It’s nearly time for the big one! US racing expert Peter Fornatale casts his eye over the runners and riders going for glory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic before picking out his winner; watch the Breeders’ Cup on Friday, live on Sky Sports Racing from 8pm
Image: Fierceness (8) ridden by John Velazquez won the Travers Stakes (Grade 1) at Saratoga
This year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at 9.41pm on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing, shapes up as one of the most interesting renewals ever. The international class of three-year-olds takes centre stage with an Ireland (City Of Troy) vs America (Fierceness) vs Japan (Forever Young) storyline brewing.
You also have some interesting older American runners, none more so than dirt marathon (by American standards) Next cutting back in distance to try the Classic distance, as well as last year’s second Derma Sotogake and Ushba Tesoro for Japan.
This could be a race we are talking about for a long, long time. But the most important question is how are we going to find the winner? Let’s examine them all.
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1) Forever Young
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai / Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
He ran very well in the Kentucky Derby with a difficult journey and might have won with a clean run through. I think it’s safe to say that you can upgrade the 99 Beyer Speed Figure he ran there.
He got a long break afterwards, in part the result of international quarantine rules, but came back to the races with a strong performance in the Japan Dirt Cup, earning a better speed figure than Ushba Tesoro’s recent win and one that is comparable to Fierceness’ best numbers.
Sourse: skysports.com
