Breeders' Cup rundown

Happy Breeders' Cup draw day! Before the draw, everyone is waiting to figure out how things will work out -- who's going to be where, how the races are going to shape up in terms of which horses will have to send and which horses will get to rate. Once it's over, of course, you have a clearer picture, both tactically and odds-wise, of where each runner fits.

I wrote about Blame in my last entry, so you can get all my thoughts there. We drew post five and that's a fine spot, and I'll try to get some final thoughts about taking on Zenyatta in the Classic to you before Saturday. For now, here are some thoughts on my other Breeders' Cup starters, in order of start on both days.

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