Breeders’ Cup Contenders — Starts Now
Ranked list with quick notes
1
Sovereignty
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Leading Classic rankings, strong form, favorite in many polls. (TDN)
2
Sierra Leone
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Past Classic winner; Whitney “Win & You’re In” gives automatic berth. (US Racing)
3
Journalism
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High in rankings and polls; Triple Crown stakes winner. (TDN)
4
Mindframe
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Stephen Foster “Win & You’re In” secured. (US Racing)
5
Nysos
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Mid-ranking in polls / media discussions. (TDN)
6
Fierceness
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Former Classic contender; appears in rankings. (TDN)
7
Forever Young (JPN)
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International interest; appears in rankings. (US Racing)
8
Baeza
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Featured as dark horse in top-10s. (US Racing)
9
Highland Falls
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Lower slots of rankings; possible. (US Racing)
10
White Abarrio
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Former Classic winner; appears in polls. (US Racing)
11
City of Troy
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Contender lists / likely entrant. (US Racing)
12
Ushba Tesoro (JPN)
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Listed in odds / projections. (US Racing)
13
Pyrenees
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Odds listings / long-shot contender. (US Racing)
14
Arthur’s Ride
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Occasional “odds / contender” lists. (US Racing)