Breeders' Cup Friday FULLCARD Hotlist - November 5

Today’s Del Mar Hot List fullcard selections
Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:
 A: A preferred horse to watch  B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1^st race – (4) Triple Tap was highly regarded by Baffert earlier in the year and though he’s been away since March, he looks best here. (1) Fratelli has speed and the rail and could be tough to catch. (7) Run Snappy is worth a look despite the layoff. (11) Sumo is another Baffert starter who could pull some weight here.

2^nd race – (8) Ready to Purrform couldn’t get into a Breeders’ Cup race but should get some consolation with a win here. (6) Nobals missed by a nose and cannot be ignored. (3) Degree of Risk was third in a Grade 1 stakes and merits attention. (2) Thirty Four Coupe could be tough to catch from an inside post.

3^rd race - (2) Bold Choice is a maiden and was second to the favorite but the added distance will work in her favor. (3) Big Novel comes off a nice win and is the one to fear. (6) Big Switch may pull off a victory here. (9) Vivacious Vanessa could be well-suited by dirt.

4^th race – (2) A G Indy missed by a nose last time and can make amends here. (8) Superstition returns to California and seems ready for a strong effort. (5) Time Limit has speed and could be tough to reel in. (1) Hear My Prayer is a major threat from the rail.

5^th race – (11) Slow Down Andy was an impressive debut winner and can make it two wins a row. (12) Finneus should enjoy the class relief after running in a Grade 1 stakes. (2) Liberty Forever was third in her debut on turf and will welcome a switch to dirt. (1) Joker Boy adds blinkers and should rebound here.

6^th race – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint - (5) Heirarchy is a European who missed by a head in a Group 2 stakes and looks best here. (8) Averly Jane has a ton of speed and will be tough to catch. (1) Twilight Jet won a Group 3 stakes overseas and will be a major force. (12) Run Curtis Run could hang on for a piece of the purse.

7^th race – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies - (2) Hidden Connection was a powerful winner last time and can prove best. (6) Echo Zulu is definitely the one to fear and the one to reel in late. (4) Tarabi looms a stretch threat in a small field.

8^th race – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf - (6) Hello You took a nice step forward in winning a Group 2 stakes overseas and merits top billing here. (5) Bubble Rock seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored. (7) Consumer Spending hails from Chad Brown’s barn and that alone makes her dangerous. (9) Koala Princess has won both career starts and cannot be overlooked.

9^th race – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile - (1) Jack Christopher is a perfect 2-for-2 and should remain unbeaten with a rail trip. (9) Pinehurst has plenty of speed and is a part of three formidable entrants from Baffert. (10) Commandperfomance closed strongly to finish second behind Jack Christopher and will appreciate the added distance. (12) Corniche has a lot of talent and ability but drew a rough post.

10^th race – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf  - (1) Modern Games has won two of his last three starts and seems like another tough customer from overseas. (10) Portfolio Company seems like the best American threat and should be right there at the finish. (3) Dakota Gold was highly impressive in his turf debut and will be dangerous off his best try. (5) Slipstream should be a big threat in the final furlong.