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Who are City's main rivals - and what do pedigrees and form tell us about their chances against the Coolmore star in the Classic?
As City Of Troy's key gallop at Southwell looms, Andrew Scutts assesses the opposition that could await in California
Fierceness (John Velazquez) wins the 2023 Breeders' Cup JuvenileCredit: Edward Whitaker
3yo b c City Of Light - Nonna Bella (Stay Thirsty)
It will be interesting to see what price American bettors make City Of Troy on the parimutuel come November 2, especially relative to this colt by City Of Light.
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Andrew ScuttsBloodstock editor
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- A glitch in the bloodstock matrix as Coolmore throw shade, Mangan messes with my dinner plans and a new master of sales ring satire emerges
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