A year ago, nine runners from Japan participated in the Breeders’ Cup. At that time, it was a record. That there would be more horses making the voyage across the Pacific Ocean for the Breeders’ Cup this weekend wouldn’t have surprised anyone. But rather than incremental change, Japanese connections have kicked in the proverbial door to this year’s world championship at Del Mar with 19 contenders making the trip.
Down Royal Top Rated Friday 1st November
Down Royal Top Rated Friday 1st November
Down Royal 12.25
2 CHAMPAGNE KID 98.5
6 MY LYKA 77.8
7 THE YELLOW CLAY 55.5
8 WINGMEN 41.8
Down Royal 13.00
3 EMILY IN PARIS 92.7
1 SAMMY SMART 71.5
7 FALAK 62.8
5 TILLOUGHNA 57.5
Down Royal 13.30
1 ROYAL HOLLOW 88.2
9 YOKKELL 85.7
6 SAVANTE 70.0
5 SANSRISK 57.5
Down Royal 14.05
1 DADDY LONG LEGS 153.8
2 BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD 149.5
3 SMOOTH TOM 70.8
4 KING OF KINGSFIELD 49.2
Down Royal 14.40
2 HYPOTENUS 107.5
4 GENERAL CLERMONT 85.3
3 IF YOU LET ME 80.5
1 CALICO 73.8
Down Royal 15.15
2 FIREFOX 152.8
6 ONE NIGHT STANDARD 95.2
4 MOSSY FEN PARK 75.7
1 BIG STAGE 62.8
Down Royal 15.50
3 QUINT MAJOR 156.5
7 JACOB’S LADDER 90.5
2 JERRY FROM KERRY 56.3
1 ARCTIC CRAFT 35.8
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Breeders’ Cup Mile Picks on Both Turf and Dirt
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.
2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile at a Glance
The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF is one of those races that underscores why the event is called the World Championships. A strong international field once again has assembled for the one-mile turf test in which foreign runners have been victorious in the last four editions and five of the last six.
