'He could prove hard to catch on the front end' - Harry Wilson with his tips for all ten Breeders' Cup races at Del Mar on Saturday

Harry Wilson returns with his advice for all ten races from the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar on Saturday evening . . .

6.15 Del Mar
Goldikova Stakes presented by Yaamava' (Grade 3), 1m

Harry's tip: Raqiya

The Americans don't look particularly strong in this contest. Kathmandu will likely try to boss these, but she had to give best to Raqiya when the pair met in the Oak Tree at Glorious Goodwood and should find it hard to reverse form, given the distance between the pair would have been greater that day but for the selection being short of room (was promoted to first). Frankie Dettori in the saddle is eyecatching too.

Raqiya18:15 Del Mar

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Jky: Frankie Dettori Tnr: Owen Burrows

7.00 Del Mar
PNC Bank Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Grade 1), 7f

Harry's tip: Society

Society could manage only fourth in this last year, but she contested a hot pace that day and may not have that sort of pressure this time. She improved on her reappearance when bolting up in the Ballerina, with Scylla and Vahva behind, and could have more to come.

Society19:00 Del Mar

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Jky: Tyler Gaffalione Tnr: Steven Asmussen

7.41 Del Mar
Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1), 5f

Harry's tip: Bradsell

Cogburn has been very impressive and looks the one to beat, but he's strong at the finish over 6f and is dropping in trip at a tight track, so I'll chance Bradsell to get the better of him under Hollie Doyle. Archie Watson has worked wonders to get him back after injury and he looks better than ever, winning the Nunthorpe and Flying Five before running a brilliant race in the Abbaye on softer ground. There's not a lot between the pair on figures and the quicker ground and track should suit him.

Bradsell19:41 Del Mar

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Jky: Hollie Doyle Tnr: Archie Watson

8.21 Del Mar
Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (Grade 1), 1m1f

Harry's tip: Awesome Result

Thorpedo Anna is the one to beat if repeating the form of her Travers Stakes second, but she hasn't been at that level on any other start and is passed over at the odds with Awesome Result. There doesn't look to be a lot of pace on and this Japanese runner, a Justify colt who is seven from seven in dirt races, can take a lead from his compatriot before landing another victory for the nation in this contest.

Awesome Result20:21 Del Mar

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Jky: Yutaka Take Tnr: Yasutoshi Ikee

9.01 Del Mar
Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1), 1m4f

Harry's tip: Shahryar

Shahryar was a shade unlucky when third to Auguste Rodin in this race last year, as he provided the winner with the perfect seam up the rail, and was beaten just two lengths by Rebel's Romance in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March. He returned in the same race at Sapporo in August as last year's prep, but he ran to a 33lb higher RPR this time and is sure to be primed for this.

Shahryar21:01 Del Mar

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Jky: Cristian Demuro Tnr: Hideaki Fujiwara

9.41 Del Mar
Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1), 1m2f

Harry's tip: Fierceness

This revolves around City Of Troy, but his potential lack of suitability to dirt worries me. He looked laboured in softer conditions in the Eclipse, which, along with his action, doesn't bode well for him getting through dirt. Also, just as he had done at Sandown, he hung to his right in the International, which could be a major pitfall at this track, while he'll struggle to dictate matters as he did that day. I'll be with Fierceness, who has shown his rivals a clean pair of heels in the straight the last two times and could prove hard to catch on the front end.

Fierceness21:41 Del Mar

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Jky: John R Velazquez Tnr: Todd Pletcher

10.25 Del Mar
Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1), 1m3f

Harry's tip: Content

Content has improved for stepping up in trip, finishing third behind subsequent Arc heroine Bluestocking on softer ground than she would like in the Pretty Polly before finishing second in the Irish Oaks and winning the Yorkshire equivalent – both over 1m4f on good ground and good to firm. Her latest two efforts can be ignored as the ground was far too soft and she can be expected to bounce back.

Content22:25 Del Mar

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: A P O'Brien

11.05 Del Mar
Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1), 6f

Harry's tip: Nakatomi

A lot of these made all last time out and like to be on the pace, which could work in the favour of closer Nakatomi. He was denied a clear run when third in this race last year and, having met loads of trouble in the Golden Shaheen in Dubai in March, he bounced back with a Grade 1 success at Saratoga in July. He got behind on a track that it paid to be on the pace at last time, so that's easily forgiven, and better can be expected here.

Nakatomi23:05 Del Mar

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Jky: Tyler Gaffalione Tnr: Wesley A Ward

11.45 Del Mar
FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF (Grade 1), 1m

Harry's tip: Notable Speech

This should be a good race, with the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes winner Notable Speech and Porta Fortuna, who has won three Group 1s in a row, looking the biggest players. Preference is for the former, who showed a devastating turn of foot when winning those events at Newmarket and Goodwood and can be forgiven a poor run on soft ground at Longchamp last time. Charlie Appleby and William Buick can make it four wins in a row in this contest.

Notable Speech23:45 Del Mar

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

12.25 Del Mar
Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1), 1m

Harry's tip: Domestic Product

Domestic Product followed up an impressive Grade 3 win at Belmont with victory in a 7f Grade 1 at Saratoga in August, staying on to win by a neck. He won that in a useful time and might have even more improvement to come returned to a mile.

Domestic Product00:25 Del Mar

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Jky: Flavien Prat Tnr: Chad C Brown

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