Zenyatta favored in Classic
Posted by Alicia Wincze on November 3, 2009
Champion undefeated mare Zenyatta will begin her quest for history from post four and was made the 5 to 2 morning line favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Belmont winner Summer Bird drew post three with odds of 9 to 2 while Rip Van Winkle drew post ten and deemed the 7 to 2 second choice.
The Turf saw the filly Dar Re Mi draw post five while defending race winner Conduit will leave from post two and was installed as the 7 to 5 choice.
Mastercraftsman drew the rail for the Dirt Mile and was made the 6 to 5 favorite.
Alicia Wincze is the turf writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. She started riding at age 8 and was a four-year member of the Pace University equestrian team.