Harry Wilson returns with his advice for the ten races of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on Saturday evening. . .

6.15 Del Mar
Goldikova Stakes presented by Yaamava’ (3rd year), 1 m

Harry’s advice: Raqiya

The Americans don’t seem particularly strong in this competition. Kathmandu will likely try to lead them, but she had to give Raqiya her best when the pair met at the Oak Tree at Glorious Goodwood and should struggle to reverse form, given the distance between the two men would have been greater that day without the selection being short of place (was promoted to first). Frankie Dettori in the saddle also catches the eye.

7:00 a.m. Del Mar
PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Grade 1), 7f

Harry’s advice: Company

Society was only able to place fourth last year, but she contested a high pace that day and may not have that kind of pressure this time around. She upgraded her respawn by riding in the Ballerina, with Scylla and Vahva behind, and may have more to come.

7.41 Del Mar
Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1), 5f

Harry’s advice: Bradsell

Cogburn has been very impressive and looks to be the one to beat, but he is strong at the finish over 6f and loses ground on a narrow track, so I will take Bradsell’s chance of getting the better of him under Hollie Doyle. Archie Watson has done wonders to get him back from injury and he looks better than ever, winning the Nunthorpe and the Flying Five before running a brilliant race at the Abbey on softer ground. There’s not much between the two on the numbers and the faster terrain and track should suit him.

8.21 Del Mar
Distaff Longines Breeders’ Cup (Grade 1), 1m1f

Harry’s advice: Brilliant result

Thorpedo Anna is the one to beat if she repeats the form of her second place in the Travers Stakes, but she has not been at this level in any other start and is left out with Awesome Result. There doesn’t appear to be much pace and this Japanese runner, a seven-for-seven Justify colt in dirt races, can take the lead over his compatriot before securing another victory for the nation in this competition.

9.01 Del Mar
Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Grade 1), 1 m4f

Harry’s advice: Shahryar

Shahryar was a little unlucky when third behind Auguste Rodin in this race last year, as he provided the winner with a perfect seam on the rail, and was beaten by just two lengths by Rebel’s Romance in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March. He returned in the same race in Sapporo in August as last year’s prep, but he ran 33 pounds higher RPR this time and he’s sure he’s ready for it.

9.41 Del Mar
Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade 1), 1m2f

Harry’s advice: Ferocity

This revolves around City Of Troy, but its potential lack of dirtiness worries me. He looked worked in milder conditions in the Eclipse, which with his action doesn’t bode well for him crossing land. Additionally, as he did at Sandown, he stuck to his right at the Internationals, which could be a major pitfall at this track, as he will struggle to dictate things as he has. made that day. I’ll be with Fierceness, who has shown her rivals a clean pair of heels on the straight the last two times and could prove difficult to catch up front.

10:25 a.m. Del Mar
Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1), 1 m3f

Harry’s advice: Content

The content improved to intensify the journey, finishing third behind Arc heroine Bluestocking on softer ground than she would like in the Pretty Polly before finishing second in the Irish Oaks and winning the Yorkshire equivalent – both over 1,400 yards on good ground and good to firm. . Her last two efforts can be ignored as the ground was far too soft and she can be expected to bounce back.

11.05 March
Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Grade 1), 6f

Harry’s advice: Nakatomi

Many of them were successful in their last outing and like to be in rhythm, which could work in favor of closer Nakatomi. He was denied a clear run when third in this race last year and, after encountering plenty of problems at the Golden Shaheen in Dubai in March, he bounced back with a Grade 1 success at Saratoga in July. He fell behind on a track where it paid to be on the pace last time, so that’s easily forgiven, and we can expect better here.

11:45 a.m. Del Mar
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF (Grade 1), 1m

Harry’s advice: Remarkable speech

It should be a good race, with 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes winner Notable Speech and Porta Fortuna, who has won three Group 1s in a row, looking to be the biggest players. The preference goes to the former, who showed a devastating turn of foot in winning these events at Newmarket and Goodwood and can be forgiven for a poor run on soft ground at Longchamp last time out. Charlie Appleby and William Buick can achieve four consecutive victories in this contest.

12:25 p.m. Del Mar
Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1), 1m

Harry’s advice: National product

Domestic Product followed an impressive Grade 3 victory at Belmont with victory in a 7f Grade 1 at Saratoga in August, staying in the lead to win by a neck. He won that in good time and could have further improvement coming back a mile.

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