CITY OF TROY, the once-defeated and current superstar in European racing, made his first Del Mar main track appearance on Tuesday, prancing along in the big line of “Aidan’s Army” – trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup team.
City of Troy, by Justify from a strong female turf family, got sweaty but tends to do that anyway, said those familiar with the Epsom Derby (G1) winner.
The Irish Sun’s Sam Morgan said in a report on Wednesday morning:
William Hill’s Lee Phelps said a City Of Troy win would cost them millions.
He said: “Saturday night could be pivotal for us at William Hill as City Of Troy goes for Breeders’ Cup Classic glory.
“Aidan O’Brien’s star is already a huge loser for us ante-post, and if he goes in at the weekend, along with some other big European runners, we could be staring down a seven-figure loss.
“After his Guineas blowout he was a 33-1 shot for the Classic, but ever since we’ve laid him at various prices, and his current odds of 13-8 are still attracting significant attention from bettors.
Some more information on the European horses in the Breeders’ Cup races from the Racing Post HERE.
Scene at morning workouts at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California on October 29, 2024. (Carlos J. Calo/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)
Aomori City, trained by Charlie Appleby, exercises in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California on October 29, 2024. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)
Arthur’s Ride, trained by William I. Mott, exercises in preparation for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California on October 29, 2024. (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)
Friday, Nov. 1 schedule
Juvenile Turf Sprint (Post time: 5:45 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Juvenile Fillies (Post time: 6:25 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
Juvenile Fillies Turf (Post time: 7:05 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Juvenile (Post time: 7:45 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
Juvenile Turf (Post time: 8:25 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Saturday, Nov. 2 schedule
Dirt Mile (Post time: 3:00 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Turf Sprint (Post time: 3:41 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Distaff (Post time: 4:21 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
Turf (Post time: 5:01 p.m. ET) – $5 million purse
Classic (Post time: 5:41 p.m. ET) – $7 million purse
Filly and Mare Turf (Post time: 6:25 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
Filly and Mare Sprint (Post time: 7:05 p.m. ET) – $1 million purse
Mile (Post time: 7:45 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
Sprint (Post time: 8:25 p.m. ET) – $2 million purse
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