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2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf

Gunrunner: Sire of Louisiana Derby 2024 Contender Hall of Fame

Turf – Race No. 10 – Saturday, November 5, 2022 – Scheduled Post Time 4:40 PM EDT

Purse: $4,000,000
Grade: 1
Distance: 1 1/2 Miles (TURF)
Age: 3

Official field for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf in post position order:

1 – Bye Bye Melvin – USA

Bye Bye Melvin Horse

15-1

Jockey: Feargal Lynch

Trainer: H. Graham Motion

Owner: Alex Campbell, Jr.

Comments: Four-time turf winner is 0 for 2 at Keeneland, and has a 2nd at this distance after tiring LTO in the G1 Turf Classic Invitational when passed by the mare War Like Goddess.

2 – War Like Goddess – USA

War Like Goddess Horse

9-2

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Trainer: Mott

Owner: George Krikorian

Comments: 3rd as the favorite in the ’21 BC FM Turf after making the lead turning for home. Caught by Japan runner Loves Only You. Won the past two G3 Bewitched here at this distance. 5 for 5 at this distance.

3 – Stone Age (IRE) – IRE

Botanik Horse

15-1

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Owner: Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg

Comments: Faced likely favorite Nations Pride twice this year in NY to no avail. NW3 lifetime makes him hard to play.

4 – Broome (IRE) – IRE

Broome Horse

15-1

Jockey: Irad Ortiz

Trainer: O’Brien

Owner: Masaaki Matsushima & Mrs John Magnier &

Comments: Made the lead at the top of the stretch in ’21 Turf at Del Mar but caught late to finish 2nd. Returned to US in G1 Sword Dancer on inner-turf to finish 4th as the favorite. No Yibir this year.

5 – Rebel’s Romance (IRE) – UK

Rebel's Romance Horse

3-1

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Owner: Godolphin Management Co.L

Comments: Irish-bred is 8 of 11 and on a four race win streak since switching to turf in Germany. 4 for 4 on turf at this distance.

6 – Channel Maker – US

Channel Maker Horse
BC Challenge Series Winner

30-1

Jockey: Jose Ortiz

Trainer: Bill Mott

Owner: Adam Wachtel, Gary Barber, R.A. Hill Stable (Randy Hill), Reeves Thoroughbred Racing (Dean Reeves)

Comments: Stalked the early leaders from the 14 hole in the ’21 Turf. Took the lead around the far turn but failed to keep up. Won G2 Elkhorn here to open ’22 season. 8YO loaded with back-class.

7 – Nations Pride (IRE) – UK

Nations Pride Horse

4-1

Jockey: William Buick

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Owner: Godolphin, LLC

Comments: 3YO won 4 of first 5 starts overseas before failing to fire in first G1 at Epsom (GB) in June. 2nd in US debut G1 Belmont Derby as favorite. Won G1 and G3 in NY to prepare for this.

8 – Master Piece (CHI) – USA

Master Piece Horse

20-1

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer: McCarthy

Owner: Diaz-Valdes, Fernando, Baalbek Corp. and Don Alberto Stable

Comments: Chilean-bred 6YO has a win in an ALW race here in ’21. Won the G2 Eddie Read two back. 2nd by a head LTO in the G2 Del Mar Handicap. 0 for 2 at distance.

9 – Gold Phoenix (IRE) – USA

Gold Phoenix Horse
BC Challenge Series Winner

20-1

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Trainer: D’Amato

Owner: Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, LLC and Naify, Marsha

Comments: 4YO NW4 lifetime. Won a G2 two-back at Del Mar. Big step up here.

10 – Red Knight – USA

Red Knight Horse
BC Challenge Series Winner

20-1

Jockey: Luis Saez

Trainer: Michael Maker

Owner: Mary Abeel Sullivan Revocable Trust

Comments: Won the ’20 G3 Sycamore. Went 0 for 5 in ’21. Maker took over for ’22 season winning two-in-a-row in lesser company at Colonial and KD. Troubled trip LTO in ’22 Sycamore. Looks over-matched.

11 – Mishriff (IRE) – UK

Mishriff Horse

6-1

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Trainer: Gosden

Owner: Prince A. A. Faisal

Comments: 5YO has won over $15 million in 20 race career. 0 for 6 in ’22. Last won G1 Juddmonte at York (GB) in ’21. But it’s Gosden.

12 – Nautilus (BRZ) – USA

Nautilus Horse
BC Challenge Series Winner

30-1

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Trainer: Paulo Lobo

Owner: Stud Valentin E Jarussi

Comments: Brazilian-bred last out winner in a G1 “Win and In” race in home country. Son of BC Classic winner has earned the equivalent of $95K.

13 – Highland Chief (IRE) – USA

Highland Chief Horse

15-1

Jockey: John Velazquez

Trainer: Motion

Owner: Mrs. Fitriani Hay

Comments: Hugged the rail and slipped through top of the stretch as G3 Sycamore winner LTO for top connections. Repeat possible.




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