Tracksideview’s entire handicapping team is offering it’s picks for the two days of Breeders’ Cup races at Oak Tree at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Calif.  These selections cover the first day on Saturday,  Nov. 7.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

Bob Hill’s Picks:  4-11-10-12

Pounced – John Gosden knows how to do this.
Interactif – Has proven to best American hope in this race based on past performance.
Becky’s Kitten – Shows good turn of foot heading for the finishing line.
Buzzword – Threat for any of the spots on the board,

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  4-11-2-7

Pounced -Really like this colt coming in fresh with lots of talent. Trainer won it last year.
Interactif – Looks like really good colt but post 11 won’t help against the Euros.
Viscount Nelson – Top colt, will like firm grass, distance slight question.
Bridgetown – Won grade 3 at a mile last out.  May be only pace to stick around.

Ron Correll’s Picks:  4-2-11-12

Pounced – The best 2-year-old turfer Europe has to offer.
Viscount Nelson – Another all-Europe that just looks good.
Interactif – America’s best shot from Todd Pletcher.
Buzzword – He’s an in-the-money colt.

Rick Francis’ Picks:  11-2-4-9

Interactif – The best this country has to offer.
Viscount Nelson – If Euro’s win this, he’s your man.
Pounced – Don’t like last, but there’s quality here.
Kera’s Kitten — Like father, like son?

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint

Kat’s Picks:  6-1-13-4

Cannonball - Peaking. Trainer extremely confident. Will close strongly.
Noble Court – Love his race at this trip.  Working great.  Pointed here since March.
Desert Code – Trainer and jock say he’s better this year.  Can sit closer if needed.
Lord Shanakill- In great shape for Mandella, who knows how to get them ready.

Ron’s Picks:  3-7-1-9

California Flag – He threw in the towel in last year’s version, but he’s still fast.
Gotta Have Her – One of the two girls I like and she’s unbeaten on the downhill course.
Noble Court – This guy has been in the money 12 out of 13 times.
Diamondrella – Synthetic is the question. Ran poorly on it one time.

Rick’s Picks:  3-9-7-13

 California Flag – Last three warrant the favorite’s spot.
Diamondrella – With the downhill, she’s gonna be tough.
Gotta Have Her – Knows the hillside like the back of her hoof.
Desert Code – For heaven’s sake, don’t leave out.

Bob’s Picks:  3-7-13-9

California Flag – No repeat of last year’s pace melt down.
Gotta Have Her – 4-4 for on the tricky downhill course.  Could win if the flag unfurls.
Desert Code – Made my day at 37-1 last year, so must play on ticket this year.
Diamondrella – Classy mare in top form.

Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Sprint

Ron’s Picks:  1-5-3-9

Zensational – Trainer Bob Baffert loves this horse. He drew the rail, so he has to go.
Gayego – If anybody is going to run down the top one, it’s this guy.
Fatal Bullet – Was second last year and can get a piece this time.
Fleeting Spirit – Sprint specialist gets Frankie Dettori and tries synthetic for first time.

Rick’s Picks:  1-3-5-9

Zensational – It’s a cliché, name says it all.
Fatal Bullet – Speed – it makes you feel alive.
Gayego – New life with distance change.
Fleeting Spirit – Do not leave her out of mix.

Bob Hill’s Picks:  5-1-8-3

Gayego – Godolphin barn is red hot and will win one of these.
Zensational – Rail draw a tough place to be.
Capt. Candyman Can – Versatile sprinter will have plenty of pace to catch.
Fatal Bullet – Hard to imagine one this good is fourth best.

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  3-1-5-8

Fatal Bullet – Pointed here all year.  Can sit off Zensational.  Speed to inside.
Zensational – Great chance but breaks slowly and two other speedsters.
Gayego – Perfect setup for him to make a big closing move.  Ready for another big one.
Capt. Candyman Can – Another closer who will benefit from hot pace.

Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

Rick’s Picks:  13-4-11-6

Lookin At Lucky – Hunch play?
Noble’s Promise – Strong effort in last; he’s a handful.
Radiohead – Will love the added distance.
Pulsion – Jockey Smith will keep him straight this time.

Bob Hill’s Picks:  4-13-8-9

Noble’s Promise – Futurity win visually impressive.
Lookin At Lucky – Bad break being drawn on far outside – compromises chances of win.
Eskendereya – Either Pletcher knows something or this is an owner entry?
Aikenite – Could spring big surprise here.

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  13-8-7-11

Lookin at Lucky – Professional colt with home track advantage.  Post makes it harder.
Eskendereya – In tough but has a great stride and pedigree suggests he’ll like synthetic.
Vale Of York – Improving Euro who narrowly lost a group one last out.
Radiohead – often rank but was closing well.  Other Euro, Beethoven, is also dangerous.

Ron Correll’s Picks:  13-4-9-7

Lookin at Lucky – He’s the best 2-year-old until beaten.
Noble’s Promise – He’s right behind top one, that one is playing at home.
Aikenite – Second to Noble’s Promise at Keeneland.
Vale of York – This is an interesting move by Godolphin. Thought he would have gone in the turf.

TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile

Bob Hill’s Picks:  11-3-4-10

Goldikova – She is in a class by herself.
Cowboy Cal – He will take them all the way to the final jumps before he’s caught.
Delegator – Hard working, consistent colt is dangerous for all the spots under winner.
Justenuffhumor – Rebounds from stinker to compete with these.

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  11-8-4-9

Goldikova- Amazing last year, I think she’s just as good.  Hope the holes open for her.
Zacinto – Fresh, top class contender who’s still getting better.
Delegator – we’ve got nice horses but these Euros look awfully good. Pace will help him.
Gladiators – Good right now and will love the track. Could take them all the way.

Ron Correll’s Picks:  11-8-4-7

Goldikova – It’s simple: The lady will defend her crown.
Zacinto – Ran second to Rip Van Winkle and is the main threat.
Delegator – Ran right behind Zacinto at Ascot.
Ferneley – In good form. Ran second to Ventura at Woodbine. 

Rick Francis’ Picks:  11-4-1-9

Goldikova – Turf’s answer to Zenyatta and Rachel.
Delegator – Could Frankie’s famous leap be in store.
Court Vision – His best effort was at this distance.
Gladiatorus – A $3.5 million winner at 20-1

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  1-3-9-4

Mastercraftsman – Couldn’t find anyone to beat him, so he wins.
Midshipman – Lone speed that has talent.  Only one race in 09 is concern.
Chocolate Candy – Will be closing late but may need more distance.  Chance.
Bullsbay – In his best form but seems better on dirt. 

Ron Correll’s Picks:  1-3-4-7

Mastercraftsman – Prepped for this by running on synthetic in Ireland. Oh yeah, he won.
Midshipman – Won the Juvenile last year and is a danger.
Bullsbay – Comes west where he had success before.
Pyro – Will he like Santa Anita’s Pro-Ride? Bombed on synthetic before.

Rick Francis’ Picks:  1-4-3-5

Mastercraftsman – Has mastered the mile on two continents.
Bullsbay – Been awhile at a mile; needs to step up.
Midshipman – Will battle every step.
Neko Bay – Horse for the course sneaks a share.

Bob Hill’s Picks:  1-4-5-9

Mastercraftsman — Best by far in this relatively weak field.
Bullsbay – Gives honest effort every time.
Neko Bay – Loves Santa Anita.
Chocolate Candy – He’s as likely as any of the others in this spot.

Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Turf

Ron Correll’s Picks:  2-5-7-6

Conduit – Looks like he can repeat.
Dar Re Mi – I give her a big shot although others would have liked her in the Filly and Mare Turf.
Spanish Moon – Stable mate of Conduit and they could be the exacta.
Presious Passion – America’s best hope and probably the lone speed.

Rick Francis’ Picks:  2-7-6-5

Conduit – They will name a race after him.
Spanish Moon – Man, these guys are good.
Presious Passion – With a firm course he has a chance.
Dar Re Mi – Believe last took a lot out of her.

Bob Hill’s Picks:  2-7-5-1

Conduit – If those Racing Post Ratings are accurate he can’t lose.
Spanish Moon – Has a chance if top one falters.
Dar Re Mi – Connections have to believe to have entered her given other options.
 Telling – One of them has to finish fourth.

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  7-2-5-6

Spanish Moon – He’s fresh and will get the jump on Conduit. 
Conduit – One of the best turf horses. Has a huge closing move that will be tough to beat.
Dar Re Mi – Fits in perfectly with these.  Fifth in Arc, has to be respected.
Presious Passion – Almost picked him for the upset.  Best looking horse on the grounds.

Breeders’ Cup Classic

Rick Francis’ Picks:  4-3-6-7

Zenyatta – Play the streak and enjoy the magic.
Summer Bird – You know he’s gonna be there.
Richard’s Kid – Has found his calling on the West Coast.
Gio Ponti – If the Euro’s can make the switch, why not him?

Bob Hill’s Picks:  10-8-4-7

Rip Van Winkle – Whole lotta class going on here.  Connections pointing here for long time.
Einstein – Synth may be his best surface these days.
Zenyatta – Great mare will be valiant, and I really hope she wins but can’t support at the price.
Gio Ponti – I really wanted to pick this guy on top.

Kat Kubik’s Picks:  4-6-10-8

Zenyatta- Numbers don’t tell the whole story. She has as good a chance as any here.
Richard’s Kid – Loves the track and distance. Training better than for the Pacific Classic.
Rip Van Winkle -One of Europe’s best. Travel, surface, foot problems always a concern.
Einstein – Very good in two tries on synthetic.  Looks excellent in works.

Ron Correll’s Picks:  6-10-8-4

Richard’s Kid – Primed for this race. It will be the perfect distance for him. Too many people are getting on him. He may be a short price.
Rip Van Winkle – The best Europe has to offer.
Einstein – Won the Santa Anita Handicap and was second in the Pacific Classic.
Zenyatta – I love this lady, but I think she is in deep here.