Side with an Irish 9-1 chance at the Breeders' Cup Auguste Rodin is proof that even the most talented of champions are not ‘machines’ and this year’s English Derby winner will no doubt be taken on by punters ahead of the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf on Saturday. Despite his doubters, the gallant son of Deep Impact heads the market for this superb renewal - won six times in the past by his trainer Aidan O’Brien, suggesting it would be foolish to write him off. A number of other big guns will take their chances for Ireland as Grade 1 contests are served up in abundance at Santa Anita, a meeting where we often see the best horses win, the form working out and deserving champions crowned. Find the best odds at bet365 along with its super welcome offer of ‘Bet 10 get 30’ to spend on a mouthwatering marathon of top-class racing. 9.50 Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1) What a fantastic renewal of this Grade 1 with Auguste Rodin, Mostahdaf and King Of Steel the top three in the market. If Auguste Rodin is in his best form and has taken the travelling well, he should be able to get the better of his high-class rivals. He has shrugged off King Of Steel three times in the past, only having finished behind Varian’s top colt when disappointing in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot in July. Mostahdaf has shown his class and versatility on the track this year and is the obvious danger to the favourite. Consistent, with a dazzling turn of foot, John Gosden’s son of Frankel is seeking a third consecutive top-flight victory before being retired to stud. Onesto was last seen finishing an excellent third in the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and is another who brings top form to the race, however he was well beaten by Auguste Rodin in the Irish Champion Stakes. 7.10 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) Warm Heart has been beaten only once in her last five starts and comes here in fine form. She takes on Inspiral, who was scintillating at Newmarket in the Group 1 Sun Chariot last month. The step up in distance is a question mark although John Gosden’s filly looks the likely winner. For each-way value, Lumiere Rock is one who enjoys this trip of a mile and a quarter and is around 14-1 for Joseph O’Brien. The super consistent filly has finished second to Warm Heart in the past and produced an excellent third in the Prix de L’Opera at Longchamp. In Italian for Chad Brown has never finished out of the top three and boasts Grade 1-winning form. The daughter of Dubawi was second in this contest last year behind Tuesday and another bold bid is expected. 11.25 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1) Aesop’s Fables was an excellent third in the Prix De L’Abbaye at Longchamp on good to soft ground at the beginning of October and back on his favoured good ground, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt could get back to winning ways at attractive odds of 9-1 under Ryan Moore. Group 1 Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream is current favourite for the Adam West team although his blistering, front-running style may leave him open to those attacking with late surges. He is also looking to reverse form with Arzak, who got the better of him at Keeneland last time out. One of the highest rated in the race and the super consistent Motorious, comes here in buoyant health off the back of an impressive win in a Grade 3 at Del Mar in September and deserves his place in Grade 1 company. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Dunlewey.org
