Haskin's BC Report: Fields Taking Shape
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Now that the preps for the Nov. 5 and 6 Breeders’ Cup have been completed, it is time to go over all the races and see who will be and might be showing up.
A number of trainers and owners are uncertain in which races their horses will be participating, so expect to see several prominent hopefuls pre-entered in two races. For a few it’s name your poison: Zenyatta or Goldikova. The final choices should prove interesting.
This first column will deal only with Saturday’s races. Friday’s races will be discussed in the next column later in the week.
CLASSIC
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