Breeders' Cup Diary: Countdown to the action in Keeneland

The draw for the Breeders’ Cup Classic took place at the Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington. John ‘Coach Cal” Calipari is drawing the starting positions for a $6,000,00 horse race. Team Hot Rod Charlie were happy with stall five, while Eric Reed accepted the widest stall in eight. The Platinum Queen was disappointed with the draw and chose stall 12 in the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Aidan O‘Brien will be trying with seven horses at this year . The twinkle was reserved for Tuesday in Filly & Mare Turfi. Richard Fahey can take heart from the fact Golden Pal won the same race at same track from stall 13 two years ago.

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