Julie Roberts: Breeders' Cup: Hovdey on Animal Kingdom's BC Mile chances

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Breeders' Cup: Hovdey on Animal Kingdom's BC Mile chances | Stakes at Keeneland, Santa Anita

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Oct. 21, 2012

Animal Kingdom is set to race in the Breeders' Cup Mile. | Photo by Barbara D. Livingston

Breeders' Cup

Entering Breeders' Cup off layoff difficult, not impossible for Animal Kingdom

The intrigue of the Breeders' Cup lies in a variety of factors, writes DRF columnist Jay Hovdey. However, nothing will stimulate conversation more than when trainer Graham Motion tries to pull off a mini-miracle with Animal Kingdom, coming off a sizable layoff in the BC Mile.
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Keeneland

Upperline the favorite in Dowager Stakes

Upperline is the favorite in a field of 11 fillies and mares in Sunday's $100,000 Dowager at Keeneland. Upperline finished a solid third in the Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes in her last start Oct. 7.
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Santa Anita

Comma to the Top tops Big Bear field

Comma to the Top is the front-running favorite in the $65,000 Big Bear Handicap on Sunday at Santa Anita. Tres Borrachos and Jaycito will offer Comma to the Top's fiercest competition.
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