He’s been highly regarded ever since he won his debut by 7 ½ lengths back in March at 1-2 odds for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, which he followed by extending from six furlongs to a mile and an eighth successfully and winning the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby. In Flightline’s case, reaching a higher level is hard to imagine and is more than a little frightening for the opposition, but Taiba’s continuing development should rattle some nerves as well given how well he’s run in his past two starts. Notable achievements and interesting facts: With only five career starts, Taiba stands alongside Flightline as the least experienced Breeders’ Cup Classic starters, which means they should both have some untapped potential that just might be fulfilled in the near future. Pedigree: Gun Runner – Needmore Flattery, by Flatter (Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO)Ĭareer record: 5 starts – 3 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds Whether you are interested in making a couple of bucks on the race or just want to know a little bit about this year’s runners, we’ve got you covered with our 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic Cheat Sheet Presented by 1/ST BET with contenders listed in post-position order and morning-line odds added. So, no matter what horse you pick, your best bet is with 1/ST BET. Plus, you can take advantage of 1/ST BET’s other promotions at 1st.com/bet/promotions. That way, once you get to know the horses in this handy Cheat Sheet, you can stop by 1st.com/bet/cheatsheet and place your bets on Friday, Nov. Once you have signed up and start betting, you'll start earning your $200 Sign-Up Bonus.

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