2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.