The Breeders' Cup card kicks off with the 7 furlong Filly and Mare Sprint with MARLEY'S FREEDOM to be the odds on favorite bringing a four race win streak into the race including a one-sided and popular tally in the Grade 1 Ballerina.  Marley's Freedom is well drawn on the outside, has been training lights out in preparation for the race and figures to catch a very honest pace to set up her late running style. Strictly the one to beat although there are alternatives for those looking for a little more value.  That group includes...

GOLDEN MISCHIEF-  locally based and coming off a super sharp work over the track last weekend. Brings a three race win streak of her own into the race and obviously in peak form at the present time.

SELCOURT- Yet another on a roll at this time with three straight victories on her resume' but idle since easily defeating Marley's Freedom last spring at Santa Anita in the G2 Santa Monica. Works have been excellent but she's never raced outside California and she'll likely have her hand forced early breaking from the rail. 

FINLEY'SLUCKYCHARM has the home court advantage with six wins in seven career starts at Churchill Downs although she was no match for Marley's Freedom after getting involved in a suicidal pace duel in the Ballerina. Figures part of what figures to be a very lively pace again today.