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Breeders' Cup Distaff Notes: Malathaat 'Enjoys A Target,' Shedaresthedevil Fulfilling Plan To 'Peak In November'

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Breeders' Cup Distaff Notes: Malathaat 'Enjoys A Target,' Shedaresthedevil Fulfilling Plan To 'Peak In November'

Bob Baffert is seeking his first victory in the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff this Saturday. Private Mission, a once-beaten sophomore, will be facing older opponents for the first time. Blue Stripe, the half-sister to 2019 Longine's Cup winner Blue Prize, is making her U.S. debut in Saturday's $1.5 million Distaf. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen is very confident in his 3-year-old filly Clairiere. The fillie is a daughter of Curlin, his 2007 Classic winner and two-time Horse of the Year.

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