17:16 Churchill Downs

Saturday 3 November 2018

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Race 5 - Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1)

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: -

(1)

City Of Light⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Javier Castellano| T: Michael McCarthy| OR: 118| BF

11/4

Grade 1 winner at Santa Anita towards the end of last year and won another 7f Grade 1 back at that course on his return. Wasn't quite as effective up in trip but not beaten far last time; travelled wide throughout.

Form: 21-1132

(2)

Trigger Warning⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Ricardo Jr Santana| T: Mike Rone| OR: 100

66/1

Just about a career best last time when placed in a Grade 1 at Parx at huge odds. Needs a huge step forward to play a part here.

Form: 113263

(3)

Isotherm³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Geovanni Franco| T: Philip D Amato| OR: 116| D

28/1

Grade 2 winner last year. Has been a bit below form this time around before an excellent third in a Grade 1 last time in a strong race. Claims if he builds on that.

Form: 433623

(4)

Seven Trumpets⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Robby Albarado| T: Dale Romans| OR: 109| D

22/1

Produced a huge run in a Grade 1 at Saratoga two starts back and probably caught out by the drop in trip last time. C&D winner but needs a career best to even place in this.

Form: 451223

(6)

Seeking The Soul³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Brian Jr Hernandez| T: Dallas Stewart| OR: 112| D

9/1

Has some smart form at this course including a Grade 1 win here last year but needed a big drop in class to get his head back in front over C&D last time. Needs to build on that and get right back to his very best.

Form: 11-5201

(7)

Firenze Fire⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Irad Ortiz Jr| T: Jason Servis| OR: 113| D

5/1

Grade 1 winner as a juvenile and has hit some form again after a quiet start to the campaign, winning two Grade 3 contests in his last three starts. Needs more here but step back up in trip sure to suit.

Form: 440131

(8)

Bravazo⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Luis Contreras| T: D Lukas| OR: 107| D

16/1

Produced some smart efforts in defeat at the highest level this year but his run at Parx last time out wasn't one of them. Capable at this level from an each-way perspective and rates as the type to bounce back.

Form: 626237

(9)

Giant Expectations³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: J R Leparoux| T: P Eurton| OR: 111| D

25/1

Grade 2 winner towards the end of last year but his form has taken a downward turn since. Ran okay here last time but looks vulnerable stepped back up in class.

Form: 561-943

(10)

Catalina Cruiser⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Drayden Dyke Van| T: John Sadler| OR: 124| D

11/8

Arrives here unbeaten and impressive when winning a Grade 2 at Del Mar by a wide margin last time. Draw isn't ideal but he's got good gate speed and he's expected to run well.

Form: 1-111

Non-Runners

(5)

Awesome Slew³⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 5

T: Mark Casse J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Catalina Cruiser (11/8), City Of Light (11/4), Firenze Fire (5/1), Seeking The Soul (9/1), Awesome Slew (15/1), Bravazo (16/1), Seven Trumpets (22/1), Giant Expectations (25/1), Isotherm (28/1), Trigger Warning (66/1)

This could be between CITY OF LIGHT and the unbeaten Catalina Cruiser with the former narrowly preferred after a fine effort in defeat last time out. Catalina Cruiser is expected to run well in his bid to maintain his winning run while Isotherm isn't without an each-way chance after a much improved effort last time.