Tote ambassador Tom Marquand is stateside for the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar this weekend. He's got some really exciting rides at one the world's greatest meetings, you can get his thoughts on their chances exclusively in his official Tote blog.
Saturday
7.41 G1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint - BIG EVS
BIG EVS felt great this morning, he's had his trip to America and seems to remember it by the way he went down the back straight and round the bend. He comes here as a Breeders' Cup winner, so there a bit more pressure for him this year. Everything has gone smooth and it's all systems go into the race. His draw isn't ideal in 11 but I think the dynamics of the race are going to be really interesting with Cogburn out in stall 9 and with also got Bradsell who is pretty quick out with us in stall 12. I will be an interesting race and if Cogburn does manage to get forward and across, whether we can match him and it will be foot on the gas stuff and I hope was are fast enough.
11.45 G1 Breeders' Cup Mile - PORTA FORTUNA
PORTA FORTUNA, she's absolutely faultless. Last year she ran absolutely fantastic at Santa Anita, this is a little bit of a different track but it's similar principles with fast ground and tight bends. She's got to match up against the boys this year which will be tough but she looks great and the guys that have come over with her seem super happy with her. I'm really excited to get aboard her, it's a fantastic race you've got an incredible match up with Notable Speech and the likes, you're getting a proper clash of the titans and whilst I'd love to be an easy race it's not and nor should it be, it's a Breeders' Cup.
