Bizarre starting gate incident triggers Breeders’ Cup controversy

Bizarre starting gate incident triggers Breeders’ Cup controversy. Modern Games was scratched because the veterinary staff had the “mistaken impression” that the horse had broken through the gate. The horse was allowed to run for purse money only. Tiz the Bomb was declared the winner of the parimutuel race and rewarded his backers with a $17.60 payoff. Mackinnon finished a neck back in third, but was awarded the place spot in the wagering. Grafton Street was moved up to show. CHRB is reviewing current veterinary and scratching procedures to ensure it does not occur going forward.

Gamine has won nine of 10 starts and deserves favoritism. Bella Sofia is a 3-year-old filly who may be able to end Gamine's reign. Edgeway is 12-1 and should get a stalking trip behind dueling leaders.

Arrest Me Red (12-1) makes his third start off layoff. Kimari (6-2) is a Grade 1 winner. Golden Pal (7- 2) will be in front for trainer Wesley Ward.

Silver State (7-2) lost in Parx Mile but can make amends at a much better price. Life Is Good (4-5) is neck away from perfection in five starts and is strictly the one to beat. Ginobili ( 4-1) has two straight wins at Del Mar since adding blinkers.

Love, Rougir and War Like Goddess are the favourites for the $2 million Filly and Mare Turf at Breeders’ Cup.

Jackie’s Warrior is the fastest horse in the race. Dr. Schivel is 3-for-3 over Del Mar track. Firenze Fire broke through the gate and was bumped at start.

$2 million Mile starts with Space Blues (3-1), Master of The Seas (12-2) and Got Stormy (10-5).

$2 million Distaff: Malathaat (4-1), Letruska (8-5), Royal Flag ( 8-2), Candy Ride mare (5-3) and Joel Rosario's top rider, who is expected to ride Royal flag.

Walton Street (8-1), Tribhuvan (20-2), Tarnawa (9-5) and Acclimate (15-6) are the favourites for the $4 million turf race.

Hot Rod Charlie (4-1) won the Pennsylvania Derby. Knicks Go (5-2) is going to go for a fourth straight win. Max Player (8- 1) has turned into a new horse since trainer Steve Asmussen and rider Ricardo Santana Jr. started putting him into his races sooner.