Lady and The Track Team BC Picks 2015

Friday, Oct. 30, 2015

Race 6: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf TRIXIE Winner: Azar My bet: #2 to win Why: Azar may not be the best of the bunch just yet, but I’ll take my chance on the Pletcher trainee in this race to get my blood pumping.

REINIER Winner: Airoforce My bet: Win #5, Daily Double #5 / #6 Why: Won by a comfortable margin over Keeneland’s turf course

LIZZY Winner: Manhattan Dan My bet: #3 to win Why: This horse reminds me of someone I met in Chinatown.

CASEY Winner: Hit It a Bomb (#14) Bet: Hit It a Bomb (#14) boxed with both Hollywood Don (#11) and Azar (#2) Why: Hit It a Bomb is in with the dynamic duo, Aiden O'Brien and Ryan Moore!

SIGI Winner: Airoforce My bet: Exacta Box 8,1 Why: Airoforce is unbeaten and showed heart in both starts.

JESSICA Winner: Airoforce My bet: Place #8 Why: He impressed me well enough at Keeneland with his Bourbon win. Race 7: Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Mile TRIXIE Winner: Red Vine My bet: Trifecta Box: 1, 3, 5 Why: Liam’s Map is impressive, but Red Vine will finish in the money, too.

REINIER Winner: #6 Street Strategy My bet: Win #6 or Exacta (or Trifecta) Backwheel #1, #5, #7, #8, #9, #11 / #6 Why: Undefeated at one mile

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. LIZZY Winner: Wicked Strong My bet: #8 to win Why: I believe in him!

CASEY Winner: Wicked Strong (#8) Bet: Wicked Strong (#8) boxed with Liam's Map (#3) and Lea (#5) Why: There is a lot more speed in this race than people see - Liam's Map likely won't get this easily.

SIGI Winner: Liam's Map My bet: Exacta Box: 3,8,5 Why: Liam's Map is a true miler, and he looks like the lone speed.

JESSICA Winner: Lea My bet: Exacta Box: 3 and 5 Why: I will forever Lea, although I can't ignore Liam's Map here. Race 8: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf TRIXIE Winner: Catch a Glimpse My Bet: #4 to win. Why: I simply want to see the Casse team bring this one home.

REINIER Winner: #12 Gliding By My bet: Unplayable Why: Jose Lezcano rides well on turf

LIZZY Winner: Ruby Notion My Bet: #5 to win. Why: Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but rubies will get you out of the friend zone.

CASEY Winner: Illuminate (#10) Bet: Illuminate (#10) boxed with Catch a Glimpse (#4) and Harmonize (#8) Why: Illuminate is a well-bred European who seems to be better, at least on paper, than the rest of this field.

SIGI Winner: Catch a Glimpse My Bet: #4 Catch a Glimpse to win. Why: She loves the grass and can beat the Euros.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. JESSICA Winner: Harmonize My Bet: Win #8 Why: She's already got a solid win over the Keeneland turf. Race 9: Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff TRIXIE Winner: Stellar Wind My Bet: #9 to win. Why: Stellar Wind may be outclassed, but I’ll give her one last shot to add a little value to my day.

REINIER Winner: #12 Got Lucky My bet: Unplayable Why: Won prep race over Keeneland

LIZZY Winner: I’m a Chatterbox My Bet: #1 to win. Why: I’ve always liked this horse and her sassy gossip.

CASEY Winner: Curalina (#8) Bet: Curalina (#8) boxed with I'm a Chatterbox (#1) and Stopchargingmaria (#4) Why: I honestly believe the favorite Wedding Toast is not as good outside New York.

SIGI Winner: I'm a Chatterbox My Bet: Exacta box 1, 4, 12 Why: I'm a Chatterbox looked professional in her Cotillion Stakes win.

JESSICA Winner: Stellar Wind My Bet: Exacta Box: 9 and 7 Why: I can't help but feel like Stellar Wind is on the improve, although Wedding Toast will be a tough beat at this distance.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 Race 3: 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Trixie Winner: Rachel’s Valentina My Bet: Exacta #8, #10 Why: Rachel’s Valentina and Songbird should really kick off the first BC race on Saturday in an exciting way.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Reinier Winner: #2 Tap to It My bet: Unplayable Why: Won prep race over Keeneland

Lizzy Winner: Forever Darling My Bet: #5 to win. Why: It just sounds romantic.

Casey Winner: #9 or #10 (Rachel's Valentine or Songbird) Bet: Boxing both #9 and #10 Why: I cannot separate them. They are worlds ahead of the rest of the field

Sigi Winner: Songbird My Bet: #8 Dothraki Queen to place Why: Songbird offers no value, but she'll either win or finish off the board. I'm using Dothraki Queen to get some value.

Jessica Winner: Songbird My Bet: Exacta with 10 and 7 Why: West Coast juveniles are going to rock the Breeders' Cup. Race 4: TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint Trixie Winner: Lady Shipman My Bet: #5 to place. Why: The field is huge in this race, so I’ll play Lady Shipman to place.

Reinier Winner: #12 Ready for Rye My bet: Unplayable Why: Loves turf sprints

Lizzy Winner: Jimmy Bouncer My Bet: #4 to win. Why: Who doesn’t like sprinkles on their ice cream?

Casey Winner: Lady Shipman (#5) Bet: Boxing the #5 with #10 The Great War and #1 Pure Sensation Why: Wide open field with a lot of fast horses. I'm going with Lady Shipman and a few longer shots in hopes of hitting the board with them.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Sigi Winner: Undrafted My Bet: I'm using 3,5,12 in a pick 3 Why: Undrafted might take advantage of a pace meltdown.

Jessica Winner: Lady Shipman My Bet: Win with #5 Why: Lady Shipman rather towers over this field in my mind. Race 5: TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Trixie Winner: Stonetastic My Bet: Exacta Box: #7, #11 Why: I like Stonetastic in this race, but my heart still goes with Judy the Beauty.

Reinier Winner: #7 Wavell Avenue My bet: Win #7, Exacta (or Trifecta) Backwheel #3, #5, #6, #14 / #7 Why: Closed against speed bias at Belmont Park

Lizzy Winner: Dame Dorothy My Bet: #2 to win. Why: That’s my grandma’s name.

Casey Winner: #11 Judy the Beauty Bet: Boxing #11 with Taris (#3) and Cavorting (#14) Why: While Cavorting may end up being the best female sprinter for the Eclipse Awards, Judy the Beauty has only lost one start at Keeneland due to traffic problems. I don't see that mistake happening here.

Sigi Winner: Kiss to Remember My Bet: # 10 Kiss to Remember to win -place -show Why: Kiss to Remember just needs to repeat her Ballerina Stakes effort to be in the mix.

Jessica Winner: La Verdad My Bet: Place with #4 Why: I really want to see La Verdad grab her first Grade I!

Race 6: Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Trixie Winner: Miss My Bet: #9 to Show Why: Out of all of the Irish imports, Miss France looks to be the one to beat.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Reinier Winner: #2 Sentiero Italia My bet: Win #2, Daily Double #2 / #11 Why: Wide trip cost her last time

Lizzy Winner: Sharla Rae My Bet: #4 to win. Why: I think Sharla Rae may surprise the narrow-minded folks in the office.

Casey Winner: Photo Call (#5) My Bet: Boxing #5 Photo Call with Stephanie's Kitten (#11) and (#9) Miss France Why: I love the Europeans here which is why I am not backing my usual favorite in Stephanie's Kitten. I was impressed by Photo Call last out.

Sigi Winner: My Bet: #11 Stephanie's Kitten to place Why: Legatissimo should be the heavy favorite. I'm using Stephanie's Kitten because she is a fighter.

Jessica Winner: Photo Call My Bet: Win with #5 Why: Denali is consigning Photo Call in the November sale after the Breeders' Cup, so I'd like for her to further improve her résumé before that! Race 7: TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint Trixie Winner: Runhappy My Bet: #5 to win. Why: There may not be much value in betting social media sensation Runhappy, but it feels good to root for a winner!

Reinier Winner: #11 Barbados My bet: See previous Daily Double Why: Could get pace setup

Lizzy Winner: Runhappy My Bet: #5 to win. Why: If you don’t like Runhappy, don’t even speak to me.

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Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Winner: Runhappy (#5) Bet: Putting $10 to win on #5 then playing a try box with Runhappy (#5), Private Zone (#13), Kobe's Back (#2), and, Wild Dude (#8) Why: Runhappy, simply put, is a freak!

Sigi Winner: Salutos Amigos My Bet: #10 Salutos Amigos to win-place Why: Salutos Amigos drew a good post position and will fly late if the pace collapses.

Jessica Winner: Runhappy My Bet: Win with #5. Why: He's Runhappy. Race 8: Breeders' Cup Mile Trixie Winner: Tepin My Bet: #7 to win. Why: Another Casse trainee that should make for an exciting patriotic pick!

Reinier Winner: #7 Tepin My bet: Exacta box #5, #7, #11 or Daily Double #5, #7, #11 / #7 Why: Won by seven lengths over Keeneland turf

Lizzy Winner: Mshawish My Bet: #10 to win. Why: My nail stylist/life coach likes the purple color.

Casey Winner: Tepin (#7) Bet: Boxing Tepin (#7), Grand Arch (#1), and Time Test (#12) Why: Tepin and Grand Arch both have fantastic races over thiz surface. The turf won't be as soft (I don't think) as some of the Euros may like, but I am including Time Test as I like his previous form.

Sigi Winner: Tepin My Bet: #7 Tepin to win Why: Tepin is unbeaten at one-mile races this year, and she looked marvelous in her last start.

Jessica Winner: Tepin My Bet: Win with #7 Why: With out of the Classic, Tepin has to win one for the girls.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Race 9: Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Trixie Winner: Nyquist My Bet: Exacta 13,5. Why: Everyone is hot for Nyquist. I’ll add Cocked and Loaded to my play for value.

Reinier Winner: #7 Brody’s Cause My bet: See previous Daily Double Why: Won local prep race over Keeneland dirt

Lizzy Winner: Conquest Big E My Bet: #1 to win. Why: Picking this longshot bet because Norman Casse a nice, good-looking guy.

Casey Winner: Brody's Cause (#7) Bet: Boxing Brody's Cause (#7), Exaggerator (#9), and Greenpointcrusader (#3) Why: I really believe that Nyquist has Juvenile Champion honors in the bag, win or lose here, and I really like what I saw from all three of these colts last out. Brody's Cause will definitely continue to improve with age and distance, which is why I have him on top here.

Sigi Winner: Swipe My Bet: #12 Swipe to win - place Why: With a clean trip, Swipe could be the winner at profitable odds.

Jessica Winner: Nyquist My Bet: Exacta Box with 13 and 9 Why: I've been a Nyquist fan since he broke his maiden, and I think he's the best juvenile at the moment. Race 10: Longines Breeders' Cup Turf Trixie Winner: My bet: Trifecta Box: 1,4,9 Why: I like all three to come in the money and feel confident in Golden Horn and Slumber.

Reinier Winner: #4 Slumber My bet: Unplayable Why: Pretty horse

Lizzy Winner: Cage Fighter My bet: #8 to win.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Why: I like his name.

Casey Winner: Golden Horn (#1) Bet: Boxing #1 with The Pizza Man (#10) and Big Blue Kitten (#7) Why: It was hard leaving Red Rifle out here, but Golden Horn looks to be the best turf horse in the world. He defeated Treve and , which is enough to think he can defeat this field with relative ease.

Sigi Winner: Golden Horn My bet: #12 Ordak Dan to show Why: He's a big horse and a strong galloper. He'll offer huge odds because he's unknown.

Jessica Winner: Slumber My bet: Win with #4 Why: I like Slumber simply because I had a weird dream revolving around his name. Race 11: Breeders' Cup Classic Trixie Winner: American Pharoah My Bet: Trifecta Box: 1,3,4 Why: Like the rest of America, I’d like to see American Pharoah go out with a bang, but the Triple Crown winner has his work cut out for him. Tonalist is a risky play, but I can’t resist the Clement trainee.

Reinier Winner: #2 Keen Ice My bet: Unplayable Why: Much improved colt

Lizzy Winner: American Pharoah My Bet: #4 to win.

Casey Winner: Honor Code (#9) Bet: Boxing #9 with American Pharoah (#5) and Frosted (#3) Why: Honor Code has been working a hole in the wind and acting like he never has before. I think we may see an Honor Code we have never seen before. As much as I want American Pharoah to win the "Grand Slam," I have been behind Honor Code since his debut, and I won't look back in what may be his final start.

Sigi Winner: Honor Code My Bet: Not playing this race. Why: The Kelso was just a prep, now we'll see the real Honor Code.

Visit www.ladyandthetrack.com for updated news on the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Jessica Winner: American Pharoah My Bet: Not betting this one. Why: He deserves to go out with an impressive, history-making win, and I'm pretty sure he will.

Kari Winner: Smooth Roller My Bet: Win/Place #7 Why: He is fresh and has a shot to hit the board.

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