LATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Friday

LATT Team Picks for Breeders’ Cup Friday: The Breeders’ Cup World Championship takes place at Keeneland Race Course on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The Lady and the Track team put together picks and plays for both Friday and Saturday. Below you’ll find the team’s picks and plays for Breeders’ Cup Friday. Check back Saturday morning for Oct. 31 Breeders’ Cup picks!

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Race 6: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

TRIXIE
Winner: Azar
My bet: #2 to win
Why: Azar may not be the best of the bunch just yet, but I’ll take my chance on the Pletcher trainee in this race to get my blood pumping.

REINIER
Winner: Airoforce
My bet: Win #5, Daily Double #5 / #6
Why: Won by a comfortable margin over Keeneland’s turf course

LIZZY
Winner: Manhattan Dan
My bet: #3 to win
Why: This horse reminds me of someone I met in Chinatown. 

CASEY
Winner: Hit It a Bomb (#14)
Bet: Hit It a Bomb (#14) boxed with both Hollywood Don (#11) and Azar (#2)
Why: Hit It a Bomb is in with the dynamic duo, Aiden O’Brien and Ryan Moore!

SIGI
Winner: Airoforce
My bet: Exacta Box 8,1
Why: Airoforce is unbeaten and showed heart in both starts.

JESSICA
Winner: Airoforce
My bet: Place #8
Why: He impressed me well enough at Keeneland with his Bourbon win.

Race 7: Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Mile

TRIXIE
Winner: Red Vine
My bet: Trifecta Box: 1, 3, 5
Why: Liam’s Map is impressive, but Red Vine will finish in the money, too.

REINIER

Winner: #6 Street Strategy
My bet: Win #6 or Exacta (or Trifecta) Backwheel #1, #5, #7, #8, #9, #11 / #6
Why: Undefeated at one mile

LIZZY
Winner: Wicked Strong
My bet: #8 to win
Why: I believe in him!

CASEY
Winner: Wicked Strong (#8)
Bet: Wicked Strong (#8) boxed with Liam’s Map (#3) and Lea (#5)
Why: There is a lot more speed in this race than people see – Liam’s Map likely won’t get this easily.

SIGI
Winner: Liam’s Map
My bet: Exacta Box: 3,8,5
Why: Liam’s Map is a true miler, and he looks like the lone speed.

JESSICA
Winner: Lea
My bet: Exacta Box: 3 and 5
Why: I will forever love Lea, although I can’t ignore Liam’s Map here.

Race 8: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

TRIXIE
Winner: Catch a Glimpse
My Bet: #4 to win.
Why: I simply want to see the Casse team bring this one home.

REINIER
Winner: #12 Gliding By
My bet: Unplayable
Why: Jose Lezcano rides well on turf.

LIZZY
Winner: Ruby Notion
My Bet: #5 to win.
Why: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but rubies will get you out of the friend zone.

CASEY
Winner: Illuminate (#10)
Bet: Illuminate (#10) boxed with Catch a Glimpse (#4) and Harmonize (#8)
Why: Illuminate is a well-bred European who seems to be better, at least on paper, than the rest of this field.

SIGI
Winner: Catch a Glimpse
My Bet: #4 Catch a Glimpse to win.
Why: She loves the grass and can beat the Euros.

JESSICA
Winner: Harmonize
My Bet: Win #8
Why: She’s already got a solid win over the Keeneland turf.

Race 9: Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff

TRIXIE
Winner: Stellar Wind
My Bet: #9 to win.
Why: Stellar Wind may be outclassed, but I’ll give her one last shot to add a little value to my day.

REINIER
Winner: #12 Got Lucky
My bet: Unplayable
Why: Won prep race over Keeneland.

LIZZY
Winner: I’m a Chatterbox
My Bet: #1 to win.
Why: I’ve always liked this horse and her sassy gossip.

CASEY
Winner: Curalina (#8)
Bet: Curalina (#8) boxed with I’m a Chatterbox (#1) and Stopchargingmaria (#4)
Why: I honestly believe the favorite Wedding Toast is not as good outside New York.

SIGI
Winner: I’m a Chatterbox
My Bet: Exacta box 1, 4, 12
Why: I’m a Chatterbox looked professional in her Cotillion Stakes win.

JESSICA
Winner: Stellar Wind
My Bet: Exacta Box: 9 and 7
Why: I can’t help but feel like Stellar Wind is on the improve, although Wedding Toast will be a tough beat at this distance.