2022 Breeders’ Cup Sprint

Jockey: Corey Lanerie

Trainer: Wayne Catalano

Owner: Susan Moulton

Comments:6YO won the G2 Phoenix here LTO for his second win in 2 years and fifth win lifetime. 2 of 5 at Keeneland. 2 of 14 at 6F. Troubled trip when 5th in the ’20 running of this race here. Longshot.

Jockey: Jose Ortiz

Trainer: Wesley Ward

Owner: Poulin, Jonathan, Westerberg, Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.

Comments:Cross-entered in the Filly & Mare Sprint. Connections tried the boys in the ’21 Turf Sprint (7th). 2 of 3 at Keeneland and 2 for 2 at 6F. But this is a tough spot to beat boys.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: Gregory Foley

Owner: Bernard Racing LLC, Tagg Team Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds and Stephens, Terry L.

Comments:4YO was competitive but over-matched on the ’21 Derby Trail. Won first two starts sprinting. 3rd two back in the G3 Commonwealth here. Last two wins vs OCNX types.

Jockey: Joe Bravo

Trainer: Papaprodromou

Owner: Kretz Racing LLC

Comments:Sitting on two bullets in preparation. Cuts back from a 2nd in G2 Pat O’Brien in August. Poor trainer stats away from SoCal base.

Jockey: Luis Saez

Trainer: Wayne Catalano

Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners

Comments:Won the ’21 running of this race at Del Mar. Just missed twice at Keeneland in his career. 4 month layoff.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz

Trainer: William Mott

Owner: Juddmonte

Comments:Started twice at 3. Late blooming son of Curlin broke maiden by 9 in 4th race. Won next three, including G2 Vosburgh LTO. 1 win at 6F and Mott 0 for 14 at Keeneland.

Jockey: Hector Berrios

Trainer: Amador Sanchez

Owner: Matriarca

Comments:Chilean-bred won his US debut at Mountaineer by 10 lengths with Lasix. No Lasix today.

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Trainer: Peter Miller

Owner: Altamira Racing Stable, Madaket Stables LLC, Barber, Gary and Kagele, Tom

Comments:8YO West Coast warrior has 12 lifetime wins from 34 starts. And 2 wins and a second in three starts at Keeneland.

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Asmussen

Owner: Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy

Comments:4th in the ’20 BC Juvenile here at 1 1/16 miles. 6th as the heavy favorite in the ’21 BC Sprint at Del Mar. 2nd in the G1 Forego LTO breaking a four-race win streak. Fastest from the gate.

Jockey: Chantal Sutherland

Trainer: Delgado

Owner: Bill Cosgrove

Comments:3rd behind Jackie’s Warrior LTO in the G1 Vanderbilt. G3 Smile Sprint winner two back. Speedy, but likely over-matched.

Jockey: Cristian Torres

Trainer: Karl Broberg

Owner: Jerry Namy

Comments:Last out winner at Remington, he’s earned more than $600K so he has talent. But not this kind.