Handicapping the $2 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff isn’t an easy task. The 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares annually draws a deep field, packed with proven Grade 1 winners.
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Nov. 2 at Del Mar is adhering to the usual standard. The prospective field includes one Eclipse Award winner (Idiomatic), a near-certain future Eclipse Award winner (Thorpedo Anna), a few other Grade 1 winners, and a couple of challengers from Japan.
How can we narrow down the contenders to find the most likely winner? Reviewing the recent history of the Distaff can help. The following six trends can help guide you toward the filly or mare with the best chance to visit the Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner’s circle:
Don’t be afraid to bet late runners
If you’re thinking, “the Distaff is a dirt race, so it probably favors horses with early speed,” think again. While many North American dirt…
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