Lets have a crack at the Breeders cup

Seems that way. I would assume this would play right into the hands of RIP, but you never know.

If you ask me where my heart is.......With Zenyatta. I would love to see her remain unbeaten and stay in Scotia's "Best horses".

My head says RIP will be hard to beat. (Having said that I would be more confident about him if the race was run over a mile)

My best bet on the card today and the SA websites don't carry betting.....

I should have taken the 5/2 here in the US!!!!

Lasix strikes again Hibs

Well done Henry with all his troubles..

The yanks sure know how to put on a show, don't waste your time watching on Tellytrack, ESPN is the way to go.

I can't have a filly untried over the distance and untried in taking on the colts so Zenyatta will run without my money.

Johnny will set the RIP alight at the top of the straight and he'll take plenty catching, Lasix or not!

Great for Henry Cecil to win the feature tonight.

I took the treble Midday, Conduit and the Rip at 20-1, 1 down 2 to go!

The return to prominence of Henry Cecil is one of the "feelgood" racing stories of recent times. He is one of the greats and hopefully has the stock to go to war with in 2010.

Plus another great evening tonight, not sure if I will make it, but still strong on RIP with Zenyatta to run unplaced?

Not a bad exacta Midday and Pure Clan?

Midday hands Cecil first ever Breeders' Cup win


Report: USA, Friday

Santa Anita: Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) 1m2f, 3yo+

HENRY CECIL added a cherished Breeders' Cup victory to his outstanding career record when priming Midday to win the Filly & Mare Turf decisively under a fine first Cup ride by Tom Queally.


Cecil, in a characteristically understated manner, said: "I haven't been a great success at the Breeders' Cup over the years but winning has certainly lived up to my expectations. It's a lovely feeling.

"Khalid Abdullah has always been a great supporter and friend and has always loved the Breeders' Cup."

Midday, narrowly beaten in the Oaks and winner of Goodwood's Group 1 Nassau Stakes, was deliberately given a two month break before reappearing in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp, where she faded into third place. As Cecil anticipated, Midday proved to be in prime condition at Santa Anita, and perfectly suited by one and a quarter miles on the fast turf.


Cecil said: "The Breeders' Cup was always her main target and she just needed the race in France. The plan was to have a good position and then kick for home when they reached the straight."

With Visit, Khalid Abdullah's other runner, dictating the pace, Queally settled Midday into a well poised rail position, with only one fleeting moment of concern when the filly held fire for a couple of strides when Visit kicked for home. Any anxiety was soon dispelled as Midday quickened and hooked the race securely.

Queally said: "She's got loads of class, a great turn of foot but tends to hit a flat spot. Of course it's a concern then, but she dug deep and quickened well.

"I still can't believe that I've won. To be in a race like this and to not just be making up the numbers is unbelievable. Henry has put such a lot of faith in me and to prove him right is brilliant."

If Queally's ride was flawless, Julien Leparoux gave Forever Together, last year's winner and market rival, a lot to do, settling the grey mare in last place and delaying his effort until late in the game. Forever Together finished a never nearer third, with Pure Clan making late ground to finish second.

Jonathan Sheppard, Forever Together's trainer, said: "She ran a great race, although obviously I'd have liked to have been first not third. She did get stuck on the fence and they put in a quick quarter down the back which might have caught her out."

Garrett Gomez, on runner-up Pure Clan, said: "I had trouble getting her into gear, but once she did get into gear she came home great."

20/1 Twice over might be worth a saver ...

Re loaded and going to fire back!!!

The racing is great ,but the pockets are empty,But whats new!

Goldikova surely is still on the greatest horses list Dave???

She is very good. I did not think she could win two in a row, but she did it in style!!!

Yep,i lost the faith too early,her run 2 runs ago was proably the best performance ive seen by a filly over a mile..