There will not be a dust dash race for 2-year-olds within the Breeders’ Cup, however alternatives will abound as soon as Jan. 1 arrives and the juveniles grow to be 3-year-olds. One race that may showcase a promising sprinter within the new 12 months is Saturday’s Bob Hope Stakes.

The Grade 3 Del Mar stakes offers the kids with a seven-furlong take a look at will be an omen for fulfillment going ahead and that has been a extremely profitable spot for coach Bob Baffert, who has gained six of the final eight runnings and can ship out three of the 5 starters on Sunday.

1. Tejon Move (5-1 morning-line odds): Has the rail and a few early velocity, which is able to assist his probabilities. Was off slowly in his debut when fourth after which led gate-to-wire in his second and most up-to-date begin. Appears a small notch slower than the others.

JOCKEY: Mike Smith; TRAINER: Peter Miller

2. Mission Seashore (6-1): The primary of Baffert’s trio set a testing tempo within the seven-furlong Hopeful Stakes earlier than weakening within the last furlong and fading to fifth. Given all the velocity within the race, a extra affected person trip may work to his profit.

JOCKEY: Juan Hernandez; TRAINER: Bob Baffert

3. Wine Me Up (5-1): Drained badly within the 1 1/16-mile FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile introduced by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance​ and cuts again to a one-turn dash. Runs with out blinkers right here and ought to be stalking simply off the early leaders. The fast return to the races looks as if a sign that he got here out of the World Championships superb.

JOCKEY: Ramon Vasquez; TRAINER: Bob Baffert

4. Stronghold (3-1): Appeared good profitable a mile maiden race at Churchill Downs and should not have any downside with the space. Figures to be a significant participant who ought to be within the image on the finish.

JOCKEY: Antonio Fresu; TRAINER: Phil D’Amato

5. Nysos (4-5): Appeared dynamic in a lopsided maiden win for Baffert. Led all through and gained by 10 1/2 lengths in quick time. If he can duplicate that effort, he shall be very troublesome to beat.

JOCKEY: Flavien Prat; TRAINER: Bob Baffert

THE PICK: Nysos

TRIFECTA: 5-4-3