2011 Breeders' Cup: Post Position Draw Live Blog

And finally, the $5 Million Breeders' Cup Classic. Can Havre de Grace join Zenyatta as only the second female horse to win the Classic?

1. Prayer for Relief - Rafael Bejarano - Bob Baffert (30-1)

2. Flat Out - Alex Solis - Charles "Scooter" Dickey (6-1)

3. Drosselmeyer - Mike Smith - WIlliam Mott (15-1)

4. Ruler On Ice - Garrett Gomez - Kelly Breen (30-1)

5. So You Think - Ryan Moore - Aiden O'Brien (5-1)

6. Ice Box - Corey Nakatani - Nick Zito (30-1)

7. Rattlesnake Bridge - Calvin Borel - Kieran McLaughlin (30-1)

8. Game On Dude - Chantal Sutherland - Bob Baffert (10-1)

9. Stay Thirsty - Javier Castellano - Todd Pletcher (12-1)

10. Havre de Grace - Ramon Dominguez - J. Larry Jones (3-1)

11. Headache - Paco Lopez - Mike Maker (30-1)

12. Uncle Mo - John Velazquez - Todd Pletcher (5-2)

13. To Honor and Serve - Jose Lezcano - William Mott (12-1)

Australian Horse of the Year So You Think, Belmont-winner Ruler On Ice, reigning champion two-year-old Uncle Mo, and of course Horse of the Year favorite Havre de Grace headline and you should watch. More coming throughout the week.

Thanks for reading!

TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (Goldikova going for four straight Breeders' Cup Mile triumphs)

1. Goldikova - Olivier Peslier 7-5

2. Zoffany - Ryan Moore 20-1

3. Courageous Cat - Patrick Valenzuela 8-1

4. Mr. Commons - Mike Smith 20-1

5. Gio Ponti - Ramon Dominguez 4-1

6. Get Stormy - Garrett Gomez 15-1

7. Jeranimo - Martin Garcia 20-1

8. Byword - Maxime Guillon 12-1

9. Court Vision - Robby Albarado 30-1

10. Sidney's Candy - John Velazquez 15-1

11. Strong Suit - Richard Hughes 10-1

12. Compliance Officer - Alex Solis 50-1

13. Turallure - Julien Leparoux 8-1

Well, well, Mike Battaglia finally gives us 50-1 on Compliance Officer. I was positive we'd get 50-1 on Stately Victor in the Turf five minutes ago.

The Breeders' Cup Classic is coming up next!

Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (these horses will be eligible for the Triple Crown next year)

1. Take Charge Indy - James Graham 30-1

2. Dullahan - Kent Desormeaux 8-1

3. Crusade - Julien Leparoux 12-1

4. Drill - Martin Garcia 8-1

5. Hansen - Ramon Dominguez 10-1

6. Prospective - Luis Contreras 30-1

7. Creative Cause - Joel Rosario 7-2

8. Speightscity - Corey Nakatani 20-1

9. Alpha - Garrett Gomez 15-1

10. Union Rags - Javier Castellano 2-1

11. Daddy Long Legs - Ryan Moore 12-1

12. Fort Loudon - Luis Jurado 20-1

13. Optimizer - Robby Albarado 15-1

Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf

1. St Nicholas Abbey - Joseph O'Brien 9-2

2. Sarafina - Cristophe Lemaire 5-2

3. Dean's Kitten - Ramon Dominguez 10-1

4. Stately Victor - Mike Smith 30-1

5. Teaks North - Javier Castellano 20-1

6. Await the Dawn - Julien Leparoux 7-2

7. Sea Moon - Ryan Moore 4-1

8. Brilliant Speed - John Velazquez 20-1

9. Midday - Thomas Quelley 4-1

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

1. The Factor - Martin Garcia 7-2

2. Shackleford - Jesus Castanon 7-2

3. Tapizar - Garrett Gomez 20-1

4. Tres Borrachos - Joel Rosario 30-1

5. Wilburn - Julien Leparoux 4-1

6. Irrefutable - Rafael Bejarano 12-1

7. Jersey Town - Cornelio Velazquez 15-1

8. Caleb's Posse - Rajiv Maragh 5-1

9. Trappe Shot - John Velazquez 3-1

Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

1. Grand Adventure - Javier Castellano 20-1

2. Holiday for Kitten - Joel Rosario 30-1

3. Broken Dreams - Garrett Gomez 20-1

4. Perfect Officer - Kendrick Carmouche 12-1

5. Great Attack - Jeffrey Sanchez 20-1

6. California Flag - Patrick Valenzuela 15-1

7. Hoofit - Edgar Prado 15-1

8. Regally Ready - Corey Nakatani 3-1

9. Rapport - Brian Hernandez, Jr. 30-1

10. Havelock - Robby Albarado 9-2

11. Country Day - James Graham 20-1

12. Camp Victory - Julien Leparoux 12-1

13. Caracortado - Joe Talamo 4-1

14. Chamberlain Bridge - Jamie Theriot 5-1

Wireless cut out for 5 minutes, so I missed the Sprint. Next up is the Turf Sprint. Sorry guys!

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

1. Gung Ho - Mike Smith 20-1

2. Fantastic Song - Javier Castellano 20-1

3. Shkspeare Shaliyah - Alex Solis 15-1

4. Farraaj - Neil Callan 15-1

5. Wrote - Ryan Moore 12-1

6. Coalport - Junior Alvarado 15-1

7. Caspar Netscher - Kieron Fallon 6-1

8. Majestic City - Garrett Gomez 4-1

9. Daddy Nose Best - Julien Leparoux 30-1

10. Animal Spirits - Robby Albarado 8-1

11. Excaper - Emma-Jayne Wilson 30-1

12. Lucky Chappy - Joel Rosario 10-1

13. Finale - John Velazquez 5-1

14. State of Play - Ramon Dominguez 5-1

AE1. Tequilla Factor - Rafael Bejarano 30-1

Breeders' Cup Marathon

1. Birdrun - John Velazquez 7-2

2. Baryshnikov - Mike Smith 12-1

3. Meeznah - Thomas Quelley 12-1

4. Pleasant Prince - Joel Rosario 12-1

5. Giant Oak - Shuan Bridgmohan 9-2

6. Brigantin - Julien Leparoux 8-1

7. Harrison's Cave - Ryan Moore 30-1

8. Afleet Again - Cornelio Velazquez 30-1

9. Cease - Garrett Gomez 6-1

10. Eldaafer - Javier Castellano 10-1

11. A. U. Miner - Calvin Borel 3-1

Here's Friday in one post:

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filly Turf

1 My Gi Gi - Rafael Bejarano 20 – 1

2 Dayatthespa - Ramon Dominguez 12 – 1

3 Up - Ryan Moore 20 – 1

4 Stopshoppingmaria - Javier Castellano 8 – 1

5 Stephanie's Kitten - John Velazquez 12 – 1

6 Sweet Cat - Garrett Gomez 10 – 1

7 Royal Bonnie - Cornelio Velazquez 30 – 1

8 Hard Not to Like - Mike Smith 15 – 1

9 Pure Gossip - Ryan Curatolo 12 – 1

10 Ellusive Kate - William Buick 2 – 1

11 Ann of the Dance - Corey Nakatani 30 – 1

12 Dear Lavinia - Cristophe Lemaire 30 – 1

13 Customer Base - Julien Leparoux 12 – 1

14 Somali Lemonade - Alex Solis 3 – 1

AE1 Bourbonstreetgirl Joe Talamo 30 – 1

AE2 Karlovy Vary Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint:

1 Irish Gypsy - Martin Garcia 20 – 1

2 Great Hot - Chantal Sutherlands 20 – 1

3 Turbulent Descent - David Flores 6 – 5

4 Champagne d'Oro - Corey Nakatani ?

5 Musical Romance - Juan Leyva ?

6 Switch - Joel Rosario 20 – 1

7 Tar Heel Mom - Alex Solis 12 – 1

8 Tanda - Joe Talamo 20 – 1

9 Golden Mystery - Kendrick Carmouche 20 – 1

10 Tamarind Hall - David Cohen 20 – 1

11 Her Smile - John Velazquez 12 – 1

12 Pomeroys Pistol - Javier Castellano 6 – 1

13 Shotgun Gulch - Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filly

1 Questing - William Buick 20 – 1

2 Candrea - Martin Garcia 6 – 1

3 Rocket Twentyone - Eddie Razo, Jr. 20 – 1

4 Miss Netta - Rajiv Maragh 15 – 1

5 Grace Hall - Ramon Dominguez ?

6 Self Preservation - Joel Rosario 15 – 1

7 Putthebabiesdown - Alan Garcia 30 – 1

8 Homecoming Queen - Ryan Moore 15 – 1

9 My Miss Auerelia - Corey Nakatani 5 – 2

10 Northern Passion - Luis Contreras 12 – 1

11 Weemissfrankie - Rafael Bejarano 4 – 1

12 Frolic's Revenge - John Velazquez 30 – 1

13 Say a Novena - Elvis Trujillio 30 – 1

14 Awesome Belle - Luis Jerardo 20 – 1

Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

1 Dubawi Heights - Joel Rosario 8 – 1

2 Stacelita - Ramon Dominguez 2 – 1

3 Harmonious - Alan Garcia 30 – 1

4 Cambina - Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

5 Nahrain - Frankie Detroi 7 – 2

6 Announce - ??? 9 – 2

7 Aruna - Julien Leparoux 6 – 1

8 Perfect Shirl - John Velazquez 30 – 1

9 Shared Account - Edgar Prado 30 – 1

10 Distorted Legacy - Rajiv Maragh 30 – 1

11 Dynaslew - Corey Nakatani 30 – 1

12 Misty for Me - Ryan Moore 10 – 1

Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic

1 Miss Match - Garrett Gomez 10 – 1

2 Pachattack - Rajiv Maragh 12 – 1

3 It's Tricky - Ramon Dominguez 5 – 1

4 Satan's Quick Chick - Edgar Prado 30 – 1

5 Ask the Moon - Javier Castellano 6 – 1

6 Royal Delta - Jose Lezcano 5 – 2

7 Ultra Blend - David Flores 8 – 1

8 Plum Pretty - Rafael Bejarano 2 – 1

9 Medaglia d'Amour - Patrick Valenzuela 30 – 1

10 Super Espresso - John Velazquez 20 – 1

Okay, that's it for the Friday races. 9 more to go for Saturday's races at the Breeders' Cup.

Can Havre de Grace beat the boys like Zenyatta did in 2009? Can Goldikova take her fourth Breeders' Cup Mile? It should be good.

Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic

1 Miss Match - Garrett Gomez 10 – 1

2 Pachattack - Rajiv Maragh 12 – 1

3 It's Tricky - Ramon Dominguez 5 – 1

4 Satan's Quick Chick - Edgar Prado 30 – 1

5 Ask the Moon - Javier Castellano 6 – 1

6 Royal Delta - Jose Lezcano 5 – 2

7 Ultra Blend - David Flores 8 – 1

8 Plum Pretty - Rafael Bejarano 2 – 1

9 Medaglia d'Amour - Patrick Valenzuela 30 – 1

10 Super Espresso - John Velazquez 20 – 1

Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

1 Dubawi Heights - Joel Rosario 8 – 1

2 Stacelita - Ramon Dominguez 2 – 1

3 Harmonious - Alan Garcia 30 – 1

4 Cambina - Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

5 Nahrain - Frankie Detroi 7 – 2

6 Announce - ??? 5 – 1

7 Aruna - Julien Leparoux 8 – 1

8 Perfect Shirl - John Velazquez 30 – 1

9 Shared Account - Edgar Prado 30 – 1

10 Distorted Legacy - Rajiv Maragh 30 – 1

11 Dynaslew - Corey Nakatani 30 – 1

12 Misty for Me - Ryan Moore 10 – 1

Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filly

1 Questing - William Buick 20 – 1

2 Candrea - Martin Garcia 6 – 1

3 Rocket Twentyone - Eddie Razo, Jr. 20 – 1

4 Miss Netta - Rajiv Maragh 15 – 1

5 Grace Hall - Ramon Dominguez ?

6 Self Preservation - Joel Rosario 15 – 1

7 Putthebabiesdown - Alan Garcia 30 – 1

8 Homecoming Queen - Ryan Moore 15 – 1

9 My Miss Auerelia - Corey Nakatani 5 – 2

10 Northern Passion - Luis Contreras 12 – 1

11 Weemissfrankie - Rafael Bejarano 4 – 1

12 Frolic's Revenge - John Velazquez 30 – 1

13 Say a Novena - Elvis Trujillio 30 – 1

14 Awesome Belle - Luis Jerardo 20 – 1

Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint:

1 Irish Gypsy - Martin Garcia 20 – 1

2 Great Hot - Chantal Sutherlands 20 – 1

3 Turbulent Descent - David Flores 6 – 5

4 Champagne d'Oro - Corey Nakatani ?

5 Musical Romance - Juan Leyva ?

6 Switch - Joel Rosario 20 – 1

7 Tar Heel Mom - Alex Solis 12 – 1

8 Tanda - Joe Talamo 20 – 1

9 Golden Mystery - Kendrick Carmouche 20 – 1

10 Tamarind Hall - David Cohen 20 – 1

11 Her Smile - John Velazquez 12 – 1

12 Pomeroys Pistol - Javier Castellano 6 – 1

13 Shotgun Gulch - Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Filly Turf

1 My Gi Gi Rafael Bejarano 20 – 1

2 Dayatthespa Ramon Dominguez 12 – 1

3 Up Ryan Moore 20 – 1

4 Stopshoppingmaria Javier Castellano 8 – 1

5 Stephanie's Kitten John Velazquez 12 – 1

6 Sweet Cat Garrett Gomez 10 – 1

7 Royal Bonnie Cornelio Velazquez 30 – 1

8 Hard Not to Like Mike Smith 15 – 1

9 Pure Gossip Ryan Curatolo 12 – 1

10 Ellusive Kate William Buick 2 – 1

11 Ann of the Dance Corey Nakatani 30 – 1

12 Dear Lavinia Cristophe Lemaire 30 – 1

13 Customer Base Julien Leparoux 12 – 1

14 Somali Lemonade Alex Solis 3 – 1

AE1 Bourbonstreetgirl Joe Talamo 30 – 1

AE2 Karlovy Vary Garrett Gomez 30 – 1

Starting with Friday's races:

Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint