October 30th 2024.
The City of Troy is making headlines once again, this time not for its mythical conquests but for its impressive racing skills. Top trainer Aidan O'Brien is confident that his star horse, City of Troy, can conquer California at the upcoming Breeders' Cup meeting in Del Mar. Despite facing some tough competition, O'Brien believes that City of Troy is a force to be reckoned with and has no weaknesses.
This three-year-old has had a successful season so far, winning the Epsom Derby, the Eclipse at Sandown, and the Juddmonte at York. With six wins out of seven starts, City of Troy has proven to be a formidable opponent on both the turf and the dirt tracks. O'Brien is proud of his horse's speed and stamina, which make him stand out from other contenders.
However, as the Breeders' Cup Classic approaches, City of Troy must prove himself on the dirt track as well. With a staggering $34 million in prize money up for grabs, this star-studded event has attracted some of the best horses from around the world, including Todd Pletcher's Fierceness and Japanese colt Forever Young, who have both been on a winning streak. But O'Brien remains optimistic, stating that City of Troy's breeding suggests he will perform well on the different surface. The trainer has left no stone unturned in preparing his horse for this race, but he does have one concern - the starting position. Drawing the third position means there's no room for error at the start, but with jockey Ryan Moore on board, City of Troy is still the favorite to win at 7/4.
Another horse to watch out for is Notable Speech, who has been in top form this season, winning the 2000 Guineas and the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. Trained by Charlie Appleby, this chestnut colt is a strong contender in the Breeders' Cup Mile and is priced at 10/3. However, there's also Carl Spackler, named after the goofy golf groundsman in Caddyshack, who could surprise everyone and is listed at 10/1.
In the Breeders' Cup Turf, John and Thady Gosden's Emily Upjohn is the favorite at 7/2. With jockey Frankie Dettori back in the saddle, this star horse is expected to perform well on the tight Del Mar course. But there are also strong contenders in Rebels Romance and Luxembourg, so it will be an exciting race to watch.
Looking at the Breeders' Cup Fillies and Mares, William Knight's Frost At Dawn is a horse worth considering. With Dettori as the jockey, this horse has run well on the dirt track before and could be a good each-way bet at 33/1.
Away from the horse racing world, there's plenty of football action to look forward to. Non-league Worthing is priced at 14/5 to cause an upset in the FA Cup first-round against League Two Morecambe. And in the Championship, league leaders Sunderland are expected to continue their winning streak against second-bottom QPR at 11/10.
In other news, Ruben Amorim has given a cryptic update on Manchester United, while the world reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle through the eyes of a Black British fighter. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes also shared his thoughts on Arsenal's current star player.
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