Friday’s preview appeared in these columns yesterday. Here is the preview of Saturday’s action, November 2nd. It’s an action-packed card which features a rare runner from South Korea! One wonders in which century would one see an Indian-bred in action at the Breeders’ Cup?

4th Race, Post Time 11:55 am PDT/Sunday 12:25 am IST

BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY & MARE TURF SPRINT (Gr.1) – 7 fur.T, 3yo+, $1,000,000

Covfefe, named after the infamous mis-spelled tweet by President Donald Trump, is a warm order, as indeed she should be with a record of 5 from 7. Yet she could get trapped on the inside, so at her odds, she does not appeal for the win. Come Dancing is another with a most consistent record and is favourably placed in the starting gate. Kaleem Shah’s Bellafina is 4-from-4 at Santa Anita, so ought to be great value – her last three efforts came on Eastern tracks which she probably did not appreciate.

5th Race, Post Time 12:33 pm PDT/Sunday 1:03 am IST

BREEDERS’ CUP TURF SPRINT (Gr.1) – 5 fur.T, 3yo+, $1,000,000

Stormy Liberal is the defending champion, having won this in both 2017 and 2018. However, he has remained winless in six tries since the latter, although without being disgraced. He can almost certainly reproduce his best, which would get the job done. Aging millionaire Om is a speedy sort but with only 2 wins in the last four years has a mountain to climb. Totally Boss has been in superb form in 2019, although at a slightly lower level, as has Leinster. Imprimis – note the jockey booking – is not out of it by any means.

6th Race, Post Time 1:10 pm PDT/Sunday 1:40 am IST

BIG ASS FANS BREEDERS’ CUP DIRT MILE (Gr.1) – 8 fur., 3yo+, $1,000,000

Only in America could a race be run sponsored by an entity called “Big Ass Fans”! No, it’s not a collection of racing patrons with large behinds, but rather a well-reputed manufacturer of industrial-sized fans, based in Lexington, Kentucky. The very highly regarded Omaha Beach, whose Triple Crown campaign got derailed after training issues, is the favourite following his victorious return to action on this track last month. The high-mettled Improbable looks like his principal opponent. Coal Front and Mr. Money have the right sort of profile, while the Korean-trained Blue Chipper could add spice to the finish.

7th Race, Post Time 1:54 pm PDT/Sunday 2:24 am IST

MAKER’S MARK BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY & MARE TURF (Gr.1) – 10 fur.T, 3yo+ F. & M., $2,000,000

For most patrons, Sistercharlie will be a “banker” in the pools, so consistent is the Irish-bred who started her career in France with Henri-Alex Pantall. Now permanently relocated to the USA, she has reeled off 6 straight victories. Trying a new trip – her pedigree suggests she will stay well – is the English 1000 Guineas winner Billesdon Brook, another fine product of Stowell Hill Partners. Her French counterpart, Castle Lady, emanates from Mr. Pantall’s yard and no doubt he will have mixed feelings should she oblige. Finally, given that her trainer just celebrated 3,000 winners in England, one cannot neglect the winner of her last four, Fanny Logan, and that too with Frankie Dettori up.

8th Race, Post Time 2:36 pm PDT/Sunday 3:06 am IST

BREEDERS’ CUP SPRINT (Gr.1) – 6 fur., 3yo+, $2,000,000

A tame effort in last year’s Breeders’ Cup mile is the only blot on the record of Catalina Cruiser, who has won his other 7 starts. He will be essaying a trip somewhat sharp for him, which is why he is not at a shorter price. Never unplaced with a career scoreline of 13-9-2-2, Mitole is the real deal. His only recent loss came when he collided with the starting gate, losing ground, despite which he was able to rally to finish third. Others with the required firepower include Shancelot, Imperial Hint and Firenze Fire. Completing the line-up is the Japanese-trained Matera Sky, who is probably over-matched.

TVG BREEDERS’ CUP MILE (Gr.1) – 8 fur.T, 3yo+, $2,000,000

One of the most exciting events this year is this jam-packed field of milers, with American contenders just shading the Europeans in numbers. Given that Uni, very impressive when taking the First Lady Stakes at Keeneland in new track record time last month, has been supplemented at the cost of $100,000, she ought to start as the “chalk”. Standing in her way is Circus Maximus, another Niarchos/Coolmore collaboration from Ballydoyle, whose form looks superior to all. With interference a probability, a front-running type would be at an advantage and Got Stormy qualifies best on this count. Lucullan and Without Parole should be of interest to those who prefer longshots.

LONGINES BREEDERS’ CUP DISTAFF (Gr.1) – 9 fur., 3yo+, $2,000,000

Midnight Bisou, that’s pretty much all that one has to say! Ah but, the Superfecta, I hear you plead. OK, here are a few that should finish on the board – Paradise Woods, Blue Prize and Dunbar Road