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Aidan O'Brien's four-year-old has stepped out of Frankel's shadow in no uncertain terms and apart from his debut when with Marco Botti, he has won every race he has contested that has not featured the world's greatest racehorse.

On Saturday he arguably put up a career-best display in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and he is likely to be a warm favourite at Santa Anita.

O'Brien said: "He's progressing very well and we were obviously delighted with him at Ascot. He has top form on all kinds of ground.

"I wouldn't be sure if he'll run again after America, it's not really a decision for me."

The only other European entry is Freddie Head's Moonlight Cloud, who finished fourth behind Excelebration in the Jacques le Marois.

Wise Dan is the best chance of a win for the home team. A multiple Grade One winner, he had Cityscape well behind in winning the Woodbine Mile and enjoyed the perfect prep in winning the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes at Keeneland.

Last year's Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will have his supporters and got back to winning ways on his return to action last time out, albeit in a claimer.

Jeranimo, Mr Commons, Little Mike, Doubles Partner, Obviously, Wilcox and Suggestive Boy Inn are also entered. Trailblazer and Turbo Compressor have the race as a second preference.

Excelebration to keep flying the Frankel flag and all the best to Barry and his team

Entries Sat 3rd Nov

Not a massive European team this year...

Excelebration around 2/1 and St Nick for the double (tu)

starspangledbanner is running at Dundalk tonight on the poly,not sure if it`s a last minute look to see if he has sparkle or they are withdrawing hime from the BC?

gregbucks Wrote:

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> Wise Dan is the best chance of a win for the home
> team. A multiple Grade One winner, he had
> Cityscape well behind in winning the Woodbine Mile
> and enjoyed the perfect prep in winning the
> Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes at Keeneland.
>

For those that are unaware, Wise Dan is out of a Wolf Power mare. (tu)

hibernia Wrote:

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> starspangledbanner is running at Dundalk tonight
> on the poly,not sure if it`s a last minute look to
> see if he has sparkle or they are withdrawing hime
> from the BC?

Might as well stay at home?

THE Breeders' Cup Sprint-bound Starspangledbanner could finish no closer than a well-beaten fourth in the Mercury Stakes on his prep for next week's Breeders' Cup Sprint, with the improving Balmont Mast winning for Eddie Lynam and Johnny Murtagh.

Im not sure if you guys take this showpiece in and are able to view it..
You can certainly get some value with UK bookies...

I must warn punters who like any of Todd Pletchers runners to be careful,
I know Shangai Bobby who is well fancied in BC Juvenile and other runners never got out
of New York before Hurricane Sally hit..
They may have to wait until at least wednesday to fly,not ideal preparation to say the least.
I think Fortify in that race is overpriced at 16/1,the only runner in field who hasnt used lasix.
It would be a victory for all the right reasons

Not had a look yet this year,poor coverage over in the uk so far,maybe they don`t have any chjances?

Is TellyCrap covering the BC racing tomorrow and Saturday ?????