Breeders Cup Distaff and Classic Picks

Distaff Top 3

1. #6 Princess Of Slymar

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher

Odds: 9-5

2. #4 Royal Delta

Jockey: Mike Smith

Trainer: William I. Mott

Odds: 8-5

3. #2 Authenticity

Jockey: John Velazquez

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher

Odds: 8-1

Classic Top 5

1. #8 Palace Malice

Jockey: John Velazquez

Trainer: T odd A. Pletcher

Odds: 10-1

2. #6 Mucho Macho Man

Jockey:Gary Stevens

Trainer: Kathy Ritvo

Odds: 5-1

3. #10 Will Take Charge

Jockey: Louis Saez

Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas

Odds: 12-1

4. #9 Game On Dude

Jockey: Mike Smith

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Odds: 8-5

5. #2 Paynter

Jockey: Martin Garcia

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Odds: 12-1

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