Here are some collectibles from this year's Breeders' Cup weekend.
There's a grass horse named Lawn Ranger.
Lots of horses are looking at two-month layoffs.
Some horses are looking at two-week layoffs.
Dank has been off since June.
Sprint contender Indianapolis recently defeated a field containing three other horses.
Some European horses defeated fields of 23 horses.
In the Dirt Mile, Handsome Mike is 3-30.
Close Hatches was out of the money as a 20-cent favorite versus five other horses.
Numerous contenders from New York haven't been much farther west than Central Park.
A few horses are extremely predictable when it comes to almost shocking displays of raw speed. One is Obviously in the Mile on the turf; another is Bayern in the Classic. These horses will run as fast as they can for as long as they can, get uncontested early leads and sail home victoriously or walk the final 100 yards. I have found peace of mind in putting horses like this on top in win-only wagers then forgetting them.
In the Distaff, this will be Belle Gallantey's 44th race.
Valiant Emilia, from Peru, has 11 victories in 23 races and has won $81,000, which comes out to seven grand and change per win.
In the Sprint, Fast Anna is a colt.
Friday's Picks
Juvenile Turf
1. Hootenanny
2. Imperia
3. Conquest Typhoon
4. Aktabantay
Dirt Mile
1. Goldencents
2. Fed Biz
3. Pants On Fire
4. Golden Ticket
Juvenile Fillies Turf
1. Lady Eli
2. Sunset Glow
3. Osaila
4. Lady Zuzu
Distaff
1. Untapable
2. Close Hatches
3. Don't Tell Sophia
4. Iotapa