Breeders’ Cup Wagering and Picks for Friday November 5th.

WIN: Best bet: Race 7: Filly and Mare Sprint. # 9 VENTURA.  While it may be argued that this year’s edition is tougher than the 2009 running that VENTURA (Chester House) won by an easy four lengths, it could also be said that the Bobby Frankel trained filly is even better twelve months later. Lightly campaigned this year she is fresh and returns to Santa Anita where she has won her only two starts which were both at this distance. Similar to last year, Ventura drew a wide post and there is enough early speed entered to benefit her closing style.

WIN:Next Best: Race 8, Ladies Classic. # 8 RAINBOW VIEW.  Cross entered in the Filly and Mare Turf, RAINBOW VIEW (Dynaformer) has chosen this option. Very highly rated as a juvenile, the John Gosden trained filly was disappointing in the One Thousand Guineas (Eng-G1) and Epsom Oaks (Eng-G1) but has shown a return to form this fall, primarily when winning the Matron S. (Ire-G1). Her better showings have coincided with softer ground which may, in addition to the mile and a quarter distance, explain her inability to defeat Lahaleeb (Ire) (Redback) in the E.P. Taylor (Can-G1) on firm turf in her last start. The ability to handle soft turf has translated well for horses trying the Pro-Ride surface and Rainbow View filly can pull off a mild upset for the stable that sent Raven’s Pass (Elusive Quality) out for his win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) last year.

WIN/PLACE/SHOW Value bet: Race 4, Juvenile Fillies Turf. # 11 JUNIA TEPZIA.  $5,000 yearling purchase showed good speed in both her impressive wins which came in Italy. Has a strong pedigree, being out of a half-sister to 2005 Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-G1) hero Footstepsinthesand (GB). Saddled by leading German trainer Peter Schiergen, she has a favorable running style, and while her form is hard to evaluate, she should not be ignored with Kieran Fallon aboard.