Sam Boswell on the Breeders’ Cup

A previous winner at the Breeders’ Cup, last year at Keeneland. Her trainer, Dermot Weld, is a master of travelling horses to big meetings. Her three runs this season saw a group three victory before two fine runs in behind St Mark’s Basilica. She finished second in a strong Arc on very heavy ground. This renewal looks no better than the last, with my only concern being the draw. Colin Keane has more than enough race craft to cope with anything that may occur. She will be many peoples best bet for the entire two-day meeting.

Aidan O’Brien is no stranger to winners at the Breeders’ Cup. His team always warrant respect and Love heads thereafter a mixed season by comparison of her three runs and three wins in her previous campaign. The trip here looks ideal. Do not be surprised if she put in an impressive effort. On the form book, she has the beating of fellow European horse Audarya, which should leave it between her and the American horses.

Emaraaty Ana got the better of the favourite Golden Pal at York in the Summer. Whilst Golden Pal may be more at home with a bend over the Del Mar five furlongs, I think Kevin Ryan’s horse from the north of England can cope with it and offers us some great value. Should he win, it would make it back-to-back wins for the yard having landed last year’s renewal with Glass Slippers who also runs in the race again.