Breeders’ Cup Notes
This Saturday offers a preview of Breeders’ Cup day with five grade one stakes races scheduled at Belmont (New York Daily News). In addition to the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Beldame, Vosburgh, Flower Bowl, and Joe Hirsch Turf Classic are on the card. Flower Alley, Ashado, and Sand Springs were among the expected starters in next weekend’s races putting in workouts on Sunday (NYRA).
Saturday is more than a preview — it’s a day to get big questions answered: Is Wonder Again ready for tougher competition? Are Flower Alley and Roman Ruler ready to take on their elders? And what about Ashado? (Daily Racing Form — sub. req.)
From across the pond: Despite Dettori’s ill-judged ride in last Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, beaten favorite Dubawi is still on track to run in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (Guardian).
