Race 7 - Longines Breeders' Cup Turf - Grade 1

Flew through the ranks with three wins in native Japan in 2023. Returned to the track this year with a fine second in the Osaka Hai at Hanshin. Failed to build on that next twice and will need a return to his very best to play any part in the finish.

Has given her all over the years, with plenty of previous at these championships. Seemed better of late back against the girls but goes in this spot rather than the Filly & Mare Turf. A sure-fire contender if reproducing her very best, though it's been a while since she got her head in front.

Gone around 2½ years without a win but Japanese-trained horse has history at the Breeders' Cup. His dam won the 2010 Filly & Mare Sprint, whilst he was third in last year's running of the Turf.

Went wire-to-wire in the Coronation Cup at Epsom earlier this season. Out of the money but not beaten far in a messy Irish Champion at Leopardstown last time. The Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore combination teamed up with last year's victor. One to consider.

Progressed into a smart performer this year. Won the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot back in June before chasing home top Euro horse Economics in France. Managed to go one better in the Prix Dollar at Longchamp next out, with subsequent Champion Stakes hero Anmaat fifth. Has few miles on the clock.

Has taken his form a step further this year having returned to Christophe Clement. Grade 1 wins in the Sword Dancer at Saratoga and Turf Classic at Belmont at the Big A rank him as the biggest threat from the home team. The opposition is deeper this time.

Smart challenger on his day. Narrowly scored in Kentucky Turf Cup at Kentucky Downs in a track record time when last seen. This is tougher.

A local runner with two successes at this track. Scored a fine win in the John Henry at Santa Anita back in September. Doesn't look good enough and has never tried this distance.

A Grade 1 winner on final start when trained in Argentina. Has failed to beat a rival in a pair of Grade 2 events in the US. Easy to look elsewhere.

Doesn't have much racing to her name and has gradually gone up in grade after a listed stakes success. Ran a big race from the front when second in the Fillies & Mares' on Champions Day at Ascot. Wouldn't dismiss.

Has a glittering roll of honor with fourteen wins to his name, four of them this year, and this in 2022. A credit to connections and just about sets the standard, for all the draw could have been kinder.

A most likeable performer who goes very well at this track. Added a pair of Grade 2s to his haul over the course of the season but work to do to better last year's fourth in this.

Has mixed turf and dirt racing over his career but has failed to repeat his 2022 Hollywood Gold Cup success since. Found only Cabo Spirit too good in the John Henry at Santa Anita when last seen but hard to make a serious case for.