15/1) – Fade

#12 Cambria (12/1) – She hasn’t done anything wrong, but has a tough draw and doesn’t have the early speed to give her a chance on the win end.

Kimari looks to be one of the runners the Conductor is narrowing in on this Breeders Cup.